Poste Italiane Issues Patron Saints of Europe

Poste Italiane recently issued a mini-sheet with a joined pair of € 0.60 and € 0.65 stamps depicting a map of Europe overlaid with a cross. The October 7, 2009 issue commemorates the Christian roots of Europe and is dedicated to the patron saints of Europe. The names of the patron saints shown are, Ss. […]

New Zealand “Tiki Tour” Sheet with Map

New Zealand Post released a new sheet of 50c stamps depicting scenic spots around New Zealand. The August 5, 2009 new issue uses the theme of a “Tiki Tour” or round-about journey, “A Tiki tour is all about enjoying the journey as much as the destination, and checking out as many ‘choice’ national icons as […]

Denmark Old Maps Issue for ICHC Meeting (Update)

Post Danmark has issued on July 15, 2009, a set of four (4) map stamps depicting old maps of Denmark to mark the 23rd biennial International Conference on the History of Cartography (ICHC) which was held in Copenhagen from July 12 to July 17, 2009. We had earlier reported on the planned issue of this […]

Denmark Plans Maps Issue for History of Cartography Meeting

Post Danmark plans to issue on July 15, 2009, a set of four (4) map stamps depicting old maps of Denmark to mark the 23rd biennial International Conference on the History of Cartography (ICHC) which will be held in Copenhagen from July 12 to July 17, 2009. The planned set comprises of 1

Background Map on Queensland 150 Years Mini-sheet

Australia Post issued two single stamps and a mini-sheet on June 9, 2009 to mark 150 years of Queensland’s independence from New South Wales in December 1859. The design on the 55c stamp depicts the Queensland outback, and windmill along with a night view of Queensland Parliament House. The $2.75 stamp shows the […]

Singapore Mass Rapid Transit Maps

On May 28, 2009 Singapore Post released a set of four circular stamps commemorating opening of the first section of Singapore Mass Rapid Transit Corporation’s Circle Line. While the four stamps all have small maps of Singapore and the Circle Line route, the 1ST denomination stamp has the largest map in the set, showing Singapore […]