Czechoslovakia - Endangered Species - Butterfly

 

Czechoslovakia - Endangered Species - Butterfly

This stamp from Czechoslovakia depicts a butterfly that is on the endangered species list.  It was issued in 1983 as part of a set of six stamps showing endangered species.  Others included in the set were a lynx, a heron, a frog and a bird.

Perforations: 12

Date of Issue: 1983

Saint Thomas and Prince - Butterflies

Saint Thomas and Prince - Butterflies

This stamp issued by the island of St. Thomas and Prince depicts a butterfly of the Catagramma iyca-satrana genus.  "Catagramma" species are commonly called  "88s" by collectors because of the pattern on the undersides of the lower wing that looks like the number 88. 

Perforations: 14

Date of Issue: 1996

Cuba - Orchid

Cuba - Orchid

This stamp from Cuba depicts the Phalaenopsis amabilis or Moon Orchid.  It was first discovered on a small island off the east coast of New Guinea by a native botanist in 1653.  It remained unknonwn outside of New Guinea until 1825 when Karl Ludwig Blume discovered the same species and named it the Moon Orchid. This species is found mostly in the eastern to southeastern regions of Asia. This stamp is one of a set of five showing different Orchids.

Perforations: 14

Date of Issue: 1992

Australia - Blue Mountain Tree Frog

Australia - Blue Mountain Tree Frog

This stamp from Australia depicts the Blue Mountain Tree Frog indigenous to Eastern Australia.  They average 2 inches long and are very strong swimmers.  As with all frogs, they eat a variety of insects and as such, are good for the environment.  This stamp is one of a set of four stamps showing Australian amphibians and reptiles.  Part two of the set was issued in June 1982.

Perforations: 14.5

Date of Issue: April 19, 1982

Azerbaijan - Domestic Cats

Azerbaijan - Domestic Cats 

This stamp from Azerbaijan depicts a cat of the Cymric breed.  This stamp is 1 of a set of 6 that were issued to celebrate the domestic cat.  The Cymric is a muscular, compact, medium to large cat with a sturdy structure. They typically weigh between seven and thirteen pounds.

Perforations: 14

Date of Issue: 1995

France - Royan Beach

France - Royan Beach

Royan has a long history as a seaside resort.  The area has a climate similar to areas of the Mediterranean coast. Royan was one of the very first resorts in France in the early 20th century when it became popular for wealthy tourists to holiday at the beach.

The sight of a family dining on the beach with maids waiting at table was quite common.  Unfortunately much of the area was destroyed during the Second World War.  The beach stretches for several miles on either side of the town of Royan.

Perforations:

Date of Issue:  1954

Canada - Christmas Sleigh

Canada - Christmas Sleigh

This stamp depicts a scene from Christmas.  The meaning of Christmas to children of Canada was captured in a group of twelve drawings chosen in the Canada Post Office stamp design project in 1969. The theme of the contest was "What Christmas Means to Me".  Entries were based on actual experiences from Christmases past.  The drawings were submitted to regional committees who narrowed the selections down to the final ones sent on to the postal selection committee, who chose the final 12.

Perforations: 12

Date of Issue:  October 7th, 1970