Spain and Romania issue a joint series dedicated to a common animal species endemic of their own geographic areas. The stamps depict the Spanish Ibex and the Red Deer of the Carpathians.
published October 30th, 2012
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A chain of alpine summits, amongst the highest mountains in the British territories, these are the icy jewels in the crown with unclimbed peaks that have been unattainable for so long. There are mountains that might take a week to climb from the shore and sometimes rebuff much longer efforts with the foulest weather and fierce storms that can lend fear and despondency into the very soul of even the most determined mountaineers.
published October 27th, 2012
Hongkong Post’s Stamp Sheetlets on Mainland Scenery delight the eyes with magnificent landscapes and majestic architecture. The ninth series presents Fujian Tulou, the world’s unique mega rammed earth housing structures for mountain dwellers.
published October 15th, 2012
In celebration of Floral Guernsey’s 20th anniversary we are delighted to depict a unique image on our miniature sheet, the Floral Guernsey flower, which is a new daffodil especially bred by horticulturalist Rae Beckwith. Here Mr Beckwith explains the story behind the creation of Floral Guernsey:-.
published October 13th, 2012
This souvenir sheet Official First Day Cover, aimed at young, beginning collectors, features the 3-cent golden-eyed lacewing (Chrysopa oculata) stamp, the 4-cent paper wasp (Polistes fuscatus) stamp, and the 8-cent margined leatherwing (Chauliognathus marginatus) stamp.
published October 8th, 2012
The U.S. Postal Service celebrates the beauty and diversity of America’s landscapes as seen from above with the Earthscapes (Forever®) stamps.
published October 4th, 2012
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.
published September 23rd, 2012
Jambo (April 17, 1961 – September 16, 1992) was a celebrated gorilla housed at Jersey Zoo.
published September 21st, 2012
The Akureyri Park is run by the town as a botanical garden and a nature park. The latter was formally opened to the public in 1912 while the botanic garden opened in 1957. The Park Society was founded in 1909 with Sigridur Sæmundsdóttir as its first president.
published September 16th, 2012
Many centuries ago, Douro became a communication route, thus allowing the world to discover an area of unique beauty. If the discovery of Douro as World Heritage takes its course, there is still a lot to be rediscovered of the many wonders that the river can provide in a journey of the senses in which man chooses the speed.
published September 9th, 2012
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.
published September 7th, 2012