#Spain stamps
Bridges of Spain on new Spanish stamps
The Spanish Correos issued two stamps within the series "Bridges of Spain". This time, the issue is dedicated to the Bridge of Besalu (Gerona) and the Los Santos Bridge over Ria de Ribadeo. The Bridge of Besalu (Girona) is one of the most characteristic bridges of the medieval period. It is located in the medieval village of the same name in the province of Gerona. It began to be built in the 11th
EUROPA. Postal Van stamp from Spain
Member countries of PostEurop dedicate this year's Europa issue to Postal Vans. The Europa stamp is issued annually by member countries with a common theme which on this occasion focuses on the vehicles used for transportation of mail over time. In Spain postal transport has evolved parallel to the industrial and technological development. For centuries the transportation of correspondence was rea
Musical Instruments on new stamps by Spain
Percussion instruments are amongst those musical instruments that accompany all major and philharmonic orchestras, as well as most popular folklore ensembles. Five of the best known illustrate this series of self-adhesive stamps by the Spanish Correos: Drum, Tambourine, Castanets, Cymbals and Timpani. The Drum is one of the most widespread instruments of all times. Drums consist of at least one me
Monumental Arches and Gates in Spain stamp issue
The Spanish Post has issued a booklet of eight self-adhesive stamps devoted to monumental arches and gates in Spain. The Puerta del Alcazar in Avila, also known as the Mercado Grande, is one of the nine gates in the wall that gave access to the old city. It has two towers, more than 20 meters high, connected by a Romanesque bridge arch. In the restoration of 1907 the battlements were added. The Ro
Spanish Ceramics on Postage Stamps
This Spanish Ceramics issue is devoted to the ceramic of Manises with four different stamps depicting a water jug, a vase, a plate and a modernist bottle. The four items belong to the Museum of Ceramics in Manises.
Sergio Leone Location Features On New Stamp
Spanish postal operator has issued a stamp dedicated to Almeria Railway Station which as well as being a building of cultural interest, also featured in the 1971 (157 min) Sergio Leone film "Duck you sucker" or by its alternative film title - "Fistful of dynamite". Officially opened in 1895, Almeria station was designed by a French architect who was said to have worked for Gustave Eiffel. 54 meter
Spain to mark World Alzheimer's Day
The World health Organization and the Alzheimer Disease International have declared September 21st as the World Alzheimer's Day. The Spanish Post Office joins this commemoration with a special stamp issue. The stamp has been designed by Estudio Jesus Sanchez and depicts the logo "Absent thoughts. World Alzheimer's Day" with a blurred face representing the blurred brain of a person affected by this
New stamp honors Spanish actor Jose Luis Lopez Vazquez
Spain has issued a stamp in honor of Jose Luis Lopez Vazquez, one of the most prolific and important actors in the history of Spanish interpretation. Lopez Vazquez was born in Madrid. During his life, he starred in more than 200 movies, filming several full-length films in a year. In 1971, he acted in a record 11 films. Although he usually appeared in Spanish films, he has occasionally worked on i
Spanish deck on new postage stamp
The association of countries which make up the UPAEP (the Postal Union of the Americas, Spain and Portugal) issues every year a stamp with a common theme devoted on this occasion to traditional games. This issue is dedicated to the traditional Baraja espanola (Spanish deck) used in games of chance. The stamp depicts a composition of the four suits of the Spanish classic deck, given by the Museo Fo
Spain And Ireland Celebrate Dancing On New Stamps
An Post and the Spanish Post Office are celebrating popular dances from Ireland and Spain, with the issue of a joint miniature sheet on 7 November. This is the first such collaboration of this kind between the two countries.
