CPS Resource CentreThe Netherlands has issued a set of stamps to mark the International Year of Astronomy (IYA 2009). The set of two stamps features a map surrounding the Netherlands marking the location of the LOFAR (LOw Frequency ARray) radio telescopes which are distributed across the Netherlands and other neighboring countries. The LOFAR system uses a large […]
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Three stamps in the Royal Mail March 10th 2009 Pioneers of the Industrial Revolution issue contain distinctive background maps. The stamps, shown below, feature portraits of James Brindley, master canal builder, John McAdam, a Scottish engineer who pioneered the building of hard-surface roads and Matthew Boulton, engineer and craftsman who invented labor-saving tools […] On March 4, 2009, Australia Post issued a set of two stamps and a mini-sheet for the Australian Antarctic Territory. The stamp set, part of a world wide initiative involving more than thirty postal administrations was formed to show the importance of preserving the worlds polar regions and glaciers. The two single stamps in the […] Estonia 2009-02-12 Eesti Post (Estonian Post Ltd.) has issued two stamps in early 2009 that feature background maps. The February 12, 2009 issue commemorates the 125th anniversary of the birth of Johan Laidoner (12 Feb. 1884 – 13 March 1953), who was Commander-in-Chief of the Estonian armed forces during the War of Independence. […] UK Darwin Set 2009-02-12 Royal Mail has issued, on February 12, 2009, a set of new stamps and a souvenir sheet to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin. The stamps also mark the 150th anniversary, November 24, 1859, of the publication of Darwin’s “On The Origin of Species.” The […] United Kingdom 2009-01-13 A single First Class rate stamp featuring the Harry Beck designed “London Underground Map” was featured as part of the British Design Classics, issued by Royal Mail on January 13, 2009. The first “Tube” map was designed in 1931 by Beck, an Underground employee, with the concept being based on […] |
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