Time to look at Romania 2021 stamp issues. And if there’s one thing Romania does well, it’s art stamps. They have a long history of issuing great works of art on stamps and it’s so exciting to see Romanian artists showcased. That’s one thing I love about stamps, it’s fun to learn about a different country, whether it’s the wildlife, history or people, there’s always something.
Take a little extra time on the Theodor Pallady issues. I’m especially fond of his Paris Street scene. The stamp design does away with the traditional faming and allows the painting to take over the entire scene. It’s a well done bit of eye candy. The other series that stands out is the Ciprian Porumbescu, musician and composer. Some of his music can be found on YouTube, but I’ve kick started your journey with a link to a piece he wrote, a ballad for violin & orchestra. It’s a calm and charming piece of music. I listened to it while setting up this article and realised I now have a new musician to add to my list.
I’m trying something a bit different or thematic collectors. A number of the subjects have appeared on previous issues and I’m trying to post the information. Tons of stamps to comb through, so please be patient.
More information please
I’ve tried to supply some information for you, and will be adding more in the coming months. It’s not easy finding good English language sources on many of the subjects, which is a crying shame. I lurk around Romanian language sites and use Google or Bing translate, but I can only ask so much of you. I’ll find some new sources. I’ll let you in on a secret, I have pages on Romania bookmarked and go visit them quite often. It’s one of those countries, off the beaten path that would be great to explore. Maybe one day I’ll get there. Well now, that’s not a secret any more.
Oh, and I’m still researching the stamp designers. I’ll have details soon.
January
Collections of Lost Museums – Simu Museum
4 stamps, 4 sheets of 4, 2 FDCs, cancel
Simu Museum (founded by Anastase and Elena Simu) was opened May 21, 1910 and held 624 works of art. It continued to grow over the years, and held a large collection of Romanian art.
In 1960, the Communist government tore the building down and dispersed the collection to two museums.
The works of art represented in these four stamps are: Anastase Simu, a bust sculpted by Frederick Storck; a still life painted by Marius Bunescu: Pears; a Marine painting by Eugen Voinescu; Venice, work of the painter Stefan Popescu.
Centrul Expozitional Documentar UAUIM created a 3D model of this lost treasure Simu Museum – full version – Download Free 3D model by Centrul Expozitional Documentar UAUIM (@muzeulscoliidearhitectura) [2f2b045] (sketchfab.com)
The Bucharest Museum has a short video featuring photos of the Simus as well as the museum. Although no in English, it is easy to follow and understand. Translations aren’t really needed.
The following pages are in Romanian. Most English language pages on these artists are brief to the point of being useless. Use Google translate.
The Romanian Wiki page has an excellent page on Storck. Frederic Storck – Wikipedia
Marius Bunescu – Wikiwand
I’m currently searching for better sources on all four artists.
Designer: Mihail Vămăşescu
Release date: Jan 8, 2021
National Culture Day – 150 years since the first celebration of Romanians abroad
POSTMARK PLACE: Bucharest
3
stamps, 3 mini sheets of 5, souvenir sheet, FDC, cancel
Ciprian Porumbescu: musician, composer
Listen to one of Porumbescu’s compostitions: Ciprian Porumbescu – Balada pentru vioara si orchestra (Ballad for violin and orchestra) – YouTube
Previous stamps: 1953 – 100th Birth, 2008 – Persons of Culture
Ioan Slavici: writer Ioan Slavici – Wikipedia
Could find no stamps
Mihai Eminescu: poet Mihai Eminescu – Wikipedia
Some of his poems have been translated and you can try them here Mihai Eminescu – Poems by the Famous Poet – All Poetry
Previously portrayed on stamps: 1989 – Personalities, 1950 – 100th Birthday of Eninescu and 1975 – 125th birthday, 2000 – 150th birthday (great souvenir sheet)
Designer: Mihail Vămăşescu
Release date: Jan 15, 2021
The passions of the Kings of Romania (I)
POSTMARK PLACE: Bucharest
4 stamps, 4 sheets of 5, FDCs, Maxi cards, cancels
- Carol I (born 1839 – died 1914; Ruler of Romania 1866-1881; King of Romania 1881-1914)
- Ferdinand I (born 1865 – died 1927; King of Romania 1914-1927)
- Carol II (born October 15th, 1893 – died April 4th, 1953; King of Romania 1930-1940)
- Mihai I (born 1921 – died 2017; King of Romania 1927-1930, 1940-1947)
Historical figures – Peles National Museum
Designer: George Ursachi
Release date: Jan 22, 2021
February
Delta of Moldova
7 stamps, 7 mini sheets of 5, FDC, cancel
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- squacco heron
- black-crowned night heron
- ruff
- northern lapwing
- western marsh harrier
- little egret
- black-winged stilt
Biodiversity conservation in the wetland Vlãdeni – Conservation Leadership Programme
One of the most beautiful and rich natural areas in our country, the so-called Delta of Moldova, includes the Jijia and Miletin Ponds and was recently declared the first Ramsar site in the Region of Moldova (the Ramsar Convention is an intergovernmental treaty on wetlands of international importance especially as waterfowl habitat). It consists of a variety of habitats located in the lower part of the Jijia River, before it empties into the Prut River. Among the wet habitats here, we mention rivers, temporary ponds, reeds, grassy swamps. They are bordered by pastures, brushwood and even predominantly traditionally cultivated arable land.
