Stamp of the day
CLASSIC STAMPS: Finland
The first stamp from Finland, which did not alone show the Finnish coat of arms, was issued in 1922, five years after the country's independence. It was published in honor of the "Red Cross". This stamp has a face value of one Markka and an additional value of 50...
CLASSIC STAMPS: Finland
In 1875 a single stamp with a face value of 32 penni was issued. It shows, like all other stamps from Finland at the time, the Finnish coat of arms This is the first stamp from Finland with “normal” perforation (14:13½). Today's stamp is a fine cancelled copy. The...
CLASSIC STAMPS: Finland
In 1866, six stamps with six different denominations were issued. Denominations were in a new currency, "penni" and "markka". The stamps are available in no less than five different types of rouletting. Collecting these stamps is truly for specialists. Today's stamp...
CLASSIC STAMPS: Finland
In 1860 two stamps were issued with a face value of 5 and 10 kopek. The stamps are depicting the coat of arms of Finland. A new, and now very famous separation methodology was used – the serpentine rouletting. The indentation depth between the teeth was so extreme...
CLASSIC STAMPS: Finland
CLASSIC STAMPS: Finland In the war of 1808-1809, Russian troops conquered Finland. Finland had been a part of Sweden and was annexed to the Russian empire at the Peace Treaty of Hamina on 17 September 1809. Finland became an autonomous Grand Duchy of the Russian...
CLASSIC STAMPS: France
Definitive French stamps, featuring a brand new design, were issued between 1876 and 1900. This new design, officially known as the Peace and Commerce Issue, features allegorical images of "Peace" and "Commerce" holding hands above a World globe. Todays stamp is the 2...
CLASSIC STAMPS: France
The Second French Empire was an Imperial Bonapartist regime of Napoleon III that lasted from 14 January 1852 to 27 October 1870. In July 1870, Napoleon III reluctantly declared war on Prussia after pressure from the general public. The French Army was rapidly defeated...
CLASSIC STAMPS: France
CLASSIC STAMPS: France In 1869 France issued its first large-sized stamp. It was a 5 Franc stamp depicting Emperor Napoleon III in the middle and 5 F to the left and the right of the portrait. The stamp has been printed in three types according to the number of...
CLASSIC STAMPS: France
The Second French Empire was an Imperial Bonapartist regime of Napoleon III from 14 January 1852 to 27 October 1870, between the Second and the Third Republic of France. Because of this political change, the inscription at the top of the French stamps changed from...
CLASSIC STAMPS: France
The first stamps of France were issued on 1 January 1849. They were designed by Jacques-Jean Barre. The medallion depicts the head of goddess Ceres facing left. In 1852 a new series of definitive stamps were issued, retaining the inscription "REPUB FRANC" but...
CLASSIC STAMPS: France
The first French mail service was set up to serve the King and the Royal Court on 19 June 1464. In 1490 the Counts of Thurn and Taxis set up an international service. The mail service in France developed gradually and was eventually made available to everyone in 1603....
INDIAN STATES: Bijawar
INDIAN STATES: Bijawar The native states of India, also known as feudatory or princely states, were typically vassals under a local or regional ruler who owed allegiance to the British Raj. There were about 675 native states in all but many were not parts of British...
INDIAN STATES: Bhor
The native states of India, also known as feudatory or princely states, were typically vassals under a local or regional ruler who owed allegiance to the British Raj. There were about 675 native states in all but many were not parts of British India proper because...
INDIAN STATES: Bhopal
The native states of India, also known as feudatory or princely states, were typically vassals under a local or regional ruler who owed allegiance to the British Raj. There were about 675 native states in all but many were not parts of British India proper because...
INDIAN STATES: Barwani
The native states of India, also known as feudatory or princely states, were typically vassals under a local or regional ruler who owed allegiance to the British Raj. There were about 675 native states in all but many were not parts of British India proper because...
