“Year of the Dog” on Stamps
Legend states that, when the great Buddha found enlightenment beside an old oak tree, he invited all the animals to his kingdom to celebrate. Only 12 animals arrived, and Buddha promptly rewarded them by naming each new year in honour ...
Saturday, February 6th, 2010
Australian Stamp Varieties: Rock Posters and Dangerous Australians (2006)
Only one Rock Posters issue in September but plenty of variations and other poster paraphernalia. Then came the Dangerous Australians on 3rd October and the infamous $1 Red-back Spider stamp. If you enjoyed this article, you might also like...Australian Stamp Varieties: ...
Tuesday, June 16th, 2009
Between the Wars: Interesting Stamp Issues of 1919-1939 (Part One)
I am have always been quite interested in World history between the First and Second World Wars. This turbulent period saw the end of many monarchies, the rise of communism and fascism, a period of hyperinflation, wealth and the Great ...
Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009
Cats on Stamps
Cats are wonderful companions. Generally they are intelligent, affectionate and sensitive. The evolution of the cat began millions of years ago and today's domestic cat may be a descendant of a wild African cat the Egyptians tamed perhaps as early ...
Thursday, November 5th, 2009
Stamps of Hong Kong (China): Panda Issue (July 1st 2008)
Hong Kong recently issued a set of stamps featuring a pair of Giant Panda cubs. The promotional material reads: "Le Le and Ying Ying, a pair of giant panda cubs, arrived in Hong Kong in 2007 as a gift from ...
Sunday, August 3rd, 2008
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