Mushrooms, Laos 1985
I’ve been slowly building my collection of mushroom-themed stamps, and this set from Laos is a great example of the kind of detailed, thematic design that was popular at the…
I’ve been slowly building my collection of mushroom-themed stamps, and this set from Laos is a great example of the kind of detailed, thematic design that was popular at the…
I recently added this lovely set of six mushroom-themed stamps from the Republic of Benin (issued in 1998) to my collection. Each one features a beautifully detailed illustration of a…
Mushrooms Meet Royal Mail Royal Mail has announced a brand new stamp set, and it just so happens to feature one of my favourite things in the world: mushrooms. The…
These stamps bear the name “R.P. Kampuchea”, referencing the country’s name at the time: the People’s Republic of Kampuchea (1979–1989). Like many stamps from the region during this period, they…
The 1987 mushroom series issued by Vietnam’s postal service is a well-known and attractive set for collectors interested in natural history themes. The set includes seven stamps, each depicting a…
Mushrooms on Stamps: A 1998 Issue from Afghan Post In 1998, Afghan Post released a beautifully illustrated set of postage stamps showcasing a selection of mushroom species from around the…
In 1985, Burkina Faso issued a beautiful and detailed set of postage stamps featuring various species of mushrooms (fungi). This issue showcases both edible and wild mushrooms, depicted with scientific…
The 1985 Laos mushroom stamp series is a fascinating case in philately, notable for its detailed illustrations of various fungi species. However, these stamps are classified as “illegal issues” by…