The Republic of Korea celebrates its 20th Anniversary of Korea – Slovakia Diplomatic Relations with a stamp issue!
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The year 2013 marks the 20th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Korea and Slovakia. Especially in recent years, the two countries have engaged in close cooperative relations through active trade and investments.
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published August 5th, 2013
Tags: Celebration,
Culture,
Diplomacy,
Folk,
Korean Post,
Music,
New Issue,
Performance Arts,
Politics,
Republic of Korea,
Slovakia,
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Tradition Posted in Country Stamps,
Stamp News
Australia Posts’ new stamp issue features Indigenous Australians who brought change to the country!
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This stamp issue features Indigenous Australians whose efforts brought about change, gender equality and recognition.
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published July 28th, 2013
United Nations “Flag Series 2013″
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Originally launched on 26 September 1980, the Flag Series was created to honour the Member States of the United Nations.
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Gibraltar Philatelic celebrates the 300th Anniversary-Treaty of Utrech!
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Article X of The Treaty of Utrecht 1713 (English translation)
The Catholic King does hereby, for himself, his heirs and successors, yield to the Crown of Great Britain the full and entire propriety of the town and castle of Gibraltar, together with the port, fortifications, and forts thereunto belonging; and he gives up the said propriety to be held and enjoyed absolutely with all manner of right for ever, without any exception or impediment whatsoever.
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Tags: Anniversary,
British,
British Overseas Territories,
gibraltar,
Gibraltar Philatelic Bureau,
History,
New Issue,
Politics,
Stamp Issue,
WOPA Posted in Country Stamps,
Stamp News
The Bahamas celebrates its 40th Anniversary of Independence!!
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The attainment of national independence for the Commonwealth of The Bahamas was the culmination of a long and unrelenting journey towards self-determination for the people of The Bahamas. The political thrust for national independence came from the Progressive Liberal Party under the leadership of the Party’s then leader Lynden Oscar Pindling.
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Tags: Anniversary,
Bahamas Post,
commonwealth,
Famous Figures,
Famous people on stamps,
History,
Independence,
New Issue,
Politics,
Stamp Issue,
The Bahamas Posted in Country Stamps,
Stamp News
450th anniversary the City of Kuressaare by Estonian Post!!
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On 8 May 1563, Bishop Magnus of Oesel-Wiek and Courland granted the Riga civic charter to Arensburg, today’s Kuressaare, at his Piltene residence.
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published June 30th, 2013
Philippines Post celebrates the life of Secretary Jesse M. Robredo with a stamp issue!!
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Jesus “Jesse” Manalastas Robredo, (May 27, 1958 – August 18, 2012) also known as “government man” was born in Naga City, Camarines Sur. He was the third of five children of Jose Chan-Robredo, Sr. and Marcelina Manalastas-Robredo.
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published June 19th, 2013
John F. Kennedy 1917- 1963 by An Post!!
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On June 6, 2013, An Post issued two stamps to celebrate the life and achievements of President John Fitzgerald Kennedy. The 60c stamp is the stamp shown.
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published June 16th, 2013
Heads of state of the Republic of Estonia – Kaarel Eenpalu!!
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28th May, 1888 in Vesneri Rural Municipality, Tartu County. † 27th January, 1942, Vyatka Prison Camp in Kirov Region in Russia. State Elder 19th July 1932-1st November 1932. 1919-1920 State Auditor, 1920, 1921-1924 and 1924-1926 Interior Minister, regarded as founder of Estonian police. 1926-1934 (with intervals) speaker of the 3rd, 4th and 5th parliaments.
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Centennial of the Young Korean Academy!!
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The year 2013 is a meaningful year marking the centennial of the Young Korean Academy. With Japan intruding into Joseon in the course of the Sino-Japanese War of 1894 to 1895 and the Russo-Japanese War of 1904 to 1905, each during the latter era of the Joseon Dynasty, Dosan Ahn Chang-Ho watched his fatherland degenerating into the arena of a struggle among world powers and keenly felt Korea’s powerlessness.
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Tags: Centennial,
Education,
History,
Japan,
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South Korea,
Stamp Issue Posted in Country Stamps,
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Portugal and Chinese Post celebrate their long standing relationship with a joint issue!!
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2013 marks the five hundred years of the direct relationship of cooperation and friendship between Portugal and China.
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