Winter Olympic Games, 1972 | Stamp
Winter Olympic Games, Czechoslovakia Stamp Information 1972 Winter Olympic Games, Czechoslovakia Information The 1972 Winter Olympics, also known as the IX Olympic Winter Games, were held in Sapporo, Japan, from…
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Youth Exercises (Spartakiad), 1975 | Stamp
Youth Exercises (Spartakiad), Czechoslovakia Stamp Information Interesting Stamp Information The 1975 Spartakiad in Czechoslovakia was a major exhibition of physical fitness and gymnastics that showcased the talents of the nation’s…
Eurasian Lynx (Lynx), 1966 | Stamp
Eurasian Lynx, Czechoslovakia Stamp Information Interesting Eurasian Lynx Facts The Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx) is a medium-sized wild cat native to the forests of Europe, Russia, and Central Asia. It…
The Weather, 2001 | Presentation Pack
The Weather Stamps Information The Weather Stamps A set of four mint stamps was inducted into the Royal Mail on March 31, 2001. For most people in the United Kingdom,…
Edward Lear Verse for Children, 1988 | Presentation Pack
Stamp Information Owl & The Pussycat Stamps The Owl & The Pussycat is one of Edward Lear’s most well known and loved poems. You can read the full poem on…
A History of Stamp Collecting in the US
Stamp collecting, or philately, is often called “the hobby of kings,” and it has a long, rich history in the United States. From its humble beginnings in the mid-19th century…
Sugar Beet, Cup & Saucer, 1961 | Stamp
Sugar Beet, Cup & Saucer Stamp Information Interesting Stamp Information The Sugar Beet, Cup & Saucer stamp Czechoslovakia 1961 is a unique stamp that was designed by Ladislav Jirka in…
River Trout (Salmo Trutta Morpha Fario), 1966 | Stamp
River Trout (Salmo Trutta Morpha Fario), 1966 Stamp Information Interesting Stamp Facts Salmo trutta morpha fario, more commonly known as river trout, is a freshwater fish in the salmon family.…
Orange Rumped Agouti (Dasyprocta Leporina), 1976 | Stamp
Stamp Information Interesting Stamp Facts Agoutis are rodents that look like large, ground-dwelling squirrels. They are sometimes referred to as red-rumped agoutis. They have reddish-brown fur, long hind legs, and…
The 13th Biennial Exhibition of Book Illustrations for Children, 1991 | Stamp
Stamp Information Stamp History In 1991, the 13th Biennial Exhibition of Book Illustrations for Children was held in Bratislava. The exhibition featured illustrations from children’s books from all over the…