On July 25, 1909, French aviator Louis Blériot successfully flew across the English Channel. Louis Blériot, Birth Centenary Issued by Monaco in 2022 Designer and engraver: Pierre Albuisson ...

Johann Voldemar Jannsen, writer, journalist and poet was born May 16, 1819. The son of a miller and an innkeeper, Jannsen went on to become an important figure in the Estonian Age of Awakening. Birth ...

The Royal Australian Air Force formed March 31, 1921 and traces its origins to the 1912 formation of the Australian Flying Corps (AFC) They turned 100 in 2021 and as part of the celebration Australian ...

Hard to believe, but the Algerian 2025 stamps represent the 5th year of exploring Algeria. During the past half decade, I've discovered some excellent artists ...

Scottish Canadian poet Robert W. Service, The Poet of the Yukon, was born January 16, 1874. There are strange things done in the midnight sun By the men who moil for gold; The Arctic trails have their ...

Singapore's new flag was officially unveiled December 3, 1959 to coincide with its self governing status.

The “ol la la France’s 2024 stamps” too much? I’ve been waiting years to use it and I won’t apologise. France, as expected, has a beautiful portfolio of stamps to chase down. The year is filled with ...

Kyrgyzstan’s stamps are one of those true design gems that rarely get the recognition they deserve. The Kyrgyz Republic’s annual program is a bit of a puzzle to the unwary. They are the only country ...

Early aircraft - pre 1920 Slow growing list of early aircrafts, designers, pilots & dates. Not all aeroplanes were successful. This list is to document all designs, regardless their relative success.

Luxembourg’s 2022 stamp program contains some real gems, especially the postmarks. Now that 2022 is all done and dusted, there is a lot discuss about this program because it was neck deep in ...

Oh the beauty of India! Its complex history and culture is a constant source of excitement for me. And, I think I can finally do justice to India’s stamps this year. My frustration with the chaotic ...

Alderney’s 2023 stamp program kicks off with a literary trip around the world. In total, Alderney will release 4 sets for the year, including 6 King Charles III stamps, a puffin (you can’t go wrong ...