#Famous people on stamps
Stamp issue by Vatican Post highlighting Pope Francis’ reflections and homilies
According to info received By FindYourStampsValue.com Vatican Post is to issue a special stamp of set paying a special tribute to the ministry of Pope Francis. The issue consists of four stamps that are to be launched on the 19th of February. The 0.80 cent value shows the Holy Father smiling during the General Audience of 21 May 2014, when during his catechesis he thanked the Holy Spirit for the g
Nelson Mandela was honored by Argentinian Post with a special issue
FindYourStampsValue.com is glad to inform that Argentinian Post presented the post issue “Personalities: Nelson Mandela”, upon completion last December 5th the first anniversary of the death of former South African president. The event was held at the Embassy of the Republic of South Africa, and was attended among others by HRH Princess Zenani Dlamini, daughter of Nelson Mandela and turn ambassado
150 years since the birth of Nikolai Krasnov
Nikolai Petrovich Krasnov (Moscow, 1864 - Belgrade, 1939) was one of the most important architects whose creations, both in the field of architecture and urban planning, as well as in the field of interior design and applied arts, left a significant mark in the appearance and culture of Belgrade and Serbia between two world wars. He arrived in Belgrade in 1922, after three years of refugee residen
Arthur Rimbaud has his love – gay history of France
FindYourStampsValue.com received information that French Postal Service designed and put into circulation a postage stamp immortalizing French poet Arthur Rimbaud has his lover. The issue was released on the 27th of October. Arthur Rimbaud was born in Marseille, France in 1854. He died from cancer just after his 37th birthday. Rimbaud was described as a restless soul who travelled on three contine
Stamp issue on the 100th birthday of Jan Nowak-Jeziorański
FindYourStampsValue.com is glad to inform that Poland Post has issued a special commemorative stamp celebrating the 100th birthday of Jan Nowak-Jeziorański. The stamp was released and put into circulation on the 2d of October. The international community was given a detailed account of the extermination of Jews in ghettos and in Holocaust camps by Jan Karski, born in Łódź, who became a famous WW I
Stamp issue on occasion of Papa's visit to Albania
According to info got by FindYourStampsValue.com on the occasion of the visit of Pope Francis in Albania, Albanian Post in honor of this important event introduces a special postage stamp, with a limited edition, which will be put into circulation on 21stof September 2014. After being elected by the State Commision of Post of Albania postage, the design of this special stamp has been approved by t
Serbia: 100 Years since the Birth of Serbian Patriarch Pavle
Patriarch Pavle (Gojko Stojčević at baptism) was born on 11 September 1914 (on the Beheading Day) in the village of Kućanci, district of Donji Miholjac in Slavonia (modern Croatia) to peasant parents. He finished elementary school in the place of birth, junior school in Tuzla and grammar school with the graduation exam at the VI Boys’ Grammar School in Belgrade. He finished the 6-year High School
Stamp issue paying tribute to Sergio Vieira de Mello – Brazilian diplomat and activist
FindYourStampsValue.com is glad to inform that Brazil Post has prepared the next stamp issue commemorating its famous personalities and leaders. This stamp was issued on the 19th of August in honor of Sergio Vieira de Mello. The stamp shows a photo of Sergio Vieira de Mello, portrayed by photographer Evan Schneider (UN) on May 27, 2003, when was announced his appointment as UN Special Representati
Stamp issue on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of Ilyas – a great Azerbaijan writer
FindYourStampsValue.com is glad to inform that "Azermarka" issued a new stamp in honor of famous writer of Azerbaijan, the State Prize winner, Muhammad Ilyas and his 100th anniversary. Ministry of Communications and Information Technologies (RYTN) "Azermarka" has contributed also to this occasion - 100th anniversary of the writer. Thus, the company released a postage stamp dedicated Ilyas' literar
New Iranian stamp issue commemorating a renowned writer
FindYourStampsValue.com got to know that Iran has issued a postage stamp in honor of the 74th birthday of the renowned Iranian author Mahmud Dowlatabadi. The stamp was unveiled on Friday during a ceremony in Sabzevar, his hometown in Khorasan Razavi Province, the Persian service of ISNA reported on Saturday. A number of art and cultural figures, academics and several members of the Sabzevar City C
