Poste Italiane recently issued a mini-sheet with a joined pair of € 0.60 and € 0.65 stamps depicting a map of Europe overlaid with a cross. The October 7, 2009 issue commemorates the Christian roots of Europe and is dedicated to the patron saints of Europe. The names of the patron saints shown are, Ss. Cirillo E Metodio, S. Brigida Di Svezia, S. Benedetto Da Norcia, S. Caterina Da Siena and S. Teresa Benedetta Della Croce.
 Italy 2009-10-07 In addition to the mini-sheet, there appear to be a set of two stamped postcards. The cards contain one stamp each from the set. Each card also has a similar design depicting some parts of the mini-sheet. The stamped postcard on the left below is € 1.17 and the one on the right is € 1.12.
[ if any of our Italian or European members have any additional information on this issue, please let us know. ]
New Zealand Post released a new sheet of 50c stamps depicting scenic spots around New Zealand. The August 5, 2009 new issue uses the theme of a “Tiki Tour” or round-about journey, “A Tiki tour is all about enjoying the journey as much as the destination, and checking out as many ‘choice’ national icons as you can along the way.”
 Auckland area stamp The sheet comprises of a large blue background map of New Zealand with the 24 stamps positioned at the various scenic locations around the map. Each stamp features a theme connected to the specific location shown on the map. In the upper left corner of the sheet shows what appears to be image of a “Tiki” a wooden or stone carving of human form or also from Māori mythology where Tiki is the first man. A special poster with information about each stamp is included with the purchase price. This sheet is sure to be of keen interest to fellow cartophilatelists.
Post Danmark has issued on July 15, 2009, a set of four (4) map stamps depicting old maps of Denmark to mark the 23rd biennial International Conference on the History of Cartography (ICHC) which was held in Copenhagen from July 12 to July 17, 2009. We had earlier reported on the planned issue of this set, and obtained early design press-images from the Post Danmark web site. The number and layout of the final issued set does not change. The issued
 Denmark (issued set) 2009-07-15 set comprises of 1 portrait and 3 landscape oriented designs. There has been a change in the denominations of the issued stamps, with the issued set having denominations of DK 5.50, 6.50, 12.00 and 18.00. The old maps shown have not changed since the early designs were released. The old maps on the stamps are of significant historical cartographic importance and depict Denmark at different periods throughout history. The maps shown are by Johannes Mejer (1650) Marcus Jordan (1585), Abraham Ortelius (1570) and Danish Royal Academy of Sciences first official map of Denmark, Videnskabernes Selskab (1841). The overall theme of this year’s ICHC is “Maps, Myths and Narratives: Cartography of the Far North.” There have been changes in the visual appearance of the issued stamps, since the initial designs were released. The line work on the larger map (DK 5.50) appears heavier to make the outline of the islands standout. The map also looks less colorful than the initial designs. On two of the other stamps, (DK 12.00 and DK 18.00) the back ground line work in the ocean area of the maps appears to have been removed or lightened, when compared to the June 2009 designs. The DK 6.50 stamp appears to be unchanged since the initial design. All in all, these comparisons have provided a unique look into the design and production of the set. This is definitely a set to be prized by all cartophilatelists.
Post Danmark plans to issue on July 15, 2009, a set of four (4) map stamps depicting old maps of Denmark to mark the 23rd biennial International Conference on the History of Cartography (ICHC) which will be held in Copenhagen from July 12 to July 17, 2009. The planned set comprises of 1
 Denmark, June 2009 Designs for ICHC 2009-07-15 Issue portrait and 3 landscape oriented designs, in denominations of DK 5.50, 6.50, 10.50 and 17.00. The old maps shown on the stamps are of significant historical cartographic importance and depict Denmark at different periods throughout history. The maps shown are by Johannes Mejer (1650) Marcus Jordan (1585), Abraham Ortelius (1570) and Danish Royal Academy of Sciences first official map of Denmark, Videnskabernes Selskab (1841). The overall theme of this year’s ICHC is “Maps, Myths and Narratives:Cartography of the Far North.” This image above show the initial designs and denominations for the 4 stamps, as of June 2009.
Australia Post issued two single stamps and a mini-sheet on June 9, 2009 to mark 150 years of Queensland’s independence from New South Wales in December 1859. The design on the 55c stamp depicts the Queensland outback, and windmill along with a night view of Queensland Parliament House. The $2.75 stamp shows the Great Barrier Reef, a tropical beach and what looks like a tree-frog of some type. The mini-sheet comprises the two single stamps offset to the upper right, with an antique looking map of Queensland in the background of a sunset picture showing the outback and the Brisbane skyline.
 Australia 2009-06-09
On May 28, 2009 Singapore Post released a set of four circular stamps commemorating opening of the first section of Singapore Mass Rapid Transit Corporation’s Circle Line. While the four stamps all have small maps of Singapore and the Circle Line route, the 1ST denomination stamp has the largest map in the set, showing Singapore island and the Circle Line route. [ perhaps due to the small size of the stamp, the route shown on the stamp looks a bit larger than the route shown on the official route map.] When complete, the Circle Line will be the longest underground automated metro line in the world, with a length of over 35km. Other stamps in the set depict tourists, a Alstom Metropolis C830 carriage and a view of a control panel. It is expected that a half million people will use the line each day. A very nice map and transportation themed issue.
 Singapore 2009-05-28
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