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New Luxembourg issues
Luxembourg Post unveil a selection of new issues on 6 December, including this year's Christmas stamp.
A set of four stamps celebrating popular sports including tennis, basketball, judo and figure skating will also be released, as well as a stamp highlighting the great help guide dogs provide to the visually impaired.
STAMPNEWS.COM
November 30, 2005
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Fan wants Jack Benny honored on 39-cent stamp
The number 39 has been in the news lately because the US Postal Service plans to raise the price of a first-class stamp to 39 cents.
And Laura Leff of Oakland, California, thinks a good way to mark that change would be to issue a 39-cent stamp in honor of America's most famous 39-year-old. If you're over 39 yourself, chances are that you remember him -- he drove a Maxwell, played the violin (poorly) and grew up in Waukegan. He also probably wouldn't have consented to paying 39 cents for a stamp.
Leff, of course, is president of the International Jack Benny Fan Club, and she's enlisting Waukegan residents in her campaign for the new stamp honoring the late comedian.
The Chicago-born Benny had a special claim on 39. By most estimates, he had been 39 years old for 41 years at the time of his death in 1974.
AP
November 28, 2005
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A 'Forever' Stamp
Some good news has come along with the bad news that it soon will cost 39 cents, instead of the present 37 cents, to mail a one-ounce letter. The U.S. Postal Service is studying a proposal to offer a "forever" or "perpetual" stamp, which could be used regardless of future postage increases.
You could stockpile a bunch of these stamps for future use and never have to worry about their getting out of date. And when the price of a stamp went up, you wouldn't have to buy a supply of, say, two-cent stamps to make up the difference. Your old "forever" stamps would still be good.
A group working on the issue is slated to report its findings by next July. One question is the financial impact of the scheme on the Postal Service.
STAMPNEWS.COM
November 25, 2005
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France issues video game stamps
France has issued a series of postage stamps featuring characters from video-games, including Tomb Raider and The Sims.
Lara Croft (Tomb Raider), Mario (Super Mario Bros) and Link (The Legend of Zelda) are joined by Donkey Kon, Pac-Man and others.
The set of 10 stamps retail for 2.65 euros ($3.09).
STAMPNEWS.COM
November 22, 2005
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Yet more Harry Potter stamps
Australia Post have joined various postal administrations including Taiwan and Isle of Man by commemorating the release of the new Harry Potter movie - "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire".
The stamps feature the characters Harry Potter, Hermione Granger Ron Weasley, Viktor Krum, Cedric Diggory, Fleur Delacour, Mad-Eye Moody, Barty Crouch Jr, Professor Dumbledore and Rita Skeeter.
GIBBONSSTAMPMONTHLY.COM
November 18, 2005
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New Polish stamps: Association of Doctors commemorated
Poland Post issue a new stamp on 24 November to mark the 200th anniversary of the Polish Association of Doctors.
A first day cover will also be made available to mark the occasion.
GIBBONSSTAMPMONTHLY.COM
November 14, 2005
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Four Distinguished Marines saluted on U.S. postage stamps
Gen. Michael W. Hagee, Commandant of the Marine Corps, and John E. Potter, Postmaster General of the United States Postal Service, unveiled the Distinguished Marines commemorative 37-cent U.S. Postage stamps at Marine Barracks Washington on the 230th Birthday of the Marine Corps, Nov. 10. The stamps depict legendary Marines, Daniel Daly, John Basilone, John A. Lejeune and Lewis "Chesty" Puller.
Other participants included the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps performing elements of the Barracks' Friday Evening Parade, and Aaron Tippin, country music recording artist.
Another first-day dedication ceremony took place at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif.
USMC.MIL
November 11, 2005
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Hindu community upset with U.K. Christmas stamp
One of Royal Mail's 2005 Christmas stamps has caused controversy among the Hindu community.
The 68p stamp depicts a man and woman, both with Hindu markings, worshipping the infant Christ.
Hindus are demanding that the Royal Mail withdraw the Christmas stamp, claiming the mother and child image it represents insult their religion.
The image is one of a series of six mother and child stamps that go on sale on November 1.
The stamps were drawn from religious images around the world. The Hindu stamp was taken from a picture that hangs in Mumbai and was painted in the 17th century.
STAMPNEWS.COM
November 08, 2005
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Polish Christmas issue
Poland Post are the latest administration to unveil their Christmas stamps for 2005.
The issue consists of two stamps designed by M.Dziekansk which are due out on 28 November along with a first day cover.
GIBBONSSTAMPMONTHLY.COM
November 05, 2005
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World's first postage stamp of Rumi published
The first postage stamp with the picture of Rumi has been published by Syria, to be followed by Iran, Turkey, and Afghanistan by end of March 2006.
Jalal ad-Din Mohammad Rumi, also known as Mowlana (1207-1273 CE), is a Persian poet famous all around the world for his mystic Sufi words, focused on unity, and the longing to reunite with the primal root. His major work Masnavi Manavi is still a favorite among not only Iranians but many people around the world, inspiring artists, poets, writers, philosophers, and his general public followers from every generation.
CHN.IR
November 02, 2005
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Legendary Marine hero commemorated with postage stamp
Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone will be honored with a commemorative postage stamp, recognizing the World War II hero as one of four distinguished Marines who served with outstanding bravery and honor during the 20th Century. The stamp will be issued on Nov. 10 during a ceremony held at Marine Barracks Washington at 1 p.m.
The stamp features an image from a 1943 photograph of Sgt. Basilone, as well as the insignia of the 5th Marine Division, the division with which he served, and gave his life, during the invasion of Iwo Jima in February 1945.
DCMILITARY.COM
November 01, 2005
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