af Vagn Juhl-Larsen | dec 13, 2023 | Stamp of the day
In 1919, Fiume declared itself an independent free state under the leadership of the Italien nationalist and poet Gabriele d’Annunzio, leading to the issuance of stamps bearing the image of the national poet. Todays stamp is the 10 centesimi (C)issue with a CV...
af Vagn Juhl-Larsen | nov 22, 2023 | Stamp of the day
Still under occupation by the allied forces and postally administrated by the Hungarian Kingdom todays stamp depicting a freedom symbol (a woman with a star) was issued in January 1919. CV for a mint copy is one euro.
af Vagn Juhl-Larsen | nov 21, 2023 | Stamp of the day
Fiume, now known as Rijeka, has a rich postal history that reflects its complex geopolitical situation over the years. Here are five points summarizing its postal history and the issuance of its first stamps: 1. Fiume, located on the Adriatic coast, had a strategic...
af Vagn Juhl-Larsen | nov 19, 2023 | Stamp of the day
Burma (Socialist Republic of the union of Burma) celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Universal Postal Union in 1949. They did so by issuing a stamp depicting a carrier pigeon with a letter. Todays stamp is a mint copy of this 15 Rupee stamp.
af Vagn Juhl-Larsen | nov 18, 2023 | Stamp of the day
Iceland celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Universal Postal Union in 1974. They did so by issuing a postman putting a letter in a mailbox. Todays stamp is a mint copy of this 20 Krona stamp.
af Vagn Juhl-Larsen | nov 18, 2023 | Stamp of the day
Former DDR (German Democratic Republic) celebrated the 75th anniversary of the Universal Postal Union in 1949. They did so by issuing a stamp depicting the Globe and a carrier pigeon with a letter. Todays stamp is a mint copy of this 50 pfennig stamp. CV is 14...
