Date of Issue: August 1, 2008Denomination: 250 won x 4The entire world is enduring the pain of soaring oil prices. Depletion of energy resources as well as the resulting shortage has been long predicted. In spite of countries across the world making great efforts to resolve this issue, they have not been able to find [...]
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Taiwan’s Aboriginal Culture Postage Stamps – Taiwan
July 31st, 2008 
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1,091 viewsDay of issue: 2008-08-01Denominations:-Paiwan Earthenware Pot (NT$5.00)-Ami Lover’s Bag (NT$12.00)-Rukai Men’s Headdress (NT$12.00)-Bunun Men’s Neck Ornament (NT$25.00) www.mycovercollection.blogspot.com
IDBF Club Crew World Championships 2008 – Malaysia
July 31st, 2008 srmodh 449 viewsDate of Issue: 1-Aug-2008Denomination:30 Sen; 50 Sen; RM 1Miniature sheet www.mycovercollection.blogspot.com
Tags: Lifesaving Society: 1908-2008 – Canada
July 30th, 2008 srmodh 509 viewsIssue Date: 7/25/2008Denomination: 52¢Watery blues wash gently across the background of a new domestic rate (52¢) stamp issued to mark the centennial of Canada’s Lifesaving Society. Against these tranquil tones, scenes of lifeguards exploding into action are a sudden contrast. There’s no mistaking the message—even placid waters can be deadly for the unprepared. www.mycovercollection.blogspot.com
XXIX THE OLYMPIC GAMES – Lithuania
July 29th, 2008 srmodh 681 viewsIssue date: 2008 07 26Denomination:2, 15 Lt – Women marathon.2, 45 Lt – Yachting. “Laser Radial” classOn the 8-24th of August 2008, XXIX Olympic games will take place in Beijing, China. Representatives of 28 sports will contest for 302 sets of medals. In the opening ceremony organizers are expecting to see the flags of 205 [...]
NATIONAL HERITAGE – Spain
July 29th, 2008 srmodh 900 viewsIssue date: 29/07/2008Denomination: €0.60 and €2.60Two souvenir sheets are devoted to the National Heritage (Patrimonio Nacional) issue depicting two tapestries “The swing” and “The blind man and the guitar” both made from tapestry cartoons by Goya with the thematic know as “Custom paintings”. These two tapestries, manufactured by the Real Fábrica de Madrid, were woven [...]
