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FRANCE | The 4th World Rugby Championship

The 4th World Rugby Championship

Postage Stamp : The Bel Group since 1865
Date of Issue : April 19, 2021
Description : These creatively die-cut stamps celebrate the French multinational food corporation Groupe Bel, famously known for creating La Vache qui rit (The Laughing Cow) cheese. The stamps are deliberately shaped and styled to resemble the iconic foil-wrapped cheese wedges the company produces. The design features the corporate “Bel” logo, the text “Depuis 1865” (Since 1865), and an illustration of fresh grass and a daisy.

Postage Stamp : The 4th World Rugby Championship
Date of Issue : September 11, 1999
Description : This stamp commemorates the 1999 Rugby World Cup (the 4th World Rugby Championship). While Wales was the primary host, France was a co-host and reached the tournament’s final. The action-packed artwork depicts a French national team player (in the blue jersey) carrying the ball while evading a tackle. A standout design feature is the white dashed line circling the players, cleverly simulating a perforation in the shape of a rugby ball.

SWEDEN | ‘Among Gnomes and Trolls’ Fairy Tale

EUROPA STAMPS 'Among Gnomes and Trolls' fairy tale

Postage Stamp : EUROPA Stamps – Tales and Legends – ‘Among Gnomes and Trolls’ fairy tale, illustrated by artist John Bauer
Date of Issue : May 09, 1997
Description : These stamps were issued as part of the annual “EUROPA” series, where European postal administrations release stamps bearing a common theme—in 1997, the theme was “Tales and Legends.” The artwork features a famous illustration by Swedish artist John Bauer titled “Good evening, old man! said the boy” (God kväll, farbror! sa pojken). The image depicts a small boy confronting a massive, looming troll in a dark forest. This iconic art was originally created for the beloved Swedish folklore and fairy tale anthology Bland tomtar och troll (Among Gnomes and Trolls).

Postage Stamp : The Eco Park, Stockholm | Grey Heron, Isbladskärret Wetland
Date of Issue : August 23, 1996
Description : Issued to commemorate Sweden’s “Wetlands Year” (Våtmarksåret 1996). The stamp features a beautiful illustration of a Grey Heron (Häger) in its natural habitat at Isbladskärret, a well-known wetland lake located on the island of Royal Djurgården in Stockholm.

Postage Stamp : Brown Bear (Ursus arctos)
Date of Issue : April 11, 1978
Description : A classic definitive stamp from Sweden’s long-running wildlife series. It features a highly detailed steel engraving of a Swedish brown bear (Brunbjörn). This stamp is notable because it was masterfully engraved by Czesław Słania, a legendary Polish-Swedish artist who is widely considered one of the greatest stamp and banknote engravers in history.

Postage Stamp : EPA Tractor from Jönköping
Date of Issue : August 28, 2025
Description : The image features a young person sitting on the back of a modified white Volvo in a rural field in Jönköping. This celebrates the unique Swedish youth culture surrounding “EPA-traktors” or “A-traktors”—older cars that are heavily modified and speed-restricted, allowing teenagers to drive them legally before obtaining a full driver’s license.

Postmark Location : The envelope bears two black circular date stamps (CDS) from POSTNORD SVERIGE (the modern name for the merged Swedish and Danish postal services).
Postmark Date : June 03, 2026

AUSTRALIA | WB Gould’s Sketchbook of Fishes

WB Gould's Sketchbook of Fishes

Postage Stamp : WB Gould’s Sketchbook of Fishes
Date of Issue : March 10, 2026
Description : This series commemorates the work of convict artist William Buelow Gould, who was imprisoned at Tasmania’s Macquarie Harbour penal colony in 1832. While serving as a servant to a medical officer, Gould painted 36 delicate watercolor studies of local fish and shellfish. His highly significant sketchbook is now part of the UNESCO Australian Memory of the World Register.

  • Left Stamp (Cow fish): Features the seventh painting from his sketchbook, depicting a Cow (or Coffer) fish.
  • Center Stamp (Walking fish): Highlights the ninth watercolor in his book, illustrating a Walking fish.
  • Right Stamp (Porcupine fish): Showcases the 23rd painting in the sketchbook, a spiky Porcupine fish.

