Stamps.ie, which I mentioned recently, has been given a facelift by the very talented James Larkin in Forbairt MediaIt's looking a lot better than the previous incarnation! … [Read more...] about Stamps.ie Reloaded
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US Post Office Star Wars Set
I don't keep track of the US post office's stamp releases, though I really ought to, as they release some really lovely stamps every year.They did a set of Star Wars themed stamps which look really tasty: … [Read more...] about US Post Office Star Wars Set
Royal Mail Celebrate James Bond
I've been a James Bond fan for as long as I can remember and I also love stamps.When I heard that Royal Mail were doing a special release this year to celebrate the centenary of Ian Fleming's birth I was really excited.The issue is simply gorgeous (the image from the Royal Mail site really doesn't do it justice).Rather than limit myself to the first day covers I also opted for … [Read more...] about Royal Mail Celebrate James Bond
Irish Castles – Stamps 2007
An Post will be issuing a set of 4 stamps featuring Irish castles on 9th March 2007. The castles featured are: Portumna Castle, Co Galway Dunluce Castle, Co Antrim Trim Castle, Co Meath Lismore Castle, Co Waterford They should be available from An Post's philately service shortly … [Read more...] about Irish Castles – Stamps 2007
Royal Mail Beatles Stamps
(image from Royal Mail site) One of my hobbies when I was younger was collecting stamps. I've started collecting FDCs (first day covers) recently and am subscribed to both the Royal Mail and An Post philately services. The Royal Mail's most recent issues is a truly beautiful hommage to The Beatles. They really went to a lot of trouble, with the cancellation featuring the shape … [Read more...] about Royal Mail Beatles Stamps