Preview: Royal Mail June Issue
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House of Stuarts; Release Date 16th June 2010
Royal Mail is proud to announce The House of Stuart, the fourth part in the Kings and Queens series. The Stuart monarchs reigned through more than a century of turmoil, during which sweeping changes occurred to both the monarchy and the nation, making for an exciting and compelling issue.
Their story is told through First Day Covers for both the Mint Stamps and the Miniature Sheet, (read more)
published April 18th, 2010
Preview: IOM Stamps for the Papal Visit
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On the 11th August 2010, the Isle of Man Philatelic Bureau will release a set of stamps top commemorate the Pope’s visit to Great Britain
They will issue a two-stamp miniature sheet with label to commemorate the beatification of Cardinal Newman and the first papal visit to Britain since May 1982, when Pope John Paul II’s six-day tour drew huge crowds.
(read more)
published April 17th, 2010
Vanuatu Butterlies
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An attractive miniature sheet has been issued by Vanuatu Post on the 14th April 2010.
The sheet has a special die cut in the shape of flowers which give it a very exotic feel.
Of the 85 different butterflies now known in Vanuatu, two species and 26 subspecies (31%) are endemic to the country. From the rainforest to the white beaches, these butterflies bring striking colour and complement the beautiful flower species found in throughout the country.
The Glasswing or Small Greasy (Acraea andromacha) is a tropical and subtropical butterfly with vagrant tendencies. Its wingspan is about 60 mm with forewings transparent like glass. The Glasswing is a poisonous species of butterfly as from the larvae stage it is able to assimilate and retain poisons from its passion vine host plants. The butterfly is readily visible in its slow flight, which enables predatory birds sufficient time for recognition.
The Swallowtail (Papilio godeffroyi) are found throughout the world and (read more)
published April 17th, 2010
84th Birthday wishes to HM Queen
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Australia has issue a stamp tpo comemorate the Queen’s 84th Birthday (Yes not 85th)
Australia stamps feature the Queen often on their stamps and have produced magnificent Royalty Issues in the past.
Queen Elizabeth II most recently visited Australia to open the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games. Her visit coincided with Commonwealth Day, which is held annually on the second Monday of March. Traditionally, the Queen, as Head of the Commonwealth, (read more)
published April 16th, 2010
Battle of Britain Anniversary Stamps
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The stamps have been issued by Gibraltar Post and many other commonwealth countries to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain.
The Battle of Britain was the air campaign waged by the German Air Force (Luftwaffe) against the United Kingdom during the summer and autumn of 1940.
The objective of the campaign was to gain air superiority over the Royal Air Force (RAF), especially Fighter Command. (read more)
published April 16th, 2010
399 the Strand gets even better…
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The World’s Most Famous Stamp shop and commonly referred to as the biggest philatelic shop in the world has undergone refurbishment this year.
399 Strand, the home of stamp and collectibles dealers Stanley Gibbons, is undergoing a complete refurbishment of its world famous shop in time for the London 2010 International Stamp Exhibition being held in May. (read more)
published April 15th, 2010
Canada-Israel, 60 years of friendship
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Canada Post has issued a joint stamp issue with Israel to celebrate 60 years of friendship.
Canada Post Stamp Website informs collectors that in an (read more)
published April 14th, 2010
Switzerland is the 2010 World Circus Capital
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In 2010, Geneva will be a world circus capital. The city with its hallmark “jet d’eau” fountain is hosting “World Circus Geneva 2010″ with its wealth of cultural happenings, all revolving around the circus.
Performances, exhibits, workshops, special-edition wine and chocolate, even the new Swiss stamp are being rolled out over a 12-month timeframe.
(read more)
published April 13th, 2010
Philately contributes to the International Year of Biodiversity
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As Royal Mail’s contribution to the International Year of Biodiversity in 2010, our Action for Species series continues with Mammals, which features ten of our most engaging yet endangered indigenous mammals. From the giant Sperm Whale to the tiny Dormouse, each of these species has to contend with dangers caused by man’s continuing incursions into their natural habitats, as well as from predation by non-native species. (read more)
published April 12th, 2010
HM Queen Margrethe’s 70th birthday
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There is a genuine and sincere bond of respect between the royal house and the people of Greenland. For this reason POST Greenland proudly presents a large commemorative stamp, to be issued on 16th April on the occasion of Her Majesty the Queen’s 70th birthday. (read more)
published April 12th, 2010
International Year of Biodiversity
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On 15 April 2010, the United Nations Postal Administration will issue two new Geneva definitive stamps and two new Vienna definitive stamps on the theme “International Year of Biodiversity”. UNPA will issue two more New York definitive stamps on 18 October 2010 to complete the set of six definitive stamps on the topic.
The United Nations declared 2010 to be the International Year of Biodiversity. The purpose of the International Year is to raise awareness of the importance of biodiversity and the consequences of its loss.
We are all an integral part of nature and our fate is tightly linked with biodiversity, the huge variety (read more)
published April 12th, 2010
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