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CLASSIC STAMPS: Japan

CLASSIC STAMPS: Japan

The postal history of Japan traces back to the early 17th century when the Tokugawa shogunate established a formal postal system known as the “kitte system” in 1603. This system allowed for the efficient exchange of official communications between the...
QUEEN MARGRETHE of Denmark

QUEEN MARGRETHE of Denmark

On 14 January 2022, Queen Margrethe II celebrated her 50-year reign. It was celebrated with the publication of a mini-sheet showing her portrait from 1972 and 2022. Tomorrow she will abdicate after exactly 52 years on the throne. We thank her majesty and wish her a...
QUEEN MARGRETHE of Denmark

QUEEN MARGRETHE of Denmark

In 1992, Queen Margrethe and Prince Henrik’s silver wedding was celebrated with the issue of a postage stamp. This stamp shows a painting of the royal couple. The painting was painted by the artist Niels Winkel. CV of todays stamp is 1,50 euros.