Portugal Post releases the second issue from its “Route Of The Portuguese Cathedrals” series!
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Meandering along more or less complex historical paths, embodying centuries of experiences, Portuguese cathedrals are closely tied to the very origins of the territorial logic and strategies of cities.
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published June 23rd, 2013
Gibraltar Philatelic releases it’s Europa 2013 issue!
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The Mail Cart
The extension of rural deliveries to each household completed in 1897 saw the need for horsed mail carts as these communities were often not conveniently served by rail to allow mail from Head and Salaried Post Offices to be transported there.
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published June 22nd, 2013
Denmark celebrates the Centenary of the Little Mermaid!
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On 23 August 2013, it will be exactly 100 years to the day since the statue of the Little Mermaid first graced the rocks at Langelinie in Copenhagen. Ever since then, she has looked out over the city, wistfully gazing at the human world she dreams of joining.
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published June 21st, 2013
Tags: Centenary,
Customs,
Denmark,
Folklore,
History,
National Treasures,
New Issue,
Stamp Issue,
Statue,
Traditions,
WOPA Posted in Country Stamps,
Stamp News
2012 Silk First Day Cover by United Nations!!
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On 19 April 2012, the United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA) will issue a set of 12 stamps depicting endangered species.
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published June 16th, 2013
The Isle of Man Railways are the main motif for this stamp issue by Isle of Man post!!
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The stamps feature modern Isle of Man Railways posters showcasing the impressive Victorian steam and electric tram service the Island is home to.
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published June 15th, 2013
Jersey Posts’ Man of Steel!!
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Stamp collectors will be excited by a unique set of stamps and collectables that has been issued by Jersey Post to celebrate the forthcoming release of Man of Steel, the new Superman movie starring Henry Cavill, who was born and educated in Jersey, Channel Islands.
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published June 14th, 2013
Tags: Famous Characters,
Famous people on stamps,
Films,
Henry Cavill,
Jersey Post,
Man of Steel,
Movies,
New Issue,
Recommended Issue,
Stamp Issue,
Super Heroes,
WOPA Posted in Country Stamps,
Stamp News
The United Nations is officially as part of WOPA!!
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WOPA is extremely proud to announce that United Nations stamps are finally available on our website at face value!!
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published June 11th, 2013
Portugal Post releases its Europa 2013 stamp issue!!
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This years Europa them is “Postal Vehicles”!
Europa stamps have been issued annually since 1956. First sets representing the founding 6 members of the ECSC, European Coal and Steel Community, then by the European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations (CEPT) in 1959, (first stamps issued in 1960) and by PostEurop since 1993.
Guernsey Post commemorates the 60th Anniversary Of The Queen’s Coronation!!
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We are delighted to commemorate the 60th anniversary of The Queen’s Coronation in June 1953 with a set of stamps depicting events from that very special occasion. Here are some interesting facts about coronations, and the day itself…
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Tags: Anniversary,
Coronation,
Famous people on stamps,
Guernsey,
H.M Queen Elizabeth II,
History,
New Issue,
Recommended Issue,
Royalty Stamps,
Stamp Issue,
WOPA Posted in Country Stamps,
Stamp News
Jersey Post celebrates the 60th Anniversary Of The Queen’s Coronation!
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We are delighted to commemorate the 60th anniversary of The Queen’s Coronation in June 1953 with a set of stamps depicting events from that very special occasion. Here are some interesting facts about coronations, and the day itself…
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Tags: Anniversary,
Coronation,
Famous people on stamps,
H.M Queen Elizabeth II,
History,
Jersey,
New Issue,
Recommended Issue,
Royalty Stamps,
Sovereign,
Stamp Issue,
WOPA Posted in Country Stamps,
Stamp News
Iceland Post’s Nordia 2013!!
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The Nordic stamp exhibition NORDIA 2013 will take place in Ásgarður Sports Center, Garðabær on 7th-9th June 2013. This is the sixth time that the NORDIA exhibition is held in Iceland. On this occasion Iceland Post will issue a souvenir sheet as it has done in the past with the Northern Lights as its theme.
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