Date of Issue : 23 September 2013
Posta Faroe Islands issued a set of two stamps within the series “The Christmas Gospel 1″ dedicated to the coming Christmas 2013. The pictures featured on stamps are as follows..
In the first picture, it appears that there is only room for the Message of Joy in a small barn among livestock. In the space above, the star continues to shine, also through the small window of the shed, and announces the new and divine reality. The rod and ladder stand on each side of the barn and symbolize the hope for a new way onward and up.
In the next picture, Joseph holds the rod in his hand, and stands with his arm around Mary’s shoulder, ready to lead his family through life – in harmony with his wife and his creator – for still the star shines from the high and leads the way. Mary and Joseph are surprised that the Almighty has settled among humans.
This is the admirable message of Christmas: that God’s giving and sacrificial love can be accommodated in the heart of every single human being.
Club News
'Moon Mail,' space stamps now on display in world's largest postal gallery
The first envelope postmarked on the moon, the Apollo 15 "Moon Mail," as seen in the "Gems of American Philately" exhibit in the new William H. Gross Stamp Gallery in Washington, D.C. (SNPM)
September 23, 2013 — The first and only envelope to be postmarked on the surface of the moon is now on display as part of the world's largest postage stamp gallery.The Smithsonian opened its new William H. Gross Stamp Gallery at the National Postal Museum on Sunday (Sept. 22). Named for its primary benefactor, a philanthropist and philatelist, the Washington, D.C. gallery showcases U.S. and international postage stamps and mail in the context of America's history and culture.Among its more than 20,000 items on exhibit, the Gross Stamp Gallery highlights several examples where stamps have helped commemorate and mark milestones in space exploration history.
New Pictorial Cancellation from Germany
A new pictorial cancellation will be available on October 6th in 56422 WIRGES. The cancellation is featuring a BLUE TIT(Cyanistes caeruleus).Interested philatelists may please contact Wolfgang Beyer, Vice Chairman of the German Collector Group ARGE ZOOLOGIE. Mail: Wolfgang.beyer1@aol.de. Postage rates: 0,75 Euro AIRMAIL, 2,80 Euro registered AIRMAIL.
Special Covers on Cricket
Cricket fans will appreciate cricket art and history in the form of limited edition match day covers. These special stamp and envelope combinations were issued for Test matches played at Lord’s Cricket Ground. They feature artwork by renowned cricket artists including many from the MCC’s own art collection, even the postmark is the famous MCC logo. View the cricket section at bletchleycovers.com .
: Terry Mitchell - email : terry@ltmp.co.uk
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