#Slovakia stamps
Biennial of Illustrations Bratislava 2011 stamp
The Slovak Post has issued a stamp commemorating the Biennial of Illustrations Bratislava (BIB), largest non-commercial event of its kind in the world presenting the original works of books for children and youth in a competitive way. It is held every odd year in autumn in Bratislava. The BIB International Jury awards 11 prizes - Grand Prix BIB, five BIB Golden Apples and five BIB Plaques. The sta
Veteran Motor Cars on Slovak stamps
The Slovak Post is issuing a set of stamps dedicated to the veteran cars Tatra and Aero 30. Tatra, well known as "eight", was produced from 1936 to 1950. It is a typical example of high-tech pre-war Czechoslovakian industries. Its arrival on the automotive market has caused a stir not only because of its typical flat-shaped stabilizing fins at the rear of the hood, but also the typical three beams
National Park stamp from Slovakia
The Slovak Europa issue in 2011 is dedicated to the National Park Poloniny. This park is the eastern-most Slovak large protected area. It lies on the Slovak-Polish-Ukrainian border. The forests are dominant in the national park - they cover more than 90% of the area. Those most precious ones are declared to be the national natural preserves or natural preserves to protect the old forest community.
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.
Slovak Saints on stamps
Slovak Post has issued a set of two stamps dedicated to the two of seven Slovak Saints - St. Clement and St. Gorazd. St.Clement belonged to the closest assistants of the Solun Brothers Constantine and Method. He was often called Clement Bulgarian, Ohrid, Macedonian or simply Slavic due to his origin or places where he was active. In the town of Chersoneses Constantine found the relics of one of th