This area of 19,432.5 ha is home to 225 species of birds, of which 140 species nest here, and during migration can provide a resting place for over 40,000 individuals.
Romfilatelia – O lume intr-un timbru- DELTA OF MOLDOVA
Designer: George Ursachi
Release date: Feb. 3, 2021
Fauna – Falcons
POSTMARK PLACE: Bucharest
4 stamps, 4 mini sheets of 5, FDC, cancel, 4 Maxi card
- barred forest falcon
- pygmy falcon
- merlin
- peregrine falcon
Designer: Madalina Papuc
Release date: Feb. 12, 2021
Buzău, 590 Years of Documentary Attestation
Romania’s Cities series
POSTMARK PLACE: Buzău
4 stamps, 4 mini sheets of 5, FDC, cancel
Designer: Mihail Vămăşescu
Release date: Feb. 23, 2021
March
Famous women from Romania
POSTMARK PLACE: Bucharest
dedicated to exceptional women
3 stamps, 3 mini sheets of 5, FDC, cancel
- Alice Voinescu (1885-1961)
- Smaranda Brăescu (1897-1948)
- Sarmiza Bilcescu (1867-1935)
Designer: George Ursachi
Release date: March 5, 2021
I found this great video on Smaranda Brăescu. Although it’s in Romanian, it’s very easy to follow and you get to see rare footage of her. She’s a fascinating woman who doesn’t get the recognition she deserves. This video was posted first on my newsletter. If you sign up for it, you get all the news about this site direct to your mailbox, with a bonus first view special link. Click here and use the sign up box in the middle of the page.
Flora from national reserves
POSTMARK PLACE: Bucharest
4 stamps, 4 mini sheets of 5, FDC, cancel, sheets of 28 tete-beche, numbered blocks of 4, limited run (231 issues) philatelic folders
Designer: Mihail Vămăşescu
Release date: March 12, 2021
Theodor Aman, 190 Years Since Birth
Painter, engraver, professor
POSTMARK PLACE: Bucharest
4 stamps, 4 sheetlets of 4, 4 maxi cards, 2 FDCs, cancel, souvenir folder
Theodor Aman – Wikipedia
See his artwork here; Theodor Aman – 28 artworks – painting (wikiart.org)
THEODOR AMAN MUSEUM – Bucharest City Museum (muzeulbucurestiului.ro) In Romanian and English. It has an interesting connection to Karl Storck (see stamps from Jan, 2021)
Designer: George Ursachi
Release date: March 24, 2021
April
Holy Easter 2021
POSTMARK PLACE: Bucharest
2 stamps, 2 mini sheets of 8, FDC, cancel, 2 sheets of 28
Designer: Mihail Vămăşescu
Release date: April 2, 2021
Theodor Pallady, 150 Years Since Birth
master of the Romanian modern painting
POSTMARK PLACE: Bucharest
4 stamps, 4 mini sheets of 4, 4 sheets of 20, souvenir sheet, 2 FDCs, cancel
Romfilatelia – O lume intr-un timbru- THEODOR PALLADY, THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF HIS BIRTH
- Still Life with a Mask
- Street Landscape (Paris)
- Static Nature
- Still Life
Release date: April 14, 2021
Europa 2021- Endangered Species
European mink | great bustard
POSTMARK PLACE: Bucharest
4 stamps, 2 souvenir sheets, FDCs, cancel
Designer: George Ursachi
Release date: April 22, 2021
See more 2021 Europa Endangered Species releases: Europa 2021 Endangered Wildlife stamps
May
Mushrooms
6 stamps, FDCs, cancel, sheets of 28, 6 maxi cards
- fringed earthstar (Geastrum fimbriatum)
- octopus stinkhorn (Clathrus archeri)
- spiny puffball (Lycoperdon echinatum)
- Entoloma hochstetteri
- red cage (Clathrus ruber)
- bamboo mushroom (Phallus indusiatus)
Romfilatelia has a write up on this series and each stamp. It’s a fun read, and in English Romfilatelia – O lume intr-un timbru- MUSHROOMS
Designer: George Ursachi
Release date: May 6, 2021
40 YEARS SINCE THE FIRST SPACE TRAVEL OF A ROMANIAN
60 YEARS SINCE THE MAN’S FIRST FLIGHT INTO THE OUTER
Astronautics. Anniversaries
2 stamps, 2 sheetlets of 5, souvenir sheet, FDC, cancel
- Dumitru-Dorin Prunariu, on 14th May 1981
- Yuri Gagarin, on 12th April 1961
Designer: Alec Bartos
Release date: May 14, 2021
Ladies of the Romanian Voivodes (I)
4 stamps, sheets of 28, 4 minisheets, FDC, cancel
More images to come
- Lady Mara
- Lady Chiajna
- Lady Elina
- Lady Maria Voichita
Designer: George Ursachi
Release date: May 21, 2021
June
