#Animal stamps
Digest: New US Stamps 2023. Part 2
We would like to represent the new US stamps issued by the USPS in 2023. This is the second part of our digest. You may find the first one here. Some of these stamps are already available for purchase. They may become a great addition to any collection because of their interesting design and the story behind them. 1. Red Fox stamp The USPS issued a commemorative stamp with Red Fox with a vibr
Two threatened species featured on Greenland’s spectacular EUROPA 2021 stamps!
The 2021 common theme for the EUROPA stamps is Endangered National Wildlife, and although much of Greenlandic wildlife prospers because of the huge areas with limited human interaction, some species are in danger of extinction. The stamps introduced by Greenland Post show such threatened species as the Greenland White-fronted Goose, and the Harbour Seal. The Greenland White-fronted Goose can be r
USPS released ten special “New Heritage Breeds” stamps!
Heritage breeds are traditional farm animals raised by our forefathers. They provide people with various products ensuring a more sustainable future. These animals are a valuable agricultural and cultural resource not only in the USA but also in a great variety of other countries. The USPS issued ten great stamps to celebrate the importance of heritage breeds. The philatelic release was designed b
Cyprus Post issued two spectacular EUROPA 2021 stamps!
Cyprus Post joined the other Postal Services and issued two spectacular EUROPA 2021 stamps. This colorful issue like philatelic releases produced by other Postal Services is devoted to the theme “Endangered National Wildlife”. The stamps show the Mediterranean Seal (Monachus monachus) and the Cypriot Bee (apis mellifera cypria). Mediterranean Seal is an extremely rare species, it is l
“Endangered National Wildlife” - two EUROPA 2021 stamps released by Greece Post!
EUROPA stamps are popular thematic sets released since 1956, with a common theme, by Posts in 49 European countries and members of PostEurop. This year the postal services devote their stamps to endangered animals. Greece Post decided to depict critically endangered species on its EUROPA 2021 issue. The stamps are designed by students of the Athens School of Fine Arts who studied “Graphic A
Austria Post released EUROPA 2021 stamp featuring wolf!
Austria Post released a special EUROPA 2021 stamp on the theme “Endangered National Wildlife”. This special item is devoted to a wolf that has appeared on the territory of Austria only recently. This animal has been considered extinct in the country since 1882. However, in 2009 the first wolves started to re-migrate. Nowadays, around thirty wolves live in the country again. The majori
Post of Srpska introduced two special Europa 2021 stamps!
Post of Srpska introduced two Europa 2021 special stamps in cooperation with the Republic Institute for the Protection of Cultural, Historical, and Natural Heritage. Europa stamps are among the most popular philatelic items that represent cooperation between postal operators and promote philately. They exist to build awareness of the common roots, culture, and history of Europe and common goals.
Guernsey Post released eight Europa 2021 stamps!
Guernsey Post joined other European postal operators and released eight special “Europa 2021 – Endangered National Wildlife” stamps depicting the protected species found in the Bailiwick of Guernsey. Created by Guernsey-born artist Wendy Bramall, this stunning set of stamps show both critically endangered and near threatened animals. The first stamp shows the European herring gu
Åland Post issued 2021 Europa stamp featuring endangered moor frogs!
Åland Post unveiled a special Europa 2021 stamp that is a contribution of the Postal Service to this year’s philatelic competition. The item features moor frogs, a protected species. The painting that appeared on the stamp was created by Bo Lundwall who depicted the moor frog in profile to underline the characteristic features of these amphibians. Popular Swedish nature and animal art
San Marino Post devotes two Europa stamps to endangered species!
San Marino Post released two stamps within the “Europa 2021 – Endangered National Wildlife” philatelic series. The first item features the Geotritone (European cave salamanders), a small amphibian that abodes in the rocks of Monte Titano. The second stamp shows the River Crab (Freshwater Crab), a crustacean extremely localized in small watercourses of San Marino. The author of th
