Stamp Magazine

12 Jun 2014

Czechoslovakia Postal History

Czechoslovakia was formerly part of Central Europe and was once part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire before it officially split into Slovakia and Czech Republic on January 1, 1993. The country has had its own share of turmoil and participation in world history, but there’s no denying the country has contributed much to world affairs and culture. One important contribution comes in the form of philately and the production of stamps.

Postage stamps starting the First Republic

The first Czechoslovakian stamps were produced during the time of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. These stamps have remained in use until March 15, 1919. When the First Republic of the country was formed, a new set of stamps was designed and printed. Some of the first few stamps printed and issued on... Read More

Stamp, Postal History

5 Jun 2014

Brazil World Cup Stamps - Gearing Up for the World Cup

The FIFA World Cup of 2014 will be held in Brazil and is a cause for pride and celebration in this South American country. The preparations cover different aspects of the games, including promotions such as the use of football-themed stamps. The organizing body has decided to continue its stamp collection programme for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, and according to latest pronouncements it will be continuing with its centennial philatelic programme which was created in 2004 to commemorate FIFA’s 100 year anniversary. This programme was also incorporated in the 2006 and 2010 World Cups called “Official Commemorative Philatelic Programme” and has been widely successful.

Stamp Collecting Programme Started in Time for FIFA

According to Thierry Weil, the marketing... Read More

Stamp, Commemorative Stamps, World-Cup

2 Jun 2014

El Salvador Stamps - From Revolution to Independence Stamps

El Salvador has received many names in the past including ‘Cuscation’ which means the land of beautiful jewels, but what caught on was the name taken from Jesus Christ- El Salvador or The Saviour. El Salvador is situated on the pacific coast of Central America, with Guatemala on the west and Honduras on the north and east. It is the smallest country of Western Hemisphere with an area of just 8,123 square miles. In 1524 the Spaniards arrived in El Salvador and established their capital at San Salvador (St Saviour) the following year. Just like other countries in Latin America, the country was also embroiled in a revolution in 1811, and independence was declared on September 22, 1821. The country also experienced Civil War that raged between 1980 and 1992 and claimed the lives of 75,000... Read More

Stamp, World-Cup, Postal History

26 May 2014

Nelson Mandela and South Africa’s Stamp Collection

Nelson Mandela is one of the greatest people this world has ever known. He has become famous worldwide for his role towards the eradication of the apartheid in South Africa, and known as well for inspiring similar movements in different regions. To mark the death of this great man and to celebrate his great achievements, the Government of South Africa issued stamps to commemorate his life and achievements.

South Africa’s other personalities were also featured in stamps

The first democratic election in South Africa was held in 1994, with Mandela’s National Congress winning with absolute majority, thus making Mandela the first black president of South Africa. The first stamp was issued to commemorate this important event. From here on, the stamps were of great quality and... Read More

Stamp, Commemorative Stamps, Nelson Mandela, Postal History