af Vagn Juhl-Larsen | maj 11, 2024 | Stamp of the day
In 1871 the first newspaper stamp was issued depicting a posthorn with the mouthpiece to the right. No denomination was shown but the face value was one Kreuzer. This type of stamp was also issued perforated in denominations of 2-25 Kreuzer. Todays stamp is a...
af Vagn Juhl-Larsen | apr 28, 2024 | Stamp of the day
The postal history of Hungary traces back to the 16th century when the first organized postal services were established under the Habsburg Monarchy. Initially, these services were primarily utilized by royalty and nobility for official correspondence. However, with...
af Vagn Juhl-Larsen | maj 31, 2023 | Stamp of the day
The white stork (Ciconia ciconia) is a large bird in the stork family, Ciconiidae. Its plumage is mainly white, with black on the bird’s wings. Adults have long red legs and long pointed red beaks, and measure on average 100–115 cm (39–45 in) from beak tip to...
af Vagn Juhl-Larsen | maj 15, 2023 | Stamp of the day
Franz Joseph I belonged to the Habsburg dynasty and was Emperor of Austria, King of Hungary and King of Bohemia from 1848 to 1916. His 68-year reign is the fourth longest in European history. Today’s stamp from Hungary shows the portrait of King Franz Josef. The...