JAPAN | The 25th Summer Deaflympics – Tokyo, Japan

The 25th Summer Deaflympics - Tokyo, Japan The 20th National Athletic Meeting, Gifu

Postage Stamp : The 25th Summer Deaflympics – Tokyo, Japan
Date of Issue : November 05, 2025
Description : This stamp commemorates the 25th Summer Deaflympics, scheduled to be held in Tokyo in November 2025. The artwork dynamically illustrates a women’s basketball game (a core sport in the Deaflympics). In the foreground, spectators are shown cheering using the visual sign language gesture for applause (raised, twisting hands). A branch of cherry blossoms (sakura) decorates the bottom left corner, symbolizing the host nation.

Postage Stamp : The 20th National Athletic Meeting, Gifu
Date of Issue : October 24, 1965
Description : This se-tenant (joined) pair of stamps was issued to commemorate the 20th National Sports Festival of Japan (Kokutai), which was held in Gifu Prefecture in 1965.

  • The Brown Stamp: Features a male gymnast executing a maneuver on the pommel horse.
  • The Green Stamp: Features a male athlete competing in the race walk.
  • Sheet Margin: The Japanese text printed on the bottom margin below the brown stamp reads “大蔵省印刷局製造”, which indicates they were manufactured by the Printing Bureau of the Ministry of Finance.

FRANCE | The 50th Anniversary of Tour de France on the Champs-Elysees

The 50th Anniversary of Tour de France on the Champs-Elysees Chinese New Year - Year of the Horse

Postage Stamp : The 50th Anniversary of Tour de France on the Champs-Elysees
Date of Issue : July 08, 2025
Description : This dynamic souvenir sheet celebrates a major double milestone for the Tour de France, marking 50 years since the race first concluded on the iconic Champs-Élysées in Paris, and 50 years since the introduction of two legendary rider jerseys (both debuted in 1975).

  • Left Stamp (€1.96): Features the racing peloton speeding down the cobblestones toward the Arc de Triomphe, commemorating the “Arrivée du Tour de France sur les Champs-Élysées”.
  • Right Stamp (€1.96): Highlights two cyclists wearing the iconic 1975 jerseys: the Maillot à Pois (the red polka dot jersey awarded to the “King of the Mountains”) and the Maillot Blanc (the white jersey awarded to the best young rider).

Postage Stamp : Chinese New Year – Year of the Horse
Date of Issue : February 09, 2026
Description : Part of France’s long-running Lunar New Year series, this stamp celebrates the 2026 Year of the Horse. The design features a beautifully painted horse’s head adorned with traditional red harnessing, accompanied by the Chinese character for “Horse” and the French text “Année du Cheval”.

MONACO | Winter Olympic Games – Milano Cortina

Winter Olympic Games - Milano Cortina

Postage Stamp : Winter Olympic Games – Milano Cortina
Date of Issue : February 05, 2026
Description : This issue commemorates the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics, scheduled from February 6 to 22, 2026. The Monegasque Olympic Committee fields athletes in disciplines such as bobsleigh and alpine skiing, which are the exact sports beautifully illustrated in action on these stamps. The design also prominently displays the official coat of arms of Monaco. The sheet margin text to the right reads “d’hiver de Milano” (Winter [Games] of Milano).

Postmark Date : April 13, 2026
Postmark Location : Musée des Timbres et des Monnaies (Museum of Stamps and Coins) in Monaco. The pictorial cancellation features the Monegasque coat of arms.
Slogan Postmark :
जन आन्दोलन – 100 डेज कैंपेन” (Jan Andolan – 100 days Campaign)
“टी बी हारेगा, देश जीतेगा” (TB Harega, Desh Jeetega)
This is a public health slogan promoting a national tuberculosis eradication campaign (translating to “TB will lose, the country will win”).

