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

 

Stamps:

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

International Letter-Writing Week (from a set of 3) - Issued: 07-10-2024

 

 

 

Many thanks to Masako!

France: T.A.A.F - Port-aux-Français, Kerguelen Islands - "on board of the R/V Marion Dufresne"

The French Southern and Antarctic Lands is an overseas territory of France. It consists of: Adélie Land (Terre Adélie), the French claim on the continent of Antarctica, Crozet Islands (Îles Crozet), a group in the southern Indian Ocean, south of Madagascar, Kerguelen Islands (Archipel des Kerguelen), a group of volcanic islands in the southern Indian Ocean, southeast of Africa and southwest of Australia, Saint Paul and Amsterdam Islands (Îles Saint Paul et Amsterdam), a group to the north of the Kerguelen Islands and Scattered Islands (Îles Éparses), a dispersed group of islands around the coast of Madagascar.

The cover below was sent in late spring 2024 to the research vessel Marion Dufresne for the upcoming cruise season. It has several cachets from the crew members and is signed by the ship's commander, Ganor Ginat. The letter was then cancelled in Port-aux-Français, the largest settlement on the Kerguelen Islands.

Stamp:

Personalities - "Philibert Commerson (1727-1773) - Issued: 02-01-2023

Italy: The 25th Anniversary of the Venice Foundation for Peace Research - Joint Issue w/ Vatican

The Venice Foundation for Peace Research was instituted on 3 November 1999. According to Article 2 of its statute, it has the aim of “carrying out research activities in cooperation with national and international bodies and institutions on issues related to security, development and peace, and implementing and promoting initiatives aimed at publishing results of the research undertaken”. The Foundation’s  President, Antonio Silvio Calò, explained that over the years, the Foundation “has implemented actions which, taking account of the social and political contexts, have fostered peace processes, particularly through the defence of the rights of individuals and peoples”.

Many thanks to Eric for sending me both the italian stamp on cover and the one from Vatican send on the first day of issue! 

Italy:

 

 

Stamps:

 

The 25th Anniversary of the Venice Foundation for Peace Research - Joint Issue w/ Vatican - Issued: 14-11-2024

 

 

 

Vatican:

 

Stamps:

The 25th Anniversary of the Venice Foundation for Peace Research - Joint Issue w/ Italy - Issued: 14-11-2024
 

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