Palaces of Lasi
4 stamps, 4 sheets of 5, 2 FDCs, cancel
222 FDC set of 2 will be issued
Palace of Culture Iasi – Palatul Culturii Iași (roamingromania.com)
Mihail Vămăşescu
Release date: June 4, 2021
The Dog – Man’s Friend
4 stamps, 4 sheets of 4, 4 maxi cards, cancel
Designer: George Ursachi
Release date: June 11, 2021
Tudor Vladimirescu’s Revolution, 200 years – Revolution of 1821
1 stamp, sheets of 32, souvenir sheet of 5 + label, anniversary block of 2 in folder
Mihail Vămăşescu
Release date: June 22, 2021
July
Ion D. Berindei, 150 Years Since Birth
Architect
4 stamps, 4 sheets of 5 + label, FDC, cancel, sheets of 30
Designer: George Ursachi
Release date: July 2, 2021
Romanian Postage Stamp Day – Seals Of The Romanian Rulers (II)
2nd in series that started in 2019
4 stamps, 4 sheetlets of 5, 4 sheets of 14, 2 FDCs, cancel
Designer: Mihai Vămășescu
Release date: July 15, 2021
Summer Olympics Games, Tokyo 2020
6 stamps, 2 FDCs, cancel, 6 sheetlets of 5, 6 sheets of 32, souvenir sheet
Designer: George Ursachi
Release date: July 23, 2021
Romania, 65 Years in the UNESCO | Danube Delta, 30 Years in the UNESCO World Heritage
4 stamps, 4 mini sheets of 5 + label, 2 FDCs, cancel, info folder, 4 sheets of 27
- black stork
- Eurasian wren
- European beaver
- Dalmatian pelican
Designers: Mircea CANTOR and Mihail VĂMĂȘESCU
Release date: July 27, 2021
August
The Neagoe Basarab, 500 Years Since the Passing into Eternity
1 stamp, FDC, cancel, sheetlet of 5, souvenir sheet, maxicard
If you are interested in a deep history dive on Neagoe Basarab see this interesting article Neagoe Basarab and the Succession to the Throne of Wallachia
ANALELE UNIVERSITĂȚII BUCUREȘTI ISTORIE, 2004. It’s a lengthy but fascinating article.
Designer: Mihail Vămășescu
Portrait from a votive painting from the church of Curtea de Arges Monastery
Release date: Aug. 5, 2021
Desert Fauna
4 stamps, 4 sheets of 5, 4 maxicards, FDC, cancel, 4 sheets of 32
- Sinai agama
- fennec fox
- addax antelope
- Bactrian camel
Designer: George Ursachi
Release date: Aug. 12, 2021
Olympic Medals 2020
4 stamps, 1 stamp on a minisheet, 2 FDCs, cancels, sheets of 5
- Gold Nicoleta Ancuta Bodnar and Simona Geanina Radis – Rowing Women’s Double Sculls
- Silver Ana-Maria Popescu – Fencing
- Silver Marius Vasile Cozmiuc and Ciprian Tudosa Rowing Men’s Double Sculls
- Silver Mihaita Vasile Tiganescu, Mugurel Vasile Semciuc, Stefan Constantin Berariu and Cosmin Pascari – Men’s Coxless Four
Designer: Mihail Vămășescu
Release date: August 18, 2021
Flamingos
4 stamps, FDC, cancel, 4 mini sheets of 5 , 4 full sheets, folder
- Andean flamingo
- Chilean flamingo
- lesser flamingo
- pink flamingo
Designer: Razvan Popescu
Release date: August 25, 2021
September
Romania’s Cities – Targu Mures
4 stamps, FDC, cancel, mini sheets of 6, full sheets
- Administrative Palace in Targu Mures
- Medieval Citadel in Targu Mures
- Palace of Culture
- “Bolyai Farkas” High-School
Designer: Mihail Vămășescu
Release date: September 2, 2021
European Year of the Rail
4 stamps, 2 FDCs, cancel, 4 mini sheets of 5 stamps, 4 sheets of 28, folder
- Resicza” no. 2 steam locomotive, the first built in Southeast Europe, in 1872, at the Resita locomotive factory
- DMU in the new Henri Coanda Airport Rail station from Otopeni, from which transport with direct trains has been provided to the Bucharest North station beginning with the 2020/2021 timetable
- 060 DA type modernized diesel locomotive, with a 2100 HP power, model built in Romania between 1959 and 1988 and modernised between 2000 and 2007
- 41 series 060 EA electric locomotive, with a 5100 kW power, model built in Romania between 1964 and 1991
Designer: George Ursachi
Release date: September 10, 2021
Paralympic Medal Winners
2 stamps, 2 mini sheets of 6, 2 sheets of 28
Alexandru Bologa, winner of the bronze medal in the judoka event in the 60 kg category. He won bronze at Rio 2016 games. Mr Bologa holds a degree in psychology from the Babeș-Bolyai University.
