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RUSSIA | Patronus of Luna Lovegood

Patronus of Luna Lovegood

Patronus of Luna Lovegood
Postcard ID : RU-10749918
Travel Time : 56 Days

Silverware in the Moscow Kremlin Museums

Postage Stamp : Silverware in the Moscow Kremlin Museums – Teapot
Date of Issue : May 05, 1993
Description : This stamp belongs to a series highlighting the Armory Chamber’s collection. It depicts an ornate silver Teapot (Чайник) created between 1896–1908. The design showcases the intricate craftsmanship of Russian silversmiths from the turn of the 20th century.

Postage Stamp : Faceted Hall, Moscow Kremlin (1487-1491)
Date of Issue : October 28, 1993
Description : This stamp depicts the Faceted Chamber (Грановитая палата), which is one of the oldest secular buildings in Moscow. Historically used as a main banquet and reception hall for the Tsars, its unique facade is covered in diamond-shaped white stones, which gives the building its name.

Postmark Date : March 02, 2026
Postmark Location : Voronezh 394042 (ВОРОНЕЖ)
While these stamps were issued in 1993, they have been used over 30 years later to mail this cover to me.

BRAZIL | The 150th Anniversary of the UPU – Universal Postal Union

The 150th Anniversary of the UPU - Universal Postal Union MERCOSUR Issue - Beneficial Insects The 200th Anniversary of the Pernambuco Gymnasium

Postage Stamp : The 200th Anniversary of the Pernambuco Gymnasium
Date of Issue : December 01, 2025
Description : This stamp commemorates the bicentenary of Ginásio Pernambucano, one of Brazil’s oldest and most prestigious secondary education institutions, located in Recife. The design features a detailed architectural illustration of the historic red school building and the institution’s official crest.

Postage Stamp : MERCOSUR Issue – Beneficial Insects
Date of Issue : December 03, 2021
Description :

  • Libélula (Dragonfly): Two stamps featuring dragonflies, highlighting their role in aquatic habitats.
  • Abelha (Bee): Labeled “Polinizador,” celebrating the bee’s role in pollination.
  • Louva-a-deus (Praying Mantis): Labeled “Controle Biológico,” showcasing the mantis as a natural predator of pests.

Postage Stamp : The 150th Anniversary of the UPU – Universal Postal Union
Date of Issue : October 09, 2024
Description : This stamp celebrates 150 years of the UPU, the United Nations specialized agency that coordinates postal policies among member nations. The design features a dynamic, multi-colored explosion of geometric shapes surrounding the “150 Anos UPU” logo and the UPU emblem, symbolizing global connectivity and the evolution of the postal network.

INDIA | Mahatma Gandhi Museum

Mahatma Gandhi Museum Rajkot

Rajkot H.O. – 360001
Mahamta Gandhi Museum
Date of Introduction : 02-10-2020
Postmark Date : 04-04-2026

The Mahatma Gandhi Museum in Rajkot, formerly Alfred High School, was established on October 17, 1853, with 36 students. Mahatma Gandhi graduated from this school in 1887. In 2018, the historic building was transformed into the Mahatma Gandhi Museum, to honor Gandhi’s legacy on his 150th birth anniversary. The museum features interactive exhibits showcasing his life, principles, and contributions to India’s freedom struggle, making it a center for learning and inspiration.

ITALY | The 125th Anniversary of Bayer | Palazzo De Sanctis

The 125th Anniversary of Bayer Palazzo De Sanctis


Postage Stamp : Palazzo De Sanctis
Date of Issue : July 12, 2025
Description : Part of the “Civic Sense” series, this stamp honors Palazzo De Sanctis in Lettomanoppello (Pescara). The building is famously known as the “Scuola di Decisioni” (School of Decisions). The design depicts the elegant neoclassical facade of the palace, which serves as a cultural and institutional hub for the local community.

Postage Stamp : The 125th Anniversary of Bayer
Date of Issue : June 12, 2025
Description : This stamp celebrates the 125th anniversary of the presence of the pharmaceutical and life sciences company Bayer in Italy (1898–2023). The design features the Bayer “Cross” logo at the top. The numbers “1,” “2,” and “5” are artistically rendered to represent the company’s core areas: Health (a stethoscope/DNA helix), Agriculture (plant life), and Science (molecular structures).

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

INDIA | Vidhana Soudha | Permanent Pictorial Cancellation

Vidhana Soudha Permanent Pictorial Cancellation

Bengaluru G.P.O. – 560 001
Vidhana Soudha
Date of Introduction: 15-01-1979
Postmark Date : 05-06-2024

Vidhana Soudha is a very popular majestic building and a tourist attraction. It is also a Legislative House built in style described as Neo-Dravidian Style. The sprawling building and its surroundings occupy 60 acres. The Vidhana Soudha is built largely with “Bangalore granite”, excavated from the areas around Mallasandra and Hessaraghatta. One of the interesting features of this building is grand stairs in its front. The grand stairs has a flight of forty-five steps 204 feet wide 70 feet deep giving a direct access to the foyer of first floor leading to an Assembly Chamber.

INDIA | Kempegowda Tower | Permanent Pictorial Cancellation

Kempegowda Tower Permanent Pictorial Cancellation
Kempegowda Tower Permanent Pictorial Cancellation

Basavanagudi H.O. – 560 004
Kempegowda Tower (Lalbagh Rock)
Date of Introduction : 23-07-2013
Postmark Date : 05-06-2024

Bengaluru is nearly 500 years old and has grown from a small time settlement when Kempe Gowda, the architect of Bengaluru, built a mud fort in 1537 and his son marked the city boundaries by erecting four watch towers. These four towers credited to have founded Bangalore, are in Kempambudhi tank, Mekhri Circle, Lalbagh, and Ulsoor. Kempe Gowda Tower near Lalbagh tank in Lalbagh at the end of Double Road – on top of a hillock in Lalbagh is the most visited among all the towers. From here, you can actually see the Bangalore Skyline. The tower is on a rock which is very ancient and believed to be 3,000 million years old according to Geological Survey of India.

INDIA | Indian Institute of Science | Permanent Pictorial Cancellation

Indian Institute of Science Permanent Pictorial Cancellation
Indian Institute of Science Permanent Pictorial Cancellation

Science Institue S.O. – 560012
Indian Institute of Science
Date of Introduction : 21-01-2022
Postmark Date : 04-06-2024

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) is a public, deemed, research university for higher education and research in science, engineering, design, and management. It is located in the southern Indian city of Bangalore, Karnataka. The institute was established in 1909 with active support from Jamshed Ji Tata and thus is also locally known as the Tata Institute. It was granted a deemed university status in 1958 and recognized as an Institute of Eminence in 2018.

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