Österreichischer Sammlerverein der Liechtensteinischen Philatelie
Just before Christmas, I acted rashly and failed to show my close friends the respect they deserve. It wasn’t a dramatic incident, but a series of small mistakes: approaching them rudely, interrupting their thoughts, dismissing their concerns and not accepting them for who they are. At first I didn’t notice the effects of my behavior, Read More …
Here, we share short stories revolving around various individual postal items. The PDF provides background information on the theme of the postal item, which could be addressed in an exhibit featuring the respective piece (be it thematic, open philately, or social philately). At times, you might wonder if the connections between the item and the Read More …
Today I came across a fascinating letter that had a sad occasion – a bereavement – but is nevertheless an extraordinary piece of history. It is a registered letter that was carried on the first postal flight from Vaduz to St. Gallen. Captain Wirth operated the outward flight from St. Gallen to Vaduz, while the Read More …
The stamp presented today is one of the final two in Norway’s Research, Innovation, and Technology series, released on October 5, 2024. Celebrating Norway’s accomplishments in Arctic and climate research, this stamp highlights the Nansen Legacy project, an ambitious six-year endeavor involving over 230 researchers from ten Norwegian institutions, concluding in 2024. The stamp design Read More …
Here we tell little stories about various individual covers. The PDF contains background information on the topic of the cover, which could be the subject of an exhibit with the respective cover (whether it is thematic, open philately or social philately). Sometimes you will wonder whether the connections between cover and topic are not very Read More …
Today I am presenting a copy of a letter from the pre-phila era, which was provided to me by a collector friend. It is a folded letter dated March 12, 1832, which was sent from Chur (Switzerland) to Vaduz (Liechtenstein) to the local land registrar Johann Vetter. The delivery took place at the Balzers letter Read More …
This month, I have selected a stamp that is humorously thought-provoking. The Spanish stamp and the accompanying miniature sheet were designed by the artist Flavita Banana. Flavita Banana’s works are known for their “sad humour”, a mixture of genre and absurdity that often conveys profound messages. Flavita Banana started drawing cartoons at the age of Read More …
Here we tell little stories about various individual covers. The PDF contains background information on the topic of the cover, which could be the subject of an exhibit with the respective cover (whether it is thematic, open philately or social philately). Sometimes you will wonder whether the connections between cover and topic are not very Read More …
Today I have selected a first-day cover franked with a 3 sFR stamp with the image of Princess Gina of Liechtenstein. Despite being registered and express mail, the letter is still under-franked with this high-value stamp. A perforation variation, a plate error, a phase print and a proof print are also known from the stamp. Read More …
Here we tell little stories about various individual covers. The PDF contains background information on the topic of the cover, which could be the subject of an exhibit with the respective cover (whether it is thematic, open philately or social philately). Sometimes you will wonder whether the connections between cover and topic are not very Read More …