Latest Updates from the world of philately
Stamps on Poets- France 1991.
France has issued a set of stamps on Poets and Authors of 20th Century on 23 Feb 1991.
2.50+0.50 Fr – Francis Ponge (1899-1988) 2.50+0.50 Fr- Jacques Prevert (1900-1977)
2.50+0.50 Fr – Paul Eluard (1895-1952) 2.50+0.50 Fr- Louis Aragon (1897-1982)
Stamp on Stefan Andres -Germany 2006.
Germany issued a stamp on Stefan Andres on 08 Jun 2006. FDC is listed. Stefan Andres (1906-1970) was a German Novelist who was also nominated for Nobel Prize in Literature. The stamp was issued to mark his Birth Centenary.
Victor Hugo exile in Guernsey – Stamps – -1975
Victor Hugo was a French author, Poet and Dramatist . He was a fierce opponent of Napoleon III and was banished from France, Belgium and Jersey before he found refuge in Guernsey from 1855 to 1870. He authored works during his exile. A Souvenir sheet is listed.
Three and a half Pence- The Hugo house in Hauteville
4p – Candie Gardens Statue
8p- United Europe Oak Hauteville
10p- Tapestry room Hauteville
75th Anniversary of Republic of Ireland- 1997.
The Republic of Ireland issued a set of eight stamps to commemorate its 75th Anniversary
52 p -Date of Issue -03 Apr 1997- Banknotes, Coins, Numismatics, Trade, Finance
52 p – Date of Issue -03 Apr 1997- Art, Books, Culture, Paintings.
52 p – Date of Issue -18 Feb 1997 -Irish Police, Uniforms, Women Police
52 p – Date of Issue -18 Feb 1997-Parliament Building, Scales, Measuring Instruments.
Gulf News – Miniature Sheet UAE 2008
Gulf News is a daily English language Newspaper published from Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It was first launched in 1978 and Al Nisr Publishing is the owner.
United Emirates post issued a miniature sheet containing three stamps on 29 Sep 2008 to commemorate three progressive decades of Gulf News.
Arts & Happiness – Bhutan Miniature Sheet 2013.
Lama Drukpa Kunley (1455-1529) was a Buddhist Monk and missionary in the Tibetan Mahamudra tradition. He is known to have introduced Buddhism to Bhutan and established the monastery of Chimi Lhakhang in 1499. He was a famous Poet also and is also known as “Fertility Saint”.
Bhutan issued a miniature sheet containing four stamps of 20 Nu each in May 2013 on Arts and Happiness Series.
Drukpa Kunley – Bhutan Miniature Sheet 2013.
Lama Drukpa Kunley (1455-1529) was a Buddhist Monk and missionary in the Tibetan Mahamudra tradition.He is known to have introduced Buddhism to Bhutan and established the monastery of Chimi Lhakhang in 1499. He was a famous Poet also and is also known as “Fertility Saint”.
Bhutan issued a miniature sheet (40 Nu) in May 2013 on Lama Drukpa Kunley. It was issued as Arts and Happiness Series.
