Wednesday, September 27, 2017

Poolesville MD, USA

"Protect Pollinators" stamps on a cover postmarked in Poolesville Maryland. The town has a population of 5000 and is not too far from Washington DC. This year is the 150th anniversary of the town's incorporation.


Saturday, September 23, 2017

Paola, Malta

Stamps from a series from Malta that show processional statues from various churches around the Maltese Islands. The two stamps on this cover are statues used during the feast of Santa Marija. It's the largest celebration during the festa season. The one on the right is from Mqabba, and the one on the left is from Mosta.

Thursday, September 21, 2017

Birdpex 8

Birdpex is a stamp exhibition where birds are the theme. It takes place every four years and will be held again in May of 2018 in Bad Mondorf, Luxembourg. These Brazilian stamps issued 19 June 2017, from right to left are self-adhessive Araripe Manakin, Blue-eyed Ground Dove, Purple-winged Ground Dove and a gummed Araripe Manakin.