Thailand: Micro Shells of Thailand

 

Stamps:

Micro Shells of Thailand (full set) - Issued: 26-09-2024

Many thanks to Andrei!

Switzerland: Definitive Stamps - Swiss Railway Stations ("2024 Overprints")

Originally issued in 2016 as part of the new “Swiss railway stations” definitive stamps set the two designs, of Lucerne and Brig railway station were re-issued by Swiss Post with an overprint. Because not all of the stamps were sold and the face values have changed, the remaining stamps were simply lying around in stock. Swiss Post gave the “old” stamps a second chance by overprinting them with the current face values. 

Many thanks to Hansjürg for sending me this nice Cover with one stamp with the Railway Station in Brig from the 2016 Issue and one from the 2024 overprint-issue. Mailed on the first day of Issue from the City of Brig.

Stamps:

Definitive Stamps - Swiss Railway Stations "Brig" - Issued: 08-09-2016

Definitive Stamps - Swiss Railway Stations (Overprint) "Brig" - Issued: 05-09-2024

Coins - Supplementary Stamps (from a set of 3) - Issued: 01-01-2022

Lithuania: EUROPA 2024 - "Underwater Flora and Fauna"

 

Stamps:

EUROPA 2024 - "Underwater Flora and Fauna" - Issued: 26-04-2024

Brazil: MERCOSUR 2023 - "Video Games"

Stamps:

MERCOSUR 2023 - "Video Games" - Issued: 13-12-2023

Many thanks to Damiao!

Cyprus: 50 Years of the Cyprus Thalassaemia Association + 70 Years of the Pancyprian Greek Teachers Organization (POED)

 

Stamps:

50 Years of the Cyprus Thalassaemia Association - Issued: 04-04-2023

70 Years of the Pancyprian Greek Teachers Organization (POED) - 04-04-2023

Refugee Fund Tax Stamp 2023

Tunisia: The 150th Anniversary of the Universal Postal Union (UPU)

Stamps:

3x The 150th Anniversary of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) - Issued: 09-10-2024

Thanks a lot Mohamed!

Greenland: Alluitsup Paa

Alluitsup Paa is a small settlement in southern Greenland, located in the Kujalleq municipality. It lies along the coast of the north atlantic. Traditionally a fishing and hunting community, the village has a rich Inuit heritage. Most towns and settlements in southern Greenland exhibit negative growth patterns over the last two decades, with many settlements rapidly depopulating. Alluitsup Paa has been losing population faster than most of its neighbors; its population decreased over 40% between 2000 and 2010 and was around 202 ind 2020. To note this cover was cancelled on the last day of the village post office operation. 

Stamps:

2x  International Migratory Bird Day  - Issued: 10-10-2023

Germany: Lufthansa First B777-Cargo Flight (LH 8442) Frankfurt a. M., Germany <-> Shenzhen, China

In July 2024 Lufthansa Cargo expanded its reach in Asia by adding a new destinations in China to its freighter network. The airline’s B777F long-haul fleet, based in Frankfurt, will now include twice a week Shenzhen Boa’an International Airport (SZX). The following covers are a record of these first flights.

Flight Frankfurt-Airport -> Shenzhen Boa’an International Airport (LH 8442)

Stamps:

2x Four Seasons "Summer" - Issued: 13-07-2006

 

Flight Shenzhen Boa’an International Airport via Dubai -> Frankfurt-Airport (LH 8443)

 

Stamp:

High-speed Railway Development  - Issued: 25-11-2017 

 

 

Canada: Iqaluit, Nunavut (NU)

Iqaluit is the capital of the Canadian territory of Nunavut. It is the territory's largest community and its only city, and the northernmost city in Canada. It was known as Frobisher Bay from 1942 to 1987, after the large bay on the coast on which the city is situated. Its traditional Inuktitut name was restored in 1987. 

Stamps:

The 100th Anniversary of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada  - Issued:01-06-2000

Pierre Trudeau (Former Prime Minister) Commemoration - Issued: 01-07-2001

Tourism - From Far and Wide (from a set of 11) - Issued: 14-01-2019

Canadian Maple Leaf Emblem - Issued: 10-02-1983

Houses of Parliament - Issued: 08-03-1979

Traditional Trades - Issued: 29-04-1999

Many thanks again to Linda!

 

 

 

(c) Aaron Einstein (Aaron Lloyd) - Own work; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iqaluit#/media/File:Iqaluit_skyline.jpg

 

 

 

Poland: Never Again! + 80th Anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising

On January 27, 2025, the world commemorates the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi concentration and extermination camp. Liberated by Soviet forces in 1945, Auschwitz remains a symbol of the Holocaust's horrors, where over 1.1 million men, women, and children, mostly Jews, were murdered.

