Österreichischer Sammlerverein der Liechtensteinischen Philatelie
The stamp of the month for May comes from Romania and is characterized by flowers and bright colors. It comes from the “Flowers and Colors” series, whose motifs are based on traditional fairy tales and depict fairies. The design of the stamps for this vacation is intended to convey joy, optimism and beauty. Some would Read More …
What stamp will appear in this philatelic puzzle. An “icy musical” affair. Have fun putting it together!
There was a spooky report published this January in Current Biology: it reports of an extreme form of self-mutilation: Researchers have discovered for the first time an animal species that can regenerate its entire body: the sea-snail Elysia marginata. To do this, the sea snail spontaneously separates the body, including all organs (also the heart), Read More …
This time a simple cover, but appropriate for the present time. It is a Polish domestic cover – probably a book shipment (or a printed matter), since it is marked with the internationally valid inscription “Imprimé à taxe réduite”. Although – at least in Germany – this inscription would have been necessary only for shipments Read More …
The stamps in this issue feature photographs of past fellowship participants of the Australian Antarctic Arts Fellowship program in Antarctica, as well as graphic motifs, to showcase four arts practices that are typical to the program such as music, painting, sound recording, and photography.. The Australian Antarctic Arts Fellowship program seeks to increase awareness and Read More …
In a blog, you can always vent about something you don’t really like. Which is also important. But every now and then I also want to write something nice. So today I stumbled across the animals and plants of the year 2021. I was pleased to read up on all these animals and plants and Read More …
Today I am presenting another cover from Sieghard’s collection. This is a registered letter from Vaduz to Mauren – i.e. a “domestic letter”. It is franked with with 30 Rappen. The stamp was issued on 28.8.1933 in honour of Prince Franz I on his 80th birthday . The mailing date of this cover was 31.12.1933, Read More …
Since it is cold outside today, and it is snowing again in my second home in Austria, I will now, despite the spring-like feelings in the last post in this category, talk about winter again. On 16 February, Canada Post issued a block depicting 5 mammals. What they all have in common is that they Read More …
Here we tell little stories about various individual documents. First of all, of course, you ask yourself, what could I use them for? This is noted in the corresponding PDF. The PDF can also be downloaded – if the font here on the homepage is too small. You just have to click on the red Read More …
1700 years – a truly proud number – let’s celebrate it. Information about the stamp can be found here.