JudoInside – Florin Alexandru Bologa Judoka
Eduard Novak, who won the silver medal in the track cycling event. Novak began his career as a speed skater. He switched to cycling after losing a foot after a car accident in 1996. He won silver in the 2008 Paralympics. Mr Novak is currently Ministry of Youth and Sport for Romania. Tokyo Paralympics: Romanian minister Eduard Novak wins silver in men’s individual pursuit | Romania Insider (romania-insider.com)
Photographer: Rafal Borza
Designer: Mihail Vămășescu
Release date: September 16, 2021
Turtles
4 stamp, FDC, cancel, 4 maxi cards, 4 mini sheets of 5, 4 sheets of 28
- Indian star tortoise (Geochelone elegans) – found in India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Vulnerable species
- Chinese stripe-necked turtle (Mauremys sinensis) – found in China, Laos, Taiwan and Vietnam. Endangered species
- Greek tortoise (Testudo graeca ibera) – found in northern Africa, southwest Asia and southern Europe, and the subspecies ibera is present in southern Serbia, Greece, Bulgaria, Romania and even Iran. Endangered species
- Horsfield’s tortoise (Testudo horsfieldii) – found in arid regions of Central Asia. Vulnerable species
- Yellow-spotted Amazon River turtle (Podocnemis unifilis) – on FDC. Found along the Amazon basin and Orinoco rivers.
Designer: Razvan Popescu
Release date: September 22, 2021
Exotic Pigeons
4 stamps FDC, cancel, 4 maxi cards, 4 mini sheets of 5, 4 sheets of 28
- jambu fruit dove (Ptilinopus jambu) – found in Thailand, Malaysia, and Brunei. Endangered species.
- Victoria crowned pigeon (Goura victoria) – found New Guinea Island and the surrounding islands. Near endangered species.
- common emerald dove (Chalcophaps indica) – found South-East Asia and the Indian subcontinent
- Nicobar pigeon (Caloenas nicobarica) – found on islands in Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean and coast of South-East Asia. Near endangered species.
- thick-billed green pigeon (Treron curvirostra) – on FDC. Found South-east Asia and the Indian subcontinent.
Designer: Mădălina Papuc
Release date: October 14, 2021
Centenary of the birth of King Michael I
2 stamps, FDC, cancel, 2 souvenir sheets, 2 maxi cards, sheet of 32, souvenir shoulder
Designer: Mihail Vămășescu
Release date: October 25, 2021
November
100 Years Cantacuzino National Medical-Military Research and Development Institute
1 stamp, souvenir sheet, sheet of 32, FDC, cancel
Designer: George Ursachi
Release date: November 5, 2021
Happy Birthday Nadia Comaneci
1 stamp, souvenir sheet, sheet of 32, FDC, cancel
Designer: Mihail Vămășescu
Release date: November 12, 2021
Christmas 2021
1 stamp, 1 stamp on souvenir sheet, special folder, mini sheet of 8, full sheet of 28
Designer: Mihail Vămășescu
Release date: November 19, 2021
Joint Stamp Issue Romania – Republic of Moldova, Viticulture
2 stamps, 2 mini sheets of 6, 2 sheets of 28
Designer: Mihail Vămășescu
Release date: November 24, 2021
December
The Arch of Triumph, a Historical Landmark (1941-2021)
1 stamp, FDC, cancel, mini sheet of 5, sheet of 32
Designer: George Ursachi
Release date: December 1, 2021
Centenary of the Politehnica Timisoara Sports Society
1 stamp, FDC, cancel, mini sheet of 6, sheet of 32
Designer: George Ursachi
Release date: December 2, 2021
Horses
4 stamps, 1 FDC, cancel, 4 maxi card, 4 shets of 5, 4 full sheets of 32
Designer: Victor Telibașa
Release date: December 3, 2021
Passions of the Kings of Romania – Hunting
2nd in series
4 stamps, 4 mini sheets of 5, 4 full sheets of 28, 4 maxicards, 2 FDCs, cancel, philatelic album
Designer: George Ursachi
Release date: December 15, 2021
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