I haven’t shared this cover here before, so I think today’s the perfect day to do so. I sent it to myself from the IBRA 2023 stamp exhibition. 

Stamps:

2x Never Again - Issued: 27-01-2018 

80th Anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising - Issued: 19-04-2023

 

Hong Kong: Summer Olympic Games - Paris, France

 

Stamps:

Summer Olympic Games - Paris, France (from a set of 4) - Issued: 26-08-2024

Many thanks to Tk Cho!

Algeria: Musical Instruments (1984)

Stamps:

Musical Instruments (full set) - Issued: 20-09-1984

Germany: 90th Anniversary of Neuhardenberg Airfield (1934–2024)

The Neuhardenberg Airfield, located in Brandenburg, Germany, celebrated its 90th anniversary in 2024. The airfield was established during the early 1930s, a period of significant growth in aviation infrastructure in Germany. Like many airfields in Germany, Neuhardenberg was utilized for military purposes during World War II. After the war, its functions shifted under the Soviet occupation and later during the Cold War. During the special Anniversary celebration on June 8th and 9th 2024 a special commemorative flight was organizied to carry special stamped covers like the one below. The blue inscription “Befördert mit Flugzeug Cessna 172E / D-EMDE” ("Transported by aircraft Cessna 172E / D-EMDE") indicates that the cover was specially carried aboard.

Stamp:

World of Letters - Issued: 02-12-2021

Switzerland: Giants of the Ice Age

 

Stamps:

Giants of the Ice Age  - Issued: 07-11-2024

Many thanks to Hansjürg!

Malaysia: The 150th Anniversary of the Universal Postal Union (UPU)

Stamps:

The 150th Anniversary of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) (souvenir sheet + stamp) - Issued: 09-10-2024

Many thanks to Henry!

Germany: Replenishment Ship "Rhein A 513 "

The Elbe-class replenishment ships are also known "Tenders" of the German Navy. In German, this type of ship is called Versorgungsschiff which can be translated as "supply ship" though the official translation in English is "replenishment ship". The blue cachet depicting the ship with a text references "Tag der Bundeswehr 2024" (Day of the German Armed Forces 2024), held at the Naval Base in Rostock-Warnemünde in 2024. The rectangular stamp at the top reads "Befördert mit FELDPOST" (Transported with Field Post) indicates that this cover was sent through the military postal service.

Stamp:

The 75th Anniversary of the Basic Law of the Federal Republic of Germany - Issued: 02-05-2024
 

 

Picture of the Ship:

(c) Pelz - Eigenes Werk, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=21663637

 

 

Ireland: EUROPA 2019 "National Birds" + Louis Braille (1809-1852)

 

Stamps:

EUROPA 2019 "National Birds" (from a set of 2) - Issued: 11-04-2019

Louis Braille (1809-1852) - Issued: 23-01-2009

 

Many thanks to Holger!

Luxembourg: Pope Francis' visit to Luxembourg

Pope Francis visited Luxembourg on September 26, 2024, marking his 46th Apostolic Journey abroad. This visit was notable as the Pope typically travels to less-visited regions or areas with smaller Catholic populations. This was also the first papal visit since 1985, when Pope John Paul II visited Luxembourg. For this special occasion the Post of Luxembourg issued a nice souvenir sheet that can be seen on the cover below. 

Stamp:

Pope Francis' visit to Luxembourg 2024 - Issued: 10-09-2024
 

Romania: The 150th Anniversary of the Universal Postal Union (UPU)

 -- Happy New Year 2025 everyone --

Stamps:

The 150th Anniversary of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) - Issued: 09-10-2024

Garden Flowers - Issued: 21-10-2022

Stamps:

The 150th Anniversary of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) - Issued: 09-10-2024

Garden Flowers - Issued: 21-10-2022

Greenland: Nerlerit Inaat ("Constable Pynt")

Nerlerit Inaat, also known as Constable Pynt, is a small settlement in eastern Greenland, notable for its remote location and modest infrastructure. Situated near the Ittoqqortoormiit municipality, it primarily serves as a hub for transportation, hosting an airport that connects the isolated region to the rest of Greenland and Iceland. 

Stamps:

Deserted Stations  - Issued: 15-05-2017 

SEPAC 2023 - "Traditional markets" - Issued: 30-05-2023

 

 

 

Austria: "Christmas 2024" - 63rd "Weihnachtsballonpost" ("Christmas Balloon Post")

 Merry Christmas to everyone!

