Summer Birds

In the series of bird species in the Netherlands this is the stamp summer birds. Issue Date: 06.06.2017

World Environment Day 2017

United Nations – On 5 June 2017, UNPA will issue six stamps to commemorate World Environment Day. The stamps showcase the environmental beauty of Canada’s landscape. World Environment Day (WED) is celebrated on June 5 each year and is theRead More

Finland 100 Years

Aland- The Åland stamp is designed by experienced stamp artist Juha Pykäläinen, who was born in Tampere but lives in Åland since 1989. Finding a suitable motif was a challenge, Juha confesses: “The theme was difficult simply because of itsRead More

Insects – Ladybird

France – The order of the beetles is the order of the animals that brings together the greatest number of species, which is why 3 of them were chosen to illustrate the stamps of the block, a ladybug, a chafer,Read More

Myths and Flora 2017 – Narcissus and Echo

Bosnia and Herzegovina – Narcissus is a perennial flowering plant from a family of Amaryllidaceae. Long leaves arise from the bulbs and are alike grass and on a long vertical stems there is a flower composed of a cup andRead More

Saint Martin’s Gardens

Monaco – Les jardins Saint-Martin (Saint Martin’s Gardens) were the first public gardens to be created in Monaco. They were set out in the reign of Prince Honoré V, and cling to the south-eastern face of the Rock. They offer someRead More

H.C. Lyngbye

Faroes – The Botanist Hans Christian Lyngbye and his Travel to the Faroe Islands in 1817. On the 9th of June in 1817, the Danish theologian, botanic and natural historian, Hans Christian Lyngbye (1782-1837) put ashore in the Faroe Islands. His missionRead More

Endangered Species 2017 – (3 Offices)

United Nations – The $1.15 stamps depict the following endangered species: Paroedura masobe (Masobe gecko) Alopias spp. (Thresher shark) Holacanthus clarionensis (Clarion angelfish) Sclerocactus blainei (Blaine’s fishhook cactus) The CHF 1,50 stamps depict the following endangered species: Rhampholeon spp. (PygmyRead More

Songbirds

Great Britain – Royal Mail today announced the launch of Songbirds, a set of Special Stamps featuring beautiful depictions of songbirds that fill the British countryside with song that defines the British spring and early summer. The 10-stamp issue features the:Read More

Green Mann Stamps

Isle of Man –  Isle of Man Post Office is pleased to present a set of six stamps which have been designed by Manx artist Nicola Dixon. The stamps celebrate the Island’s landscape, horticultural, farming and fishing heritage which hasRead More

Recently Extinct Species

Romania – Climate change, excessive hunting, intense volcanic activity, are some of the causes that led to the destruction of large parts of the flora and fauna on Earth. A great variety of plant and animal species are classified as endangeredRead More

Melbourne 2017 FIAP International Stamp Exhibition

United Nations – On 30 March 2017, UNPA will issue a new special event three-stamp mini-sheet to commemorate the FIAP 34th Asian International Stamp Exhibition in Melbourne, Australia. The stamps in the denominations of $1.15, CHF 2,00 and € 1,70 showcaseRead More

World Water Day

Bosnia & Herzegovina – The General Assembly of the United Nations in 1993 had decided to proclaim March 22nd as World Water Day in order to draw attention to issues concerning water and water resources. Water is a precious resourceRead More