Österreichischer Sammlerverein der Liechtensteinischen Philatelie
Colonel Edward Howland Robinson Green (1868–1936) was a wealthy American philatelist known for his systematic collection of rare stamps, including the entire sheet of the “Inverted Jenny.” After his death, his collection was auctioned, and today, the name “ex Colonel Green” is synonymous with valuable collector’s items.
Although not the Rubik’s Cube itself, puzzles can also contribute to relaxation. Here, you can assemble the Rubik’s Cube.
Today’s story is about fishermen and forgeries—more specifically, how Clemens discovered the world of fly fishing through philatelic forgeries. This tale not only highlights his unusual connection to philately but also presents a fascinating depiction of “flies” on postage stamps. A captivating read for those interested in fly fishing or unique stamp designs. Enjoy!
This year, you can once again solve a philatelic puzzle. The subject of the puzzle is a stamp featured in the February 2025 stamp of the month, which focuses on a timeless “problem.”
The stamp series – which also commemorates the end of World War II 80 years ago – honors an extraordinary chapter in San Marino’s history: the reception of over 100,000 refugees between late 1943 and 1945. This number was more than six times the population of San Marino at the time, which had only around Read More …
The Hungarian Post is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Rubik’s Cube® with a special stamp issue. The Rubik’s Cube®, originally called the “Magic Cube,” was invented by Ernő Rubik in 1975 and patented in 1977. To mark this occasion, a numbered souvenir sheet featuring a scrambled Rubik’s Cube® will be released, along with an Read More …
In the following blog post, I introduce you to the new stamps issued by Liechtenstein Post this spring. In addition to presenting the stamps and their release occasions, you will find all the important details about each individual stamp. Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of philately and discover the stories behind these special editions. Read More …
Today a story about the imperial and court advocate Dr Adolf Stein. Not only did he go down in history as the oldest active lawyer. He also acted as defence counsel for the Jewish shoemaker Leopold Hilsner. He spent almost 20 years behind bars for murder, but was innocent and the conviction was due to Read More …
The 9 kreuzer stamp, which was issued in 1850 as part of the first Austrian stamp series, not only played an important role in Austria, but was also used in Liechtenstein. At that time, the Principality had close postal ties with the Habsburg Monarchy and Austrian stamps were used there until the introduction of its Read More …
Finally something to relax: here you can puzzle together the stamp of the month December 2024.