Liechtenstein Monasteries on Stamps -1985
Liechtenstein issued a set of three stamps on Monasteries on 11 Mar 1985. A FDC is listed.
50 ct -St Elisabeth 1 Fr- Schellenberg Convent 1.7 Fr -Gutenberg Mission.
Christmas Stamps -Norway 2001
Norway issued two Stamps of 5.50 Kr each on Christman featuring Folklore. The stamps were issued on 15 Nov 2001.
Christmas Stamps -Norway 2004
Norway issued two Stamps of 6.00 Kr each on Christman featuring paintings. The stamps were issued on 20 Nov 2004.
Living Together Cartoons on Stamps – Australia 1988.
Australia issued a set of 26 stamps by 26 cartoonists on Living together cartoons. The stamps were issued on 17 Feb 1988 and 16 Mar 1988. A FDC with six stamps from 2nd issue released on 16 Mar 1988 is listed.
1c – Religion -Churches,Mosque,Angels 5c – Parliament-Flags,candles 40c- Recreation – Bicycles 65c – Telecommunications . 75c – Visual Art, Hands 95c -Law, Animals.
Palau’s Prince Lee Boo in England – A story on Palau Sheetlet 1990.
Prince Lee Boo (1764-1784) was the second son of the ruler of Pelew Islands now called Palau. Prince Lee Boo was one of the first people from the Pacific Islands to visit Great Britain. In 1783 Chinese trade ship Antelope working for East India Company shipwrecked on the island of Oroolong in western Palau while going to China. Its survivors including Captain Henry Wilson spent three months in Palau. When finally rescuedCaptain Wilson agreed to take Prince Lee Boo to Great Britain to acquaint him more about Europe. On his arrival in 1784, the Wilson family took him to their home where he attended Church ceremonies, dinner parties and European School. However, he died of smallpox on 27 Dec 1784, six months after his arrival. He was nicknamed “The Black Prince” and was buried in St Mary the Virgin Rotherhithe. Prince Lee Boo story appeared in a book by George Keate (1729-1797) called An account of Pelew Islands.
Palau issued a Sheetlet featuring the Visit of Prince Lee Boo to England. This MS also commemorates London 90 World Stamp Exhibition.it was issued on 03 May 1990. There are nine 25c stamps in the sheetlet. Each stamp features an event along with portraits of PrinceLee Boo and Captain Henry Wilson.
25c – HMS Victory docked at Portsmouth.
25c- St James’s Palace London
25c- Rotherhithe Docks London
25c- Capt Wilson’s residence.
25c- Lunardi’s Grand English Air Balloon.
25c- St Paul’s & The Thames
25c- Lee Boo’s Tomb, St Mary’s Churchyard Rotherhithe.
25c- St Mary’s Church.
25c- Memorial Tablet, St Mary’s Church.
Pro Patria -Biblical Accounts on Stamps of Switzerland 1966
The theme for Pro Patria issue of 1966 was Biblical accounts. Swiss Post issued a set of Five Stamps on 01 Jun 1966. A FDC with First Day Cancellation of Bern is listed.
The Biblical accounts featured on stamps are
5+5 ct – Heinrich Federer (1866-1928) Writer.
10+10 ct – Joseph’s Dream
20+10 ct – Joseph on the road.
30+10 ct – Maria with Child.
50+10 ct – The angel showing the right direction.
Pro Patria -Biblical Accounts on Stamps of Switzerland 1965
The theme for Pro Patria issue of 1965 was Biblical accounts. Swiss Post issued a set of Five Stamps on 01 Jun 1965. A FDC with First Day Cancellation of Bern is listed.
The Biblical accounts featured on stamps are
5+5 ct – Father Florentini , Theodosius (1808-65).A Catholic Monk
10+10 ct – Goose with fishtail (Symbol of Evil)
20+10 ct – One of the Three Kings on way to Herod Antipas.
30+10 ct – Fish haul of apostles.
50+10 ct – The last temptation of Christ.
