Friday, August 18, 2023

Germany: The 100th Anniversary of the "Schleizer Dreieck"

The "Schleizer Dreieck" is a 3.805 km (2.364 mi) motorsports circuit with an average width of 10 m (33 ft) and elevation changes of 44 m (144 ft). The circuit is located in Schleiz, Thuringia, Germany. The circuit is the oldest racing track in Germany, and it was opened on 10 June 1923. The Special Cover dedicated to this event was put into circulation by the Philatelic Society of Thuringia.


Stamp:

The 100th Anniversary of the "Schleizer Dreieck" - Issued: 01-06-2023

 

Thursday, August 17, 2023

Ukraine: Definitives on Special Cover "Weapons of Victory"

 


Stamps:

Special Cover "Weapons of Victory" - Issued: 06-12-2022
Definitives - Pysanky Decorated Eggs (from a set of 2) - Issued: 21-04-2023
Definitives - Coat of Arms "Koropets Village, Ternopil Region" (from a set of 2) - Issued: 16-07-2021
Coat of Arms - Parutine, Mykolaiv Region  - Issued: 16-03-2018


Many thanks to Alexander!

Sunday, August 13, 2023

Poland: EUROPA 2023 + 2022 + 2021


 Stamps:

EUROPA 2023 - "Peace - the highest value of humanity" - Issued: 25-04-2023
EUROPA 2022 - "Stories & Myths” - Issued: 21-04-2022
EUROPA 2021 - "Endangered national wildlife" - Issued: 21-04-2021



I sent this Cover to myself during my visit at IBRA23.



Friday, August 11, 2023

France: The 96th Congress of the Federation of International Philatelic Associations

 

Stamps:

The 906th Congress of the Federation of International Philatelic Associations  - Issued: 30-05-2023
"LISA" Stamp "The 96th Congress of the Federation of International Philatelic Associations"
 
 
Many thanks to my friend Eric for this nice Cover!

Thursday, August 10, 2023

UK: King Charles III - 2023 Trooping the Colour Ceremony

Trooping the Colour is a ceremonial event performed every year on Horse Guards Parade in London, United Kingdom, by regiments of Household Division, to celebrate the official birthday of the British sovereign. It is also known as the Sovereign's Birthday Parade. Similar events are held in other countries of the Commonwealth. In the UK, it is, with the State Opening of Parliament, one of the biggest events of the ceremonial calendar, and watched by millions on TV and on the streets of London. 

The 2023 Trooping the Colour was held on Saturday 17 June 2023. Over 1,500 soldiers, 300 horses, and 400 musicians took part in the ceremony, the first to be held during King Charles III's reign, and for his first Official Birthday.

Stamp:

Definitives - King Charles III (from a set of 5) - Issued: 04-04-2023

Wednesday, August 09, 2023

Malaysia: Traditional Outfits - Kebaya

 

Stamp:

Traditional Outfits - Kebaya  (m/s) - Issued: 27-10-2022

 

Stamps:

Traditional Outfits - Kebaya (full set)  - Issued: 27-10-2022


Many thanks to Henry for these nice FDCs!

Tuesday, August 08, 2023

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

 

Stamp:

EUROPA 2023 - "Peace - the highest value of humanity" - Issued: 12-06-2023


Many thanks to Wesley!

Monday, August 07, 2023

Canada: Canadians in Flight

These "Canadians in Flight" stamps honour aviation and aeronautic pioneers from Canada. The left stamp shows Wilbur R. Franks. He developed the world’s first anti-gravity suit used in combat during the Second World War, as well as Canada’s first human centrifuge to test it. The center stamps shows W. Rupert Turnbull who was a pioneering aeronautical engineer and developed a device that improved the performance of a plane significantly. The right stamps shows Kenneth Patrick who founded CAE Inc. (then known as Canadian Aviation Electronics Ltd.) and is well known for building Flight simlators.
 

Stamps:
 
Canadians in Flight (from a set of 5) - Issued: 17-10-2022


Many thnaks to Jean!

Sunday, August 06, 2023

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


 Stamp:

 EUROPA 2023 - "Peace - the highest value of humanity" - Issued: 09-05-2023


Many thanks to Mihnea!

 

Tuesday, August 01, 2023

Germany: Heligoland Lighthouse

Heligoland Lighthouse (German: Leuchtturm Helgoland) is located on Germany's only offshore island, Heligoland. Constructed during World War II as an anti-aircraft tower, it was turned into a lighthouse in 1952. It features the strongest light on the German North Sea coast with a range of 28 nautical miles (52 km) so that it can be seen as far as on the East Frisian or the North Frisian islands and Halligen. The lighthouse is operated by the Tönning water and shipping authority. 


I'm very happy to get these two cards with a matching postmark and the 2023 issued Heligoland Lighthouse stamp. The first card shows a painting of Birgitt Schumacher, the second card shows a painting of Stefan Dobritz.

Stamp:

Heligoland Lighthouse - Issued: 06-07-2023


Monday, July 31, 2023

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


 Stamps:

EUROPA 2023 - "Peace - the highest value of humanity" - Issued: 09-05-2023
Finnish Flag - Issued: 06-05-2020


Many thanks to Kimmo!

Sunday, July 30, 2023

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

 

Stamps:

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


I sent this Cover to myself during my visit at IBRA23.

Tuesday, July 25, 2023

Monday, July 24, 2023

Friday, July 21, 2023

Germany: “Tag der Bundeswehr - German Military Day" 2023 in Wilhelmshaven

The "Tag der Bundeswehr" is an anual open-door event at several locationas of the german federal defence. I was able to get some covers from the Event at the naval base in Wilhelmshaven.

