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Norfolk Island stamps for 2024 is whale of a program
Do you ever wonder exactly where Norfolk Island is? The island hangs out in the Pacific all on its own. It looks a bit forlorn out there, but wow does it produce a spectacular program each year. Norfolk post has some of the best designers in the world at their...
Chichen Itza passes into state hands
Chichen Itza passes into state hands
UNESCO World Heritage site Chichen Itza passes into state hands on March 29, 2010 Chichen Itza Mexico Souvenir sheet of 5 stamps Pelota ring, Jaguar Temple, serpent head Colonnade Observatory
Tunisia’s stamp program for 2024
This is the 4th year listing Tunisia's stamp program here on Bitter Grounds. When prepping this year's program, I looked back on the first article, and was struck by how spartan the introduction was. While looking around for interesting details to share this year, I...
2024 New Zealand stamps, covers ‘n discovery
Another year of New Zealand stamps is done and dusted. It's time to roll out the 2024 program. NZ Post has already tossed us a fun one - Making a Game, a series that explores video games developed by New Zealanders. I mention this because one of the games is weirdly...
Flying in with Butterflies from Botswana’s 2024 stamp program
Botswana's 2024 stamp program flies in on a quartet of butterfly wings. Okay, yea, I apologise for that, but it was irresistible. It's hard not to be excited when one of my favourite countries issues a new series. Botswana is a treasure trove of artists to discover! ...
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