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Postage Stamp Collecting UpdateDogs and fireworks
On 5 September 2008, a total of 11 new postage stamps were issued in four separate issues in Finland. Among these new postage stamps were a postage stamp booklet about dogs and a fireworks stamp, which Finland Post uses to demonstrate the new Personalized stamp frame and to underline two birthdays: this year, Finland's postal service is 370 and the Personalized stamp is five years old. Dogs and fireworksBotanists and Plants
The earliest visitors to Ascension during the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries found very few plants growing on the island. The reasons for the scant vegetation were mainly two-fold. Firstly, in geological terms, this is a fairly young volcanic island. Little could survive in such a barren terrain with its tumbled lava flows, ash and clinker-strewn plains, and craggy basalt peaks, without water and beneath a fierce sun.Botanists and PlantsAircrafts
On 1 August 2008 a new definitive series on Falkland Islands was released, comprising of twelve new stamps depicting airplanes that flew above the Falkland Islands.Aircraft DefinitiveSouthern Elephant Seal
Southern Elephant Seals are the biggest seal and aquatic carnivore species. The species was nearly extinct after being heavily exploited due to hunting for their oil in the 19th and early 20th century by sealers. Population has recovered; today a stable population of approximately 700,000 individuals lives in their Antarctic and sub Antarctic habitat. Read more about this stamp issue of Falkland Islands.Southern Elephant SealWWF Chinstrap Penguin South Georgia postage stamps
The new stamps of South Georgia depict Chinstrap penguins. There are four stamp designs released as stamps with values of 2 x 55p, 1 x 65p and 1 x 95p. Each postage stamp bears the WWF Panda symbol. These stamps are available in a number of different formats.Chinstrap penguins, Pygoscelis antarcticus, are named after the distinctive thin black band of feathers which runs from one side of the head to the other, just under their bill and which resembles the chin strap of a helmet. WWF Chinstrap PenguinAnniversary of the RAF on postage stamps
2008 saw the 90th Anniversary of the founding of one of the world's first and most famous Air Forces, the Royal Air Force. A series of six stamps depicting important aircraft of the RAF is being released, with each stamp bearing an official RAF 90th Anniversary logo used by permission of the Royal Air Force.90th Anniversary of the RAFAnniversary RAF on Falkland Islands 2008The Falkland Islands Post Office is releasing a new Definitive series of stamps celebrating Air Transportation, which has played such an important role in the development of the Islands economy and defense. Four of the stamps depict aircraft operated by the Royal Air Force and to commemorate its 90th Anniversary these four stamps are being released in a special miniature sheet.Anniversary RAF on Falkland Islands 2008South Georgia FisheriesSouth Georgia issued four new stamps about fishing in the waters around South Georgia. These postage stamps depict ships at sea and the fish they hunt for.South Georgia FisheriesPolar Explorers
The Fourth International Polar Year was launched in March 2007 and runs to March 2009 to allow for two field seasons at both Poles. Falkland Islands released a set of four postage stamps depicting four famous polar explorers.Polar ExplorersSharksFive stamps with dangerous sharks were issued on Ascension Island in March 2008. Four of these values were produced in individual sheets of 10 stamps with plain border. These sets are also available in staggered se-tenant strips of four in a single stamp sheetlet with decorative border.Sharks Ascension IslandInternational Polar Year
South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands issued a series of four stamps about the International Polar Year. The earliest example of international coordination in polar science was the Transit of Venus, 9 December 1874. Britain, France, Germany and the United States, which established eight coordinated observatories, observed it in Antarctic regions.International Polar YearJames Bond
This collection of six postage stamps celebrates the world of James Bond novels written by their originator, Ian Fleming. Each stamp includes an original Cape book cover, as well as three others from later editions. The first-ever Bond novel, Casino Royale, is featured, and Dr No, Goldfinger, Diamonds are Forever, For Your Eyes Only and From Russia with Love are also part of this very special collection.James BondAlpine Skiing stamps
