On April 14, 2011, An Post issued a stamp to commemorate the founding of the Irish Amateur Boxing Association (IABA).
The IABA is the governing body of amateur boxing in Ireland and the association has a presence in every one of the 32 counties. It has over 350 affiliated clubs, each with an average membership of about 25 boys and girls.
published July 8th, 2011
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The Alhambra and the Generalife in Granada were declared “World Heritage” by UNESCO in 1984. The Alhambra features in this souvenir sheet depicting one of its beautifully decorated rooms, whilst the circle-shaped stamp resembles a 2 € coin with an image of the Patio de los Leones in the centre. In 1994 the declaration of World Heritage was extended to the neighbourhood of the Albaicin.
The Alhambra is located on the hill of al-Sabika, on the left bank of the Darro River, east of Granada. It is recorded that in 889 Sawwar ben Hamdun seeked refuge in his fortress from the fighting going on all over the Caliphate of Cordoba, which then belonged to the kingdom of Granada. In the 13th century with the arrival of Mohammed I, the first Nazari monarch, the Alhambra became a royal residence, marking the beginning of its splendour. The consecutive monarchs expanded and enrich the compound with the construction of new palace rooms, baths, towers, gates and extensions of the walls.
published July 7th, 2011
The stamp displays the logo used to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Caixa Econômica Federal (Brazils federal savings bank), which has been designed to show a map of Brazil being embraced. This expresses the nationwide reach of Caixa, which is an example of an institution that supports special government projects aimed at Brazilian citizens. The colors used are those of the Brazilian flag. Computer graphics techniques were used.
| Date of issue: | January 12th, 2011 |
| Place of issue: | Brasília/DF |
| Sheet Size: | 30 stamps |
| Print System: | Offset |
| Face value: | ordinary first class |
| Issue: | 300.000 stamps |
| Paper: | Gummed chalky paper |
| Artist: | Hans Donner |
Source: Brazil Post
published July 7th, 2011
This beautifully designed stamp issue features images of U.S. President Abraham Lincoln as well as battle sites of the American Civil War. As 16th president of the United States, Lincoln spent his presidency attempting to put an end to the Civil War.
Within the first four months of his presidency, seven states seceded from the union.His goal, however, remained to keep the Union together. On January 2, 1863, the Emancipation Proclamation was put into effect, freeing all slaves.
On November 19, 1863, four and a half months after the Union armies defeated the Confederate armies at the decisive Battle of Gettysburg, President Lincoln delivered what is now considered to be one of the best known speeches in United States history, the Gettysburg Address at the dedication of the Soldiers’ National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. (read more)
published July 6th, 2011
To commemorate the centenary of the Spanish Air Force a four-stamp souvenir sheet is issued depicting three model airplanes, a helicopter and the commemorative logo.
In February 1911, two Henry Farman and a Maurice Farman airplane flying from France and purchased by Captain Alfredo Kindelan landed in the Cuatro Vientos aerodrome, the first military airfield. A month later, using these planes made of wood and fabric with a 50 hp engine, set off the first course for military pilots in which captains Kindelan, Herrera and Arrillaga and Lieutenants Barrón and Ortiz Echagüe got their degree. With them, began the history of Spanish Military Aviation.
published July 6th, 2011
Stanley Gibbons June auction demonstrates the strength of Indian and Chinese stamps with a bidding frenzy for rare Indian errors and 60% of China lots selling for double estimate or more.
Wednesday 15th June saw collectors and investors from across the globe focusing their attention on the Stanley Gibbons bi-annual public auction, held at 399 Strand, London as more than 1000 world lots went under the hammer.
Starting with foreign countries, the auction got off to a strong start with all Chinese lots finding buyers. More than 60% of Chinese lots went for double or more their pre-auction estimate including lot 19; the ever popular 1964 Chinese Peonies 2y miniature sheet (SG MS2199a) fine u/m, which sold for £2,760.
published July 5th, 2011
The stamps in this issue focuses on the outside area of centuries-old railway stations, which are historical and architectural landmarks: Luz and Júlio Prestes Stations (São Paulo) and Central do Brasil (Rio de Janeiro). The pattern of each stamp is enriched with a vignette, the common theme of which is a coffee tree branch with the flower and fruit, a strong economic mainstay at the time and a basic element in the origin of the stations.
published July 5th, 2011
Some of Australia’s most popular native baby animals are featured in this delightfully illustrated stamp issue. The animals featured on the stamps are a bilby, dingo, kangaroo, koala and sugar glider.
This issue also includes five stamp and coin covers, each depicting a different baby animal. These special covers feature an exclusive $1.00 aluminium-bronze coin from the Perth Mint, which are only available as part of this product. The stamp and coin covers will be available at regular intervals over a six month period.
The Bilby (Macrotis lagotis) is a nocturnal marsupial with distinctive rabbit-like ears, greyish fur and a beautiful bushy black tail with a white tip. It survives on a diet of seeds, grubs, bulbs, fruit and insects. Bilby babies stay in the pouch for about 80 days.
published July 4th, 2011
United Nations General Assembly in December 2009 adopted Resolution 64/134, which is a period of 12 August 2010 to 12 August 2011 when was proclaimed the International Year of Youth. Under the theme of dialogue and mutual understanding, its labeling should be to encourage people of different cultural, religious and age characteristics in promoting the ideals of peace, solidarity and respect for human rights.
Around the world, government, youth and other civil society organizations are invited to symbolically mark the current year, the organization of those activities that will contribute to the continued promotion of youth and mutual understanding, but also emphasize the advantages and importance of active participation in all aspects of society.
published July 4th, 2011
The U.S. Postal Service have dedicated a new sheet of stamps honouring 12 of the nation’s most important and influential industrial designers. The Smithsonian’s Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum was the setting for the dedication.
The 12 designers who are honoured on individual stamps include Peter Müller-Munk, Frederick Hurten Rhead, Raymond Loewy, Donald Deskey, Walter Dorwin Teague, Henry Dreyfuss, Norman Bel Geddes, Dave Chapman, Greta von Nessen, Eliot Noyes, Russel Wright and Gilbert Rohde.
“Encompassing everything from furniture and electric kitchen appliances to corporate office buildings and passenger trains, the work of these designers defined the look of modern America, and in doing, revolutionized the way we live and work,” said Dean Granholm, Postal Service vice president of Delivery and Post Office Operations, at today’s ceremony.
published July 3rd, 2011
Australia Post is excited to announce plans for a ‘post office of the future’, an innovative store showcasing a range of new services to offer customers greater access, convenience and choice in the way they transact with Australia Post.
The store will offer a dedicated area for online shopping where online traders can fulfil their postage needs, a travel services zone and a private lounge where customers can complete more complex financial and identity services transactions.
In another first, the store will have a 24/7 zone for customers to pick up parcels, vending machines where customers can buy stamps and packaging products as well as weigh and send parcels at any time that suits them.
published July 3rd, 2011