Österreichischer Sammlerverein der Liechtensteinischen Philatelie
At first glance, this letter from Liechtenstein to Zurich appears rather unremarkable. But on closer inspection, it reveals itself as an intriguing piece of postal history. It is franked with stamps from the 1944 “Communities and Landscapes” series, designed by Johannes Troyer and printed in high-quality photogravure by Courvoisier. The issue depicts typical views of Read More …
Many thanks once again to Sieghard for making this card available to us. The postcard, mailed on 28 May 1929 in Schaan and sent to Innsbruck, is a fine example of Liechtenstein transitional and commercial mail of the late 1920s. It is a 10-rappen provisional postal stationery card issued in 1929, created by surcharging an earlier Read More …
A “first day cover” and the 2- and 3-franc stamps of the 1939 coat-of-arms series Liechtenstein issued a new definitive stamp series with coats of arms on 18 December 1939. From the same day originates a registered letter posted in Vaduz to Lucerne, franked with the two highest values of this series, 2 francs and Read More …
Sometimes it’s the most inconspicuous covers that tell the most fascinating stories. At first glance, this domestic printed-matter item from 1961 seems quite ordinary: a simple mailing, franked with a 5-rappen stamp from the “Landscapes (II)” series. The stamp, designed by Liechtenstein artist Josef Seger (1908–1998) and issued on May 30, 1961, features an evocative Read More …
I grew up with the images from this Liechtenstein stamp series, and they still strike a chord with me today. As a child from a wine-growing village in Baden, I know what they depict: while my schoolmates ran to the swimming pool on hot days, I stood in the vineyard on the steep slope – Read More …
This month, I’m presenting a particularly beautiful postal item from Liechtenstein – at least in my eyes – submitted by Clemens: a registered postal stationery card from Nendeln to Gamprin-Bendern, sent on September 7, 1978. At first glance, the piece impresses with its vibrant colors and exceptionally clean postmarks. But it also has plenty to Read More …
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 …
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 …
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 …