Gothic Art -Stamps of Austria -1967
Austria issued a stamp on 19 May 1967. The theme was Gothic Art. The stamp featured Virgin of Mercy in Frauenstein Church ,Wood Sculpture.
Gothic Art -Stamps of Austria -1967
Women on Stamps
Stamps on Opera Singers – Nicaragua 1975
Stamps on Opera Singers – Nicaragua 1975
Nicaragua issued a set of Stamps on Opera Singers on 22 Jan 1975. The 3c stamp features Lotte Lehmann as Princess in “The Cavalier of the Rose”.
Charlotte “Lotte ” Lehmann (27 Feb 1888- 26 Aug 1976) was a German Soparno associated with German repertory. She gave memorable performances in operas of Richard Strauss,Richard Wagner,Ludwig Van Beethoven,Puccini,Mozart and Massenet.
Famous Women on Stamps -Israel 1992
Famous Women on Stamps -Israel 1992
Israel issued two stamps on Famous Women Personalities on 18 Feb 1992.The women featured on stamps are
80 Agora -Hanna Rovina (1889-1980)-She was an Israeli actress and often called as “The First Lady of Hebrew Theatre”.
1.30 Shekel -Rivka Guber (1902-1981)-Israeli Social worker and Pioneer and recipient of Israel Prize.
Stamps on Grand Duke Henri – Luxembourg -2015
Stamps on Grand Duke Henri – Luxembourg -2015
Henri is Grand Duke of Luxenbourg reigning since 7 October 2000. A stamp was issued by Luxembourg on 22 Sep 2015 to mark 15 Years of his reign. The Stamp features Duke Henri & Grand Duchess Maria Teresa.
Australia Painting Series – Charles Condor – A Holiday in Mentone -1984
Australia Painting Series – Charles Condor – A Holiday in Mentone -1984
Charles Edward Condor (24 Oct 1868 -9 Feb 1909) was an English-born Painter,Lithographer and designer. He emigrated to Australia and was key figure in Heidelberg School (art movement in Australia). He was born in Tottenham ,Middlesex and spent several years in India as a young child.
Australia issued a $5 stamp on 04 Apr 1984 featuring his famous Painting “A Holiday in Mentone 1888”. It is now held in Art Gallery of South Australia collection .This year 2018 will be his 150th Birth Anniversary.
A FDC with the stamps and his picture on Cover is listed.
Alzheimer’s Stamp – USA 2017
Alzheimer’s Stamp – USA 2017.
Alzheimer Disease is one of the top ten leading causes of Death in USA. A semipostal stamp of 65c was issued by USA on 30 Nov 2017 to help raise funds to fight Alzheimer’s disease. World Alzheimer’s Day is observed on 21 Sep every year.
The price of stamp pays for First Class single piece postage rate plus an amount to fund causes . The design of this stamp is taken from 42c stamp issued on Alzheimer awareness in 2008. In 2008 stamp the woman was facing left and now in this stamp she is facing right.
Stamps on Surfing – Australia 2013
Stamps on Surfing – Australia
Australia issued a set of Four stamps and and a minisheet on Surfing. The stamps feature
-Women surfers
-Poster of Surfer & shore
-Van on the beach
-Surfer on crest of Wave.
