Yearly Archives: 2013
Posted on 13th February 2013
Posted on 13th February 2013
The souvenir sheet shows a plan of Milan on the background, while the Forma Urbis of Milan at the age of the Edict is depicted with a different colour. The stamp on the left portrays two figures on the throne,
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Posted on 13th February 2013
The image of the stamp designed by Fabio Ferrini reminds at cinematographic masterpieces like “Alien” or “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” by Steven Spielberg. A dawn, the sun and the first rays brush the leaves of the trees in
Posted on 9th February 2013
Many Ålanders associate the name Ålandsfärjan with the ship servicing between Mariehamn and Kapellskär 1987-2008. However, the ship featured on the 2013 stamp is the very first ferry named Ålandsfärjan.
Posted on 8th February 2013
The Isle of Man Post Office is pleased to present a miniature sheet of stamps to celebrate the Chinese Year of the Snake which is issued to recognise our attendance at the China International Collection Expo to be held in Beijing
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Posted on 7th February 2013
The International Dog Exhibition will take place on 11 and 12 May 2013 and include a special feature on the French Bulldog.
Posted on 7th February 2013
The record-breaking crowd of 127,000 spectators in 2012 confirmed the success of Monaco’s tournament.
Posted on 6th February 2013
For generations, commemorative souvenirs to mark the coronations of British monarchs ranging from medals, china or pottery drinking mugs, badges etc have been produced as treasured keep-sakes of these landmark occasions in British history.
Posted on 5th February 2013
Edward VII (Albert Edward; 9 November 1841 – 6 May 1910) was King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions and Emperor of India from 22 January 1901 until his death in 1910. He was the first British monarch
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Posted on 30th January 2013
According to the Chinese Zodiac, 2013 is the Year of the Snake, beginning on February 10, 2013 and ending on January 30, 2014. The Snake is the sixth sign of the Chinese Zodiac, which consists of 12 animal
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