#Famous people on stamps
Brendan Behan commemorated on new Irish stamp
An Post issued a commemorative stamp to mark 50 years since the death of Brendan Behan. Brendan Behan (1923 –1964) was an Irish poet, short story writer, novelist and playwright who wrote in both English and Irish. He was born in Dublin's inner city into a republican family where there was a strong emphasis on Irish history and culture, which meant he was steeped in literature and patriotic ballad
Charles Alfred "Chief" Anderson stamp from the USA
The USPS has released a new stamp to immortalize legendary Charles Alfred "Chief" Anderson. He served as the Chief Instructor at Tuskegee Training Center, Alabama. Thus, Tuskegee Airmen became a sort of military brand for the US armed forces. Anderson is frequently recognized as the Father of Black Aviation. Due to his great input in the military, the USPS decided to create a commemorative stamp f
Music icons Jimi Hendrix stamp from the USPS
In March 2014, the United States Postal Service (USPS) released the Jimi Hendrix Forever Stamp, honoring one of the most important musicians in rock history. This stamp is part of the "Music Icons" series, which celebrates legendary artists who have greatly influenced the music industry and popular culture. Jimi Hendrix, known for his amazing guitar skills and exciting performances, changed rock m
Notable Women – Luisa Cuesta commemorated by Correo Uruguayo
Correo Uruguayo issued a stamp to honor Luisa Cuesta, tireless fighter for human rights, who was looking for her missing son for nearly 40 years. At her 93, a commemorative stamp was launched to commemorate her perseverance in the struggle for human rights. For almost 40 years, Luisa Cuesta was looking for her son, Nebio Melo, disappeared during the dictatorship. Tireless activist for human rights
Legendary F1 Drivers – Gilles Villeneuve and Ayrton Senna commemorated on Monaco stamps
The new issue by Monaco post is dedicated to the legendary Formula 1 drivers Gilles Villeneuve and Ayrton Senna. Born in 1950, Gilles Villeneuve was a Canadian car driver, who died during the Belgian Grand Prix qualification tournament in 1982. Despite a poorly developed track record (six Grand Prix victories), his highly spectacular driving style contributed to making him one of the F1 legends. H
Bust of Caesar featured on new French stamp
The marble bust of Julius Caesar, found in 2007 in the French city of Arles, is honored on a new French stamp. It is the oldest representation of the Roman dictator presumably created just before or after his death. The bust shows the great general with baldness and features typical for his age. The bust was discovered in the Rhone in Arles, a French city founded in the 6th century BC that Caesar
Serbia: 900 years since the birth of Stefan Nemanja
The founder of Nemanjić dynasty and creator of a powerful Serbian medieval country, Stefan Nemanja is one of the most important Serbian medieval rulers. The youngest of four sons of the nobleman Zavide, born on 1113, overthrew his eldest brother Tihomir from the power between 1166 and 1168, and even rejected the supreme power of Byzantium. The rule of Stefan Nemanja was marked with constant confli
"Roosevelt Block" Levanevskiy stamps to auction for $2.7m
On December 18, David Feldman Galleries will auction one of the most prestigious philatelic items, The Roosevelt Block, an inverted overprint block of the highly collectible 1935 10k Levanevskiy stamp. The unique block of four is truly remarkable, having been gifted by Soviet leader Joseph Stalin to the president of the United States Theodore Roosevelt. Joining the ranks of the world's legendary s
150th Anniversary of the Birth of Jules Richard stamp from Monaco
Monaco post issued a stamp to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the birth of Jules Richard. The French scientist, Jules Richard (1863-1945) was one of the most loyal employees of Prince Albert Ist and accompanied him on his many oceanographic expeditions. In 1900, he was appointed director of the Monaco Oceanographic Museum then under construction and remained there until his death in 1945. Jul
Alexander Yersin 1863 – 1943 France – Viet Nam joint stamp issue
Alexandre Yersin was a French scientist. In the medical field, he has several researching works for the treatment of serious diseases such as diphtheria, tuberculosis, plague and malaria. He was the founder of the Pasteur Institute of Nha Trang as well as the Ha Noi Medical University. In the agricultural field, he was a pioneer in the introduction of the cultivation of rubber and cinchona in Viet
