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

 

Stamps:

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

Many thanks to Hansjürg!

Japan: Okinawa Prefecture

Okinawa Prefecture (沖縄県, Japanese: Okinawa-ken) is a prefecture of Japan. Okinawa Prefecture is the southernmost and westernmost prefecture of Japan and has a population of 1,457,162 (as of 2 February 2020). Okinawa was occupied by the United States during the Allied occupation of Japan after World War II and was governed by the Military Government of the Ryukyu Islands from 1945 to 1950 and Civil Administration of the Ryukyu Islands from 1950 until the prefecture was returned to Japan in 1972. Okinawa comprises just 0.6 percent of Japan's total land mass, but about 26,000 (75%) of United States Forces Japan personnel are assigned to the prefecture; the continued U.S. military presence in Okinawa is controversial.

Stamp:

Unknown (maybe someone can help)

Many thanks to Linda!

Germany: Research Vessel Polarstern on Expedition PS129

The expedition PS129 of the German research vessel Polarstern wanted to provide contributions to scientific projects encompassing physical oceanography, marine biology and marine chemistry, with the aim to investigate the water masses of the Weddell Sea and adjacent oceanic regions, and the ecological and chemical cycles within the regions. The expedition was another continuation of the long-term time series work in the framework of Hybrid Antarctic Float Observation System (HAFOS). The Polarstern  departed from Cape Town, South Africa, on 3 March 2022, taking a route across the Southern Ocean to Antarctica and back, and ended on 28 April 2022 in Stanley, Falkland Islands.

Source: https://epic.awi.de/id/eprint/55571/1/Expeditionsprogramm_PS129.pdf

Stamps:

The Dangers of Climate Change - The Forest is Climate Protection - Issued: 07-10-2021

Definitive Series "Flowers" 0.10ct - Issued: 08-06-2017

Thailand: The 50th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations with Poland - Joint Issue w/ Poland

 

Stamps:

2x The 50th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations with Poland - Joint Issue w/ Poland - Issued: 14-11-2022

Many thanks Thapanaphong!

South Korea: Protecting Endangered Species in Korea-Cambodia REDD + Joint Project Areas

 

Stamps:

Protecting Endangered Species in Korea-Cambodia REDD + Joint Project Areas (full set) - Issued: 10-02-2023

Stamp:

Protecting Endangered Species in Korea-Cambodia REDD + Joint Project Areas (from a set of two) - Issued: 10-02-2023

Many thanks to Wonsik & Park Pyo Jun!

Chile: Preservation of the Poles and Glaciers

 

Stamps:

Preservation of the Poles and Glaciers (full set) - Issued: 18-03-2009

Many thanks to Rosa!

Estonia: Summer Olympics Winner - The Estonian Women's Epee Team (m/s)

 

Stamp:

Summer Olympics Winner - The Estonian Women's Epee Team (m/s) - Issued: 29-12-2021

Many thanks to Simone for sending as registered Mail!

Slovenia: Football World Cup - South Africa / World Basketball Championship

 

Stamps:

Football World Cup - South Africa / World Basketball Championship - Issued: 28-05-2010

Many thanks to Slavica!

China: 120th Anniversary of the Founding of Shanxi University

Shanxi University (simplified Chinese: 山西大学; SXU) is a public university located in the city of Taiyuan, Shanxi province, China. Shanxi University is one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in China. Shanxi University also has been included in the national construction project of world-class universities and disciplines (Double World-class for short). 

 

This commemorative cover above was issued on 8th May 2022. Additional stamps were added on the cover.

Stamps: 

4x Asian Civilizations (from a set of 6) - Issued: 15-05-2020

Many thanls to Wei W. Ang!

Canada: "Polar Bear Capital of the World" - Churchill, Manitoba

Churchill is a town in northern Manitoba, Canada, on the west shore of Hudson Bay, roughly 140 km (87 mi) from the Manitoba–Nunavut border. It is most famous for the many polar bears that move toward the shore from inland in the autumn, leading to the nickname "Polar Bear Capital of the World" and to the benefit of its burgeoning tourism industry. 

Stamps from the right:

Mammals - Issued: 27-10-1998

Landscape Images - Issued: 08-09-1972

Canadian Mammals - Issued: 28-12-1990

Many thanks to Marie!

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Churchill,_Manitoba#/media/File:Churchill,_Manitoba_(2010).jpg

 

 

San Marino: Inter Milan - Champion of Italy 2020-2021

 

Stamp:

Inter Milan - Champion of Italy 2020-2021 - Issued: 21-09-2021

Many thanls to Simone!

Luxembourg: SEPAC 2022 - "Local Beverages"

 

Stamp:

SEPAC 2022 - "Local Beverages" - Issued: 13-09-2022

Italy: The 36th European Aquatic Discipline Championships in Rome

 

Stamp:

The 36th European Aquatic Discipline Championships in Rome - Issued: 11-08-2022

Many thanks Marcello!

Brazil: The 100th Anniversary of the National Historical Museum (Rio de Janeiro)

 

Stamp:

The 100th Anniversary of the National Historical Museum (Rio de Janeiro) - Issued: 15-11-2022

Thanks a lot Helio!

France: Personalities - Nelson Mandela (1918-2013)

 

Stamp:

Personalities - Nelson Mandela (1918-2013) - Issued: 20-01-2023

Many thanks to Oliver!

