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Stamps on Mausoleum of Mohammad V  – Morocco 1971

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Stamps on Mausoleum of Mohammad V  – Morocco 1971

Morocco issued a  stamp on Mausoleum of Mohammed V on 10 Nov 1971. This Mausoleum is a tomb and mosque built in memory of King Mohammed V by his son King Hassan II. Its construction started in 1962 and was completed in 1971.

It is a classic example of Alaouite dynasty’s architectural style. Apart from Mohammed V, it is the final resting place for his son King Hassan IIand Prince Abdallah. it is located in Yacoub Al Mansour Square in Rabat and is a holy place visited by many tourists.

A set of stamps was issued by Morocco on this Mausoleum on 10 Nov 1971.

MOROCCO
MOROCCO 1971 – MAUSOLEUM OF MOHAMMED V
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Stamps on Battle of Malta(2) – Malta 2005.

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Stamps on Battle of Malta(2) – Malta 2005.

Malta issued a set of stamps on Battle of Malta 23 Aug 2005. It was issued to mark the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II and Battle of Malta (1940-1942).

51c- Pilots scrambling, Hurricane, Spitfire & Sea Gladiators

One Pound – Tanker “Ohio” & unloading of Supplies at Grand Harbour Au

MALTA-BATTLE OF MALTA
MALTA 2005- BATTLE OF MALTA.

 

Stamps on Battle of Malta – Malta 2005.

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Stamps on Battle of Malta – Malta 2005.

Malta issued a set of stamps on Battle of Malta 23 Aug 2005. It was issued to mark the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II and Battle of Malta (1940-1942).

2c- Queue outside “Victory Kitchen” and ruins of Royal Opera House.

5c- Royal Navy Convoy under air attack.

25c- Anti-aircraft guns and St Publius Church, Floriana

MALTA WW1
MALTA 2005 – BATTLE OF MALTA

 

Stamps on Hambach Festival– Germany 2007

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Stamps on Hambach Festival– Germany 2007

Germany issued a stamp of 145 euro cent denomination on 03 May 2007 to mark the 175  Anniversary of Hambach Festival. The first May Feast at Hambach Castle was celebrated from 27 to 30 May 1832 at Hambach Castle near Neustadt in present-day Rhineland. It was a festival for German Unity.

Two first Day covers with different cancellations are listed.

GERMANY FDC HAMBURG
GERMANY FDC 2017- HAMBACH MAY FESTIVAL

 

Postmark on Neuland Lighthouse – Germany 2019.

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Postmark on Neuland Lighthouse – Germany 2019.

Germany issued a new postmark on Neuland Lighthouse on 07 Jul 2019.A stamp on this Lighthouse was issued by Germany on 10 Aug 2006.

Neuland Lighthouse is located on the Baltic Coast in the German State of Schleswig-Holstein. It was active from 1918 to 1996. It stands on the western shore of Hohwacht Bay near the village of Behrensdorf. The Lighthouse was built in 1915/16 and is built with bricks with a height of 40 meters. The original lens was a Fresnel lens with a focus of 400 meters.

Neuland L/H | Germany 7 Jul 2019
POSTMARK NEULAND LIGHTHOUSE 2019

Lighthouses of Germany on Stamps -Hornum and Oberfeuer – 2007.

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Lighthouses of Germany on Stamps -Hornum and Oberfeuer – 2007.

Germany has issued a set of stamps on Lighthouses from 2004 to 2008.

12 Jul 2007 –  45 Pf – Bremerhaven Oberfeuer

Bremerhaven Oberfeuer Lighthouse is located in Bremerhaven. It is also known as Simon Loschen Tower or  Loschen Lighthouse. It is the oldest operative lighthouse in Germany’s North Seashore. It is active from 1855 and stands at 37 m. A First Day Cover is listed.

GERMANY FDC LIGHTHOUSE OBER
GERMANY FDC 2007-LIGHTHOUSE BREMERHAVEN OBERFEUER.

12 Jul 2007 – 55 euro cent- Hornum at Sylt which was built in 1907. It is 34 metres high.

GERMANY FDC LIGHTHOUSE HORNUM
GERMANY FDC 2007-LIGHTHOUSE HORNUM

 

Union Properties -Stamps of UAE – 2007.

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Union Properties -Stamps of UAE – 2007.

UAE issued a set of four stamps on Union Properties on 27 Dec 2007.

150 Fils – F1 Theme Park In Dubai        AED 3- Green Community

AED 1- Property Development              AED 2- Uptown

 

UAE UNION PROP 1
UAE 2007 – UNION PROPERTIES – F1 THEME PARK AND GREEN COMMUNITY
UAE UNION PROP 2
UAE UNION PROPERTIES 2007-UPTOWN