Opera Singers – Emma Calve

Monaco – Emma Calvé (1858–1942), a tremendous soprano, was a star before the age of stardom. She won fame in particular through the title role in Georges Bizet’s Carmen, which she performed more than a thousand times during her career.Read More

World Music Day

Bosnia and Herzegovina – Commemorative issue of postage stamp „World Music Day – Ph.D friar Branko Mari? (Mariji?)“ is a memory of the first BH ethnomusicologist who has made a great contribution in the field of BH musical arts, especiallyRead More

Opera Singer – Titta Ruffo

Monaco – Titta Ruffo (1877–1953) was an Italian baritone who performed at the Monte-Carlo Opera on many occasions. His first performance on the Monegasque stage was in Rossini’s The Barber of Seville in 1907. He played Figaro, one of hisRead More

Vintage Cars

Denmark – This year’s prestige booklet showcases the powerhouse years of the 1950s and 1960s when Danes seriously started buying cars. The booklet focuses on three cars distinctive of the period: the BMW Isetta 300, VW 12 De Luxe andRead More

Titu Maiorescu, 100 Years since his Death

Romania – This year marks the 100 years since Titu Maiorescu’s passing, an emblematic personality of the Romanian cultural and political life at the end of the 19thcentury and the beginning of the 20th century. By issuing the postage stampsRead More

37th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta

[maxbutton id=”1″ url=”http://wopa-stamps.com/index.php?controller=country&action=stampRelatedIssue&id=33051″ Sint Marteen – Self adhesive sheetlet of 10 different stamps celebrating 37th Heineken Regatta Issue Date: 02.01.2017 Values: 190c

The Machin Definitive 50th Anniversary (Post & Go)

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

Summerhouses

Denmark – A popular type of holiday home offering time for relaxation Around a quarter of a million Danes own summerhouses, and many more dream of buying one for themselves someday. The opportunity to enjoy delightful family get-togethers and relaxingRead More

Childhood’s Games

Romania – “Where am I from? I’m from my childhood. I’m from my childhood like I’m from a country!”  Antoine de Saint-Exupery Childhood, full of innocence, of cheer, happiness and of joy represents the most beautiful time of our lives.Read More

International Day of Yoga

United Nations – On 21 June 2017, UNPA will issue a new special event sheet to commemorate the International Day of Yoga. The United Nations proclaimed 21 June as the International Day of Yoga to raise awareness worldwide of theRead More