Royal Visit 2014 (08.07.2014)
- Prince William, Catherine and baby George
Postmark
Location: Garfield, Victoria
Date:15.07.2014
Thank You Mrs. Robina Camp for this nice cover.
Global Coins and Stamps
#27 – LUXEMBOURG
15th Games Of The Small States Of Europe 2013 (02.05.2013)
- Since 1985, the Games of the Small States of Europe have been taking place bi-annually. The participation is limited to countries with less than one million inhabitants. Nine states belong to this select group: Cyprus, Montenegro, Malta, Iceland, Andorra, Liechtenstein, Monaco, San Marino and Luxembourg. 2013 sees Luxembourg play host to the Games.
Postmark
Location: LUXEMBOURG
Date: 09.07.2014
Thank You Holger Kaufhold for this nice cover.
#26 – SWEDEN
Zlatan Ibrahimovic (27.03.2014)
- Zlatan Ibrahimović is Sweden’s greatest footballer of all time.
- Portrait of Zlatan Ibrahimovic and two different game situations.
- 3 stamps out of set of 5
Postmark
Location: AKERSBERGA, SWEDEN
Date: 08.07.2014
Thank You Bo Bergman for this nice cover.
#25 – SERBIA
100 Years Since The Founding Of The African National Congress (06.01.2012)
- Nelson Mandela
100th Anniversary Of First World War (24.06.2014)
Postmark
Location: NOVI SAD, SERBIA
Date: 04.07.2014
Thank You Dusan Vujosevic for this nice cover.
#24 – ISRAEL
Gerberas (05.02.2013)
Makhteshim In Israel (11.02.2014)
- Makhtesh Katan
- Makhtesh – Ancient Erosion Craters in Israel
- Petah Tiqwa Centenary (23.06.1977)
- Israeli Sign Language – Complete Set (08.04.2014)
- Occupational Safety – Complete Set (14.01.1975)
- Ball Memorial Day – Tsl (25.04.1976)
- In Memory Of Fallen Soldiers Whose Burial Place Is Unknown (10.04.1975)
Thank You Jacob Goldstein for this nice cover and stamps.
#23 – DENMARK
Wavy Line
EUROPE 2014 Theme – National Musical Instrument
- PH Piano (15.03.2014)
Musical instruments make up the theme for this year’s EUROPE stamps. The Danish stamp proudly displays the PH piano that was designed by Poul Henningsen in 1931. Today, the timeless and elegant piano is considered an example of worldclass Danish design. The stamp has been designed by Post Danmark Stamps, engraved by Martin Mörck and printed using a combination of intaglio and offset.
Postmark
Date:27.06.2014
Thank You Jorgen Laursen for this nice cover.
#22 – POLAND
The People of the Cinema and Theater
- Adolf Dymszy (31.10.2013)
- Eugeniusz Bodo (31.10.2012)
Postmark
The Theatrical Meeting
Date:17.06.2014
Thank You Roman Sudzik for this nice cover.
#21 – BAHAMAS
The Bahamas: Marine Life (03.01.2012)
- Nassau Grouper, Epinephelus Striatus
The Nassau grouper is found in the Western Atlantic, Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico. It is a top reef predator that contributes greatly to the health of the coral reefs. The Nassau grouper is the most important finfish resource in The Bahamas.
- Christmas Tree Worm, Spirobranchus Giganteus
The Christmas tree worm is a marine tube-dwelling worm named for it characteristic, brightly coloured, spiral shaped ‘christmas tree-like’ tentacles which can be seen on the reef protruding from corals. This animal is a popular photographic subject for underwater enthusiasts.
Thank You Patrick Hevaghan for this nice cover.
Text Credit: Bahamas Reef Environment Educational Foundation (BREEF)
#20 – USA
George Washington (11.04.2011)
Harry Potter Stamp Collection (19.11.2013)
- Harry Potter with Buckbeak
- Dobby
Thank You Renate Thompson for this nice cover.
#19 – POLAND
70th Anniversary of the Battle of Monte Cassino (18.05.2014)
- This battle of Allies forces against German Wehrmacht in Italy took place in 1944, January 17 – May19.
- Poppy-Flower became the symbol of battle as the Polish soldiers song, composed during this event, say: “the poppy-flowers are so red because they are from Polish Blood”.
- On FDC – General Anders, commander of Polish Army in Italy; in the back – ruins of Abbey
Postmark
Warsaw 1 of the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Monte Cassino. Monte Cassino May 1944
Date: 18.05.2014
Thank You Roman Sudzik for this beautiful FDC.
#18 – USA
George Washington (11.04.2011)
Harry Potter Stamp Collection (19.11.2013)
- Rubeus Hagrid
- Professor Minerva McGonagall
Thank You Renate Thompson for this nice cover.
#17 – ISRAEL
Gerberas (05.02.2013)
Hashomer Hatzair Movement Centennial (26.05.2013)
Postmark
Date: 07.05.2014
Thank You Jacob Goldstein for this nice cover.
