#Definitive stamps
"2014 Definitives" – new stamp issue by the United Nations Postal Administration
On 6 June 2014, the United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA) issued six definitive stamps in the denominations of US$ 0.33, US$ 2.00, CHF 2.20, CHF 2.60, € 0.70 and € 1.70. Each stamp explores abstractions of architectural and iconic details of the United Nations - the Secretariat building and General Assembly in New York, the Palais des Nations in Geneva and the United Nations Office in Vienna
Definitives 2014 from the Royal Mail
Appearing in four tasteful tones from the Jeffery Matthews colour palette: Holly Green, Purple Heather, Dove Grey and Marine Turquoise. Arnold Machin's timeless Definitive design by the Royal Mail looks as elegant as ever, some 47 years after its debut.
The Holy Christmas stamps from Italy
Italian Post issued a set of two definitive stamps in the series theme "The Holy Christmas". The stamp of the value of € 0.70 reproduces the painting titled "S. Joseph with the Child ", created by Guido Reni around 1635 and preserved in the Diocesan Museum of Milan. The second stamp of the value of € 0.85 depicts a typical Christmas greeting card, with the relatedenvelope, Christmas decorations an
Vegetable Blossoms definitive stamps from Switzerland
In its third year, the "Vegetable blossoms" definitive set by Swiss Post spotlights the bell pepper and the leek. With their loving and compelling attention to detail, the two new motifs created by artist Reinhard Fluri from Halten (Canton Solothurn) highlight Nature's beauty, ensuring the set's continuity and style.
Ascension Island – Lady Thatcher stamps
Baroness Thatcher of Kesteven, LG, OM, FRS, 1925-2013, died at the Ritz Hotel in London, on Monday, 8 April, aged 87. Britain's first Female Prime Minister was granted a Ceremonial Funeral with military honours, which was held at St Paul's Cathedral London, on Wednesday 17 April. Leading mourners other than her immediate family unusually included Her Majesty the Queen and HRH Prince Philip. The la
Irish Animals and Marine Life Definitive Series
An Post's, latest definitive stamp series features eight species found on this island and its surrounding waters. The series attempts to raise public awareness of the importance of conserving and cherishing biodiversity. Biodiversity is defined as the variety of life and natural processes on Earth. The latest issue is the second phase of An Post's Biodiversity series. The stamps and first day cove
Irish Animals and Marine Life definitive series
An Post has issued eight stamps for the launch of the seventh definitive stamp series, entitled Irish Animals and Marine Life illustrating Ireland's biodiversity from the seabed to the mountain top. This strip shows the Tompot Blenny, Green Tiger Beetle, Red Squirrel and Golden Eagle. Biodiversity is an all-encompassing term used to describe the variety of all life and natural processes on Earth.
Wild Flowers of Ireland Definitives VI
On 5 December, 2008, An Post issued a new self-adhesive stamp from the Sixth Definitive series, entitled 'Wild Flowers of Ireland'. The stamp features the Yellow horned-poppy, which is typically found in coastal environments. It occurs on sandy headlands and shingle beaches.
Wild Flowers of Ireland Definitives V
On 3 March, 2008, An Post issued the fifth phase of stamps from the sixth Definitive series, entitled 'Wild Flowers of Ireland'. Illustrated by renowned botanical artist Susan Sex, this phase comprises three gummed stamps, depicting flowers typically found in coastal environments throughout Ireland. The featured species are Thrift, Biting stonecrop and Sea aster. The stamps are denominated at 20c
