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ITALY | Centenary of Lancia Lambda Automobile

Centenary of Lancia Lambda Automobile The 100th Anniversary of the Construction of the Autodromo Nazionale of Monza

Postage Stamp : The 100th Anniversary of the Lancia Lambda
Date of Issue : October 22, 2022
Description : The Lancia Lambda was revolutionary for being the first car to feature a load-bearing unitary body (monocoque) and independent front suspension.

  • Left Stamp: An artistic illustration showing the open-top Lambda in motion with passengers, capturing the elegance of 1920s touring.
  • Right Stamp: A vintage photograph of the car on the road, emphasizing its real-world presence and the historic Lancia logo.

Postage Stamp : The 100th Anniversary of the Construction of the Autodromo Nazionale of Monza
Date of Issue : September 03, 2022
Description : This stamp commemorates 100 years of the Monza Circuit, known as the “Temple of Speed.” The design features an evocative painting of vintage race cars (resembling early Alfa Romeos or Bugattis) speeding past the grandstands during the track’s early years. It includes the “Monza 100” official anniversary logo.

CROATIA | Marine Life – Freshwater Fishes

Marine Life - Freshwater Fishes

Postage Stamp : Marine Life – Freshwater Fishes
Date of Issue : April 01, 2025
Description : The series highlights the biodiversity of Croatia’s rivers and lakes. Each stamp features a detailed illustration of the fish in its natural underwater habitat.

  • Brown Trout (Salmo trutta): The left stamp (Potočna pastrva). A popular game fish found in cold, oxygen-rich mountain streams.
  • Wels Catfish (Silurus glanis): The center stamp (Som). One of the largest freshwater fish in Europe, known for its long barbels and impressive size.
  • Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio): The right stamp (Šaran). A widely recognized fish significant in both sport fishing and European culinary traditions.

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.

CANADA | Lunar New Year

Lunar New Year

Postage Stamp : Year of the Pig (Zhu Bajie) – Design from 2019
Date of Issue : January 15, 2021
Description : This stamp features Zhu Bajie (also known as Pigsy), a major character from the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West. He is shown in his traditional monk’s robes carrying his signature nine-tooth muck-rake.

Postage Stamp : Year of the Ram (Ram/Sheep/Goat) – Design from 2015
Date of Issue : January 15, 2021
Description : The design features a stylized, swirling ram in green and gold, inspired by traditional Chinese paper-cutting and ceramic patterns. The ram’s wool is decorated with floral motifs.

Postage Stamp : Year of the Horse – Design from 2014
Date of Issue : January 15, 2021
Description : This is a minimalist, elegant silhouette of a rearing horse. The original stamp used a deep red and gold color palette; this version appears to be the horse in a striking gold-foil finish.

Postmark Date : 14-02-2026
Postmark Location : Churchill Post Office in Mississauga, Ontario.

POLAND | Space Exploration | Conquest of Space

Space Exploration Conquest of Space (Satellites)

Postage Stamp : Space Exploration – Conquest of Space

  • K. E. Tsiolkovsky’s Rocket and Rocket Speed Formula : Features Konstanty Ciołkowski (Tsiolkovsky) and his 1903 design for a cosmic rocket.
  • Lunik 2 : Depicts the Lunik 2 Emblem (the Soviet probe that first reached the Moon in 1959).
  • Vostok 3 and 4 : Shows the Vostok 3 and 4 spacecraft, which performed the first dual-manned spaceflight in 1962.

Date of Issue : November 25, 1963

Postage Stamp : The 150th Anniversary of the UPU – Universal Postal Union
Date of Issue : October 30, 2024
Description : Commemorating the 150th anniversary of the UPU, this design features a stylized location pin containing an envelope icon over a digital-style globe. It represents the global connectivity of the postal network.

Postage Stamp : Christmas 2025
Date of Issue : November 17, 2025
Description : A festive stamp featuring a close-up of a purple and white Christmas bauble (ornament) with a lace-like pattern, hanging from a pine branch with a golden bow.

GERMANY | The 100th Anniversary of the Planetarium in Germany

Postage Stamp : The 100th Anniversary of the Planetarium in Germany
Date of Issue : October 05, 2023
Description : This stamp commemorates the centenary of the first public demonstration of a projection planetarium, which took place at the Deutsches Museum in Munich in 1923. The design shows a circular view of a starry sky being projected onto a dome over a seated audience, capturing the “starry wonder” experience. It also features a Matrix Code on the right for digital tracking.

Postage Stamp : Climate Protection
Date of Issue : January 02, 2006
Description : Part of the “For the Youth” or “Welfare” series, the design features a stylized eye looking at the Earth from space, illustrating the theme “Climate protection concerns everyone” (Klimaschutz geht alle an). It includes a rainbow-colored bar at the bottom right.

Postamrk Date : 11.02.2026
Postmark Location : Erfurt, Germany

BRAZIL | Central Markets of Brazil

Central Markets of Brazil

Postage Stamp : Central Markets of Brazil

  • Central Markets, Fortaleza : Top left. Known for its modern, multi-level circular design and lace/handicraft trade.
  • Central Markets, Florianópolis : Top center. Featured with its iconic yellow façade and twin towers; famous for seafood and local “botecos.”
  • Central Markets, Belo Horizonte : Top right. A massive hub for Minas cheese, sweets, and spices.
  • Adolpho Lisboa Markets, Manaus : Bottom left. An architectural gem inspired by Les Halles in Paris, known for Amazonian fish and medicinal herbs.
  • Central Markets, Goiânia : Bottom right. Recognizable for its Art Deco influences and local regional crafts.

Date of Issue : September 07, 2023
Description : This series highlights five iconic central markets from different regions of Brazil, showcasing their unique architecture and the local products they are famous for. The designs use a vibrant, watercolor-style illustration.

FINLAND | Building a Nation

Building a Nation

1809 – The Birth of a Nation
200 Years of Finnish Autonomy (Gold Folio Edition)

Date of Issue : January 22, 2009

Special Technique : The stamps feature Gold Folio printing (visible in the ornate uniform details and borders), giving them a metallic, reflective quality.

The Portraits (from left to right)
The figures depicted are the key architects of this new Finnish autonomy :

  • Tsar Alexander I of Russia : The Russian Emperor who granted Finland its autonomous status and promised to maintain its laws and religion.
  • Georg Magnus Sprengtporten : A Finnish-born military officer and politician who became the first Governor-General of the Grand Duchy of Finland.
  • Carl Erik Mannerheim : A statesman who played a major role in the Diet of Porvoo (and the great-grandfather of the famous Marshal Mannerheim).
  • Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt : A highly influential diplomat and advisor to Alexander I, who was instrumental in the “Old Finland” restoration.

AUSTRALIA

Medical Innovations Cardiac Pacing
STAMP NAMEDATE OF ISSUE
Holden – Australian Icon – CarsMarch 22, 2021
Australian Legends of Filmmaking – Peter WeirMarch 15, 2022
Medical InnovationsFebruary 18, 2020

INDIA | Gopinath Bordoloi

Gopinath Bordoloi

Gopinath Bordoloi (6 June 1890 – 5 August 1950) was a politician and Indian independence activist and politician who served as the 1st Chief Minister of Assam from 1946 to 1950. He was also the chairman of North-East Frontier Tribal areas and Assam Excluded and Partially Excluded Areas Sub-Committee. He was a follower of the Gandhian principle of non-violence as a political tool. Due to his unselfish dedication towards Assam and its people, the then Governor of Assam Jayram Das Doulatram conferred him with the title “Lokpriya” (loved by all).

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