Liechtenstein: EUROPA 2025 - "National Archaeological Discoveries"

Stamps:

EUROPA 2025 - "National Archaeological Discoveries" (full set) - Issued: 01-04-2025

Liechtenstein: "150 years of the Vorarlberg Fire Brigade Association" - Special Mail Transport Vaduz-Hohenems

In 2025, the Vorarlberg Fire Brigade Association celebrates its 150th Anniversary. To commemorate this historic occasion, a special philatelic event has been organized on May 3rd 2025: a ceremonial mail transport between Vaduz, Liechtenstein, and Hohenems, Austria. This cross-border special mail transport is not only symbolic of the strong ties between the neighboring regions of Liechtenstein and Vorarlberg but also pays homage to the spirit of unity and collaboration that has defined the fire brigades over the last century and a half. Hohenems in Austria has been choosen because the stamp exhibition "ÖVEBRIA" took place there. An arrival psotmark was applied on the back of the cover.

Stamps:

Greeting Stamps (from a set of 2) (FL) - Issued: 05-03-2001

Fire engines (from a set of 10) (FL) - Issued: 00-00-2024

Juniperus communis (AT) - Issued: 01-05-2025

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
 

Liechtenstein: 120th Anniversary of the Birth of Salvador Dalí

Salvador Dalí (Salvador Domingo Felipe Jacinto Dalí i Domènech, Marquess of Dalí of Púbol), born 11 May 1904 died 23 January 1989, was a Spanish painter who became famous for the unusual images he used in his paintings. He was born in Figueres, Catalonia, Spain. His eccentric personality and surrealist masterpieces, like 'The Persistence of Memory', made him a household name in modern art. To celebrate his 120th birthday, the Principality of Liechtenstein issued a special commemorative Souvenir Sheet in June 2024 that can be seen on the Cover below, mailed from the city of Mauren in the north of Liechtenstein.

 Stamp:

 120th Anniversary of the Birth of Salvador Dalí (s/s) - Issued: 03-06-2024

Liechtenstein: EUROPA 2024 - "Underwater Flora and Fauna"

Stamps:

EUROPA 2024 - "Underwater Flora and Fauna" (full set) - Issued: 03-06-2024 (on official First-Day-Cover)

Liechtenstein: The 50th Anniversary of the Wedding of Prince Hans-Adam II and Princess Marie of Liechtenstein + EUROPA 23 - "Registered Cover"

On 30th July 2017 Prince Hans-Adam II and Princess Marie of Liechtenstein, who got married on this day in 1967, celebrated their 50th Wedding-Anniversary ("Golden Wedding"). The nice bloc stamp on the left was issued in 2017 to mark this occasion. Sadly Princess Marie passed away on 18th August 2021. A nice postcard from the Royal Family of Liechtenstein can be found on my Blog here. 

This Cover was mailed on 31st December 2023 from Schaanwald. The village is located in north-central Liechtenstein, close to Austrian borders of Feldkirch. It was the last day of old postal rates. Despite the old rates this cover is slightly overpaid (CHF 8,10 on this cover compared to the costs of a registered letter of CHF 7,80 in 2023)

Stamp:

The 50th Anniversary of the Wedding of Prince Hans-Adam II and Princess Marie of Liechtenstein - Issued: 05-06-2017

EUROPA 2023 - "Peace - the highest value of humanity" (from a set of 2) - Issued: 09-05-2023

Liechtenstein: SEPAC 2023 - "Traditional markets"

 

Stamp:

SEPAC 2023 - "Traditional markets" - Issued: 05-06-2023

Liechtenstein: "Peace. For every child"

In 2022 the Post of Liechtenstein and UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund) issued this stamp to help children from Ukraine, who had to leave their homes because of the horrible war. For every sold stamp 0.50 CHF went into UNICEF projects to support these children. This cover was sent from the city of Balzers.

Stamps:

2x "Peace. For every child"  - Issued: 28-03-2022

Liechtenstein: EUROPA 2023 - "Peace - the highest value of humanity"

2. Stamp:

To note that this cover was issued during this year's International Stamp Fair and the IBRA World Stamp Exhibition in Essen. I sent this to myself during my visit there.

 Stamps:

EUROPA 2023 - "Peace - the highest value of humanity" (full set) - Issued: 09-05-2023

Liechtenstein: Equality

 

Stamp:

Equality - Issued: 14-11-2022

The stamp acutally looks like this, but my scanner somehow did not manage to scan it properly.

