Elisabeth Gorgl
“Elisabeth Görgl’s Courage brings Gold!“ was the headline in “Der Standard” after Lizz Görgl’s victory in the Super-G at the Ski World Championships in Garmisch-Partenkirchen last winter. A few days...
View ArticlePhillip Law 1912-2010 – Australia
Australia post issued a set of stamps to marks the centenary of the birth of Dr Phillip Law AC (1912-2010), one of Australia’s most experienced polar explorers. He was a pivotal fi gure in developing...
View Article2012 Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee
2012 marks a significant year for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, as she celebrates 60 years as a dedicated monarch. The 60th anniversary of a monarch’s accession is known as a ‘Diamond Jubilee’, and...
View Article150th Birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda
India Post issued a set of 4 stamps to celebrate 150th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. Swami Vivekananda (12 January 1863–4 July 1902), born Narendra Nath Datta was an Indian Hindu monk....
View ArticleFlannery O’Connor – USA
USPS issued a postage stamp honouring Flannery O’Connor (1925–1964), an American writer and essayist. She is considered one of America’s greatest fiction writers and one of the strongest apologists for...
View Article110th Birth Anniversary of Xian Xinghai
Macau post issued a set of stamps and a Souvenir Sheet to commemorate 110th Birth Anniversary of Xian Xinghai, a great Chinese musician. The stamps features forty glorious years of Xian Xinghai’s life,...
View ArticleJan Potocki postage stamp – Poland
Polish post issued postage stamp of Jan Potocki (1761 – 1815), a legendary figure of Poland. Jan Potocki is very well known because of his strange, supernatural novel The Manuscript Found in Saragossa....
View ArticleElvis Presley honoured through postage stamp
USPS issued a special stamp in the music icons series to honour Elvis Presley, the singer, guitarist, musician, actor and The King of Rock and Roll. The stamp features a 1955 black-and-white photograph...
View ArticleIngrid Bergman Joint issue stamp USA
USPS jointly with Swedish post issued a special stamp to honour Ingrid Bergman, the Swedish born legendary actress of Hollywood. This is the 19th stamp in the Legends of Hollywood series issued by...
View ArticleSwedish stamps to mark Ingrid Bergman 100 Years
Swedish post issued a set of stamps to mark 100 years of Ingrid Bergman, an internationally renowned Swedish actress know for her amazing work in Hollywood. The stamps features the engraved images of...
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