“I declare before you all that my whole life, whether it be long or short, shall be devoted to your service and the service of our great imperial family to which we all belong”
The first definitive stamps of Queen Elizabeth II were placed on sale on 19th October 1953.
published July 28th, 2013
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This stamp issue features Indigenous Australians whose efforts brought about change, gender equality and recognition.
published July 28th, 2013
Third and last issue in the series about Greenlandic herbs with beautiful designs by Nina Spore Kreutzmann is rounded off with designs of two very delicious herbs.
published July 27th, 2013
The remote atolls of Tokelau have a small but colourful butterfly fauna of three species. These delicate creatures are the subject of Tokelau’s latest stamp issue: Tokelau Butterflies.
These impressive butterfly species are widespread within Tokelau and across the South Pacific. All three species are attractive and relatively large, adding a colourful touch to Tokelau’s wildlife. They are familiar in both the villages and the surrounding, less populated areas of the coast.
The four gummed stamps in the issue feature the Blue Moon (female and male), the Common Crow and the Meadow Argus.
45c Blue Moon (female)
The Blue Moon (Hypolimnas bolina pallescens) is the most common and widespread butterfly in the tropical South Pacific, where four subspecies are recognised. The adults are sexually dimorphic, with the larger females more variable in colour. The adult butterflies of the species have wingspans between 56mm and 90mm.
$1.00 Blue Moon (male)
In addition to the Tokelau Islands, this Blue Moon subspecies ranges from Fiji and Tonga to all the islands of the Samoan Archipelago. Interestingly, this species is territorial, with the male taking up a vantage point on a tree and driving off any intruder as it awaits a passing female.
$1.40 Common Crow
The Common Crow (Euploea lewinii bourkei) is found across the Pacific, with eight subspecies recognised on different sets of islands. This subspecies is confined to Tokelau and American Samoa and is very common around the coasts of both places, where the larvae feed on fig tree foliage. The flight is slow and lazy, but when disturbed the butterfly can make a fast escape. The wingspan is between 62mm and 72mm.
$3.00 Meadow Argus
The Meadow Argus (Junonia villida) is a widespread and pretty butterfly of the tropical Pacific that was first discovered in Tonga. With a wingspan of 35mm-46mm, it delights in sunbathing on bare ground, including roads and tracks, but flies off quickly when disturbed. It generally flies close to the ground and can be very elusive.
Pre-order your stamp products today for 7 August 2013.
Source: New Zealand/Tokelau Post
published July 27th, 2013
Rock festivals have been an integral part of Danish popular culture fro decades. Every year, Danes and foreigners alike flock to the many outdoor festivals to sea and hear both world-famous and less well-known bands.
published July 26th, 2013
The history of the port dates back to 1813, when the Cork Harbour Commissioners were established. They remained in existence until 1997, when responsibility transferred to the Port of Cork Company, a commercial semi state company.
published July 26th, 2013
These series of stamps are exclusively made for Postal Station operations.
The Postal Station is one of PHLPost’s answer to the call of President Noynoy Aquino for government agencies to venture into Public-Private Partnership.
published July 25th, 2013
The “Four Arts of Chinese Scholars”, namely qin (the guqin, Chinese stringed instrument), qi (the strategy game of go), shu(Chinese calligraphy) and hua (Chinese painting), are deeply rooted in the Chinese civilization,
published July 24th, 2013
As I have held thy hand, so I shall grow old with thee.” Marriage is a lifelong promise between a man and a woman. It is also an important event in a couple’s life. Throughout time and across cultures, nuptial ties are formed at marriage ceremonies.
published July 23rd, 2013
The International Year of Statistics (Statistics2013) is a global initiative, now encompassing more than 1400 participating organizations from 108 countries, which aims to celebrate and recognize the powerful contributions of statistical science to the lives of each one of us, on our everyday chores.
published July 21st, 2013
Automotive transportation of postal mail, in the world, held since the end of the 19th century. In our country, in areas under the Austro-Hungarian Empire, it was noted that since in 1899, used motor tricycles for emptying the bag, and the cars of the early 20 century.
published July 21st, 2013
