Year of Dragon stamp by China
The China Post Group is scheduling for January 5, 2012 the issue of a new stamp commemorating the Year of Dragon.
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According to the Chinese Zodiac, the Year of 2012 is the Year of the Dragon, which begins on January 23, 2012 and ends on February 9, 2013.
December 29, 2011
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Art of Slovakia stamp issue
This Slovak stamp is dedicated to the painting of Anna Selbdritt from Roznava.
The painting of Anna Selbdritt from Roznava (1513), in literature also known under the name of Metercia from Roznava, is one of the most famous works of art of the late Gothic period in Slovakia.
December 29, 2011
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Butterflies on new stamps from Macedonia
The Macedonian Post has issued a new set of stamps belonging to the "Macedonian flora and fauna" series. The stamps feature the following butterflies: a Mountain Apollo (Parnassius Apollo), a Southern Festoon (Zerynthia polyxena), a Clouded Apollo (Parnassius Mnemosyne) and an Eastern Greenish Black Butterfly (Elphinstonia).
POSTA.COM.MK
December 28, 2011
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2011 Christmas stamps from Spain
These Christmas stamps recreate the art works of the past and present. This year's Christmas issue is made up of two stamps, one depicting the sculpture of the Holy Family with the baby Jesus beginning to walk, by Spanish artist Luisa Roldan (1654-1704), whilst the other stamp features a neoclassical version of the Holy Family by painter J. Carrero.
CORREOS.ES
December 27, 2011
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Canada Post to issue Chief Tecumseh stamp
Chief Tecumseh will at last get his own postage stamp in time for the celebrations of the bicentennial of the War of 1812.
Canada Post confirmed Tuesday that the stamp - which is the first in Canada to depict the Shawnee chief - will be issued in May 2012, ahead of the bicentennial celebrations.
THE WINDSOR STAR
December 27, 2011
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'EUROPA - Forests' issue by Ukraine
The Ukrainian Post has released a set of two stamps to maintain the EUROPA international issue of this year dedicated to the protection of forests.
December 26, 2011
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Raspberry stamp from Poland
Poland has issued a new stamp within its "Flowers and Fruits" series. The stamp depicts raspberry. The author is Marzanna Dabrowska.
December 26, 2011
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Handicrafts stamp set from Uruguay
The Correo Uruguayo has issued two stamps dedicated to the Handicrafts permanent series. The stamps feature a cane and an iron. The graphic designer is Alejandro Muntz.
CORREO.COM.UY
December 24, 2011
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Four decades as Queen – New Danish stamp issue
"King Frederik IX is dead. Long live Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II," announced Prime Minister Jens Otto Krag on Christiansborg Castle Square one cold January day in 1972. The heir to the throne, Princess Margrethe, was 31 at the time of her accession, making her Europe's youngest monarch.
To mark her 40th jubilee, Post Danmark, POST Greenland and Posta Faroe Islands are jointly issuing a stamp.
TOPOFTHEWORLD.NU
December 23, 2011
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Stamp Day - stamp by Montenegro
The Posta Crne Gore has issued a stamp commemorating the Stamp Day 2011.
Stamp's author is Adela Zejnilovic.
POSTACG.ME
December 23, 2011
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'Diplomatic Relationship Brazil-Qatar' stamp
With the issuance of this stamp, the Brazilian Post and Telegraph honors Qatar, confirming the major consolidation of diplomatic relations between Brazil and that country, endowed with great features and high capacity for development.
CORREIOS.COM.BR
December 22, 2011
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Christmas stamp from Bulgaria
The Bulgarian Post has issued a stamp dedicated to Christmas and New Year holidays. The stamp features a Snowman formed from the stamp's denomination. The design is by Yana Levieva.
STAMPS.DIR.BG
December 22, 2011
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Patterned stamps from Sweden
These stamps depict both traditional and modern knitting from different regions in Sweden.
Knitting is traditionally a woman's pastime, a quiet skill that has passed from one generation of a family to the next.
POSTEN.SE
December 21, 2011
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2011 Christmas stamp from St. Pierre and Miquelon
On 30 November 2011, Philatelie de Saint Pierre et Miquelon issued a new Christmas stamp (Noel 2011) drawn by Marie-Laure Drillet. The stamp carries a face value of 0.60 euro.
