Latest Updates from the world of philately
Stamps on A Durer -France 1980.
France issued a stamp on A Durer (1471-1528) on 09 Jun 1980. Durer was a painter and the stamp features his self-portrait. The stamp was issued with a vinette promoting PHILEXFRANCE 1982 -International Stamp Exhibition.
Stamps on Saint Elisabeth Von Thuringen -Germany 2007.
Germany has issued a 55c stamp on 800th Birth Anniversary of St Elisabeth Von Thuringen (1207-1231) on 08 Nov 2007. She was a saint and a Princess of Hungary.
First Day Covers cancelled at Berlin is listed.
J J Audobon’s Birds on Stamps – Canada 2003
Canada issued a set of four stamps on J J Audobon’s Birds on 21 Feb 2003.
48c- Leach’s Storm-Petrel 48c – Common Murre
Christmas Stamps on Maternity – Spain 2009.
Spain issued a stamp on Christmas on 30 Oct 2009. The theme was Maternity.
The 0.32 euro stamp features a Painting “Maternidad” by J Carrero (born 18 Mar 1953 ). Enrique Jimenez Carrero was born at Granadilla Caceres in Spain. He has created stamps for Spanish Post.
Homage to Picasso – Spain 1981
Spain issued a stamp on 100th Birth Anniversary of Pablo Ruiz Picasso on 27 Mar 1981. Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) was a Spanish Painter, Sculptor, Poet & Playwiter who spent his adult life in France. He is regarded as the most influential artists of the 20th Century.
The 100 Pta stamp features a Painting “Homenaje a Picasso” by Joan Miro (1893-1983 ). Joan Miro was a Spanish Painter and Sculptor born in Barcelona. It is believed that Picasso was a mentor to Joan Miro and they met through their mothers who were friends. Joan Miro painted Star or Homage in 1966 and signed it on the day Picasso died in 1973.
Stamps on Moyland Castle – Germany – 2007.
Germany has issued a stamp of 85c to mark 700th Anniversary of Moyland Castle. This moated castle is located in Bedberg-Hau in the district of Kieve. It derives its name from a Dutch word Mooiland meaning “Beautiful Country”. It is also considered one of the most important neo-Gothic buildings. The building now is primarily a museum exhibiting the largest collection of works of artist Joseph Beuys (1921-1986).
First Day Covers cancelled at Berlin is listed.
Miniature Sheet on Children’s Day -India -2018
India issued a miniature sheet with two stamps on the theme Children’s Day. It was issued on 14 Nov 2018. The theme for 2018 was “Communal Harmony” to mark Gandhi’s 150th Birth Anniversary.
Stamps Printed -500,000 Miniature Sheets -110,000. Printed at SPP Hyderabad