Liechtenstein: EUROPA 2022 - "Stories & Myths”

 

Stamps:

EUROPA 2022 - "Stories & Myths” (full set) - Issued: 07-03-2022

Liechtenstein: Village Views - "Triesen"

 

Sent from the City of Triesen.

Stamp:

Village Views - "Triesen" (from a set of 2) - Issued: 02-09-2019

Liechtenstein: Christmas Stamp + Post from the Christkind

 

Stamp:

Christmas (from a set of 4) - 15-11-2021

Liechtenstein: Diversity - Joint Issue with Switzerland

Switzerland:

Stamps:

Diversity (full Set) - Issued: 14-11-2019

Liechtenstein:

Stamps:

Diversity (full Set) - Issued: 14-11-2019

Many thanks to Rosmarie & Hansjürg!

Liechtenstein: Artistic Photography - "Birds Eyes"

Stamps:
Artistic Photography - "Birds Eyes" (full set) - Issued: 03-09-2018

Macau: 35th Asian International Stamp Exhibition MACAU'18

The Asian International Stamp Exhibition is a regional philatelic exhibition established by FIAP since 1977, aiming to develop the philately industry. It was the first time that the exhibition held in Macao and it was held from 21st to 24th September 2018. I'm happy to receive three covers, including one from Liechtenstein Post.

Stamps:
ATM
35th Asian International Stamp Exhibition MACAU'18  (from a set of 4) - Issued: 23-09-2018


Many thanks to Edward for these nice Covers!

Liechtenstein: EUROPA 2019 "National Birds"

Stamps:
EUROPA 2019 - Issued: 04-03-2019 (full set)


Many thanks to Rosmarie!

Liechtenstein: Year of the Dog

Chinese new year started on Friday, February 16, 2018. The Dog (狗) is the eleventh of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar. A Dog’s most defining characteristic is their loyalty. They will never abandon their friends, family or work. Famous people born in a year of the dog include:  Issac Newton (1643 – 1727), Benjamin Franklin (1706 – 1790) or Winston Churchill (1874 – 1965).

Like the years before, Liechtenstein Post issued a very nice stamp dedicated to Chinese New Year. It can be seen on this cover from Liechtenstein sent from the City of Triesen.

Stamp:
Chinese New Year "Year of the Dog" - Issued: 13-11-2017

Liechtenstein: The 200th Anniversary of the K.K.Briefsammelstelle Balzers

The history of Liechtenstein’s postal service began 200 years ago with a mail collection station in Balzers. On 1 September 1817, the k.k. österreichische Post (Imperial and Royal Austrian Post) opened a mail collection station in Balzers, followed in 1845 by a second collection station in Vaduz.  By 1912, there were a total of five Austrian-run post offices in Liechtenstein. That same year Liechtenstein also began to issue its own stamps. After the First World War, Liechtenstein left its 100-year relationship with the Austrian post and joined the Swiss PTT, concluding a postal contract with Switzerland in 1920. The move was regarded as necessary requirement to adopting the Swiss franc and customs treaty with Switzerland. In September 2017 the Post of Liechtenstein celebrated this Anniversary with several events and also by issuing this nice sheet you can see on the following cover cancelled by Balzers Post Office.

Stamp:
The 200th Anniversary of the K.K.Briefsammelstelle Balzers (m/s) - Issued: 04-09-2017

Liechtenstein: EUROPA - "Castles"

Liechtenstein issued two different stamp for this year's EUROPA theme. The first stamps shows Vaduz Castle. Vaduz Castle (German: Schloss Vaduz) is the palace and official residence of the Prince of Liechtenstein. The castle gave its name to the town of Vaduz, the capital of Liechtenstein, which it overlooks from an adjacent hilltop. I got the stamp on a special Fair Cover from the International Stamp Fair in Essen including a special Fair Cancellation.

The second stamp shows Gutenberg Castle (German: Burg Gutenberg). It is a preserved castle in the town of Balzers, Liechtenstein, the centre of the municipality of Balzers. Gutenberg is one of the five castles of the principality and one of two that have survived preserved until the present day. Unlike Vaduz Castle, Gutenberg Castle does not serve as a residence of the princely family of Liechtenstein and is open to the general public as a museum.

Stamps:
EUROPA - Palaces and Castles (full Set) - Issued: 06-03-2017