Originally created by artist and illustrator Mary Tourtel, Rupert Bear first appeared in the Daily Express newspaper on November 8 1920. he is certainly one of the most recognisable bears with his checked yellow trousers, scarf and red jersey. RupertRead More
To mark Rupert Bear’s centenary year we are delighted to announce that Isle of Man Treasury has issued this beautiful five coin collection, which is set to be a must have for any admirer of the bear with the red sweaterRead More
Jersey is a picturesque island situated just off the coast of France and as such has long been a haven for tourists. Known in the 1960s as the ‘Honeymoon Island’, local politician Cyril Le Marquand described Jersey’s tourism industry asRead More
Finland – Five lovely characters by Tove Jansson – The Moomins! The new Moomin museum celebrates with Moomins’ time travel. The Moomins’ time travel booklet of stamps celebrates the opening of the new Moomin museum in Tampere. Tove Jansson’s originalRead More
Spain – In 2014 Correos began this series dedicated to Graphic Humor with a stamp dedicated to Forges. In the following years others of Peridis and Gallego and Rey followed. This year the new block sheet is dedicated to the genius JoaquínRead More
United Nations – Even a small Smurf can make a big difference! The Smurfs Campaign for Happiness or #SmallSmurfsBigGoals campaign is designed to promote the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals and to encourage people to take action to protect theRead More
United Nations – Even a small Smurf can make a big difference! The Smurfs Campaign for Happiness or #SmallSmurfsBigGoals campaign is designed to promote the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals and to encourage people to take action to protect theRead More
