Yearly Archives: 2013
Posted on 3rd April 2013
In the stamp designed by Giovanni Cremonini there is in the foreground the memory stone made by the sculptor Carlo Reffi with the inscription of Pietro Franciosi. The stone was positioned on the tableland of Monte Carlo,
Posted on 3rd April 2013
PostEurope launched the theme “Mail vehicles” for 2013. Stefano Morri designed two stamps: one with a value of € 0.70 with a car which dates back to the beginning
Posted on 3rd April 2013
In the foreground the typical cake of San Marino “Tre Monti”. In the left corner a suggestive coat of arms which reminds the traditional cake. In the centre the logo of the company, made up by three towers and three
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Posted on 3rd April 2013
For upwards of a thousand years and probably more, the Three Legs of Man has been the symbol of Manxness yet the origin remains uncertain. In Ireland, stylistic spiral three legs were carved in stone in Neolithic times.
Posted on 2nd April 2013
A bus (pron.: /ˈbʌs/; plural “buses”, /ˈbʌsɨz/, archaically also omnibus, multibus, or autobus) is a road vehicle designed to carry passengers. Buses can have a capacity as high as 300 passengers. The most common type of bus is the single-decker
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Posted on 25th March 2013
43 Squadron ‘Gloria Finis’ 43 Squadron was formed in 1916 as part of the Royal Flying Corps. It saw distinguished service during two world wars, producing numerous ‘Aces”. The squadron covered the Dunkirk retreat and fought in the Battle of Britain with
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Posted on 25th March 2013
Malta Post continues its ‘Treasures of Malta’ series with the issue of three stamps illustrating some of the islands’ historic fountains. The stamps are all reproductions of original artworks by Maltese artist Cedric Galea Pirotta.
Posted on 19th March 2013
Jersey’s Europa 2013 stamps this year are based on Postal Vehicles containing 4 values.
Posted on 14th March 2013
The Maserati 250F is one of the finest single-seater cars from the post-war period with a front-mounted engine.
Posted on 14th March 2013
Also referred to as the Tyrrell six wheeler, the Tyrrell P34 competed in the Formula 1 world championships of 1976 and 1977.