120 Years of the Zionist Organization of America

Israel –The ZOA, founded in 1897, is the oldest and one of the largest pro-Israel organizations in the United States. Its roster of distinguished presidents includes U.S. Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis, Rabbi Abba Hillel Silver who led the fightRead More

Krav Maga

Israel –Krav Maga is an Israeli martial art designed for self-defense, a method that allows anyone to defend him or her self against acts of violence. Krav Maga students learn how to protect themselves from arm and leg blows, strangulations,Read More

Collection Pack Plus 2017 – Israel

Israel – Collection Pack Plus are issued with every set of stamps (5 times a year) Collection Pack Plus contains single stamps with tabs, souvenir sheets plus First Day Covers which have been issued during the particular month. The PackRead More

Tråante 2017

Norway – With the Southern Sami name for Trondheim, on February 6 the Sami people celebrate 100 years since the Sami held their first national congress in Tråante – Trondheim.  The congress was an important event in Sami history. It gatheredRead More

2017 Flag series (Sheet 52)

United Nations – Originally launched in 1980, the Flag Series was created to honour the Member States of the United Nations. On 3 February 2017, UNPA will issue two sheets of 16 stamps consisting of eight new flag stamps. All ofRead More

Saint Valentine’s Day

Croatia – The celebration of love, not just infatuation!!! The famous Plato once wrote: ‘At the touch of love, everyone becomes a poet.’ Love is probably the topic on which verses and lofty words were written more than on any otherRead More

Europa 2017 – Castles

Gibraltar – The Moorish Castle is the name given to a medieval fortification in Gibraltar comprising various buildings, gates, and fortified walls, with the dominant features being the Tower of Homage and the Gate House. Part of the castle itself alsoRead More

The Crest of Jersey

Jersey – With the same design which features on Jersey Post’s 2015 Definitive stamps and 2016 Post & Go stamps, six special stamps are issued with a new seasonal palette of colours suitable for the spring months, and bearing theRead More

Sailing Ships – Mariehamn & Mermerus

Aland -On 2 February 2017, the third stamp issue of Åland Post’s Sailing ship series documenting the Åland sailing ship era appears. Artist and captain Allan Palmer has painted the magnificent motifs depicting the barque Mariehamn and the full-rigged clipperRead More

Beach Finds – Floats – Franking Labels

Aland – 2 February sees the third and last part of the 3-year series of franking labels from Åland Post featuring Beach finds. The 2017 series feature cork floats. Since 2015, Åland photographer Tiina Tahvanainen has illustrated various types of beachRead More

1st Edition Alderney and Burhou Map

Alderney – Gifted architect Addison Roger Warren, known as Roger among family and friends, arrived on Alderney in the Bailiwick of Guernsey in 1956 with his wife and two young daughters. His talent and foresight would see him help toRead More