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Cape Verde s an island country, spanning an archipelago of 10 islands located in the central Atlantic Ocean, 570 kilometres (350 miles) off the coast of Western Africa.
The islands, covering a…
Mail was first carried by rail between Liverpool and Manchester in 1830, thus effecting a considerable saving of time. By 1838 it was realised that still more time could be saved if the mail were to be…
George Grard (1901-1984) is acknowledged as one of thè greatest Belgian scuiptors.His most famous piece is "La Mer", nicknamed Fat Mathilde, in Ostend's Leopoldpark.The George Grard foundation was later…
Equatorial Guinea is a country located in Central Africa, with an area of 28,000 square kilometres (11,000 sq mi). Formerly the colony of Spanish Guinea, its post-independence name evokes its location near…
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Situated in the heart of the Gulf Stream in the North Atlantic at 62°N and 7°W, the Farce Islands Ile northwest of Scotland and halfway between Iceland and Norway. With a population of only…
You now have the possibility of creating your own personalized stamps! You choose* the motif, so take the chance and choose one of your favourite photos for your own unique stamp! Here you can see some of the…
Mustelids are the largest family of carnivorous mammals, comprising some 70 species, spread across the globe, except for Australia and Antarctica. The family includes stoats, weasels, polecats, bad-gers,…
The history of thematic philately - and so 'religious philately' - could be said to go back to the very first postage stamp, the Penny Black. The portrait of Queen Victoria couid just as well figure in a…
Spike and Slizy (self adhesive)Spike and Suzy are comic strip figures that have grown large m the collective memory of Belgium and thè Netherlands.More than 60 years ago, Willy Vandersteen app roached the…