Recent Map Issues From Mexico 1

There have been a number of issues of interest to fellow cartophilatelists from Mexico (Correos de Mexico) over the past couple of months.

Mexico 2009-06-05

On June 5, 2009 Mexico Post released a global warming / climate change themed stamp. The $10.50 Pesos ($0.79 USD) single issue features a type of satellite image […]

Denmark Old Maps Issue for ICHC Meeting (Update)

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 […]

Denmark Plans Maps Issue for History of Cartography Meeting

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

Background Map on Queensland 150 Years Mini-sheet

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 […]

National History Museum of Latvia

Latvia 2009-05-14

On May 14, 2009 Latvian Post issued a new stamp to commemorate the National History Museum of Latvia ( Latvijas Nacionālais vēstures muzejs). The musuem is the largest repository of Latvian cultural material and was founded in 1869 as the museum of the Riga Latvian Society. Since 1920 the Museum has […]