World Heritage – Africa – Stamp Issue
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Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live with today, and what we pass on to future generations. Our cultural heritage and our natural heritage are both irreplaceable sources of life and inspiration.
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published September 23rd, 2012
Käsmu Lighthouse – Stamp News
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The lighthouse on the higher western bank of Käsmu Bay (earlier Kasperwieck) is one of few wooden lighthouses that have come down to our days. The Käsmu Lighthouse, built on the initiative of local ship owners and the maritime school, began working in 1892.
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published September 19th, 2012
Tags: Culture,
Estonia,
Heritage,
Historical Buildings,
History,
lighthouse,
Maritime,
Monuments,
New Issue,
Stamp Issue Posted in Country Stamps,
Stamp News
85th Stamp Day – Kalocsa – Stamp Issue
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Magyar Posta traditionally greets this greatest festival for stamp collectors by issuing stamps. In addition to the souvenir sheet with extra charge, a dual denomination stamp series and a special version of it will come out. Magyar Posta will devote the surcharge sum (200 Forints per sheet) to supporting organised stamp collecting activity in Hungary.
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published September 17th, 2012
Europa – Visit Ireland – Stamp Issue
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Every year, the postal administrations of Europe jointly issue stamps on a selected theme bearing the Post Europ Europa logo. This year’s theme is ‘Visit……’ (Ireland) and An Post selected two scenic attractions to feature on these stamps.
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published September 16th, 2012
Chinese New Year – Year of the Dragon – Stamp Issue
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According to the Chinese zodiac calendar the New Year falls on January 23 when the Year of the Dragon begins. The dragon, the only animal of the Chinese zodiac year that is not real, is a creature of special significance for Chinese people.
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published September 11th, 2012
Special Edition Heartwarming Stamps (2012 Version) “Dragon Baby” Mini-pane – Stamp Issue
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2012 is the Year of the Dragon. In traditional Chinese culture, the Dragon is an auspicious, mythical creature incarnated as an emperor, representing supreme power and commanding great respect.
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published September 10th, 2012
Tags: Chinese Culture,
Chinese New Year,
Chinese Traditions,
Culture,
Folklore,
Hong Kong,
Mythical creatures,
New Borns,
Tradition,
Year of the Dragon Posted in Country Stamps,
Stamp News
EUROPA – VISIT SPAIN – Stamp Issue
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The European public postal operators members of PostEurop annually issue the Europa stamp series with a common theme. This year’s topic is devoted to promoting each country’s culture and tourism under the title: Visit … The theme is intended to promote each country’s most emblematic and characteristic features, as if stamps were a window open to the world of tourism promotion.
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published September 10th, 2012
Solidarity between generations – Stamp Issue
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A special attraction of the issue is that Magyar Posta selected the designer of the stamp from students of art studying at Hungarian institutes of higher education. About one hundred applications were submitted, and the jury found that the work of Richárd Horváth, student of Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design was the best. The second prize was awarded to Judit Kecskés (Hungarian University of Fine Arts), and the third winner was Luca Patkós (Hungarian University of Fine Arts).
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published September 8th, 2012
Tourism – Visit Israel – Stamp Issue
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Israel offers tourists a wide range of landscapes, historical sites, diverse culture and rich biological diversity. All come together to create a unique, diverse and unforgettable tourist experience.
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published September 7th, 2012
Tags: coastline,
Culture,
Historical Sites,
History,
Israel,
landscapes,
Nature,
New Issue,
Religion,
Stamp Issue,
Tourism,
Tradition,
Visit,
WOPA Posted in Country Stamps,
Stamp News
110th Anniversary of Nanjing University – Stamp Issue
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Nanjing University evolved from Sanjiang Normal School founded in 1902, and meanwhile merged with the Nanking University founded in 1888.
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published September 3rd, 2012
Anniversaries of the Tell-Theaters – Stamp Issue
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William Tell continues to capture the modern imagination, and this is evidenced by two
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published August 27th, 2012