7641 Islands
2022 – Week 22 7641 Islands Yes, the Philippines are an archipelago of 7641 islands. And for philatelists, this country with its eventful history and postal history has always been…
Coin Theodosius II.
2022 – Week 21 Coin Theodosius II. The ancient Roman Empire was divided into two halves after the death of Emperor Theodosius I (ruling years 379 - 395) in 395…
Philately from post war Freudenstadt/Württemberg
2022 – Week 20 Philately from post war Freudenstadt/Württemberg After the end of the Third Reich in spring 1945, Germany and especially the postal service were in (total) disorder. Each…
Schwarzer Einser – Strip of three
2022 – Week 19 Schwarzer Einser – Strip of three The signing of the postal contract between Philip the Fair and Francis of Taxis in 1505 is also attributed with…
What color is the “colorful dog”?
2022 – Week 18 What color is the "colorful dog"? What the English call "sticks out like a sore thumb" is called "known as a colorful dog" in German. The…