Enrique Stanko Vráž was a Czech explorer and photographer. Its origin is shrouded in a light veil of secrecy. His mother was a Czech, but the father should be a diplomat or a Russian officer. There is speculation also that his name was just a pseudonym for him to actually hiding some nobleman. It is [...]
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Ireland Series – High Crosses
April 13th, 2010 
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1,504 viewsAn Post issued a set of four stamps as part of the Ireland Series, which this year features High Crosses. The stamps feature original line drawings of Drumcliffe Cross in Co. Sligo, Carndonagh Cross in Co. Donegal, Ahenny Cross in Co. Tipperary and Monasterboice Cross in Co. Louth.
Canada-Israel, 60 years of friendship
April 13th, 2010 srmodh 1,486 viewsCanada Post will issue a commemorative stamp to celebrate Canada’s strong bilateral relationship with Israel—a friendship that spans six decades and is marked by shared values, common interests, and strong political, economic, cultural and social ties. The stamp, which marks the first joint issue between Canada and Israel, will be canceled in both countries’ capital [...]
First ever philatelic exhibition on wheels
April 13th, 2010 srmodh 2,429 viewsThe first ever philatelic exhibition on wheels was inaugurated at Chennai Central here on Tuesday. Southern Railway General Manager Deepak Krishnan (right), having a look at the stamps at a philatelic exhibition on wheels in Chennai Central Railway Station on Tuesday. . Photo: V. Ganesan This is the first time in the history of Indian [...]
60 Years of Friendship between Israel and Canada
April 13th, 2010 srmodh 1,270 viewsOn November 29, 1947 Canada was one of 33 nations to support United Nations General Assembly Resolution 181, the plan to partition Palestine into separate states, one Arab and one Jewish. With Canada’s de jure recognition of Israel on May 11, 1949, a dynamic and enriching relationship began. Israel established a consulate general in Montreal [...]
Transcaucasian carpets
April 12th, 2010 srmodh 1,123 viewsCarpet Kasim wing is professional and general public rank, or the so-called Karabakh carpets, from the Transcaucasus. Nagorno-Karabakh is a mountainous area, which is located near the West Azerbaijan of Armenian border. The different types of carpets karabašských called the village, from which originated. Like other Karabakh carpets and Kasim wing feature bright colors, are [...]
