Archives » December, 2007

Singapore Year of the Rat - 18 Jan 2008

Singapore will issue the next set in the zodiac series on 18 January 2008. This year it is the Year of the Rat - 3 stamps will be issued with values of 1st Local (26c), 65c, $1.10.
(more information as we get it)

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Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 3 - 09 Jan 2008

To celebrate the opening of Singapore Changi Airports third terminal, the postal authority will issue a set 4 stamps with values of 1st Local (26c), 65c, $1.10 & $2 on 9th January 2008.
(further info will be added as soon as we get it)

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Jersey Signals - 15 Jan 2008

The first stamp issue released in 2008 will feature a selection of the meteorological and navigational signals used in Jersey and celebrates the 300th anniversary of the Fort Regent Signal Station.

Technical Data:
Five stamps - size 40.00mm x 30.00mm.
Stamp artist – Nick Shewring.
Printed by Osterreichische Staatsdruckerei GmbH, Austria.
Official First Day Cover envelope and Presentation Pack.

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Botswana Butterfly Definitives - 01 Nov 2007

We’ve just received word that Botswana issued a new set set of defintives on 1st November.
The set of 14 stamps feature butterlies from the territory. Values range from 10t to P20.

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Pitcairn 2007 Ocean Fish - 12 Dec 2007

Pitcairn have released their last issue for 2007, entitled ‘Ocean Fish.’
The six stamps, all priced at $1, feature the most common large ocean fish harvested by the islanders:

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Tristan da Cunha Diana Commemoration - 30 Nov 2007

Tristan da Cunha have released a set of 6 stamps to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the death of Diana, Pincess of Wales.
The six values, each of 50p, feature different photographs of the princess.

Each stamp will also be available as a sheetlet featuring scenes from the territory:

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Ascension Island - British Ornithologists Union 10 Dec 2007

Ascension have released a set of 8 stamps to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the expedition in 1957-1959 to the Island to study it’s bird life.
The expedition itself was mounted to celebrate the centenary of the British Ornithologists Union (BOU).
The set of four stamps comprises 2 x 15p, 2 x 25p, 2 x 40p, 2 […]

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Cyprus New Definitive Issue 02 Oct 2007

Cyprus have issued a new set of 8 definitive stamps depicting neoclassical buildings found around the island.
The stamps carry dual currency denomination - Cypriot Pounds and Euros.

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Singapore National Library Board 12 Nov 2007

Singapore Post have released a set of 4 stamps to celebrate the National Library Boards L2010 project “Libraries for Life, Knowledge for Success”.
L2010 aims to provide Singaporeans with a world-class library network, that brings the worlds knowledge to Singapore and make it available to all. The plan will ensured published heritage is preserved and […]

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New Zealand 2008 ‘Scenic’ Issue - NZs Underwater Reefs
Jan 2008

New Zealand kicks off the new year with their annual ‘Scenic’ issue. This year, they will focus on waters surrounding New Zealand, through the lens of photographer Kim Westerskov.

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Jan 2008