Netherlands Antilles: New Countries – New Map Stamps

A final declaration agreement between the Netherlands Antilles and the Netherlands went into force on October 10, 2010, completing the process of constitutional reform in the Antilles. Curaçao and St Maarten have become autonomous countries within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Bonaire, St Eustatius and Saba will become special municipalities of the Netherlands. […]

Europa 2010 Issues 1: Guernsey

Children’s story books are the theme of the 2010 Europa issues. This year it appears that maps are contained in the stamps of two issuing countries. Originally issued in 1956, the Europa issues are currently issued by each postal authority under the guidance of PostEurop. The first issue that contains a map is this colorful […]

Europa 2010 Issues 2: Monaco

Children’s story books are the theme of the 2010 Europa issues. This year it appears that maps are contained in the stamps of two issuing countries. Originally issued in 1956, the Europa issues are currently issued by each postal authority under the guidance of PostEurop. The second issue containing a map is from the Stamp […]

Monaco: Former Fiefs of the Grimaldi’s Mini-sheet (2010)

Monaco 20100424 mini-sheet

On May 24, 2010, the Stamp Issuing Office of the Principality of Monaco issued a 4,00€ mini-sheet showing a map of the former fiefs of the House of Grimaldi with four 1,00€ stamps showing castles set around the map. Information on the web site describes the history surrounding the sheet. […]

Croatia Map Issues for Shanghai Expo

Croatia 2010-04-29 Single

On April 29, 2010, Croatia Post (Hrvatska posta) issued what appears to be two map stamps marking the opening of the Expo 2010 in Shanghai China and Croatia’s participation in the Expo. The theme of Croatia pavilion at Expo 2010 is “Diversity of Cities, Diversities of Life.” This theme is […]

Liechtenstein 50 Years of Interpol Vaduz

Liechtenstein 2010-06-07 (forthcoming)

Liechtenstein Post will issue a new stamp to commemorate the Principality’s 50th year of participation in Interpol. The June 7th, 2010 planned issue has a denomination of CHF 1.90 and is a part of a three stamp set marking various 50th anniversaries in Liechtenstein. The very interesting issue shows […]