#Famous people on stamps
German Post honors Ludwig van Beethoven with a special stamp!
German Post honors Ludwig van Beethoven - one of the world’s greatest composers – with an original stamp. Its design features a stylized portrait of Beethoven superimposed over a musical G clef. His autograph appears at the bottom of the philatelic item. Designed by Thomas Steinacker from Bonn, the stamp also celebrates the 250th birth anniversary of Beethoven. Ludwig van Beethoven wa
Correos honors Mahatma Gandhi with a colourful stamp
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi is known as Mahatma meaning 'Great Soul'. He campaigned for Indian independence from British rule. He was born on October 2, 1869 and this year marks 150 years since its birth. Spanish Post dedicates a colourful stamp to this illustrious character. The item shows through a watercolor a portrait of Gandhi with his characteristic glasses and a slight smile. Behind him, the
Canada Post issued three stamps in honor of Leonard Cohen
Canada Post issued three stamps in honor of Leonard Cohen who was a Canadian singer, songwriter, poet, and novelist. The issue celebrates the life and work of this beloved Montreal-born artist. The director of stamp services at Canada Post, Jim Phillips, worked closely with the Cohen family to create a collection that honoured the Canadian icon. Four million stamps were produced - a number that "w
Monaco Post honors Henri Matisse with a special stamp!
Monaco Post issued a special stamp to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the birth of Henri Matisse. He was a French artist that is widely thought of as one of the great artists of the 20th century. His paintings and drawings for a long time overshadowed his achievements as a sculptor. With his unconventional paintings that set new standards, Matisse had a lasting influence on the art of the 20th
Dali: a history of painting – a special stamp released by Monaco Post
From 6 July to 8 September 2019, the Grimaldi Forum Monaco will be hosting a summer exhibition entitled "Dali, a history of painting". Making the 30th anniversary of the artist's death (1904-1989), the exhibition brings together a collection of paintings, photographs and drawings produced between 1910 and 1983, showing the different stages in the artist's creative approach. Visitors will discover
Spanish Post honors Montserrat Caballé with a special stamp
Spanish Post issued a special stamp to honor one of Spain's greatest sopranos Montserrat Caballé; the item shows the singer’s portrait. She was one of the first voices in the world for her vocal quality and perfect mastery of technique. Montserrat sang a wide variety of roles, but is best known as an exponent of the works of Verdi and of the bel canto repertoire, notably the works of
The Duke & Duchess of Sussex 1st Wedding Anniversary - 6 stamps revealed by Jersey Post
TRH The Duke & Duchess of Sussex, Harry and Meghan, were married on 18th May 2018. To celebrate the first anniversary of this great event, Jersey Post has designed and prepared for issuance a set of six stamps that feature the photographs taken of the Royal couple on various occasions during their first year together. This bright set of stamps was designed by Up Studio. Let’s take a clos
Ancient Greek literature – five stamps released by Greece Post
History, tragedy and philosophy, as well as the concept of democracy were first brought into the world by ancient Greek thinkers including Herodotus, Euripides, Xenophon, Socrates and Epicurus. To honor these outstanding personalities, Greece Post introduced a special set of five stamps. The new philatelic series was based on designs created by artist Yannis Gourzis who used five different colours
Dame Margot celebrated on six Jersey stamps
Jersey Post has prepared for issuing a special set of six stamps to honor the world-renowned ballerina, Dame Margot Fonteyn DBE. Born in England, she has a strong connection to Jersey though. Her parents lived on the island for a number of years. Dame Margot Fonteyn also performed at the Jersey Opera House twice. Illustrated by Christian David Moore, the stamps celebrate the centenary of Fonteyn&r
Czech Post honors Adolf Born with a stamp
Czech Post honored a Czech painter, illustrator, caricaturist, and filmmaker Adolf Born with a special stamp. He became famous in the field of book illustrations, animated movies, cartoon humour, graphic art or drawings, but also for his stage designs or costume designs. Designed by Vladimír Suchánek, the stamp shows a portrait of Adolf Born along with his legendary characters, Mach,