Germany: Christening of Lufthansa's first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

The first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner in the Lufthansa fleet, with the registration D-ABPA, was christened on 17th October 2022 at Berlin Brandenburg Airport by Governing Mayor Franziska Giffey. The first flight afterwards went from Berlin via Paderborn to Frankfurt am Main. The cover below was cancelled with a postmark from the "Sonderstempelstelle" in Berlin. It has two cachet postmarks: One from the Christening and one from the first flight. On the back you can see an arrival postmark from Frankfurt am Main Airport.

Stamp:

EUROPA 2022 "Stories and Myths" - Issued: 05-05-2022

Japan: Hiroshima Peace Memorial

The Hiroshima Peace Memorial (広島平和記念碑, Hiroshima Heiwa Kinenhi), originally the Hiroshima Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall, and now commonly called the Genbaku Dome, Atomic Bomb Dome or A-Bomb Dome (原爆ドーム, Genbaku Dōmu), is part of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima, Japan and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996. The ruin of the hall serves as a memorial to the over 140,000 people who were killed in the atomic bombing of Hiroshima at the end of World War II.

Stamp:

World Heritage - Hiroshima buildings and Peace Stamps (from a set of 10) - Issued: 20-03-2003

Many thanks to Linda for this fantastic card!

 

See here for a Cover from Hiroshima with a different postmark.

Philippines: Yuka Saso

Yuka Saso (笹生 優花, Sasō Yūka) is a Philippine-born Japanese professional golfer. She competed for the Philippines through 2021, having won the first ever gold medal for the Philippines in both women's individual and women's team event in Asian Games golf competitions. As of 2022, she is representing Japan.

Stamps:

Yuka Saso  (full set) - Issued: 22-02-2022

Many thanks to Ani!

Estonia: Glory to Ukraine

 

Stamp:

Glory to Ukraine  - Issued: 24-03-2022

Many thanks to Jerome!

Pakistan: 2017 International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development

The stamps showing some of the highest summits in Pakistan and on earth. Broad Peak (8051m), Gasherbrum I (8080 m), Nanga Parbat (8126 m) and K2 (8611 m).

 

Stamps:

International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development  - Issued: 01-01-2017

Switzerland: Typically Swiss

 

 

Stamps:

2x Typically Swiss - Issued: 08-09-2022

I sent this cover to myself during the International Stamp Fair in Ulm 2022

Bosnia and Herzegovina: EUROPA 2022 - "Stories & Myths” (Pošta Srpske)

 

Stamp:

EUROPA 2022 - "Stories & Myths” - Issued: 11-05-2022

Many thanks to Jerome!

Lativa: The 100th Anniversary of the University of Latvia Botanical Garden

 

Stamps:

The 100th Anniversary of the University of Latvia Botanical Garden - Issued: 02-06-2022

Definitives - Flowers - "2022" Imprint (from a set of 4) - Issued: 18-01-2022

University of Latvia (Latvian: Latvijas Universitāte, shortened LU) is a state-run university located in Riga, Latvia established in 1919. The University of Latvia offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels of study and in October 2014 more than 14,000 students, including Ph.D. and exchange students, had enrolled in various study programs. Almost one third of them studied in business and economics related programs.

Stamps:

The 100th Anniversary of the University of Latvia Botanical Garden - Issued: 02-06-2022

Definitives - Flowers - "2022" and 2020 Imprint - Issued: 18-01-2022 / 11-03-2020

Many thanks Vera & Juris!

Finland: No war! 24.02.22 the Black Day in History

Peterspost is a private postal company operating in Finland and Russia which is issuing stamps that can regularly be used on mail, mainly from Helsinki and Saint Petersburg. 

Now, its almost one year since the russian invasion and war of aggression against Ukraine. This war brings sorrow to so many people and has to stop!

Stamps:

2x No war! 24.02.22 the Black Day in History - Issued: 07-04-2022

Year of Dog Chinese New Year - Issued: 20-02-2018

EUROPA 2017 "Castles" - Issued: 11-05-2017

 

 

China: Gui Mao Year (Year of the Rabbit)

 Stamps:

 Gui Mao Year (Year of the Rabbit) - Issued: 05-01-2023

Welcoming the Year of the Rabbit & The Five Blessings Arriving together - Issued: 15-11-2022

 

Thanks a lot Xu Wei!

Portugal: Solidarity with Ukrainian People

 

Stamp:

Solidarity with Ukrainian People - Issued: 27-09-2022

Many thanks Jerome!

Luxembourg: Postcrossing

 

Stamp:

Postcrossing - Issued: 13-09-2022

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.

USA: University of Alaska - Fairbanks

The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF or Alaska) is a public land-grant research university in College, Alaska, a suburb of Fairbanks. It is the flagship campus of the University of Alaska system. UAF was established in 1917 and opened for classes in 1922. Originally named the Alaska Agricultural College and School of Mines, it became the University of Alaska in 1935. Fairbanks-based programs became the University of Alaska Fairbanks in 1975. In spring 2022, UAF enrolled 6,813 students.

 

 Stamps:

 Barns (from a set of 4) - Issued: 24-01-2021

Many thanks to Antoinette!

Brazil: The 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Mission to the Moon + The 100th Anniversary of the Discovery of Insulin

 

Stamps:

The 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Mission to the Moon - Issued: 20-07-2019

The 100th Anniversary of the Discovery of Insulin - Issued: 27-07-2021

Many thanks to Helio!