Memorable moments with postage stamp engravers
Philatelic Foreword by Jay Bigalke As teased in the March monthly issue of Linn’s, this issue highlights an article about master engraver Martin Mörck. The article was planned to coordinate with his visit to the Rocky Mountain Stamp Show in Denver, but like many stamp shows and gatherings, it was canceled because of the coronavirus […]
Fight with Covid-19:Isle of Man Stamps
IOM:#CarryUsThrough Tagline Stamps The issue is presented on the underlying themes of strength, fortitude and love during a global crisis, celebrating the people making such a contribution to our lives; NHS workers, key staff, carers, volunteers, our community and the scientists and educators who will develop vaccines and educate our children. Similarly we wish to […]
Austria Released Stamp on 125 Years of Excavations in Ephesus
The Austrian Archaeological Institute has been carrying out research in the ancient city of Ephesus for more than 725 years. Austrian Post is congratulating it with a commemorative stamp showing a statue of the goddess Artemis from the Temple of Ephesus, one of the wonders of the world. Located on the west coast of Turkey, […]
Hongkong: Chess Games Delight Stamp Issue
Hongkong Post issued a set of six stamps themed “Chess Games Delight” under the Children Stamps series that portrays six popular chess games, namely Chinese Chess, Jungle, Aeroplane Chess Game, Chess, Chinese Checkers and Go. With a design of brilliant colours, spirited children are enjoying the enormous fun on various chessboards. Date of Release:21st April […]
Vativan Issued Stamp on 350th Anniversary of Rembrandt Van Rijn
In 1606 Rembrandt van Rijn was born in Leiden, Holland, a prolific and innovative painter, engraver and designer. Lived in an era of enormous wealth and extraordinary progress, the so-called Golden Age, Rembrandt distinguished itself for the wide range of subjects depicted, which includes portraits, self-portraits, landscapes, allegorical and historical scenes, biblical and mythological themes, as […]