Germany: Research Vessel Polarstern on the Expedition PS117

Polarstern Expedition  PS117 focusses on providing contributions to scientific projects encompassing physical oceanography, marine biology and meteorology, with the general aim to better understanding  of  the  evolution of  the Weddell  Sea water  masses and the ecological and chemical cycles of the Weddell Sea. In addition to the immediate scientific program, this expedition also serves to resupply the German Neumayer Station, Antarctica to support the multifaceted scientific activities originating from there.

To realize these aims the Polarstern departed on 15th December 2018 from Cape Town, South Africa and crossed the Southern Ocean to Antarctica and back, to finally end on 7 February 2019 in Punta Arenas, Chile.

I'm very happy to receive this nice Cover with an extra Cachet Postmark from this Expedition.

Stamps:
Definitves "Eranthis hyemalis" - Issued: 08-06-2017
Stamp Day - The 150th Anniversary of the North German Postal District - Issued: 13-09-2018

France: Great Moments in French History (m/s)

On March 17, 1526, Francis I canceled the Treaty of Madrid and launched the 7th Italian War between him, King of France, and Charles V, Emperor of Austria.  On August 3, 1529, the Peace of the Ladies, also called Peace of Cambrai (in fr.: La Paid des Dames"), put an end to this war. The treaty was signed at Cambrai, in the hotel Saint-Pol, by Louise of Savoy, mother of François 1st, and Marguerite of Austria, aunt of Charles Quint.  Francis I renounced his pretensions in Italy, ceded Artois and Flanders, and recovered Burgundy.  To seal this agreement, he agrees to marry Eleanor of Habsburg, sister of the emperor. Finally the treaty allows, in exchange for a huge ransom, the release of the royal children held hostage in Madrid.  Peace was short-lived, the resentment of Francis I led to the 8th war of Italy in 1536.  The style of the block background is inspired by a woodcut of the time, colored; above, François 1st on the left, Charles Quint on the right; lower left the coat of arms of the kingdom of France, and on the right that symbolizes the alliance between the kingdom of France and the Kingdom of Spain.

Stamps:
Great Moments in French History (m/s) - Issued: 07-11-2019


Thanks a lot Eric for this beautiful cover!

Thailand: Chinese New Year - Year of the Pig

Stamps:
6x Chinese New Year - Year of the Pig - Issued: 01-01-2019


Thanks Kwanjira for this nice Cover!

Japan: G20-Summit 2019 - Osaka, Japan

One from Yokohama:

One from Kanazawa:

Stamps:
G20 Summit - Osaka,Japan (from a set of 5) - Issued: 14-06-2019


Thanks a lot!

Russia: Moscow State University

Moscow State University (MSU; Russian: Московский государственный университет имени М. В. Ломоносова Moskovskiy gosudarstvenn'y universitet imeni M. V. Lomonosova, often abbreviated МГУ, MGU) is a coeducational and public research university located in Moscow, Russia. It was founded on 23 January [O.S. 12 January] 1755 by Mikhail Lomonosov. During the Soviet period, MSU was renamed after Lomonosov in 1940 and was then known as Lomonosov University. Its the largest University in Russia and it is widely considered the most prestigious university in the former Soviet Union and it is highly competitive. As of 2019, 13 Nobel laureates, 6 Fields Medal winners and 1 Turing Award winner have been affiliated with the university.

I'm very happy to receive this card, showing the main building of  Moscow University.

Stamps:
Definitives "Kremlins"
National Communications - Issued: 21-08-2013

Switzerland: The Art of Brewing Beer

Stamps:
The Art of Brewing Beer (full set) - Issued: 05-09-2019


Many thanks to Hansjürg!

Poland: EUROPA 2019 "National Birds"

And many thanks to Olga for sending me another cover!

Stamp:
EUROPA 2019 "National Birds" - Issued: 24-04-2019

Latvia: EUROPA 2019 "National Birds"

Stamps:
EUROPA 2019 "National Birds" (full set) - Issued: 26-04-2019

Canada: Canada's Northernmost Post Office - Eureka, NU

Eureka is a small research base on Fosheim Peninsula, Ellesmere Island, Qikiqtaaluk Region, in the Canadian territory of Nunavut. It is located on the north side of Slidre Fiord, which enters Eureka Sound farther west. It is the third-northernmost permanent research community in the world. The only two farther north are Alert, which is also on Ellesmere Island, and Nord, in Greenland.

