By the Decree of Prince Aleksandar Karađorđević in March 1854, the first vocational school in Serbia was founded – the First Vocational School, for the planned and systematic preparation of personnel necessary for the new military factory (Topolivnica). It was the first institution of its kind in Serbia. On the stamp you can see the portrait of Prince Aleksandar Karađorđević.
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2x 170 Years of Vocational Education in Serbia - Issued: 12-06-2024
Many thanks to Jelena!
In June 2024, La Poste issued a book of twelve postage stamps based on the iconic Pokémon. The Pokémon phenomenon appeared in Japan on February 27, 1996 with the first video games released on Game Boy, then expanded into playing and collecting card games, TV series, mobile applications, and derivative products. Pokémon is today one of the most popular entertainments among young and old all over the world. To note, Eric was so kind to send me the first cover from the Philex Paris 2024 Stamp Exhibition. On the left you can see the signature of the stamp Designer. The postmark says May 30th 2024, but the official start of selling seems to be June 17 2024.
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Pokémon (from a set of 12) - Issued: 17-06-2024
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National Children’s Month is celebrated in November in the Philippines every year. This month-long celebration aims to give Filipino children access to a healthy environment, good education, and healthcare. Each year there is also a special stamp issue. On the cover below you can see four stamps from the 8-stamp-issue from 2023. To note: This cover was mailed from Romblon, an archipelagic province of the Philippines located in the Mimaropa region.
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National Children's Month 2023 (from a set of 8) - Issued: 15-11-2023
A new country in my collection. Many thanks to Eric! Papua New Guinea, officially the Independent State of Papua New Guinea, is a country in Oceania that comprises the eastern half of the island of New Guinea and its offshore islands in Melanesia (a region of the southwestern Pacific Ocean north of Australia). It shares its only land border with Indonesia. For this Cover Eric used stamps from two issues of 2004. The cover was mailed from the city of Ukarumpa, located in the Eastern Highlands Province of Papua New Guinea. The current population is approximately 600.
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Traditional Dances of Malaysia (stamps and m/s) - Issued: 26-03-2024
Many thanks to Henry!
Starting April 28 2024, Lufthansa commenced twice-weekly flights from Munich to Trondheim (TRD), Norway’s third-largest city. The covers below document both very first flights. The first one from Munich-Airport to Trondheim on April 28 2024 with Airbus A319 D-AILS "Heide". Also to note the arrival postmark of Trondheim on the left. The second cover the Way back from Trondheim to Munich-Airport.
Flight Munich-Airport -> Trondheim
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2x Four Seasons "Summer" - Issued: 13-07-2006
Flight Trondheim -> Munich-Airport
With a arrival postmark of "Briefzentrum 85" (= Freising, Munich Airport) of April 29th 2024
Norway Memories (from a set of 6) - Issued: 21-04-2023
The 50th Anniversary of Guernsey Postal Independence (from a set of 6) - Issued: 01-10-2019
This year Swiss Post celebrated its 175th Anniversary with two Anniversary Stamps which can be seen on this nice Cover below mailed from city of Merenschwand located in the north of Switzerland in the canton of Aargau.
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The 175th Anniversary of the Swiss Post (full set) - Issued: 21-03-2024
Many thanks to Hansjürg!
Started in 1988, the Karupelv Valley Project (KVP), led by Dr. Benoît Sittler, is an ongoing, long term research project in North-East Greenland. It is jointly carried out under the auspices of the University Freiburg (GER) and the Groupe de Recherche en Ecologie Arctique (F). Its main objective is to provide new insights into the processes that govern cyclic fluctuations of lemming populations in high-arctic ecosystems.
For more Information: https://www.karupelv-valley-project.de/english/
EUROPA 2024 - "Underwater Flora and Fauna" (from a set of 2) - Issued: 24-05-2024
From May 30 to June 1 2024, Paris-Philex 2024 stamp exhibition took place at La Porte de Versailles, Paris, France. Several postal administrations took part at this exhibition. Ukrposhta, the national post of Ukraine, was one of them. Besides a special postmark (#standwithurkaine), which can be seen on the cover below also a speical prepaid cover was issued during this event.
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Many thanks to Maja, unfortunately your Cover arrived a little bit damaged!
The International Philatelic Exhibition "Mare Balticum 2024" was held from 26th to 28th July 2024 in Tartu, Estonia. Tartu is not only one of the oldest cities in the Baltic States, but also one of the three European Capitals of Culture this year (besides Bad Ischl in Austria and Bodø in Norway). To note the two postmarks at the bottom of the cover applied by Latvian Post.
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Beginning in 1824, German settlers established communities in Brazil, particularly in Rio Grande do Sul, leaving a lasting impact on cities like Blumenau and Joinville. This anniversary honors the rich German heritage that has become an integral part of Brazil's diverse cultural landscape, highlighting the successful blending of traditions that continues to shape the nation today. Thus both countries issued a stamp commemorating this event.
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The 200th Anniversary of German Immigration - Issued: 24-05-2024
Many thanks to Damiao!
