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PORTUGAL | Sérgio Paulinho, Cyclist

Sérgio Paulinho, Cyclist

Postage Stamp : Bicycles and Cycling – Sérgio Paulinho, Cyclist
Date of Issue : March 18, 2026
Description : Sérgio Paulinho, born in 1980 is a celebrated Portuguese professional road bicycle racer, most famous for winning the Silver Medal in the men’s individual road race at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens. The design showcases him in a dynamic racing position on a modern road bike against a vibrant green background.

CHINA | The 120th Anniversary of China Post

The 120th Anniversary of China Post Cartoon - Black Cat Sheriff The 70th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations with Russia - Joint Issue with Russia Bamboo

Postage Stamp : The 120th Anniversary of China Post
Date of Issue : March 20, 2016
Description : The stamp commemorates the official launch of the Chinese Postal Service on March 20, 1896.


Postage Stamp : Cartoon – Black Cat Sheriff
Date of Issue : September 03, 2022
Description : The two stamps in the center column (top and middle) belong to a five-piece collection released in 2022. They feature characters from the iconic 1984 Chinese animation Black Cat Sheriff (Black Cat Detective).


Postage Stamp : The 70th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations Between China and Russia
Date of Issue : October 02, 2019
Description : Chaotianmen Yangtze River Bridge


Postage Stamp : Bamboo
Date of Issue : June 15, 1993
Description : Bamboo is a traditional symbol of resilience, longevity, and integrity in Chinese culture.

BELARUS | State Symbols of the Republic of Belarus | Diplomatic Relations with India

State Symbols of the Republic of Belarus | Diplomatic Relations with India

Postage Stamp : State Symbols of the Republic of Belarus | Coat of Arms of the Republic of Belarus | National Flag of the Republic of Belarus
Date of Issue : July 03, 2016
Description : The first stamp depicts the State Emblem of Belarus, featuring a gold outline of the country over a globe, flanked by stalks of wheat and flowers. The second stamp shows the National Flag of Belarus, with its distinctive red and green horizontal bands and the vertical white-on-red ornamental pattern at the hoist.


Postage Stamp : The 25th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between Belarus and India
Date of Issue : September 12, 2017
Description : This stamp commemorates 25 years of diplomatic ties between the Republic of Belarus and the Republic of India. The design features the State Emblem of Belarus alongside the State Emblem of India (the Lion Capital of Ashoka).

FRANCE | Winter Sports

Winter Sports

Postage Stamp : Winter Sports
Date of Issue : February 02, 2026
Description :

  • Alpine Skiing (Ski Alpin): Showing a skier in a deep carve.
  • Mogul Skiing (Ski de Bosses): Depicting the vertical compression of a skier on a mogul run.
  • Snowboarding: Capturing the distinct profile of a boarder in mid-turn.

Postmark : The seal features a vintage Stanhope-style printing press, a nod to traditional philatelic production.
Postmark Date : 17-03-2026

AUSTRIA | Petit Point

Petit Point Austria

Postage Stamp : Petit Point
Date of Issue : September 17, 2010
Description : This is a “Petit Point” stamp, made from actual textile embroidery rather than paper. It features a Rose motif done in the traditional Viennese “Petit Point” style. This technique is incredibly fine, often involving over 1,000 stitches per square inch.

SWITZERLAND | Swiss Wood

Swiss Wood

Postage Stamp : Swiss Wood
Date of Issue : September 07, 2004
Description : This stamp is famously made from 0.7 mm thick Swiss spruce wood. It was the first of its kind in the world. The stamp was issued to celebrate the “Year of the Forest” and to highlight wood as a sustainable Swiss raw material. The circular lines in the design represent the growth rings of a tree, and because it’s made of real wood, every single stamp in the series has a slightly different grain pattern.

LUXEMBOURG | Olympic Games – London, England – The 100th Anniversary of the Luxembourg Olympic Committee

Olympic Games - London, England - The 100th Anniversary of the National Olympic Committee

Postage Stamp : The 100th Anniversary of the Luxembourg Olympic Committee (COSL)
Date of Issue : May 15, 2012
Description : This stamp commemorates the centenary (1912–2012) of the Comité Olympique et Sportif Luxembourgeois (COSL). It features the official logo of the committee—a stylized red lion head wearing a crown, positioned above the iconic Olympic Rings.


Postage Stamp : Rio 2016 Olympic Games
Date of Issue : May 10, 2016
Description : Issued for the Games of the XXXI Olympiad in Rio de Janeiro, this stamp features the “Team Lëtzebuerg” branding. The design is modern and geometric, showcasing a red lion (the national symbol) composed of low-poly triangular facets, symbolizing the dynamic strength of the athletes.


Postage Stamp : London 2012 Olympic Games
Date of Issue : May 15, 2012
Description : This stamp celebrates the London 2012 Summer Olympics. It prominently features the controversial pink and orange “London 2012” logo against a background that combines the Luxembourgish and British flags.

USA | Muhammad Ali (The Greatest)

Muhammad Ali (The Greatest)

Postage Stamp : Muhammad Ali (The Greatest)
Date of Issue : January 15, 2026
Description : Released on what would have been his 84th birthday, these stamps pay homage to Muhammad Ali, the three-time heavyweight boxing champion and global activist. The design uses a 1974 black-and-white Associated Press photograph of Ali in a boxing stance. The typography is a highlight; the name “ALI” alternates from the top to the bottom of the stamps in bold red and black lettering, mimicking the look of classic boxing posters.


