#Famous people on stamps
Pioneering Women of Israel on stamps
These stamps dedicated to singer Bracha Zefira and businesswoman Batia Makov show the portraits painted by Rutie El Hanan. The Bracha Zefira stamp tab features a section of the sheet music for the song "If Doors were Locked" (folk tune, lyrics by Shalom Shabazi). The Batia Makov stamp tab features a refinished photograph of Yaakov Street in Rehovot, circa 1892, courtesy of the Rehovot Historical A
New Sierra Leone stamps feature Grammy-nominated artist
These Sierra Leone postage stamps featuring the country's Grammy-nominated Canada-based artist and author, Freddy Will (Real-named Wilfred Kanu jr) were unveiled in an impressive ceremony in Toronto, Canada on Saturday, October 22, 2011. The Limited Edition Postage Stamp folio features four stamps of Freddy Will. The launch of the stamps coincided with the Freddy Will Hope Foundation's "Athens of
Stamp of approval on Flann O'Brien's centenary
On October 6, An Post issued a stamp to commemorate the centenary of the birth of Brian O'Nolan, also known as Flann O'Brien and Myles na gCopaleen, one of the great Irish humorous and satirical writers of the 20th century. The stamp is based on a portrait of Brian O'Nolan by his brother, Micheal O Nuallain, and was designed by Steve Simpson. The first day cover was also designed by Steve Simpson
New stamp in 'Prominent Hungarians' series
Magyar Posta is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of Istvan Bibo - a Hungarian lawyer, civil servant, politician and political theorist - by issuing a special stamp. In the foreground you can see Bibo at work and in the background his legendary sentence: "Before everything else being a democrat means to be not afraid" can be read, there are also important dates from his life (1956, -5
Royal wedding stamps issued by Cayman Islands
Stamps commemorating the royal wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton will be issued on Thursday, 4 August. The commemorative issue, approved by the royal couple, is titled, "Royal Wedding" and includes four stamps - 25 cents, 75 cents, 80 cents and $2. Each one highlights a part of the wedding with the 25-cent stamp depicting the couple's first kiss as a married couple on a balcony of
NEW Gibraltar Post's Royal Wedding stamps
Gibraltar Post is releasing a new stamp issue to mark the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Miss Catherine Middleton. The Royal Engagement Miniature Sheet completes the set. All the stamps are designed by Stephen Perera. The Wedding of Prince William and Miss Catherine Middleton took place at 11am on Friday 29th April 2011.
Famous Azerbaijani painter on stamp
The Azermarka has issued a stamp to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the outstanding Azerbaijani painter Huseyn Aliyev. The face value of the stamp, issued with a circulation of 100,000 copies, is 60 gepick. Huseyn Aliyev (May 22, 1911 - July 5, 1991) - Soviet and Azerbaijani painter, author of more than 250 paintings. Working mostly in graphic arts, he is the author of numerous posters. With a
Liszt Birthday Commemorated on Austrian Stamp
Classical composers appear to be flavour of the month for stamp issues. Following the launch of three stamps by Cyprus Post depicting Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven, Austrian Post has issued a stamp commemorating the 200th birthday of Franz Liszt. "Franz Liszt was not only a gifted composer, but also one of the greatest piano virtuoso of all time," said Post Executive Board Director Dr. Herbert Gotz.
Ronald Reagan graces a 'forever' stamp
Politicos who wish that Ronald Reagan could stick around forever will get what they want. The US Postal Service began to honor that wish on Thursday, with a first-day-of-issue ceremony at the Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley. The 40th president's image appears on the latest edition of the post office's "forever" stamp. Postal customers can buy it now for 44 cents and it'll cover the cost
Slovakia honors stamp creator
This year's postage stamp day has been celebrated by the issuance of the stamp commemorating Karol Ondreicka (1944-2003), Slovak painter, illustrator, postage stamp creator, significant artist and teacher. His works are specific for rich imagination, marked drawing skills, redrawing of the details and using classical graphic techniques.
