Sweden’s People´s Parks Stamp Issue
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Sweden’s Lill-Babs is the uncrowned queen of the people’s parks. The idea behind the Swedish people’s parks was to give the emerging workers’ movement an arena for political meetings as well as to provide regular people with a good alternative for entertainment and recreation. Later, the entertainment aspect took over and the dance floors, which are a classic today, became more common. Most big names have performed at the people’s parks, and one of the most popular artists was Barbro Svensson, Lill-Babs.
Source: Sweden Post
published January 17th, 2012
2012 New Zealand Native Trees Stamp Issue
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The 2012 New Zealand Native Trees stamp issue features five gummed stamps which portray five iconic native New Zealand trees. Each of the beautiful species is depicted in a detailed illustrative style and the scientific name of each species is included in the design – adding to the authenticity of the issue.
New Zealand’s isolation from the rest of the world has allowed its unique flora to evolve and flourish, resulting in the distinctive array of native trees present today. This high degree of endemism makes New Zealand’s native trees truly special, so much so that Conservation International has recognised New Zealand as a world biodiversity hotspot. Almost all of New Zealand’s native species of conifers, flowering trees and tree ferns occur nowhere else – resulting in native forests like no other on Earth. (read more)
published January 16th, 2012
Portugal’s 2011 Year Pack
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A stamp is a piece of artwork with an universal dimension, is the reflection of a people’s soul, history and culture: it is a pictorial of facts and feats, present and opts, that have shaped and built a nation. Within its small confine, a stamp carries a world of meanings that transcend local and national boundaries. Now in existence for over 150 years, Portuguese stamps are a prime example of modernity and innovation in their themes, graphic design and production techniques and methods.
Portugal’s 2011 Year Pack can now be viewed and purchased through WOPA
Technical Details
Issue Date: 01.12.2011
Designer: CTT Portugal
Source: WOPA
published January 16th, 2012
Danny Thomas Immortalized on US Forever stamp
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The United States Postal Service has unveiled a commemorative Forever Stamp honoring legendary entertainer Danny Thomas, the founder of renowned St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The unveiling took place at a star-studded gala in Los Angeles this past weekend to celebrate Thomas’ 100th birthday and the St. Jude’s 50th anniversary.
“The Danny Thomas stamp, which will be officially dedicated at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, TN, and go on sale on Feb. 16, will become an ambassador for philanthropy, travelling on letters and packages to households and businesses throughout America and the world,” said Ed Ruiz, USPS Los Angeles district manager. (read more)
published January 15th, 2012
Ascension Island’s Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II stamp issue
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To celebrate a remarkable 60 years of Queen Elizabeth II as Monarch of Great Britain, Ireland and the British Dominions beyond the seas, are pleased to announce the issue of a new stamp issue from Ascension Island.
2012 will be the year we commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of the Accession of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Her Majesty became Head of the Commonwealth and Queen in 1952 and was crowned in Westminster Abbey on June 2nd 1953. During her 60 year reign she has become the most widely travelled Head of State in World history. During this time she has witnessed numerous wars and conflicts as well as landmark historical events from the landing of the first man on the moon up to the present day of the digital age. (read more)
published January 15th, 2012
Canada Post breathes fire into the Lunar New Year with Year of the Dragon Stamps
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Canada Post has honoured the Year of the Dragon by issuing a pair of stamps and collectibles to mark the Lunar New Year. A dragon year is said to be a time of innovation, risk and achievement. These stamps are the fourth release in a twelve-year Lunar New Year series.
“Lunar New Year is celebrated around the world, in countries and territories with significant Chinese communities. Canada Post is proud to celebrate the occasion by issuing these popular stamps,” said Jim Phillips, Director of Stamp Services at Canada Post. “The stamps in the Lunar New Year series are always well received by both members of the Chinese community and collectors. As in past years, these images are complex and striking, and the foil and embossing techniques are outstanding.” (read more)
published January 14th, 2012
New U.S. Postal Service App for iPhone Scans Shipping Labels for Package Tracking on the Go
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The U.S. Postal Service has launched a new mobile application for iPhone users that allows them to use the device’s camera to scan barcodes on shipping labels for quick, easy and convenient tracking of their packages and other mail. The application stores the label numbers so customers can easily recheck the status of their shipments. The scanner function is available on iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4 and iPad 2.
“Whenever and wherever they are, customers can check the delivery status of their shipments by simply scanning the barcodes on their shipping label receipts,” said Kelly Sigmon, vice president, Channel Access. “Millions of Americans are making mobile devices a part of their daily lives, and we’re providing solutions that meet their needs.”
(read more)
published January 14th, 2012
Magic of Roald Dahl Celebrated on Royal Mail’s first special stamps of 2012
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Giant peaches, fantastic foxes and a very famous chocolate factory are set to appear on the nation’s letters! Royal Mail has launched its first special stamps of 2012 with ten stamps paying tribute to the wonderful work of author Roald Dahl launched on 10th January.
A set of six stamps celebrate some of Roald Dahl’s most popular stories and feature illustrations by Quentin Blake, whose drawings appeared in all Roald Dahl’s children’s classics. (read more)
published January 13th, 2012
Australia Post celebrates the Year of the Dragon
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What do Joan of Arc, Reese Witherspoon, Stephanie Gilmore and Salvador Dalí have in common? According to Chinese Astrology they were all born in the Year of the Dragon and are likely to be brave, tempestuous, powerful, wise and perfectionists.
The Dragon is considered the most enduring symbol of good fortune, and occupies a special place in the Chinese zodiac being the only mythical creature amongst 12 animals.
(read more)
published January 12th, 2012
Monaco’s International Dog Show Stamp Issue
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The next International Dog Show, organised by the Monaco Kennel Club, will take place on 27th and 28thApril 2012. This year, the focus is on the Collie. The stamp features a tri-colour Collie that shows all the most desirable characteristics of this breed, i.e. expressive eyes and balance of the skull and muzzle.
Technical Details:
Design: Colette THURILLET
Line-engraving: Elsa CATELIN
Printing process: 5 colours steel-engraving
Size of the stamp: 30 x 41 mm vertical
Sheet of 10 stamps with illuminations
published January 12th, 2012
Isle of Man London 2012 Olympic Games commemorative stamp issue
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The Isle of Man Post Office is pleased to present a most prestigious stamp issue, inspired by the London 2012 Games.
Designed by respected iconic British designer Sir Paul Smith this very special set of London 2012 stamps is now on sale London 2012 Olympic Games
Isle of Man Stamps and Coins was hugely honoured and thrilled that Sir Paul Smith agreed to design their London 2012 collection of stamps and is certain they will help to ensure the memory of the Games remains in the mind long after the last medal has been awarded. According to Sir Paul, he wanted to make the collection positive and colourful and with a strong graphic style of design – something he has certainly achieved with this iconic collection.
(read more)
published January 11th, 2012
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