The place occupied by Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) in the universal history of music is, in many aspects, completely unique. In him, the legacies of all the Baroque and Classical masters converge; with him, in an explosion of creativity, weRead More
Victory in Europe Day, generally known as VE Day (United Kingdom) or V-E Day (North America), is a day celebrating the formal acceptance by the Allies of World War II of Nazi Germany’s unconditional surrendor of its armed forces onRead More
Romania – Scouting is more than recreation, it is education for life, a way to live and a movement with significant global impact. Romfilatelia recognizes the new opportunities that Scouting offers to young people, such as the chance to engage in diverseRead More
Isle of Man Post Office has issued a heart-warming set of six commemorative stamps on the 70th anniversary of the engagement of HM Queen to HRH Prince Philip. The issue titled Head Over Heels is due for release on 9thRead More
Monaco – Arturo Toscanini (1867–1957) was an Italian conductor considered by his contemporaries and the public to be one of the greatest of his era. He made his debut at the age of 19 and worked with the world’s mostRead More
Following yesterday’s post on Great Britains New Issue (The Machin Definitive 50th Anniversary (Post & Go). Great Britain – We’re delighted to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Machin definitive by bringing you this special commemorative stamp issue. In 1965,Read More
Norway – King Frederik II’s city on the shores of Glomma can look back on a rich history. King Frederik II founded Fredrikstad, thus immortalising his name in Norway. After the Swedes burned down Sarpsborg during the Nordic Seven-Year War,Read More
Bosnia and Herzegovina – History records various examples of vehicles that are powered by human strength so the discovery of bicycle cannot be tied to the name of a particular inventor. The German baron Karl von Drais is mentioned asRead More
Jersey – The Jersey branch of Lions Clubs International has distinguished itself as one of the most successful fundraisers in Britain with its annual event, the Swimarathon which raises a considerable sum for local charities. This important fundraising event isRead More
Hungary – Magyar Posta is commemorating the 150th anniversary of the issue of the first Hungarian postage stamp by issuing a special miniature sheet. Thirty-nine thousand copies of the miniature sheet designed by the graphic artist Attila Elekes were produced byRead More
Gibraltar – Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip were married at 11:30 GMT on 20 November 1947 at Westminster Abbey, London. 70 years laterGibraltar is honoured to issue this set of stamps depicting images from their special day. Princess Elizabeth wasRead More
Netherlands – The stamp pays attention to the 150th anniversary of the Red Cross in the Netherlands. On July 19, 1867 signed King William III at the Loo Palace Royal Decree No. 60. The first article of the decree reads. “There’sRead More
Portugal – With the extensive participation of foreign drivers since its very rst edition, the Rally de Portugal has been an event of international renown since its establishment in 1967. Initially held under the title TAP International Rally, the Automobile Club of Portugal’sRead More
Spain – On the first Friday of May, each year, the city of Jaca celebrates an ancestral feast, commemorating the battle of the Llanos de la Victoria, which took place around 760 and which confronted Moors and Christians. Like everyRead More