February 8th, 2012 
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In his book ‘A Century Of British Chess’, Philip Sergeant writes that Britain’s first chess club, Parsloe’s, which opened in 1774, numbered among its early supporters George Eliot, later General Eliot, Governor of Gibraltar and commander of the forces during the Great Siege of 1779-1783. Many famous military men have played chess. Down the ages [...]
December 28th, 2011 srmodh 405 viewsMonaco post issued a stamp to mark 36th Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival. Since the foundation of the Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival in 1974, the “Golden Clown” has become the most respected prize in the Circus world. Under the presidency of H.S.H. Princess Stephanie of Monaco the 36th Festival will again present the best acts of [...]
December 18th, 2011 srmodh 395 viewsThe painting of Anna Selbdritt from Rož?ava (1513), in literature also known under the name of Metercia from Rož?ava, is one of the most famous works of art of the late Gothic period in Slovakia. While the circuit the artist drew the inspiration from remains a subject of discussion, there is little doubt of the [...]
December 18th, 2011 srmodh 362 viewsThe Christmas 2011 stamps feature some of the most notable artistic representations of The Nativity by world famous artists. By popular demand we have featured a religious theme this year and the works are featured by the following artists: Charles Le Brun (24 February 1619 – 22 February 1690) a French painter and art theorist, [...]
December 8th, 2011 srmodh 544 viewsChristmas on Pitcairn is celebrated by the whole community and is a wonderful occasion where families come together with friends to celebrate the birth of Christ. The Islanders are Seventh Day Adventists and as such do not celebrate Christmas as a holy festival. The only period considered holy is the weekly Sabbath. Adventists do find [...]
December 7th, 2011 srmodh 451 viewsSwiss post issued three special stamps featuring “Chapel”, “Christmas tree” and “Chalet” as a part of Christmas celebration. Christmas Day is an annual holiday generally celebrated on December 25 by billions of people around the world. It is a Christian feast that commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, liturgically closing the Advent season and initiating [...]
World Stamp Competition nicknamed "INDONESIA 2012" will be held from 18 to 24 June 2012 at the Jakarta Convention Center, Jakarta.
Australia is hosting an International Stamp Exhibition, AUSTRALIA 2013 in Melbourne, from 10 - 15 May 2013 at the Exhibition Buildings, Carlton, Melbourne.
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