Astrophilately was born soon after the launch of the first ever earth orbiting satellite, the Soviet Union’s Sputnik on 4th October 1957, reached its peak during the Apollo mission years 1969—1972.
In 1909 ballet impresario Sergei Diaghilev began to produce a series of ballets which were to bring international fame to the dancers Pavlova, Karsavina and Nijinsky. They have been immortalised on numerous stamp issues ever since.
Their Designs: A Philatelic Poem (The Eastern Philatelist, February 1889)
I recently acquired some copies of The Eastern Philatelist for 1889 (published by W. H. Goodrich, Fitchburg, Massachusetts) and in the February edition found this rather charming and evocative poem entitled “Their Designs.”
Austro-Hungarian Navy (Video)
The once mighty Austro-Hungarian Navy. Pictures: 1. Coat of Arms of the Austro-Hungarian Empire 2. BB SMS Viribus Unitis at Trieste 3. CA SMS Kaiserin und Königin Maria-Theresia 4. CL SMS Novara 5. Emperor Francis Joseph I. 6. BB SMS Viribus Unitis 7. Austro-Hungarian Sailor 8. CA SMS Erzherzog Karl 9. BB SMS Zrinyi 10. [...]
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Hungaria Stamp Exchange
“Dealer of quality Eastern European postal stamps. Competitive pricing and personal service have been our mission since our establishment, over 50 years ago. We fill want lists, can assist you in the sale of your stamps, appraise worldwide stamps and have a yearly new issue service for Hungary.” External links Official website: Hungaria Stamp Exchange
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