#Slovakia stamps
Endangered beetles of Slovakia
FindYourStampsValue.com is glad to inform that Slovakia Post is to issue two stamps from the series "Nature Protection: Sitno National Nature Reserve". The items feature images of two endangered kinds of beetles - Lucanus cervus and Oryctes nasicornis - that inhabit in Sitno National Nature Reserve. The issue is to be released on the 10th of October. The European rhinoceros beetle (Oryctes nasicor
The Slovak National Uprising as a symbol of freedom and democracy
FindYourStampsValue.com is glad to inform that Slovak Post is to issue a special commemorative stamp commemorating an important historical event – the Slovak National Uprising of 1944. The stamp depicts the monument erected to mark this event. This item will be available for purchasing from the 29th of August. The Slovak National Uprising of 1944 represents one of the greatest armed anti-fascist e
Personalities: Pavol Horov (1914 – 1975) honored by Pofis
Slovak post Pofis issued a stamp to commemorate the centenary of birth of Pavol Horov, famous Slovak poet. As a poet, Pavol Horov followed in his poetry tradition of modern Slovak poetry, represented by Ivan Krasko and Laco Novomesky. His poems were inspired by Symbolism, Poetism and Surrealism and he tended to create his own individual style and poetics. He is often considered as a "poet of home"
EUROPA 2014: National Musical Instruments – Three Drones Bagpipes stamp from Slovakia
This year the international EUROPA stamp issue is dedicated to national musical instruments. Thereupon, Slovak post Pofis issued a stamp featuring the three drones bagpipes. Bagpipes are a folk musical instrument of a very ancient Near Eastern origin. They were known by the Ancient Greeks, Romans and Nordic nationalities. The Slavs in the Pannonian basin knew them in the 8th century and there is e
Winter Paralympic Games in Sochi Pofis stamp
It is delightful that also the Winter Paralympic Games are perceived with more and more respect by the general public, and even more delightful is the fact that Slovenskaposta decided to support them by publishing a special postage stamp. This occasional stamp, designed by a academic painter Karol Felix, is depicting a couple of downhill skiers: a navigator and a handicapped contestant, who are go
Postage Stamp Day: Hommage a Igor Rumansky (1946-2006) stamp from Slovakia
Pofis Post issued a stamp celebrating the Postage Stamp Day and giving homage to Igor Rumansky. Igor Rumansky (March 10, 1946 – August 10, 2006) was a respected artist, painter, graphic artist, experienced illustrator, long-time university professor, and a member of the influential artistic generation which entered Slovak artistic development in the 1970s. He contributed to shaping of this generat
Personalities: Gorazd Zvonicky (1913-1995) stamp from Slovakia
Slovak post Pofis issued a stamp in commemoration of the 100th anniversary from the birth of Gorazd Zvonicky, Slovak poet, representative of Catholic modernism, Catholic priest, missionary, teacher, translator and significant exile worker. His literary work was published in many Slovak journals, such as: "Rozvoj" (Development), "Don Bosco", "Salezianske zvesti" (Salesian rumors), "Mladez a misie"
Battle of Rozhanovce stamp by Slovakia
The Slovak Post has issued a stamp commemorating the 700th anniversary of the Battle of Rozhanovce. The Battle of Rozhanovce was fought between King Charles I of Hungary and the family of Palatine Amades Aba on June 15, 1312, on the Rozgony (today Rozhanovce) field. Chronicon Pictum described it as the "most cruel battle since the Mongol invasion of Europe". Despite many casualties on the King's s
Serbia - Slovakia Joint Issue
Through the joint realization of postage stamp issues, postal administrations implement and strengthen cooperation and communication, as well as the exchange of valuable experiences. Through postage stamps, countries easily communicate, no matter how far away geographically they may be and which language they speak. This time, the sculptor, Jan Koniarek, who impressed his art ideas on the developm
Nature Conservation: Great Bustard stamp from Slovakia
Nature Conservation: Great Bustard stamp from Slovakia Slovakia has issued a new stamp featuring Great Bustard. Great Bustard (Otis tarda) is Slovakia's heaviest flying bird. It grows up to more than one meter with a wing span of up to 2.5 meters and the heaviest individuals can weigh up to 22 kg. This, originally a steppe bird, inhabits the agricultural landscape at an altitude up to 300 m above