INDIAN STATES: Bamra
The native states of India, also known as feudatory or princely states, were typically vassals under a local or regional ruler who owed allegiance to the British Raj. There were about 675 native states in all but many were not parts of British India proper because...
INDIAN STATES: Bahawalpur
The native states of India, also known as feudatory or princely states, were typically vassals under a local or regional ruler who owed allegiance to the British Raj. There were about 675 native states in all but many were not parts of British India proper because...
INDIAN STATES: Alwar
The native states of India, also known as feudatory or princely states, were typically vassals under a local or regional ruler who owed allegiance to the British Raj. There were about 675 native states in all but many were not parts of British India proper because...
CLASSIC STAMPS: Botswana
In 1968 three stamps were issued in honour of the Human Rights Year 1968”. Todays stamp shows the coat of arms from Botswana. It It has a face value of 25 cents. CV is less than one $.
CLASSIC STAMPS: Botswana
In 1967 three stamps were issued in honour of the Chobe Game Reserve located in the world-renowned Chobe National Park. Todays stamp shows the Chobe Bush Buck. It is a medium-sized antelope and is the smallest of the spiral-horned species of antelope. The horns are...
CLASSIC STAMPS: Botswana
In 1964 the common University of Botswana, Lesotho and Swaziland (UBLS) was established and operated until 1974 with its headquarters in Lesotho. Following that, the University of Botswana and Swaziland (UBS) functioned in Swaziland between 1975 and 1976. UBLS...
CLASSIC STAMPS: Botswana
The first Bechuanaland Protectorate postage stamps were produced in 1888 by overprinting stamps of British Bechuanaland. From 1897 to 1925 more British stamps were overprinted using the protectorate's name in various layouts. In connection with Botswana's independence...
CLASSIC STAMPS: Botswana
Botswana has produced postage stamps for national use since becoming independent on 30 September 1966. The country formerly used the stamps of the Bechuanaland Protectorate. The first independence issue of 1966 included depictions of an abattoir in Lobatse, Botswana...
CLASSIC STAMPS: Brazil
In the period from 1889-1890 eighteen values of newspaper stamp were issued. Todays stamp has a face value of 300 reis. CV is 1,50 $ for a cancelled copy.
CLASSIC STAMPS: Brazil
In the period from 1884-1888 eight values of daily stamps were issued. Todays stamp has a face value of 20 reis. CV is 5 $ for a mint copy.
CLASSIC STAMPS: Brazil
The first pictorial stamps from Brazil were issued in 1866 depicting Emperor Dom Pedro II. Pedro II of Brazil was the second and last emperor of Brazil. In 1831, aged just five, he became emperor following the abdication of his father Pedro I. Until 1841, the country...
CLASSIC STAMPS: Brazil
On 1 July 1844 a new series was issued which is known as the slanted numeral series. Subsequent numeral stamps were in a similar format until the first pictorial stamps were issued in 1866 depicting Emperor Dom Pedro II. Todays stamp is a mint copy of the 90 rëis...
CLASSIC STAMPS: Brazil
Brazil is the fifth largest country in the world. It was a colony of Portugal from 1500 until 1815.Brazil was the second country in the world, after Great Britain, to issue postage stamps valid within the entire country (as opposed to a local issue). Like Great...
CLASSIC STAMPS: Nicaragua
Nicaragua's fifth type of stamps were issued in 1892. They were issued in honour of Christopher Columbus. Nicaragua was first discovered by Europeans when Christopher Columbus invaded from Honduras and explored the eastern coast on his fourth voyage in 1502. In 1522,...
CLASSIC STAMPS: Nicaragua
Nicaragua's forth type of stamps was issued in 1891.It It is issued in honour of the Goddess of Plenty. In ancient Roman religion, Ops or Opis (Latin: "Plenty") was a fertility deity and earth goddess of Sabine origin. Her equivalent in Greek mythology was Rhea. A...