June 2024 – Puzzle

This time there is no “Stamp of the month” to puzzle together. I couldn’t decide which one I liked better in the latter category, so here’s this beautiful coloured Lithuanian stamp as a puzzle. Stamp details: Issued on: 2024-06-14 Colors: Multicolor Designers: Natalija Vaišnorienė Format: Commemorative Printing: Offset lithography Face value: 1.55 € – Euro Read More …

May 2024 – Baguette smells really good

On May 17, 2024, the French postal service issued a special stamp that captures the essence of a beloved French tradition – the baguette. Released the day after the patron saint of bakers, St. Honorius of Amiens, this new “scratch-and-sniff” stamp goes beyond visual appeal. It offers a delicious bakery scent that brings the experience Read More …

A triptych is made to shine

The unusual design of today’s stamp block from Liechtenstein (BL25) is based on a historical triptych. It was created in 1490 by an unknown artist from the Alpine region. In the course of the transition from the Middle Ages to modern times, he dispensed with the traditional background in gold on the side wings and Read More …