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17.08.2024 Author: Mihail Petrov

News | Fake Postage Stamps or a Scheme Inside the BFN Printing Works (Updated)

Today I will describe several contemporary cases from Bulgarian philately that are so outrageous they practically border on what one might call organized criminal groups. These cases involve either the falsification of postal issues or the illicit removal of t...

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16.08.2024 Author: Mihail Petrov

News | Годишнини от историята на Унгарските железници през 2024 г.

On April 12, 2024, the Hungarian Post Office validated a postal issue dedicated to "Anniversaries of Railway History in 2024". The Hungarian Post Office is celebrating two anniversaries of its railway history in 2024 with the issuance of a commemorative miniat...

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12.08.2024 Author: Mihail Petrov

News | In 2023, the Royal Mail immortalizes rock legends Iron Maiden with a set of 12 special postage stamps

On 12 January 2023, the Royal Mail validated 12 special postage stamps in honour of one of the most legendary rock bands of all time, Iron Maiden. Iron Maiden become only the fifth music group to be featured in a special stamp issue – following The Beatles in ...

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12.07.2024 Author: Mihail Petrov

News | For the merchants at the Temple of Philately

Today, dear friends, I will write a few words about almost all the commercial practices used by the various entities involved in the purchase, sale, exchange (as far as it still exists) and gifting of philatelic products. I will divide them into several parts ...

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27.06.2024 Author: Mihail Petrov

News | The incredible editions "Typically Dutch" 2024

This year, the Dutch Post Office is periodically validating postal issues as a series called "Typically Dutch". The multi-year series started in 2020 and in 2024 will be dedicated to the animals we know best and are closest to us. Since the beginning of the ye...

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14.06.2024 Author: Mihail Petrov

News | The wonderful universe of Belgian postage stamps for 2024.

On August 26, 2024, the Belgian Post Office will put into use 10 round postage stamps and a sheet of 10 postage stamps dedicated to the infinite "Universe". The artist and designer of the issue is Geert Wille. Eight of the round postage stamps depict the pla...

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10.06.2024 Author: Mihail Petrov

News | Postage stamps of Slovenia dedicated to the XXXIII Summer Olympic Games Paris 2024 – Archery

On 28.06.2024, the Slovenian Post Office will validate two commemorative postage stamps dedicated to the XXXIII Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024. They will depict archers and part of the Eiffel Tower. The stamp dedicated to the Paralympics will a...

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07.06.2024 Author: Mihail Petrov

News | Chinese postage stamps commemorating the Year of the Dragon 2024

BEIJING, Jan. 5 (Xinhua) -- China Post on Friday unveiled a set of two special stamps to celebrate the upcoming Year of the Dragon according to the Chinese zodiac. One of the stamps depicts a golden dragon flying among clouds on a red background. Its image a...

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07.06.2024 Author: Mihail Petrov

News | Royal Mail - Dog Breeds in the United Kingdom 2024.

On June 6, the Royal Mail released a new series of stamps featuring some of the UK's favorite dog breeds. The collection, featuring a Dalmatian, Jack Russell Terrier, Labrador Retriever, Border Collie, Whippet, Siberian Husky, Chihuahua, Cocker Spaniel, Pemb...

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03.06.2024 Author: Mihail Petrov

News | Validation of the publication "History of World Cinema. 100 years since the birth of Marcello Mastroianni"

Today, Bulgarian Posts validated a special postage stamp dedicated to one of the most iconic actors of world cinema - Marcello Mastroianni. The theme of the issue is "History of World Cinema. 100 Years Since the Birth of Marcello Mastroianni". Through this b...

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