SPMTIMBRES.COM
December 21, 2011
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Year of Russia-Italy Culture - joint stamp issue
This new joint stamp issue released by Russia and Italy is dedicated to the Year of Russian culture and Russian language in Italy and the Italian culture and Italian language in Russia.
RUSMARKA.RU
December 20, 2011
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Polynesian legend on new stamp
The Polynesian Post has issued a stamp dedicated to a wonderful legend about Taaroa, the Polynesian god of creation, essence and origin of the world.
TAHITIPHILATELIE.COM
December 19, 2011
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Holy Christmas stamps from Italy
The Italian Post has issued two stamps dedicated to the Holy Christmas 2011. The fist stamp has a religious subject, the second one is secular.
POSTE.IT
December 19, 2011
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2012 Year of the Dragon stamp issue by New Zealand
The 2012 Year of the Dragon stamp issue is certainly one to celebrate. The powerful dragon is the most vibrant of all 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac and when the Year of the Dragon begins on 23 January 2012, it will bring with it health, wealth, prosperity and success.
STAMPS.NZPOST.CO.NZ
December 18, 2011
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Israel's rescue forces
This stamp is dedicated wholeheartedly to the people who save lives in times of emergency. The men and women of Israel's rescue forces devote their time and energy to training and preparation in anticipation of a time when their involvement and swift action may be needed.
ISRAELPOST.CO.IL
December 18, 2011
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'Arts and Crafts. Lace' set of stamps from Russia
The Russian Post has issued a set of stamps dedicated to lace, traditional Russian folk art. Since ancient times, four Russian towns of Belev, Eletc, Vologda and Vyatka began to develop the basic lace crafts. In each region its own method was used, that is why it is easy to identify the place of manufacture of wonderful lace.
RUSMARKA.RU
December 17, 2011
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South Georgia - Frank Wild Interment
On 23rd November 2011 the South Georgia Post Office issued a set of eight stamps to commemorate the life of Frank Wild to coincide with the transportation of his ashes to Grytviken where they were interred next to the grave of Sir Ernest Shackleton.
December 16, 2011
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Lohner L 125 1959 stamp issue by Austria
The present commemorative is the attractive continuation of the popular "Motorcycles" series.
The stamp shows the legendary scooter from the distant past with which its proud owner could hit the road both casually and elegantly in the 1960s.
POST.AT
December 15, 2011
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Thailand and Pakistan joint issue
The post offices of Thailand and Pakistan have issued a joint stamp issue commemorating the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between countries.
THAILANDPOST.COM
December 15, 2011
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Macedonia - WWF European Ground Squirrel series
In December 2011, the Macedonian Post together with World Wide Fund of Nature (WWF) issued a set of stamps dedicated to rare animals. The stamps depict European ground squirrels.
POSTA.COM.MK
December 14, 2011
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Stamp of approval for RTE Television's 50th anniversary
On November 24, 2011, An Post issued three stamps commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the first Irish television broadcasts. The stamps feature TVs and a hand-held device, which evoke a sense of the Past, Present & Future.
IRISHSTAMPS.IE
December 13, 2011
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Festival of Agriculture - stamps from Japan
The Japanese Post has issued a set of special stamps commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Festival of Agriculture.
The first Festival of Agriculture was held in Japan in 1962 in the network of Labor Day.
JAPANPOST.JP
December 12, 2011
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Religious history: Saint Martin of tours postage stamp
Magyar Posta has issued a special stamp to commemorate Saint Martin, the bishop of Tours, who was born in the province of Pannonia and is the patron saint of the diocese of Savaria (today Szombathely), Gaul (today France) and Burgenland (Austria) as well as of soldiers, beggars and many crafts.
POSTA.HU
December 12, 2011
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'Made in Italy - Fratelli Carli' stamp
The Italian Post continues its "Made in Italy" series by issuing a new stamp dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the Fratelli Carli brand.
POSTE.IT
December 11, 2011
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Mikhail Lomonosov on new stamp by Vietnam
Vietnam Post has issued a stamp commemorating the 300th anniversary of the birth of Mikhail Vasilyevich Lomonosov (1711-1765), eminent scientist of Russia, who greatly contributed to the development of sciences.
