Category: Item of the Month

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …