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Bluenose is 100 – a stamp celebration
Canada's beloved Bluenose is 100 years old this March and of course, we'll celebrate with a new stamp. The Bluenose issue will likely be unveiled in Feb, with a release date in March. Designed to be both a fishing boat and a racing schooner, the Bluenose excelled in...
A lighthouse leads the Estonian stamps 2021 issues | Eesti margid 2021
Eesti Post has released subjects and dates for the Estonian stamps 2021. No advanced images are available, which is shame because a few look interesting. Photos and designer information will be posted as the info is released. Estonian stamp collectors can look forward...
Royal Mail 2021 stamp issues – some stunning Parks stamps!
Royal Mail 2021 stamp subjects offer up an interesting mix of nature, history and humor. Collectors of sci-fi and history related themes will be pleased. One series has already been released and available in the RM's online store National Parks | Royal Mail Shop, a...
Don’t forget to check out the following pages:
- Post Offices around the world – links to online stores, new & old stamp issues
- 2021 World Stamps New stamps coming this year from around the world
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Norwegian 2021 stamp issues & designers
Subjects and release dates for Norwegian 2021 stamp issues are available. Norwegian post office, Posten, doesn't have images for the stamps yet, but, as usual, I'll add them as they come available. Remember to follow Bitter Grounds (links at the bottom of the article)...
2021 Faroe Islands stamps list
2021 Faroe Islands stamps start the year by celebrating 150 years of Postal History on the Islands and Denmark. The year will also see a couple stamps for bird collectors. Fourteen subjects have been announced as well as photos for most of the issues. Some of the...
It’s a wrap! Canada’s 2021 Lunar New Year Stamps
Canada's 2021 Lunar New Year stamps will wrap up the New Year's series that started in 2009. This last issue in the cycle goes on sale January 15, 2021 and is available for pre-sale orders now at Canada Post's online store Latest stamps | New in store | Canada Post....
Stunning Macau 2021 stamps – 澳门邮政
Macau 2021 stamps display the usual Macau commitment to beauty. And they outdid themselves with their Lunar New Year stamps. Designers Lei Tak Seng and Anita, Fung Pou Chu designed 2 separate, unique releases for the Lunar New Year. The first set went on sale Jan. 5,...
Belarus 2021 stamps – Belpochta 2021
Belarus 2021 stamps have been announced. Although no images were released, the subjects and issue dates are known. The list below is currently in English only because the news release, I have is in English. The Belarus website is excellent and is a treasure trove of...
Åland stamps 2021 issues – what to expect
What can we expect for Åland stamps 2021? Although not a prolific issuer, they always produce attractive stamps to collect. Åland is part of Finland but the island is Swedish speaking, so I've attempted to include Finnish, Swedish, and English in the descriptions (in...
Austrian stamps for 2021 – another impressive list
Time to look at Austrian stamps for 2021. I like this time of year; many post offices announce coming year's stamp. I'm experimenting with creating lists of upcoming releases that can be updated with photos and details throughout the year. I haven't settled on a...
Watching out for new Australia 2021 stamps
Some of the Australia 2021 stamps have been announced. Yes, it's that time of year when post offices around the world tease out upcoming releases. Australia Post's stamps for Jan and Feb offer tradition, history, creatures, and home comforts. One set will appeal to...
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