Like last year, I'm happy to show this year's Weihnachtsballonpost ("Christmas Balloon Post"), too. As a reminder, this is an annual tradition and philatelic charity champaigne of sending specially designed Christmas covers and postcards via hot air balloon from Sonthofen, Germany to the town of Christkindl in Austria. The envelope bears a pictorial cancellation from the Christkindl post office on the right and on the left the black Cachet of the Ballon including a customized stamp celebrating the 63rd Weihnachts-ballonpost and depicts a festive scene with St. Nicholas and a postal worker. The green-framed flight label provides detailed information about the balloon transport. 

Stamp:

Christmas – the Traismauer Nativity Play - Issued: 14-11-2024

Switzerland: The 150th Anniversary of the Universal Postal Union (UPU)

Stamp:

The 150th Anniversary of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) - Issued: 05-09-2024

 

I sent this cover to myself when I was visiting the Ulm 2024 Stamp Fair.

Italy: The 26th European Athletics Championships - Rome, Italy

The 26th European Athletics Championships were held from 7 to 12 June 2024 at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, Italy. It was the third time Italy staged this sporting event after the inaugural 1934 edition in Turin, for men only, and the 1974 edition at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome. Thus, the city and the venue hosted the event for the second time after 50 years.

Stamp:

The 26th European Athletics Championships - Issued: 04-06-2024

Many thanks to Marcello!

Liechtenstein: Village Views - "Ruggell"

Ruggell, the northernmost municipality in Liechtenstein, is nestled in the Rhine Valley and boasts natural beauty alongside historic architecture. A key highlight is the Küefer-Martis-Huus (left stamp), a carefully restored building that now serves as a cultural center and museum, offering insights into local history, art, and culture.

Another notable landmark is the Old Vicarage (right stamp), the former parish house of Ruggell. This historic structure reflects the region's traditional architecture and stands as a testament to the village's rich heritage.

Stamps:

Village Views - "Ruggell" (full set) - Issued: 02-09-2024
 

Germany: The 150th Anniversary of the Universal Postal Union (UPU)

 

Stamp:

The 150th Anniversary of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) - Issued: 10-10-2024

 

The cover shown below is a commemorative philatelic cover ("Jubiläumsbrief") issued by Deutsche Post to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Universal Postal Union (UPU). Unlike the common design adopted by many other postal administrations, the stamp issued by Deutsche Post features an own design. As I like the common design much more, it is at least prominently displayed on this cover.

India: First Commercial Flight of Lufthansa LH 753 from Hyderabad to Frankfurt

In January 2024 Lufthansa has launched a new direct service between Frankfurt, Germany and Hyderabad, India. Serviced by Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, the new route operates five times weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The cover below shows the first commercial flight from January 16, 2024 on its way from Hyderabad to Frankfurt with a Frankfurt Airport arrival postmark dated January 17, 2024.The turquoise inscription highlights this First Commercial Flight of  LH 753, a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (D-ABYT).

 

Stamps:

Surya Namaskar (from a set of 12) - Issued: 20-06-2016

 

 

 

Brazil: The 150th Anniversary of the Universal Postal Union (UPU)

 

Stamp:

 The 150th Anniversary of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) - Issued: 09-10-2024

Many thanks to Damiao!

 

Sweden: EUROPA 2024 - "Underwater Flora and Fauna"

This year, the Post of Sweden issued three stamps as a souvenir sheet (very expensive; almost 10 €) for this years EUROPA theme, with only one stamp bearing the EUROPA logo. Thank you Henrik for sending me two of the three stamps on cover. Still looking for the missing third stamp with the logo.

 

Stamp:

EUROPA 2024 - "Underwater Flora and Fauna" (from a set of 3) - Issued: 25-04-2024

 

Stamp:

EUROPA 2024 - "Underwater Flora and Fauna" (from a set of 3) - Issued: 25-04-2024

China: 120th Anniversary of the Birth of Deng Xiaoping (1904 - 1997)

In 2024, China commemorated the 120th birthday of Deng Xiaoping, one of the most influential statesmen of the 20th century, with the release of a special postage stamp. Deng, often called the architect of China’s reform and opening-up policy, spearheaded the country’s transformation from a planned economy to a socialist market economy starting in the late 1970s. While he is undeniably a key figure in China’s transformation into a global power, there are also criticisms of him, particularly regarding his role in the 1989 Tiananmen Square Crackdown.

 Stamps:

120th Anniversary of the Birth of Deng Xiaoping (full set) - Issued: 22-08-2024

 

Many thanks to Xu Wei!

 

Lithuania: The 150th Anniversary of the Universal Postal Union (UPU)

 

Stamp:

The 150th Anniversary of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) - Issued: 04-10-2024