VIETNAMSTAMP.COM.VN
December 11, 2011
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'Happy New Year' stamp from Russia
Traditionally, the Russian Post issues a thematic stamp for the New Year. This time it depicts a red Christmas ball with snowflakes on a gray background.
December 10, 2011
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Christmas 2011 stamp from Uruguay
Correo Uruguayo has issued a stamp celebrating Christmas 2011. The stamp illustrates Uruguayan version of Maria, gaucho (shepherd) and baby Jesus in Christmas crib, creations by Uruguayan artisan Maria Martinez.
CORREO.COM.UY
December 10, 2011
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Traditional Dances - stamps from Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea is a land of rich and extraordinary diversity of cultural heritage and new discoveries. In the land where no native written word exists and more than 700 spoken languages are spread, song and dance are one of the most popular forms of education.
PNG POST
December 09, 2011
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World War II stamp issue by Marshall Islands
On December 7, 2011, the Marshall Islands Postal Service Authority issued ten new stamps commemorating America's involvement in World War II. Issued on the 70th Anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor which plunged America into the war, this special issue is the first in a five-year series.
UNICOVER.COM
December 09, 2011
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'AIDS. 30 years' stamp from Ukraine
In the three decades since its first recognition, AIDS has killed nearly 30 million worldwide, mowing down communities of young gay men and intravenous drug users and making orphans of millions of children.
The Ukrainian Post has joint the countries commemorating this tragic event on their stamps.
POSHTA.KIEV.UA
December 08, 2011
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Echternach Hopping Procession stamps from Luxembourg
The Luxembourg Post has issued two stamps dedicated to the Hopping Procession, an example of intangible cultural heritage of humanity added to the UNESCO World Heritage List on 16 November 2010.
PT.LU
December 08, 2011
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Christmas 2011 stamp set by Malta
Malta Post issued a philatelic commemorative set of three stamps titled 'Christmas 2011' on the 15th November 2011. This year's Christmas set reproduces Old Master paintings representing The Holy Family.
MALTAPOST.COM
December 07, 2011
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New Year stamp from Korea
The Korean Post has issued a stamp commemorating the Year of the Dragon. The New Year's greetings stamps have been printed with photostorage ink since 2001. This year, the dragon's body and the pearl-white snowflakes in the stamp are also printed using photostorage ink and glow in the dark.
KOREASTAMP.GO.KR
December 06, 2011
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AIDS Prevention Campaign stamps from Brazil
The Brazilian Post has issued a series of eight stamps and an educational booklet dedicated to the 30 years of discovery of AIDS and 28 years of Brazilian response to this threatening disease.
CORREIOS.COM.BR
December 05, 2011
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Trades of Yesteryears II set from Luxembourg
The Luxembourg Post has issued the second edition of stamps dedicated to the trades of yesteryears. This time the stamps feature a joiner, a potter a stonemason and a printer.
PT.LU
December 05, 2011
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Israel Post's First Yearbook
Israel Post is issuing a Yearbook with full color glossy pictures and texts in English and Hebrew.
Mounts for the stamps are affixed to the pages and the stamps are provided separately for the customer to place in the book.
ISRAELPOST.CO.IL
December 04, 2011
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Canada Post celebrates Chanukah with new stamps
Canada Post has created two picture postage stamps specifically designed to celebrate Chanukah for the first time.
These stamps have been doing extremely well, a spokesperson for Canada Post said.
JEWISHTRIBUNE.CA
December 03, 2011
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Architecture booklet of stamps from Luxembourg
P&TLuxembourg has created a self-adhesive postage stamp booklet around the theme of architecture in Luxembourg.
The booklet illustrates 4 types of construction in regions around the country.
PT.LU
December 02, 2011
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In Memoriam Steve Jobs
Hungary Post (Magyar Posta) is issuing a philatelic novelty in memory of Steve Jobs. The numbered commemorative sheet includes a perforated photograph and has been issued in a limited edition.
POSTA.HU
December 01, 2011
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Pigeons on new Byelorussian stamps
On November 28, 2011 Belarus issued a set of stamps depicting three different races of pigeons populating the country: Strasser, Starominsk Stately and Poster.
BELPOST.BY
December 01, 2011
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