af Vagn Juhl-Larsen | dec 17, 2023 | Stamp of the day
In 1886 the first so called “Small Hermes heads” were issued. Like the “Large Hermes heads” they were issued in a lot of different perforation types (also non perforated). The last series were issued in 1893. Todays stamp is the 40 Lepta issue from 1886. CV is 100 €...
af Vagn Juhl-Larsen | dec 16, 2023 | Stamp of the day
The postal history of Greece is a fascinating journey that mirrors the nation’s evolution from the Ottoman Empire to an independent state. In the early 19th century, before Greece gained autonomy in 1830, postal services were primarily under Ottoman control. The...
af Vagn Juhl-Larsen | dec 16, 2023 | Stamp of the day
In February 1924 Fiume became a part of Italy. On February 22th. The last series of Fiume stamps ever were issued. The were overprinted: “Regno D´Italia”. Todays stamp is the 3 Lire issue. CV is 12 € for a mint copy.
af Vagn Juhl-Larsen | dec 14, 2023 | Stamp of the day
After Italian intervention on Christmas evening 1920 Fiume became a Free State until 1924. The Italian currency (Lire) was introduced in September 1920. The first series of stamps in the Free State was issued in February 1921 by simply overprinting the old stamps from...
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...
