Österreichischer Sammlerverein der Liechtensteinischen Philatelie
When it comes to stamps from Liechtenstein, one particular item stands out: the so-called Rheinberger Block from 1938. It features the portrait of composer Josef Gabriel Rheinberger – but why? Neither his birth nor death was commemorated that year. There is no official explanation as to why he was chosen as the motif for the Read More …
The featured item for May is a maximum card from 1995, bearing a stamp depicting the painting “Rhein bei Balzers.” The stamp is part of a series dedicated to the artistic work of Anton Frommelt – a man who was not only active as a priest, politician, and artist, but also played an important role Read More …
With Josephine Baker, Monaco’s philately honors not only a great entertainer but also an extraordinary personality of the 20th century who passed away 50 years ago. The artist, born in the USA, became a star in Paris during the 1920s. Her performance in the legendary banana skirt made her famous – but behind the dazzling Read More …
Perhaps inspired by the 2022 Europa series, which focused on legends and myths from participating European countries, the United Kingdom issued a stamp series on the same theme on March 27, 2025. Eight designs each tell a mythological story from the country. Since presenting each legend in detail would go beyond the scope of this Read More …
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.
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!
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 …
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 …