Postage Stamp : Definitive – Flowers – Angel’s Trumpet
Date of Issue : January 09, 2026
Description : This stamp features four peachy-pink blooms of the Angel’s Trumpet (Brugmansia). The number of flowers on the stamp (four) corresponds to its 4-cent value.


Postage Stamp : Flowers – Poppies and Coneflowers
Date of Issue : July 18, 2024
Description : Part of the same floral series, this stamp features a cluster of ten flowers (poppies and coneflowers) to denote its 10-cent value.


Postmark :

Albuquerque, NM: a machine spray cancel dated March 04, 2026
Caballo, New Mexico: A circular date stamp dated March 03, 2026

FRANCE | The 4th World Rugby Championship | 2004 Olympic Games – Athens, Greece

2004 Olympic Games - Athens, Greece The 4th World Rugby Championship Hiking Trails - The 50th Anniversary of the GR20

Postage Stamp : Hiking Trails – The 50th Anniversary of the GR20
Date of Issue : June 26, 2020
Description : This sheet celebrates the 50th anniversary of the GR20, widely considered Europe’s toughest and most iconic long-distance hiking trail. The central stamp shows a map of Corsica with the trail marked in red from Calenzana to Conca. The surrounding illustrations feature famous landmarks along the route : the Aiguilles de Bavella, the Passerelle de Spasimata suspension bridge, and a traditional mountain refuge.


Postage Stamp : 2004 Olympic Games – Athens, Greece
Date of Issue : August 02, 2004
Description : Issued for the XXVIII Summer Olympiad in Athens, these stamps blend modern athletic silhouettes with ancient Greek artistic motifs. The designs feature various sports including Tennis, Equestrian, Kayaking, and Track and Field, set against a background of orange and blue “ancient pottery” style imagery.


Postage Stamp : The 4th World Rugby Championship
Date of Issue : September 11, 1999
Description : This unique oval-shaped stamp (designed to resemble a rugby ball) was issued for the 1999 Rugby World Cup, which was hosted primarily by Wales but included matches in France. The design features a high-action illustration of a rugby player in a blue jersey making a tackle.

JAPAN | Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan

Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan

Postage Stamp : 2025 World Exposition in Japan (Osaka-Kansai Expo) – Large Roof Ring
Date of Issue : April 11, 2025
Description : This stamp features the Grand Ring, designed by architect Sou Fujimoto. It is recognized as one of the world’s largest wooden structures, with a circumference of approximately 2 km. The design uses traditional Japanese timber construction methods (specifically the kakezukuri technique seen at Kiyomizu-dera Temple) combined with modern technology. The roof serves as the main circulation path for visitors, offering views of the sea and the Expo pavilions.


Postage Stamp : 2025 World Exposition in Japan (Osaka-Kansai Expo) – Myaku-Myaku Riding a Houseboat
Date of Issue : April 11, 2025
Description : This oval-shaped stamp features the official Expo mascot, Myaku-Myaku. Myaku-Myaku is a “mysterious creature” whose body is made of cells (red) and water (blue), representing the “pulsing rhythm of life.” In this specific illustration, the mascot is shown on a traditional Japanese boat decorated with red lanterns, celebrating the rich culture of Osaka, known historically as the “City of Water.”


Postmark Date : The date on the postmarks is 8. 2. 12, which refers to February 12, 2026 (Reiwa 8).
Postmark Location : Hayama Post Office (葉山) in Kanagawa Prefecture

ESTONIA | The 50th Anniversary of the First EUROPA Stamps

The 50th Anniversary of the First EUROPA Stamps

Postage Stamp : The 50th Anniversary of the First EUROPA Stamps
Date of Issue : January 04, 2006
Description : It was issued to celebrate 50 years since the first EUROPA stamps were launched in 1956.
The background of the larger stamps includes a map of Europe and the dates “1956–2006.
The design features a stylized, colorful “P” and the CEPT logo (European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations).

Postage Stamp : Chinese New Year – Year of the Tiger
Date of Issue : February 01, 2022
Description : This stamp celebrates the Year of the Tiger in the Chinese Zodiac. It features a modern, folk-art style illustration of a tiger. This is part of Estonia’s ongoing Lunar New Year series, which began in 2011.

The Cover was Missent to Korea
“Missent to Korea” is a postal marking indicating that the cover was mistakenly sent to South Korea during transit, even though it was addressed to India. After the error was identified, it was redirected to the correct destination. Such “missent covers” are interesting pieces of postal history, showing how mail can sometimes take unexpected routes before reaching its final destination.

ALGERIA | The 19th Mediterranean Games – Oran

The 19th Mediterranean Games - Oran

Postage Stamps : The 19th Mediterranean Games – Oran
High Jump | Table Tennis | Volleyball
Date of Issue : June 25, 2022

“Immerse yourself in the spirit of competition with this vibrant First Day Cover (FDC) from Algeria, issued to commemorate the 19th Mediterranean Games in Oran (2022). This stunning collector’s piece features a trio of stamps highlighting High Jump, Table Tennis, and Volleyball, perfectly capturing the athleticism of the event.

The design is anchored by a dynamic illustration of athletes in motion—featuring a prominent boxer and basketball player—set against an electric blue stadium backdrop. It is a beautiful example of sports philately that celebrates the unity and energy of the Mediterranean nations.”