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BUTTERFLIES ON STAMPS

BUTTERFLIES ON STAMPS

Dismorphia amphione, the tiger mimic white or tiger pierid, is a species of butterfly of the family Pieridae. It is found from Mexico and the Caribbean down to Brazil and Bolivia.The wingspan is about 77 mm. It is an extremely variable species. Todays stamp from...

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BUTTERFLIES ON STAMPS

BUTTERFLIES ON STAMPS

Todays stamp from Cuba (1989) shows the green butterfly Metamorpha dido, also known as Philaethria dido. Its common name is “the scarce bamboo page” or “the dido longwing”. This beautiful butterfly is found in Central America and tropical South America.

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BUTTERFLIES ON STAMPS

BUTTERFLIES ON STAMPS

Todays stamp from The Central African Republic show the moth Dactyloceras widenmanni. It belongs to the family Brahmaeidae. It was first described by Ferdinand Karsch, a German entomologist, in 1895. It is found in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, South...

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STAMPS FROM FORMER COUNTRIES – Tuscany

STAMPS FROM FORMER COUNTRIES – Tuscany

The Grand Duchy of Tuscany was an Italian monarchy that existed, with interruptions, from 1569 to 1859 when it became part of united Italy. The grand duchy's capital was Florence. It is situated on the north-western part of the Italian Peninsula. Tuscany issued a...

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STAMPS FROM FORMER COUNTRIES – Sardinia

STAMPS FROM FORMER COUNTRIES – Sardinia

The Kingdom of Sardinia existed from 1720 until 1859, when it became part of the united Italy. Sardinia is an island west of the Italian Peninsula. The Kingdom issued a total of 17 stamps, the first stamps on 1 January 1851. Today's stamp is the issue from 1851 with...

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STAMPS FROM FORMER COUNTRIES – Romagna

STAMPS FROM FORMER COUNTRIES – Romagna

Romagna is a region in Italy. Until 1859 it was a part of “The Papal States”, but in that year Romagna became an independent region. But already in 1860 it became part of the Kingdom of Sardinia. Romagna's first and only nine stamps were issued on 1 September 1859....

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STAMPS FROM FORMER COUNTRIES – Parma

STAMPS FROM FORMER COUNTRIES – Parma

The Duchy of Parma and Piacenza existed from 1545 until 1859, when it became part of the united Italy. It is situated in the northern part of Italy and the capital was the city of Parma. The Duchy issued its first five stamps on 1 June 1852. Today's stamp is the issue...

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STAMPS FROM FORMER COUNTRIES – Sicily

STAMPS FROM FORMER COUNTRIES – Sicily

The Kingdom of the Two Sicilies was formed in 1815 by the union of the Kingdom of Sicily with the Kingdom of Naples (once known as the Kingdom of Peninsular Sicily). The two kingdoms had often been referred to collectively as the "Two Sicilies". The new kingdom...

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STAMPS FROM FORMER COUNTRIES – Naples

STAMPS FROM FORMER COUNTRIES – Naples

The Kingdom of the Two Sicilies was formed in 1815, by the union of the Kingdom of Sicily with the Kingdom of Naples (once known as the Kingdom of Peninsular Sicily). The two kingdoms had often been referred to collectively as the "Two Sicilies". The new kingdom...

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STAMPS FROM FORMER COUNTRIES – Modena

STAMPS FROM FORMER COUNTRIES – Modena

The Duchy of Modena and Reggio existed from the 16th century until 1860, when it became part of the united Italy. It is situated in the upper part of the Italian peninsula and the capital was the city of Modena. The Duchy issued its first five stamps on 1 June 1852....

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STAMPS FROM FORMER COUNTRIES – The Papal States

STAMPS FROM FORMER COUNTRIES – The Papal States

The Papal States or officially the State of the Church were a series of territories in the middle of the Italian Peninsula under the direct rule of the pope from 756 until 1870. The Papal States were among the major states of Italy from the 8th century until the...

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HORSES ON STAMPS

HORSES ON STAMPS

There are many different breeds of horses. A lot of work is being done to preserve these breeds. This is done by allowing only the best stallions to cover the mares. Today's stamp from Austria (1946) is a celebration of horse breeding and shows a mare and her foal.

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HORSES ON STAMPS

HORSES ON STAMPS

The Icelandic horse is a breed of horse developed from ponies taken to Iceland by Nordic settlers in the 9th and 10th centuries. The breed is mentioned in literature and historical records throughout Icelandic history. The first reference to the horse appears in the...

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HORSES ON STAMPS

HORSES ON STAMPS

Today, horses are used in various types of sports. Today's stamp from Rumania (1964) is showing three horses performing the sport “Dressage”. The Olympic sport of dressage is derived from the French term meaning "training".

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HORSES ON STAMPS

HORSES ON STAMPS

Today, horses are used in various sports. Today's stamp from Hungary show two horses in a trotting race. Trotting is an important sport in ex. Scandinavia, France and the USA. My wife and I have owned more than 30 trotters. I have participated in several hundred races...