Unfortunately, I don't have the German stamp (Issued: 06-06-2024) on cover, but it looks like this:
On April 8, 2024, a spectacular and rare celestial event unfolded over Canada, the United States and Mexico – a total solar eclipse. As the Moon aligned perfectly between Earth and the Sun, temporary darkness swept across parts of these countries, captivating countless spectators. One of the most stunning locations to witness this rare event was the Niagara Falls. Thanks to Linda for sending me a cover from there on the exact date!
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The Elisabeth Mann Borgese is a German research vessel named after the renowned marine law expert and environmentalist Elisabeth Mann Borgese. Operated by the Leibniz Institute for Baltic Sea Research, this ship is primarily used for scientific exploration of the Baltic Sea. Equipped with advanced technology, it supports research in marine biology, chemistry, and geology, contributing significantly to our understanding of marine ecosystems. Launched in 2012, the vessel plays a crucial role in environmental monitoring and the sustainable management of marine resources.
To note on this cover a stamp commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Elisabeth Mann Borgese issued in 2018 (3,70 € face value) was used. On the left you can also see on the bottom the current ship postmark and a postmark of the managing company Briese Schiffahrts GmbH & Co. KG Research.
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The 100th Anniversary of Elisabeth Mann Borgese - Issued: 12-04-2018
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Source: https://briese-research.de/research-department/research-vessels/rv-elisabeth-mann-borgese
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Musicians of Indonesia (from a set of 8) - Issued: 17-08-2020
Many thanks to Irene!
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Many thanks to Xu Wei!
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EUROPA 2024 - "Underwater Flora and Fauna" (full set) - Issued: 03-06-2024 (on official First-Day-Cover)
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EUROPA 2024 - "Underwater Flora and Fauna" (full set) - Issued: 08-05-2024
Many thanls to Jelena!
Team Belgium has a total of 170 athletes for Paris 2024, including 84 women and 86 men and 10 reserves including 5 women and 5 men. In 21 sports Team Belgium will be represented. Team Belgium is traveling to the Olympics with the largest delegation of athletes since 1928 (Amsterdam).
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"The Olympic Dream" - Olympic Summer Games Paris 2024 - Issued: 10-06-2024
Many thanks to Wesley!
The Chungsuk Academic Foundation is the parent foundation of the Cheongju university. The Cheongseok Academic Foundation’s beginning can be traced to 1924, when Daeseong Primary School was founded with the mindset of saving the country, which was under Japanese rule, through education. Today, it has become a landmark of education, made up of seven schools ranging from elementary schools to universities. The Cheongseok Academic Foundation has raised 140,000 talented individuals to this day, and is currently aiding 20,000 students in their pursuit of knowledge in its capacity as a national private school of tradition. The stamps on the first day covers below are commemorating the 100th Anniversary.
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The 100th Anniversary of the The Chungsuk Academic Foundation - Issued: 12-04-2024
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The 100th Anniversary of the The Chungsuk Academic Foundation - Issued: 12-04-2024
Many thankt to Park Pyo Jun and Choonjong Park!
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The Netherlands Arctic Station is owned and run by the Arctic Centre of the University of Groningen. It is situated in Kongsfjorden on the island of Spitsbergen and is part of an international research community in the former mining town of Ny-Ålesund, Svalbard. In this town, more than 10 nations have their own station while using shared facilities for meals and recreation. The whole local community is focused on science and maintenance of infrastructure. Several stations have independent terrestrial research programs and the Netherlands Arctic Station is the smallest of all. During the summer months the Station Manager is Maarten Loonen, who is very collectors friendly, which can be seen from the beautiful cover below.
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EUROPA 2023 - "Peace - the highest value of humanity" - Issued: 09-05-2023
Many thanks to Maarten for this beautiful cover!
On May 31st 2024 a joint issue between China and Malaysia was put into circulation. The stamps commemorating 50 years of diplomatic relations between these two countries. The commemorative stamp features iconic plants from both countries, namely the Merbau, Malaysia's national tree, and the Greeting Pine, one of China's most famous trees. I'm happy to receive a cover from both Countries, Malaysia and China. Many thanks to Raymond and Xu Wei!
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The 50th Anniversary of China-Malaysia Diplomatic Relations - Issued: 31-05-2024
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The 50th Anniversary of China-Malaysia Diplomatic Relations - Issued: 31-05-2024
The Battle of Điện Biên Phủ was a climactic confrontation of the First Indochina War that took place between 13 March and 7 May 1954. It was fought between the French Union's colonial Far East Expeditionary Corps and Viet Minh communist revolutionaries.
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The 70th Anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory (full set) - Issued: 05-05-2024
Many thanks to Andrei!
Wednesday, April 17, 2024, marked the 500th anniversary of the discovery of the New York Bay by Giovanni Da Verrazzano. This Italian navigator who worked for France called the new land Nouvelle-Angoulême, in honor of the King he served: François Ier, count of Angoulême.
I'm very happy to receive two covers with a very nice sheet commemorating this event 500 years ago. The first cover was mailed from Lyon, many thanks Eric! The second was mailed from Roland from this year's Philex Stamp Exhibition.
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The 500th Anniversary of the Discovery of New York (m/s) - Issued: 15-04-2024
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The 500th Anniversary of the Discovery of New York (m/s) - Issued: 15-04-2024 
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The 100th Anniversary of Football in Slovenia - Issued: 13-07-2020
Many thanks to Primoz!