New issue of Swedish FDC on 21st March 2012

Sweden Post issues four FDC themed: 'fishing tackle'; 'the north by the sea: 'life at sea'; 'poultry stocks'; and 'the art of photography' on 21st March 2012. Sweden Post Museum has invited the stamp designers of all four FDC issues to meet the philatelic fans on official release day.

The north by the sea: life at sea FDC issued by Sweden Post

The art of photography FDC issued by Sweden Post

Fishing tackle FDC issued by Sweden Post

Poultry stocks FDC issued by Sweden Post

Taipei 2008: 21st Asian International Stamp Exhibition Commemorative Issue

Taiwan Post issues a series to commemorate  21st Asian International Stamp Exhibition on 7th March 2008. The souvenir sheet features four ancient bird paintings from the National Palace Musuem collection to introduce the ecological beauty of Taiwan. Among the ancient bird paintings featured on the stamps are: Plum Blossoms and Solitary Bird; Apricot Blossoms and Peacocks; Wild Duck and Bamboo and Shrike (left to right).

21st Asian International Stamp Exhibition Commemorative Issue souvenirs sheet FDC issued by Taiwan Post

Cartoon Figure Postage Stamps: Mickey Mouse

Taiwan Post issues two set of souvenir sheets themed 'mickey mouse' on 3rd August 2005.Mickey mouse 1928 features Steamboat Willie (left) and Fantasia (right). Mickey mouse 1990 features The Prince and The Pauper (left) and Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas (right).

Mickey mouse 1928 souvenir sheet issued by Taiwan Post

Mickey mouse 1990 souvenir sheet issued by Taiwan Post

The Story of Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai, a Folk Legend

China Post issues a series of special stamps themed 'The Story of Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai' on 18th October 2003. The Story of Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai is a love story in China for more than 1000 years.  Zhu Yingtai is disguised as a man. 'She'and Liang Shanbo is classmate for 3 years. After finishing their studies, Zhu Yingtai implies that she will be Liang Shanbo's wife. Liang Shanbo is delighted to know that Zhu Yingtai is a woman and bring her home to seek for marriage approval from his parents. However, his family is against his will. In the end,they decided to commit suicide for love and turn into butterflies.

 The Story of Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai postage stamp FDC issued by China Post

Alpine Flowers Postage Stamps

Taiwan Post issues a series of Taiwan's alpine flowers postage stamps on 16th May 2011. This set of four stamps features Gentiana scabrida var. punctulata (left); Eupharasia transmorrisonensis (middle); Clematis Montana (right, upper) and Cypripedium formosanum (right, lower).

Alpine Flowers Postage Stamps FDC issued by Taiwan Post

Šumava-UNESCO Biosphere Reserve

Czech Post issues a series of stamps featuring Czech biosphere reserve on 31 August 2011. This set of Šumava-UNESCO Biosphere Reserve miniature sheet depicts the flora and fauna at Šumava National Park along Austrian and Bavarian borders with Czech Republic.

Šumava-UNESCO Biosphere Reserve miniature sheet issued by Czech Post

Šumava-UNESCO Biosphere Reserve maximum card issued by Czech Post

Czech Republic stamps

We went to Prague for vacation on a long weekend. Prague is a beautiful city with many towers from medieval time, castle, old towns, cathedrals, churches and nice scenery. We managed to visit a few philately shops, their post office and post museum located within Prague city. We must admitted that Czech Republic has very nice stamps and we couldn't resist to buy them! Stay tune for more Czech Republic stamps!

Beautiful night scene of Prague Castle and Charles Bridge

Our newly added Czech Republic philately collection