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Unusual and odd-shaped stamps have always been loved by avid stamp collectors. Beautiful unusual stamps like stamps printed on different materials, stamps made from unique materials, etc are always rare in the world of philately.While Luxembourg is known for issuing unusual stamps from time to time; this time Luxembourg has issued an embroidered stamp made of cloth.   Luxembourg

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Singapore and Oman released a joint issue stamp on 21st February 2025. I recently came across the Singapore versio of this stamp which is definitely a magnificent piece of miniature art. When Two Worlds Meet on a Stamp  Singapore and Oman officially shook hands in 1985 and the Singapore stamp depicts Muscat Street in Kampong Glam - a vibrant slice of Singapore where Omani

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Ever wondered why myths and legends stick around for centuries? It’s because they’re way more than just old tales—they’re like a community’s secret superpower! These stories teach us where we come from, what we value, and how to tell right from wrong (think of Aesop’s fables or the epic adventures of heroes like King Arthur). They turn history into something magical, helping us

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The United States Postal Service (USPS) has issued 3 commemorative stamps to honor the sacrifices of three services. The 3 stamps, known as the Armed Forces stamps, have been issued to commemorate the 250th anniversaries of the Army, Navy and Marine Corps.USA Stamps 2025 - 250 Years of Service since 1775Each of these military branches was founded in 1775.The stamps show the force's emblem

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On the occasion of 150 Years of UPU, the United Nations celebrated it by issuing a single stamp  from its 3 offices in Geneva, New York and Vienna. The Vienna Office of United Nations issued a beautiful stamp showing an aeroplane flying over the globe, signifying one of the modern modes of mail delivery.; and undoubtedly the fastest and the most used mode of delivery in the present

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United Nations celebrated 150 Years of UPU in 2024 and its 3 offices in Geneva, New York and Vienna issued a single stamp each to celebrate the occasion. The New York Office of United Nations released an elegant stamp showing a mail carrying pigeon flying over the globe, signifying one of the modes of mail delivery; and undoubtedly one of the oldest modes of delivery.United Nations Stamp (

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Universal Postal Union celebrated 150 Years of UPU in 2024 and its 3 offices in Geneva, New York and Vienna issued a single stamp each to celebrate the occasion. The Geneva Office of United Nations released an elegant stamp showing a postman flying over the globe, signifying one of the modes of mail delivery; and undoubtedly the oldest and the most important mode of delivery.United

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The 3 offices of United Nations issued a stamp on the occasion of 150th Anniversary of Universal Postal Union (UPU) on 23 May 2024. Below are the images of the stamps from the 3 offices on Geneva, New York and Vienna.United Nations Stamp (Geneva Office) on 150 Years of UPU - 2024United Nations Stamp (New York Office) on 150 Years of UPU - 2024United Nations Stamp (Vienna Office) on 150 Years

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Ukraine was probably busy in fighting the war with Russia and did not issue a proper postage stamp to celebrate "150 Years of UPU" in 2024. However a personalized stamp has been found online showing the same UPU150 logo and the theme to commemorate 150th Anniversary of Universal Postal Union (UPU). Exact date of issue is not known. Ukraine Stamp (Personalized) on 150 Years of UPU -

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Now here;s an interesting stamp to collect in your "150 Years of UPU" collection. Qatar issued a set of a single stamp and a souvenir sheet to commemorate 150th Anniversary of Universal Postal Union (UPU) on 9 October 2024.This Qatar UPU Stamp issue marks the 150th anniversary of the Universal Postal Union, highlighting the organization’s historic contribution to global

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Uruguay issued a uniquely designed stamp to celebrate 150th Anniversary of Universal Postal Union (UPU) on 9 October 2024.Uruguay Stamp on 150 Years of UPU - 2024The stamp shows a rider (probably a postal worker) travelling to a city on a horseback. Uruguay UPU Stamp issued for 150 Years of UPU has a face value of 35 Uraguay Pesos.Uruguay Stamp FDC on 150 Years of UPU - 2024The UPU FDC

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Thailand issued a single stamp to celebrate commemorate 150th Anniversary of Universal Postal Union (UPU) on 31 October 2024.Thailand Stamp on 150 Years of UPU - 2024Thailand UPU 2024 stamp is a standard design stamp with Thailand flag. The denomination of the stamp is 5 Thai Bahts.Thailand Stamp Sheetlet on 150 Years of UPU - 2024Thailand UPU150 Stamp has been issued in sheetlets

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Serbia issued a beautiful and unique single stamp to celebrate 150th Anniversary of Universal Postal Union (UPU) on 15 May 2024.Serbia Stamp on 150 Years of UPU - 2024The UPU 2024 stamp from Serbia shows the UPU monument.Serbia Stamp FDC on 150 Years of UPU - 2024An artistically designed FDC has also been issued by Serbia to feature the UPU150 stamp.Serbia Stamp Sheet on 150 Years

