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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.
Stamps on Christmas -Germany 2007.
Germany has issued two stamps on Christmas on 08 Nov 2007. First Day Covers cancelled at Berlin is listed.
45+20c – Epiphany 55+25c-Nativity Scenes
Church Bell Shaped Stamp – Miniature Sheet of Switzerland 2013
Switzerland issued a miniature sheet containing one stamp of 85 cent denomination in the shape of a church bell. It was issued to mark the Stamp day.
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.
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
Stamps on Pope Benedikt XVI – Germany – 2007.
Germany has issued a stamp of 55c on 80th Birth Anniversary of Pope Benedikt XVI. He was born in Germany on 16 Apr 1927 and was elected Pope in 2005 and remained Pope till his resignation in 2013.
First Day Covers cancelled at Berlin is listed.
Inland Letter Sheets of Bhutan – 1998.
Bhutan has issued the first Inland letter sheets similar to an aerogramme in Dec 1998. Another one was also issued in Dec 1998. It had the following features
BHUTAN INLAND LETTER SHEET
