Date of Issue: 28 March, 2008Denomination:55cThe Gallery was established by Hugh Lane in 1908. Believed to be the first gallery of modern art in the world, it houses one of Ireland’s most impressive collections of modern and contemporary art. Among its recent acquisitions is Francis Bacon’s Studio and seven of his unfinished paintings, a collection [...]
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Centenary of the opening of Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane – Ireland
March 28th, 2008 
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Centenary of Rugby League – Australia
March 26th, 2008 srmodh 473 viewsIssue date: 25 March 2008Denominations:50c EachThe Centenary of Rugby League is being marked with the release of 16 commemorative stamps, one for each National Rugby League club competing this year.Each stamp features a photographic image of current NRL stars representing their club in a classic Rugby League action pose, highlighting the strength, athleticism and poise [...]
Madhubala – India
March 21st, 2008 srmodh 956 viewsDate of issue: 18th March 2008Denomination: 500 p An Indian film actress who gave her remarkable contribution to the Indian film industry. www.mycovercollection.blogspot.com
Beijing Olympics – Isle of Man
March 20th, 2008 srmodh 467 viewsDate of Issue: 21st April 2008Denomination:1p, 2p, 3p, 94p www.stampsgallery.xm.com www.mycovercollection.blogspot.com
200th Birth Anniversary of Mykola Hohol (1809-1852) – Ukraine
March 20th, 2008 srmodh 448 viewsDate of Issue: 21.03.2008Denomination:–Mykola Hohol (1809-1852)-1,52–Taras Bulba – 2,47 www.mycovercollection.blogspot.com
European Year of Intercultural Dialogue – Ireland
March 19th, 2008 srmodh 515 viewsDate of Issue: 7 March, 2008Denomination: 55c The many languages, religions, ethnic and cultural backgrounds of the countries that make up the European Union pose many challenges, but also offer advantages. Accordingly, ‘Together in Diversity’ is the motto of the European Year of Intercultural Dialogue. www.stampsgallery.xm.com www.mycovercollection.blogspot.com