Eureka experiences a polar climate (ET). The settlement sees the midnight sun between April 10 and August 29, with no sunlight at all between mid-October and late February.

I'm very happy to receive this nice Cover with nice stamps and the very nice Postmark!

Stamps:
Weather Wonders (from a set of 5) - Issued: 26-07-2018


Many thanks to Marie!


♁ 79° 59′, 85° 56′ W

Austria: EUROPA 2018 "Bridges"

Stamps:
2x EUROPA 2018 "Bridges" - Issued: 09-05-2018


Many thanks to Rosmarie!

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!

Belgium: Squares of Namur

Stamps:
Squares of Namur "Places de la Ville de Namur" (from a set of 4) - Issued: 27-08-2018


Many thanks to Henry!

Croatia: The 150th Anniversary of the Birth of Nikola Tesla

Stamp:
The 150th Anniversary of the Birth of Nikola Tesla  - Issued: 10-07-2006


Many thanks to Maja!

Finland: Climate Change

Stamp:
Climate Change (m/s) - Issued: 12-09-2018


Many thanks to Kimmo!

Singapore: Chinese New Year - "Year of the Dog"

Stamps:
Chinese New Year "Year of the Dog" (full Set) - Issued: 05-01-2018


Many thanks to Eddie!

Faroe Islands: The 500th Anniversary of the Reformation

Stamp:
The 500th Anniversary of the Reformation (m/s) - Issued: 02-10-2017

Algeria: EUROMED 2019 "Costumes used in the Mediterranean"

Stamps:
EUROMED 2019 "Costumes used in the Mediterranean" - Issued: 08-07-2019


Many thanks to Hocine!

France: EUROMED 2019 "Costumes used in the Mediterranean"

Stamp:
EUROMED 2019  "Costumes used in the Mediterranean" - Issued: 05-07-2019


Many thanks to Eric!

Algeria: 32nd Africa Cup of Nations 2019

3x Africa Cup of Nation 2019 in Egypt - Issued: 15-06-2019

2x Africa Cup of Nation 2019 in Egypt - Issued: 15-06-2019

Many thanks to Zine and Hocine!

South Korea: The 18th FINA World Aquatics Championships - Gwangju, South Korea

Stamps:
The 18th FINA World Aquatics Championships - Gwangju, South Korea - Issued: 12-07-2019
2x National Flag - Issued: 06-03-2003


Many thanks to Choonjong for this nice Cover!

Monaco: EUROPA 2018 "Bridges"

Stamps:
EUROPA 2018 "Bridges" - Issued: 09-05-2018


Many thanks to Rosmarie!

Malaysia: Installation of the Sultan of Kedah

Stamps:

Installation of the Sultan of Kedah (stamps and m/s) - Issued: 22-10-2018

Many thanks to Henry!

Switzerland: EUROPA 2018 "Bridges"

Stamps:

EUROPA 2018 "Bridges" (full set) - Issued: 17-05-2018

Many thanks to Hansjörg and Rosmarie for the covers!

Hong Kong: Children Stamps "Fun with Numbers"

Stamps:
Children Stamps (Fun with Numbers) (full set) - Issued: 17-07-2018


Many thanks to Edward for these nice Covers!

USA: Music Icons - John Lennon (1940-1980)

Stamps:
Music Icons "John Lennon" (full set) - Issued: 07-09-2018


Many thanks to Yue!

Japan: Letter-Writing-Day 2019

Stamps:
Letter-Writing-Day (from a set of 10) - Issued: 23-07-2019

Norway: EUROPA 2019 "National Birds"

Stamps:
EUROPA 2019 - Issued: 11-04-2019


Many thanks to Rune!

Germany: The 100th Anniversary of the University of Hamburg

Stamp:
The 100th Anniversary of the University of Hamburg  - Issued: 01-03-2019 with First-Day-Cancellation and Special Postmark


Thanks to Hamburg University for providing the coat of arms sticker and the postcard!

Sweden: EUROPA 2019 "National Birds"

Stamp:
EUROPA 2019 (m/s) - Issued: 09-05-2019


Many thanks to Henrik!

Liechtenstein: EUROPA 2019 "National Birds"

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


Many thanks to Rosmarie!