This miniature sheet dedicated to alpine skiing has an illusion of movement thanks to the imaging and printing technology used. When you turn the sheet in your hands, the picture comes to life. Tanja Poutiainen speeds downhill on the slalom stamp.Alpine Skiing stamps with 3-D motionBritish OrnithologistsThis special postage stamp issue marks the 50th anniversary of the expedition mounted in 1957-1959 to celebrate the centenary of the British Ornithologists' Union, one of the oldest ornithological societies in the world. This postage stamp issue of Ascension Island exists of eight postage stamps.British OrnithologistsDiamond Wedding AnniversaryIn November 2007, Falkland Islands issued a single postage stamp in remembrance of a truly historic anniversary. The 60th Wedding Anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness Prince Philip on 20th November 2007 marked the first ever Diamond Wedding Anniversary in British Royal History.Diamond Wedding Anniversary | Postage Stamp EncyclopaediaPostage Stamp CollectingPrincess Diana
The stamps of Ascension Island are produced in sheetlets of eight. A very attractive photograph of Princess Diana, Princess of Wales appears in the border. The FDC depicts Princess Diana during her visit to Leicester in May 1997.Princess Diana and Mother TeresaPublic transport and Tampere Cathedral
Helsinki City Transport and the Helsinki Metropolitan Area Council hosted a major public transport event in Helsinki: the 57th world conference of the International Association of Public Transport.Public transport and Tampere CathedralScouting and MoominsAll the new stamps issued in May 2007 were for first class mail in Finland. Scouting were featured on two stamps, and stamp booklets featuring public transport and Moomins were issued.Scouting and MoominsCentenary of Scouting
In their Centennial Year it is right that the 29 million Scouts worldwide should look back on the pioneering work of the past and the success it has brought. Sea Scouts still flourish across the globe.Falkland Islands Centenary of ScoutingRoman mosaicArchaeological research undertaken in 1995 on the site of a new agricultural operation in Vichten showed that the terrain in question covered the foundations of one of the most remarkable Roman villas ever discovered in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.Roman mosaicVulcan Bomber
Had it not been for the Falklands war in 1982 the Vulcan would have flown for its entire service life without ever dropping a bomb in anger. Although the primary weapon for the Vulcan was nuclear, it could carry up to 21 x 1000 lb bombs and 30 years after its maiden flight the Vulcan was able to successfully complete what was to become the longest successful combat flight in history (until the 15t Gulf War).Vulcan BomberIndependence and crafts
Two miniature sheets were issued at the same time as the Christmas stamps in November 2007. The Memories of Finland miniature sheet celebrates outstanding years of Finnish independence. The miniature sheet includes eight stamps showing the lives of Finns, using real pictures from Finnish home photo albums. The other miniature sheet is a joint issue with the postal operator of Hong Kong. It is comprised of two stamps, one of which shows modern Finnish crafts and the other ancient craft work from China.Finnish independence and craftsDesign and architectureOn 24 August 2007 eight new postage stamps in five different issues came on sale in Finland. The themes of the stamps are raspberries, butterflies, Finnish Olympic Committee, architecture and design styles.Design and architectureScouting on stampsA joint issue of postage stamps planned by the European country members of PostEurop, the Europa stamps annually follow a common theme. The subject chosen for 2007 is the centenary of scouting.Scouting on stampsMore postage stampsScouts of the QuestPlaces of cultureAscension IslandCentennial townsFalkland Islands Maritime heritagePro Patria 2007Scout MovementHarry Potter on UK postage stampsNew postage stamps from FinlandMuseum of CommunicationDutch postal transportIn 1806 The Netherlands were occupied by France. As a result the postal service was reorganised and rebuild to French model. The organisation of postal transport also changed.Dutch postal transport 1806-1854Rowland HillThe English postal reformer Rowland Hill was born in 1795 in Kidderminster (Worcestershire). His father managed a school in Birmingham. In 1807 Rowland Hill became a student-teacher at his father's school. As a sideline Rowland Hill was an inventor, although most of his ideas were never used.Rowland HillApproach to collectingWe offer a different approach to stamp collecting. Intended for those web surfers who would like to know more about stamp collecting. Whether you are looking to buy stamps, read news articles, browse online stamp catalogue or find new issues, you are on Filahome-Stamps.com's "Stamp Collecting" just one click away from anything.Free Stamp DownloadsWhat is Philately ?Philately is the study of Revenue or postage stamps. This includes the design, production and uses of stamps after they are issued by postal authorities. Although many equate it with stamp collecting, it is a distinct activity.Free DownloadsFree Downloads |
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