POLAND | The 450th Anniversary of the Union of Lublin

The 450th Anniversary of the Union of Lublin 2019

Postage Stamp : 22nd Congress of the PZF
Date of Issue : September 30, 2021
Description : This stamp was issued to commemorate the 22nd General Assembly of Delegates of the Polish Philatelic Federation (XXII Walny Zjazd Delegatów PZF). The artwork depicts the equestrian monument of King John III Sobieski, located in the Royal Baths Park (Łazienki Królewskie) in Warsaw.

Postage Stamp : Caritas Pantry
Date of Issue : March 15, 2023
Description : This stamp highlights the “Spiżarnia Caritas” (Caritas Pantry) program. This charitable initiative focuses on collecting surplus food from wholesalers and stores, which is then repurposed into nutritious meals for those in need. The vibrant design features various fruits, vegetables, bread, and fish arranged in the shape of a heart, symbolizing charity, community care, and nourishment.

Postage Stamp : 450th Anniversary of the Union of Lublin
Date of Issue : July 01, 2019
Description : This beautiful sheet celebrates the 450th anniversary of the Union of Lublin, a pact that created the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. The design features a reproduction of Jan Matejko’s famous 1869 historical painting, Union of Lublin (Unia Lubelska), depicting King Sigismund II Augustus holding a crucifix aloft. The bottom margin includes an inscription quoting the original act of the union.

Postmark Date : April 27, 2026
Postmark Location : Gdańsk, Poland

USA | Lowriders

USPS Lowriders Postage Stamp

Postage Stamp : Lowriders
Date of Issue : March 13, 2026
Description : This stamp series celebrates the lowrider car culture, which is deeply rooted in 1940s-era working-class Mexican American and Chicano communities across the American Southwest. The cars are viewed as rolling canvases of stylized art, famous for their dazzling paint jobs, customized interiors, and hydraulic systems that allow them to hop and bounce. While the full series includes five unique car designs, the three featured on this cover include :

  • The Golden Rose (Orange 1964 Chevrolet Impala)
  • Eight Figures (Blue 1958 Chevrolet Impala)
  • El Rey Red 1963 Chevrolet Impala

GERMANY | Legends of Pop/Rock Music

Legends of PopRock Music


Postage Stamp : Jimi Hendrix
Date of Issue : August 03, 2023
Description : Features the legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix mid-performance, set against a stylized background resembling the grooves of a vinyl record.

Postage Stamp : Freddie Mercury
Date of Issue : September 05, 2024
Description : Showcases Queen’s frontman Freddie Mercury on stage in one of his iconic dynamic poses with his signature half-microphone stand. It shares the same vinyl groove motif as the rest of the series.

Postage Stamp : Tina Turner
Date of Issue : November 03, 2025
Description : Honors the “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll” singing enthusiastically into a microphone. Turner made history as the first female musician to be featured in Deutsche Post’s “Legends of Pop/Rock Music” series.

FRANCE | The 50th Anniversary of Radio France 2025

The 50th Anniversary of Radio France 2025

Postage Stamp : The 50th Anniversary of Radio France 2025
Date of Issue : September 01, 2025
Description : This striking souvenir sheet commemorates the golden jubilee of Radio France, the national public radio broadcaster established in 1975. The central stamp portion features the words “50 ANS RADIO FRANCE” radiating light, symbolizing the transmission of information and culture across the airwaves. The artwork has a distinct graphic novel or sci-fi aesthetic, depicting characters inside a vast, futuristic studio or architectural space surrounded by soundwaves and abstract floating audio elements.

Postage Stamp : Provence Paintings
Date of Issue : November 25, 1995
Description :  

  • The Elderly Couple (les vieux): The left stamp depicts an old man and woman in traditional 19th-century provincial dress.
  • The Fishmonger (la poissonnière): The right stamp depicts a woman carrying a basket of fresh fish.

