Modern Stamps
Ioannis Kapodistrias – A History of Russian Diplomacy
“A documentary and technical analysis of the 2026 Ioannis Kapodistrias stamp issue within the History of Russian Diplomacy series. Explore the political dimensions of a statesman who served the Russian Empire and founded independent Greece, with comprehensive technical and artistic details.‘
February 10, 2026A gang that forged postage stamps was arrested.
The police successfully apprehended a dangerous gang specializing in forging rare postage stamps. In 1921 (translator's note: the conference and stamps were issued in 1926), the International Navigation Conference was held in Cairo. At that time, the Egyptian Postal Authority issued a new set of stamps in denominations of 5, 10, and 15 milliemes. Despite the sale of a large number of these sets, the quantity...
May 16, 2023King Farouk and the promotion of stamp collecting
There is no doubt that His Majesty King Farouk I's interest in stamp collecting directly contributed to the spread of the hobby in Egypt. He had several notable experiences, one of which I will recount, though it may not be widely known. Most of us are well aware of the events surrounding the royal visit that took place in early 1946 when King Abdulaziz, the Saudi monarch, visited Egyptian soil and the reception he received…
May 10, 2023Postage stamp commemorating Muslim holidays 2023
Canada Post has issued postage stamps commemorating the Muslim holidays of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, which are celebrated by more than one million Muslims in Canada. The hand-painted ceramic vessel featured on this year's Canada Post Eid stamp was made in medieval Iran during the month of…
April 21, 2023Book: Centenary History of Jordanian Stamps
The Jordan Post Company has published a special book on stamps entitled “Centenary of Jordanian Stamp History” to commemorate the centenary of the founding of the Jordanian state. The book contains stamps from the reigns of the late King Abdullah and King Abdullah II, and is a valuable resource for historians and stamp collectors. A summary of the book, “Centenary of Jordanian Stamp History,” by Professor Randa Obeidat, includes…
March 7, 2023Commemorative stamps for the founding of the House of Islamic Antiquities
The Postal Sector of the Ministry of Communications in the State of Kuwait issued stamps commemorating the Dar al-Athar al-Islamiyyah (House of Islamic Antiquities) on February 25, 2023. This commemorative stamp set was issued in cooperation with the National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters and the Kuwait Philatelic and Numismatic Society. These stamps commemorate major national holidays and the 40th anniversary of the founding of Dar al-Athar al-Islamiyyah, which has played a significant role in enriching…
March 5, 2023The history of Egyptian scouting and postage stamps
The Egyptian Scout Movement is one of the oldest Arab scouting movements, having originated in Egypt in 1914 and been registered with the World Organization of the Scout Movement in 1922 (1). The Girl Guides Movement originated in Egypt in 1925 and was registered internationally in 1930. The Girl Guides have membership in four central associations: Boys, Sea, Air, and Guides. Each of these associations has branches in every governorate. …
February 24, 2023Postage stamps featuring Charles III, April 4th
A stamp bearing the image of King Charles III will be released next April. The British postal service, Royal Mail, announced the launch of new postage stamps featuring Charles III, who became king after the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, on September 8, 2022. The postal service stated that the stamps will go on sale on April 4, having been approved…
February 10, 2023A commemorative stamp for the Louvre Abu Dhabi
A commemorative stamp highlighting the cultural significance of the Louvre Abu Dhabi: Emirates Post Group and the Louvre Abu Dhabi collaborated to create a commemorative stamp celebrating the rich cultural heritage of the United Arab Emirates. It demonstrates that the UAE is a melting pot of human cultures and civilizations, and a wonderful place for artists, museums, and cultural institutions to flourish. The new stamps were part of the Group’s strategy…
February 8, 2023