#16 – ITALY
200th Anniversary of the Birth of Giuseppe Verdi (10.10.2013)
- Italian composer and musician among the most popular in the world
“La Fenice” in Venice (09.11.2013)
- Reproduces the interior of the theater “La Fenice” in Venice, completely destroyed by fire in 1996 and then rebuilt and reopened December 14, 2003
- 10th Anniversary of the reopening
- THE ITALIAN CULTURAL AND ARTISTIC HERITAGE
Postmark
Date: 29.3.14
Location: Pompei
Thank You Salvatore Izzo for this nice cover.
#15 – GREECE
Riches of the Greek Seas (21.02.2012)
- Octopus vulgaris
- Palinurus elephas
100 Years from Mount Olympus First Ascent (19.07.2013)
Thank You George Robakis for this nice cover.
#14 – GREECE
Riches of the Greek Seas (21.02.2012)
- Caretta caretta
100 Years Since The Liberation Of Thessaloniki (26.10.2012)
- The battle of Deskati
Thank You Kioroglou Savas for this nice cover.
#13 – GERMANY
Fritillaria Imperialis (05.12.2013)
1000 Years Consecration of Mainz Cathedral (13.08.2009)
Thank You Hartmut Herty for this nice cover.
#12 – POLAND
Polish Cities – Sieradz (29.07.2005)
- Parish Church of All Saints
The Canonization of Pope John Paul II (02.04.2014)
Postmark
Szczecin 2 Kanonizacja Jana Pawła II (27.04.2014)
Stettin 2 Canonization of John Paul II
Thank You Roman Sudzik for this nice cover.
#11 – CZECH REPUBLIC
JIRÍ SLÍVA (06.09.1995)
The Čtyřlístek Comics – Bobík (04.05.2011)
- Bobík the Pig, sitting on the grass, playing guitar and singing a love song. The Bobík the Pig stamp is the final one of the series of stamps featuring the Čtyřlístek comics characters.
- A stamp identified with the letter A corresponding to the price of Ordinary Letter – Standard up to 50 g in domestic service (current price according to the Price List of Basic Postal Services: CZK 13).
150 Years of the Czech Firefighters (05.03.2014)
- vintage fire engine and a firefighter putting out house fire
Postmark
150 LET ČESKÉHO DOBROVOLNÉHO HASIČSTVA
150 Years of Czech VOLUNTARY Firemen (25.4.2014), showing patron of firefighter
Thank You Ivan Loew for this nice cover.
#10 – SWITZERLAND
100th Anniversary of Death of Henry Dunant and Gustave Moynier (03.09.2010)
Thank You M. Bernard Rouly for this nice cover.
#9 – CZECH REPUBLIC
Beauty of Flowers – Anemone (29.09.2010)
The Čtyřlístek Comics – Myšpulín (20.10.2010)
- Myšpulín a Cat Scientist, creates a chemical reaction setting off a firework of flowers coming out of the heated flask.
- A stamp identified with the letter A corresponding to the price of Ordinary Letter – Standard up to 50 g in domestic service (current price according to the Price List of Basic Postal Services: CZK 13).
The Čtyřlístek Comics – Fifinka (28.04.2010)
- Fifinka the Missy Dog is the only ‘girl’ of the four characters of the cult comics series Čtyřlístek (Four-Leaf Clover in English)
- Fifinka is reading a cookbook, with a cup of white coffee and a cake on the table before her.
Postmark
“XIV. valný sněm Junáka”
“XIV. Makes little rump Scout” (in English), showing renaissance castle in Litomyšl and the Cub Scout sign the occasion of the XIV. General Assembly Scout.
Thank You Ivan Loew for this nice cover.
#8 – POLAND
Park Muzakowski – Muskauer Park (12.07.2012)
- A fragment of the Park and the Polish National Colors(Right Side) – German National Colors (Left Side)
Polish Cities – Katowice (05.10.2005)
- Silesian Theatre
300th Anniversary of the town Suwalki (30.03.2012)
- Town Hall in Suwalki
Postmark
“Let you know the beauty of Klodzko-Region”
On this postmark there is shown the Old Town of Klodzko with Town Hall, when we are looking from the Fortress Hill towards the town.
Thank You Roman Sudzik for this nice cover.
#7 – POLAND
100 Anniversary of Lodz Sports Club (30.09.2008)
XXII Olympic Winter Games “Sochi 2014” (07.02.2014)
- Ski jumping
World Championships in Athletics in Helsinki 2005 (05.08.2005)
- Pole Vault
Postmark
Katowice 1 – 60 years of the program “From the microphone to the fields.” Red. Roman Paszkowski. Polish Radio Katowice
Thank You Roman Sudzik for this nice cover.
#6 – CZECHIA
Folk Architecture (19.12.2012)
XXII Olympic Winter Games “Sochi 2014” (05.02.2014)
Postmark
Two postmarks commemorate medals won
- Golden Medals of Martin Sablikova and Eva Samkova
- Silver and Bronze Medals of the Czech Team
Thank You Dr. Radim for this nice cover.