POLAND | Chinese New Year – Year of the Tiger 2022

Chinese New Year - Year of the Tiger 2022

Postage Stamp : Poland – See More
Date of Issue : June 05, 2023
Description :

  • Left Stamp – The Crooked Forest (Krzywy Las): This stamp depicts the famous grove of oddly-shaped pine trees located near Gryfino in West Pomerania. The trees all sharply curve northward just above ground level before growing straight up, a natural mystery that remains a popular tourist destination.
  • Right Stamp – The San River (San – widok na pasmo Otrytu): This design features a scenic autumnal view of the San River winding beneath the Otryt mountain range in the Bieszczady region.

Postage Stamp : Chinese Zodiac: Year of the Tiger (Rok Tygrysa)
Date of Issue : February 01, 2022
Description : This festive stamp honors the Lunar New Year. Set against a traditional rich red and gold pattern backdrop, it features a highly detailed artistic portrait of a tiger’s head. The text reads “Chińskie znaki zodiaku” (Chinese Zodiac) along the top arc and “Rok tygrysa” (Year of the Tiger) in stylized script next to the tiger.

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.

GREAT BRITAIN | Seaside Architecture

Seaside Architecture

Postage Stamp : Seaside Architecture
Date of Issue : September 18, 2014
Description : This series highlights landmark structures found along the UK coastline, ranging from traditional Victorian piers to modern architectural shelters.

  • Southwold Lighthouse, 1889 : Located in Suffolk, this prominent white lighthouse stands directly in the middle of a residential area, making it one of the most recognizable coastal landmarks in England.
  • Bangor Pier : Formally known as the Garth Pier in Wales, it is one of the best-preserved Victorian piers in Britain. The stamp highlights one of its ornate kiosks.
  • Bexhill-on-Sea Shelter : This represents the modern side of the series. It features a contemporary, minimalist wooden shelter designed to provide beachgoers with a stylish view of the English Channel.
  • Blackpool Pleasure Beach : This stamp depicts the Casino building at Blackpool Pleasure Beach. Built in the late 1930s, it is a prime example of Art Deco “Streamline Moderne” architecture.

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.

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).

AUSTRIA | 20 Years of Lauda Air (1979–1999)

20 Years of Lauda Air (1979–1999) Modern Art: Josef Pillhofer

Postage Stamp : Modern Art: Josef Pillhofer
Date of Issue : May 28, 2021
Description : This stamp honors the Austrian sculptor Josef Pillhofer (1921–2010), a prominent figure in 20th-century European sculpture. The design showcases his bronze sculpture titled “Große Liegende” (Large Reclining Figure), highlighting his signature style of simplifying the human form into cubist and geometric shapes.

Postage Stamp : 20 Years of Lauda Air (1979–1999)
Date of Issue :
Description : This stamp celebrates the 20th anniversary of Lauda Air, the airline founded by the legendary Formula 1 champion Niki Lauda. The design features a Boeing 777-200 in the airline’s classic livery with the distinctive red tail.

LATVIA | Coat of Arms of South Kurzeme Municipality

Coat of Arms of South Kurzeme Municipality

Postage Stamp : Coat of Arms of South Kurzeme Municipality
Date of Issue : January 09, 2026
Description : This stamp features the coat of arms of South Kurzeme Municipality (Dienvidkurzemes novads). The shield is divided diagonally, featuring a red lion (a traditional symbol of the Kurzeme region) on a silver background.

Postmark : The code LV-3416 corresponds to a postal facility in the South Kurzeme region (Nīca), which matches the theme of the stamp perfectly.

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).

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

AUSTRALIA | Christmas With Love

Christmas with Love

Postage Stamp : With Love
Date of Issue : February 06, 2018
Description : This stamp is part of the “Joyful Blooms” series, which features vibrant, graphic interpretations of popular flowers. This specific design depicts a Rose with layered, multi-colored petals.

Postage Stamp : Christmas – Small Cowper Madonna
Date of Issue : November 01, 2017
Description : Part of the “Lights of Christmas” series, this stamp captures the famous light projections held annually at St Mary’s Cathedral in Sydney. The background shows the cathedral’s twin spires illuminated in blue. The foreground features a classic Madonna and Child image, representing the sacred art projected onto the building’s facade during the holiday season.

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