af Vagn Juhl-Larsen | jan 3, 2024 | Stamp of the day
In 1865 King Leopold I died and he was succeded by King Leopold II (1835-1909). The first stamps depicting his portrait were issued in 1869. Todays stamp is the quite rare 5 franc issue. CV is 1.900-4.400 eutos depending on the colour.
af Vagn Juhl-Larsen | jan 1, 2024 | Stamp of the day
In 1869 a series of four stamps were issued with the Belgian coat of arms and numbers in the middle. Like the 1866 issue the stamps were issued in two perforation types and in two different types of colour Todays stamp is the 5 centimes issue. CV os 100 euros for a...
af Vagn Juhl-Larsen | jan 1, 2024 | Stamp of the day
In 1866 Belgium issued its first newspaper stamps depicting the Belgian coat of arms. Todays stamp is a block of four of the 5 centimes issue. The stamp was issued in two perforation types and in two different shades of brown. CV is approx. 1.000 euros for a mint...
af Vagn Juhl-Larsen | dec 31, 2023 | Stamp of the day
In 1849, Belgium issued their first stamps. This series of five stamps featured the iconic “Epaulettes” design, depicting the profile of King Leopold I. Leopold I was King of Belgium from 1831 to 1865. He became the first King of Belgium on 21 July 1831...
af Vagn Juhl-Larsen | dec 30, 2023 | Stamp of the day
Nordkapp is a promontory on the north side of Magerøya in northernmost Norway. Nordkapp is a 309 m high cliff of sandstone and folded shale, which falls steeply towards the Norwegian Sea. The spectacular promontory is perceived by many as Europe’s northernmost...
af Vagn Juhl-Larsen | dec 29, 2023 | Stamp of the day
King Oscar I (1844–1859) was succeeded by Charles IV (1859–1872). No stamps with his image were ever issued. It happened, on the other hand, in 1878 with regard to his successor King Oscar II (1872–1905). Today’s stamp is the 1.50 kroner issue from this series...
