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Penguins, Predators and Prey by the Falkland Islands!
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Penguins, Predators and Prey is a series of stamp issues featuring, in turn, each of the familiar Falkland penguins, together with some of their respective predators and prey.
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published August 29th, 2013
Tags: Animals,
Falkland Islands,
Nature,
New Issue,
Other Nature,
Penguins,
Predators,
Prey,
Stamp Issue,
Wild animals Posted in Country Stamps,
Stamp News
Monaco Post releases a stamps issue to celebrate a major event!!
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A major international event, MonacoPhil 2013 will be held from 5th to 7th December on the Fontvieille Terraces.
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published August 29th, 2013
150th Anniversary of the Birth of Pietro Mascagni by Vatican Post!!
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This year’s aerogram is dedicated to Italian composer, Pietro Mascagni (1863-1945), who was born 150 years ago in Livorno.
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published August 28th, 2013
The Republic of Korea celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Law Day this year!
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2013 is a meaningful year that marks the 50th anniversary of the Law Day which was established to reflect on the spirit of law and to elevate the dignity of the law.
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published August 28th, 2013
Magyar Posta is celebrating the 150th anniversary of the birth of Géza Gárdonyi!
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Magyar Posta is celebrating the 150th anniversary of the birth of Géza Gárdonyi by issuing a commemorative stamp. The writer’s portrait occupies the centre of the stamp, while the background printing features an engraving of the fortress of Eger from the 1600s.
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published August 27th, 2013
An Post commemorates the ‘Centenary of The General Lockout’ with this new stamp issue!
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On August 22, 2013, An Post issued three stamps to commemorate the centenary of the General Lockout.
The General Lockout was a major conflict between unskilled workers seeking better pay and the right to join a trade union, and their employers, who saw unions as a threat to the status quo.
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published August 27th, 2013
Finland Post releases a stamp issue featuring Classic Finnish police vehicles!
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Classic Finnish police vehicles to feature in their own stamps. Itella Posti Oy have published a series of personalized stamps portraying old Finnish police vehicles.
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published August 26th, 2013
Aland’s latest issue features ‘The European Peacock butterfly’!
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In August, all smartphone or tablet PC users can join the European Peacock butterfly for an enticing visit to several tourist attractions in Åland. August is when Åland Post presents a thrilling piece of stamp news!
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published August 25th, 2013
Spanish Post highlights the importance of educating younger generations on Civic Values!
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Provide children and young people between school the Governing Civic Values in society is one of the great performances in which all take part. Since school education, parents, family and society as a whole, the transmission of civic values among the young is essential to get a free coexistence, respectful and democratic.
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published August 25th, 2013
Let’s celebrate ‘World Space Week’ with United Nations Post!
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World Space Week is an annual event, declared by the UN General Assembly and is observed during the week of 4-10 October.
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published August 24th, 2013
Tags: Education,
Entertainment,
Event,
New Issue,
Science,
Space,
Space exploration,
Stamp Issue,
Technology,
United Nations,
United Nations Post,
WOPA,
World Space Week Posted in Country Stamps,
Stamp News
Australian Post releases a stamp issue showcasing its stunning coral reefs!
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Australia is home to stunning coral reefs including the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland and Ningaloo Reef in Western Australia. The stamps in this issue show aerial and underwater images of the two reefs.
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published August 24th, 2013
Tags: Australia,
Australian Post,
Coral Reefs,
Fish,
marine life,
New Issue,
Ocean,
Ocean life,
Sea life,
Stamp Issue Posted in Country Stamps,
Stamp News