Stamp:

World of Letters - Issued: 02-12-2021

The cover above also got a blue cachet of the German Navy frigate "Baden-Württemberg"

Stamp:

World of Letters - Issued: 02-12-2021

The cover above got a black cachet, which commemorates the 175th Anniversary of the german naval military forces.

To note that both covers were delivered by "Feldpost", which is the German military mail service.

Both Covers also got this green cachet below on the backside, which indicates “Tag der Bundeswehr" ("German Military Day"), the city "Wilhemshaven" and the date 17.06.2023



Thursday, July 20, 2023

South Korea: Korea's First Lunar Orbiter - "Danuri"


 Stamp:

 Korea's First Lunar Orbiter - "Danuri" - Issued: 07-04-2023


Many thanks to Park Pyo Jun!

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

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

 

 

Stamps:

EUROPA 2023 - "Peace - the highest value of humanity" - Issued: 16-05-2023


Many thanks to Vera!

Tuesday, July 18, 2023

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

 To note the "Aid for Ukraine" maschine cancellation on the Cover.

Stamp:

EUROPA 2023 - "Peace - the highest value of humanity" - Issued: 27-04-2023


Many thanks to Henrik!

Monday, July 17, 2023

India: Hikkim, Lahaul & Spiti district ("Worlds Highest Post Office")

Hikkim is a village in Lahaul and Spiti district in the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh at an elevation of 4,400 m (14,400 ft). Hikkim village has a post office situated at an elevation of 4,400 m (14,400 ft) and this post office is the one of the highest post offices in the world. Inarguably , the post office located in India's highest altitude. The post office connects small villages in this isolated region to the rest of the world.

Stamps:

The 90th General Assembly of INTERPOL - Issued: 18-10-2022
The 30th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations with Turkmenistan (from a set of 2) - Issued: 03-04-2022


Many thanks to my friend Kamran!


Sunday, July 16, 2023

Japan: The G7 Summit - Hiroshima

The 49th G7 summit was held from 19 to 21 May 2023 in Hiroshima city of Hiroshima Prefecture.  Leaders of G7 countries joined in Hiroshima city to discuss a number of challenges to peace and prosperity facing the global order while consulting with invited guests. The issues discussed included the Russian invasion of Ukraine and effects on the international order, climate change, the COVID-19 pandemic, and other geopolitical crises.

Stamps:

The G7 Summit - Hiroshima (from a set of 5) - issued: 10-05-2023


Saturday, July 15, 2023

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

 

Stamp:

EUROPA 2023 - "Peace - the highest value of humanity" - Issued: 09-05-2023


Many thanks to Eric!

Friday, July 14, 2023

Spain: The 50th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations with China - Joint Issue w/ China

The stamps of this Joint Issue feature Hengshui Lake in China and Spain's Fuente de Piedra Lagoon.

Cover from China - cancelled on first day of Issue:

Stamps:

2x The 50th Anniversary Of China-Spain Diplomatic Relations (full set) - Issued: 10-05-2023
1x World EXPO 2010 Shanghai China - Issued: 19-12-2007


Many thanks to Xu Wei!

 

Cover from Spain:

Stamps:

The 50th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations with China - Joint Issue with China (full set) - Issued: 10-05-2023


Thursday, July 13, 2023

Poland: Help for Ukraine - "We are with You!"


Stamps:

3x Help for Ukraine - "We are with You!" - Issued: 25-03-2022


I sent this Cover to myself during my visit at IBRA23.

Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Lebanon: EUROMED 2021 + Autism Love + World Information Society Summit Tunis 2005

 


Stamps:

EUROMED 2021 - "Traditional Mediterranean Jewelry" - Issued: 24-08-2021
Autism Love  - Issued: 00-04-2022
World Information Society Summit Tunis 2005 - Issued: 02-07-2007 



Many thanks to Pieter!

Thursday, July 06, 2023

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

 

Stamp:

EUROPA 2023 - "Peace - the highest value of humanity" - Issued: 25-05-2023


I sent this Cover to myself during my visit at IBRA23.

Sunday, July 02, 2023

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

 

Stamp:

EUROPA 2023 - "Peace - the highest value of humanity"  - Issued: 16-05-2023


I sent this Cover to myself during my visit at IBRA23.

Thursday, June 29, 2023

Germany: Inaugural flight Lufthansa Cargo (LH8084) B777F from Frankfurt a. M. -> Mumbai -> Hanoi

Lufthansa Cargo has added Hanoi as a new destination to its global B777F route network for the winter flight schedule 2022/2023. The inaugural flight took place on November 2nd in Frankfurt. With a stop in Mumbai, India, the Boeing 777F reached Hanoi, Vietnam on schedule on November 3rd. The covers below document these flights.

Flight Frankfurt to Mumbai, India on 2nd November 2022 with special postmark from Germany and arrivial postmark from Mumbai (Viel Parle, East) on 3rd November 2022.

Stamps:

Definitves Stamps "World of letters" - Issued: 01-03-2022
Definitves Stamps "Flowers - Eranthis hyemalis" - Issued: 08-06-2017
Definitves Stamps "Flowers" - Issued: 03-01-2022

 

Flight LH8088/9 from Mumbai, India to Hanoi, Vietnam. The red cachet postmark indicates this flight. Arrival postmark from Hanoi, Vietnam 3rd November 2022 on the back. Unfortunately I don't have the flight back from Hanoi to Frankfurt.


Stamp:

The 70th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations with Germany - Issued: 10-06-2021


Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Thursday, June 22, 2023