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Paraguay issued a single stamp to commemorate 150th Anniversary of Universal Postal Union (UPU) on 9 October 2024.Paraguay Stamp on 150 Years of UPU - 2024The Paraguay stamp has a face value of 10,000 Paraguayan Guarani. How do you find the designing of Paraguay UPU Postage Stamp, issued for 150 Years of UPU in 2024?====================================

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Morocco issued a single stamp to commemorate 150th Anniversary of Universal Postal Union (UPU) on 9 October 2024. The stamp shows the official UPU150 logo in bottom-left corner of the stamp.Morocco (Maroc) Stamp on 150 Years of UPU - 2024The UPU 2024 stamp from Morocco shows 2 buildings on the stamp. The first building on the left side of the stamp is the UPU Headquarters building

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Myanmar issued a universal design stamp on 150th Anniversary of Universal Postal Union (UPU) on 9 October 2024 with a Myanmar flag in left-bottom corner.The face value of Myanmar UPU 2024 stamp is 200 Burmese Kyat.How do you find the design of Myanmar UPU Postage Stamp, issued for 150 Years of UPU in 2024?==========================================If you want to see

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The postal authorities of Peru issued a single stamp to commemorate 150th Anniversary of Universal Postal Union (UPU) on 9 October 2024.Peru Stamp on 150 Years of UPU - 2024Peru UPU Stamp is of 4 Peruvian Sol denomination.Peru Stamp FDC on 150 Years of UPU - 2024Peru 2024 UPU FDC shares a matching design on the cover as well.Peru Stamp Sheet on 150 Years of UPU - 2024The

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Moldova released a single stamp to commemorate 150th Anniversary of Universal Postal Union (UPU) on 9 October 2024.Moldova Stamp on 150 Years of UPU - 2024The denomination of the Moldova UPU2024 stamp is 12L and it shows the official logo of the UPU150 campaign.Moldova Stamp FDC on 150 Years of UPU - 2024The FDC from Moldova Post shows a portion of UPU Headquarters Building too.Moldova UPU

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So here's a tricky issue from UPU150 stamps list ... And an interesting story.While searching online, I found a stamp of Mali with a denomination of 200 Francs. You can see the image below.Mali Stamp on 150 Years of UPU - 2024However it was not all.Having searched a little deeper, I found another small sheet with 6 stamps from Mali on eBay. Mali Stamp Sheetlet on 150 Years of UPU -

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Malta issued a single stamp to commemorate 150th Anniversary of Universal Postal Union (UPU) on 31 October 2024.Malta Stamp on 150 Years of UPU - 2024The Malta UPU2024 stamp has been issued in sheets of 10 stamps each.Malta Stamp Sheet on 150 Years of UPU - 2024The FDC from Malta Post matches the design and colours of the stamp itself.Malta Stamp FDC on 150 Years of UPU - 2024How do you find the

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Kazakhstan issued 2 commemorative postage stamps to honour 150 Years of UPU on 15 October 2024.Kazakhstan Stamp on 150 Years of UPU - 2024These 2 stamps have been issued in a souvenir sheet of 2 stamps each; along with a label stamp in the middle.One of the stamp shows official logo of UPU150, while the second stamp shows a lady in a traditional dress.Kazakhstan FDC#1 on 150 Years of UPU -

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Malaysia released a superb set of one postage stamp and a souvenir sheet with 4 different stamps to celebrate 150th Anniversary of Universal Postal Union (UPU) on 9 October 2024.The Malaysia UPU150 stamp shows 2 postmen delivering mail on a bicycle and a motor bike. Malaysia Stamp on 150 Years of UPU - 2024The face value of the Malaysia stamp is 1.5 Malaysian Ringgit.The Malaysian Souvenir

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Ivory Coast (Cote d'ivoire) issued a set of 3 stamps to honour 150th Anniversary of Universal Postal Union (UPU) on 9 October 2024. The stamps show the official logo of UPU150 campaign.Ivory Coast (Cote d'ivoire) Stamps on 150 Years of UPU - 2024All 3 stamps have the same design with different denominations of 250, 500 and 1000 Francs.The first day cover from Ivory Coast (Cote d'ivoire)

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Being one of the first countries/ postal administrations to issue the stamps on "150 Years of UPU", Isle of Man released a set of 4 stmps on 30 August 2024. The 4 stamps showcase different historical philatelic products. Isle of Man Stamp Set on 150 Years of UPU - 2024Each UPU 2024 stamp from Isle of Man has a face value of 2.72 GB Pounds, calculating to a whopping value of 10.88 GBP for the

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Indonesia issued a round-shaped postage stamp to honour 150th Anniversary of Universal Postal Union (UPU) on 9 October 2024. The stamp features a colourful blue and red border, similar to that of most airmail envelopes and shows a 150 Years of UPU logo in the center. Indonesia Stamp on 150 Years of UPU - 2024The stamp has a face value of 10,000 Indonesian Rupiah. It is one of the very few

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