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HORSES ON STAMPS

HORSES ON STAMPS

For many years horses have been used in various sports. Today's stamp from the defunct GDR (1974) shows a galloping horse. Galloping is a major sport in many countries including Great Britain, France and the USA.

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HORSES ON STAMPS

HORSES ON STAMPS

Horses have been used in wars for hundred of years. Todays stamp from Republique Rwandaise (1976) celebrates the 100th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America. Fighting in the American Revolutionary War began between colonial militias and the...

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HORSES ON STAMPS

HORSES ON STAMPS

Todays stamp is showing a beautiful painting of horses. It is painted by one of the most celebrated French painters: Yves Brayer (1907 – 1990). He was known for his paintings of everyday life.

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HORSES ON STAMPS

HORSES ON STAMPS

Horses were domesticated approx. 3.500 years ago. For hundred of years horses have been pulling the plough and thus being the main reason why agriculture could produce food for the population. Todays stamp from Germany (1922) celebrates this fact.

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FIRST STAMPS OF THE WORLD – British Guiana

FIRST STAMPS OF THE WORLD – British Guiana

The 14th country to issue stamps was British Guiana. On 1. July1850 British Guiana issued their first four stamps. These stamps were printed by the local newspaper, the “Royal Gazette” in Georgetown. They are called “Cotton reels” - cirkular stamps with just the name...

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FIRST STAMPS OF THE WORLD – Saxony

FIRST STAMPS OF THE WORLD – Saxony

The 13th country to issue stamps was Saxony. On 1. July1850 Saxony issued their first stamp, the iconic “Sachsen-dreier”. Todays stamp is very rare and expensive. The CV is no less than 10.000 €/$ for an unused copy and 8.600 €/$ for a used copy. Saxony was a kingdom...

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FIRST STAMPS OF THE WORLD – Austria

FIRST STAMPS OF THE WORLD – Austria

The 12th country to issue stamps was Austria. On 1. June1850 Austria issued their first five stamps – all showing the Austrian coat of arms. Todays stamp is the blue 9 Kreuzer stamp – the highest denomination. The kingdom Lombardy-Venetia issued similar stamps on the...

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FIRST STAMPS OF THE WORLD – Victoria

FIRST STAMPS OF THE WORLD – Victoria

The 11th country to issue stamps was Victoria, a British colony, that is now part of Australia. On 3. January 1850 Victoria issued todays one penny stamp showing the portrait of Queen Victoria (1819-1901). She was Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and...

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FIRST STAMPS OF THE WORLD – Spain

FIRST STAMPS OF THE WORLD – Spain

The 10th country to issue stamps was Spain. On 1. January 1850 Spain issued three stamps showing the portrait of Queen Isabella II (1830-1904). She was Queen of Spain from 29. September 1833 until 30. September 1868. She is the only queen in the history of Spain....

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FIRST STAMPS OF THE WORLD – Bavaria

FIRST STAMPS OF THE WORLD – Bavaria

FIRST STAMPS OF THE WORLD: The 9th country to issue stamps was Bavaria that is now the Southern part of Germany. On 1. November 1850 Bavaria issued the famous “Schwarzer Einser” with the denominations of one Kreuzer. Todays stamps is quite valuable with a CV of around...

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FIRST STAMPS OF THE WORLD – New South Wales

FIRST STAMPS OF THE WORLD – New South Wales

The 8th country to issue stamps was New South Wales (NSW) that is now part of Australia. On 1. January 1850 NSW issued six one penny stamps in different shades of red. They all show a "Sydney View". Around the image is the text "Sigillum Nov. Camb. Aust." ("Seal of...

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FIRST STAMPS OF THE WORLD – Belgium

FIRST STAMPS OF THE WORLD – Belgium

The 7th country to issue stamps was Belgium. On 1. July 1849 Belgium issued two stamps with the denominations of 10 & 20 centimes. The stamps all show the portrait of King Leopold I, the first king of Belgium who ruled from 1831 until 1865. Todays stamp is the 10...

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FIRST STAMPS OF THE WORLD – France

FIRST STAMPS OF THE WORLD – France

The 6th country to issue stamps was France. On 1. January 1849 France issued seven stamps with different denominations. The stamps all show the portrait of the roman goddess Ceres. Todays stamp is the 40 centimes red orange.

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FIRST STAMPS OF THE WORLD – Mauritius

FIRST STAMPS OF THE WORLD – Mauritius

The 5th country to issue stamps was the small island Mauritius in the Indian Ocean. This English colony issued their first two stamps on 21. September 1847. They show the portrait of Queen Victoria taken from the first stamp of the world: The one penny black from...

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FIRST STAMPS OF THE WORLD – USA

FIRST STAMPS OF THE WORLD – USA

The fourth country to issue stamps was United States of America. On 1. July 1847 USA issued their first two stamps. A 5 cent stamp showing Benjamin Franklin (todays stamp), and a 10 cent stamp showing George Washington.

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