af Vagn Juhl-Larsen | okt 22, 2023 | Stamp of the day
In 1851 the first newspaper stamps were issued. They depicted the roman god Mercury, who was god of shopkeepers and merchants, travelers and transporters of goods, and thieves and tricksters. He is commonly identified with the Greek Hermes, the fleet-footed messenger...
af Vagn Juhl-Larsen | okt 22, 2023 | Stamp of the day
Austria’s postal history is a fascinating journey through time, reflecting the evolution of communication and transportation. It all began in the late 15th century, when the Habsburg Monarchy established a network of postal routes to facilitate the movement of...
af Vagn Juhl-Larsen | maj 19, 2023 | Stamp of the day
Charles I of Austria (Karl I) was the last Emperor of Austria 1916-1918 and as Charles IV the last King of Hungary 1916-1918. He was born in 1887 and died in 1922. Todays stamp is from 1917 and is showing the portrait of Charles I.
af Vagn Juhl-Larsen | apr 18, 2023 | Stamp of the day
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...
