#France stamps
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
2014 France Valentine Hearts Postage Stamps: Baccarat
Every year, for Valentine day, La Poste (the French postal service) issues postage stamps designed by the greatest name in the French fashion industry such as Hermes, Chanel and Cacharel. These Valentine day stamps are heart shaped and comes in various denomination and presentation. They are gorgeous tiny pieces of art, and can make a cheap affordable collection. This year glass maker Baccarat has
France Ceres Issue 1fr stamp auctions for $75,000 with Siegel
The 1fr, the rarest stamp of France's Ceres Issue, the nation's first, has led bids in Robert A Siegel Auction Galleries' sale of the Porter W Venn Collection of Exceptional Quality France. The stamp comes in two basic colours, with the vermilion the rarer of the two. The stamp sold for $75,000 at the November 13 auction in New York. The Venn Collection is one of the finest of its type ever assemb
Ceres series 1fr stamp valued at $90,000 goes to Auction
A 1fr stamp from France's Ceres series, the first issued in the country, is the highlight of Robert A Siegel Auction Galleries' sale of the Porter W Venn Collection of Exceptional Quality France. The collection is one of the finest of its type ever assembled, with particular emphasis on stamps with exceptional eye-appeal. The 1 franc stamp is a perfect example of this, valued at $90,000 ahead of t
Theater Masks depicted on new French stamps
The masks were always a must-have accessory of the scene of ancient theater. Comic or tragic, leather or wood, they dressed the face of the actor and made him even closer to his character. Masks shown in the new block by French Post illustrate six major cultural imprints. The ancient theater, Greece: tragic clay mask from the site of Myrina reflects a sense of horror. Noh Theater, Japan: carved ma
George Braque 1882-1963 commemorated on new French stamps
La Poste issued a block of two stamps from the artistic series commemorating Georges Braque, French painter who passed away 50 years ago. The painter's exhibition is held now at the Grand Palais, Paris until January 6, 2014. A bit of history Born in Argenteuil in 1882, Georges Braque, son of a painter, began painting under the influence of the masters of Impressionism, depicting mostly landscapes
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
10 Years of Patronage, 2003-2013 stamp from France
Patronage is defined as "material support without direct compensation of the beneficiary of an enterprise or of a person undertaking activities presenting a general interest". It consists in the payment of a grant (in cash, in kind or in competence) to an organization (or individual) to support a work of general interest representing philanthropic, educational, scientific, social, humanitarian, sp
100th Anniversary of Tour de France
La Poste issued a bloc of 7 stamps celebrating the 100th anniversary of Tour de France, the most famous bicycle race annually held in France. Here we are celebrating the hundredth edition of the cycling loop founded in the early 20th century by Henri Desgrange. What was initiated then as a foolish bet has evolved over time into a world-class event, which combines both sport and celebration. This h
Stamps celebrate 100 years of Le Tour de France
Isle of Man Post Office celebrated the 100th Tour de France with a set of eight stamps, capturing the truly unique spirit and history of Le Tour. This year, 2013, marks the 100th edition of the Tour de France - the world's biggest annual sporting event and widely regarded as the toughest endurance test in sport. In the selection of legends of the sport within the current issue are national heroes
