#Czech Republic
Czech Post devotes its next stamp to honey bees!
Honey bees are valued for their production of honey and beeswax, as well as the large role they play in the pollination of plants and flowers. Czech Post devoted its special stamp to this species of bees that is so important for nature and people. Designed by Jaromír a Libuše Knotkovi, the issue features two honey bees, each on a different flower: one on a white flower, the other one
Czech Post issued two stamps featuring Prague Castle
The Czech postal service issued a beautiful set of two stamps, displaying the stunning Prague Castle that is the major Czech monument as well as one of the top cultural institutions. The two stamps depict the castle from the same angle, but as the seasons differ, the scene completely changes. The lush green forest is frosty, and the clear blue sky is murky and grey. But the castle remains as majes
Famous Czech inventions: sugar cube - a special stamp released!
Czech Post introduced to collectors’ attention an interesting stamp on one of the most famous Czech inventions – a sugar cube. Its creator is a Swiss-born man named Jakub Kryštof Rad, who was in charge of a sugar factory in the region. Later a Frenchman, then a Belgian, perfected his idea – which had been brought about by a coincidence. Designed by Jiří Slíva
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,
Unique porcelain stamps specially released for PRAGA 2018!
Český porcelán a.s. in Dubi released a unique limited series of porcelain postage stamps that will be on sale at the international philatelic exhibition Praga 2018 that will take place in August this year. Porcelain postage stamps were produced in 500 pieces for the Specialized World Stamp Exhibition Praga 2018 and another 600 on the name for Czech Philatelic Union. The stamps have t
Fairy Amálka as a symbol of everyone’s childhood! New fairy-tale stamp released by Czech Post
Fairy Amalka is a popular Czech cartoon personage that became an inseparable part of everyone's childhood. She is symbol of happiness and good mood and that is how she was depicted on a new bright stamp by Czech Post – joyfully and optimistically. FindYourStampsValue.com hurries to introduce this original philatelic item to each philately enthusiast's attention. The Stories of Fairy Amálka is a 1
The swallowtails as one of the most beautiful Czech butterflies… One bright natural stamp released by Czech Post
Swallowtail butterflies are large, colorful butterflies that amaze everyone with their beauty. To underline the uniqueness of this species Czech Post has prepared for releasing one special bright stamp depicting two kinds of these butterflies that have their distinctive features. FindYourStampsValue.com invites our readers to appreciate the original design of this philatelic item that will be part
Solitude and spectacles depicted on a new Czech art stamp
FindYourStampsValue.com got to know a theme of the next Czech art stamp. This item depict one of the most famous works of Jaromir Funke. It is the picture "Solitude and Spectacles" is considered to be a rea masterpiece. The issue is to be released and put into circulation on the 5th of November. Jaromír Funke was born on 1 August 1896 in Skuteč and died on 22 March 1945 in Prague. He was one of th
Prague Castle – Assembly of Olympian Gods - Peter Paul Rubens issue by Czech Republic
Ceska Posta issued a stamp and a miniature sheet dedicated to the painting by Peter Rubens "Assembly of Olympian Gods". Peter Paul Rubens (28 June 1577, Siegen–30 May 1640, Antwerp) was a Flemish painter, one of the world's greatest visual artists, a master of the Baroque style, and the most important Flemish painter of the 17th century. He was born in Westphalia in the city of Siegen to the succe
The Mole and the Rocket on new Czech stamp
This year's stamp in the "For Children" series of Ceska Posta commemorates Zdenek Miler, Czech director and author of children's cartoons who created the popular "Krtek" (The Mole or The Little Mole) character. Zdenek Miler was born on 21 February 1921 in Kladno and died on 30 November 2011 in Nova Ves pod Plesi. His career as an artist began in Zlin Film Studios. In 1945, he joined the "Bratri v
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