The Star of Bethlehem, or Christmas Star, appears in the nativity story of the Gospel of Matthew where “wise men from the East” (Magi) are inspired by the star to travel to Jerusalem. The star leads them to Jesus’ Bethlehem birthplace, where they worship him and give him gifts. The…
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Bahamas Philately: 1971 Christmas 1971 – 15c Wreath
In Christianity, wreaths are used to observe the Advent season, in preparation for Christmastide and Epiphanytide, as well as to celebrate the latter two liturgical seasons. These wreaths, as with other Advent and Christmas decorations, are often set up on the first Sunday of Advent, a custom that is sometimes…
View More Bahamas Philately: 1971 Christmas 1971 – 15c WreathBahamas Philately: 1971 Christmas 1971 – 11c Peace On Earth
Peace on Earth is the concept of an ideal state of peace within and among all people and nations on Planet Earth. Different cultures, religions, philosophies, and organizations have varying concepts on how such a state would come about. Doves, usually white in color, are used in many settings as…
View More Bahamas Philately: 1971 Christmas 1971 – 11c Peace On EarthBahamas Philately: 1971 Christmas 1971 – 3c Snowflake
Snowflakes are often used as symbols representing winter or cold conditions. Therefore, the snowflake is often a traditional seasonal image or motif used around the Christmas season, especially in Europe and North America. Snowflakes are also traditionally associated with the “White Christmas” weather that often occurs during Christmastide. As a…
View More Bahamas Philately: 1971 Christmas 1971 – 3c SnowflakeBahamas Philately: 1971 Christmas 1971
Details Date of Issue: 19 October 1971 Date Withdrawn: Date Invalidated: Designer: Printer: Wallsall Security Printers Ltd, England Process: Lithography (15c die-stamped in gold) Paper: Watermark: Block C.A. Perf: 14 x 14.5 (comb) 15 (line) [MS only} Cylinders: 1A 1A (11c) 1A 1A 1A : 1B 1B 1B (3c, 18c) [Left…
View More Bahamas Philately: 1971 Christmas 1971Australia Philately: 1971 Christmas
Details Date of Issue: 13 October 1971 Withdrawn Date: Invalidated: Designer: John Lee Printer: Note Printing Branch, Reserve Bank of Australia, Melbourne Process: Photogravure Cylinders: Pink (I-III) – Green (I-IV) – Rust (I-IV) – Blue (II) (Printing order and number of cylinders used per colour) Paper: Wiggins Teape coated unwatermarked paper incorporating helecon (appx. 90%)…
View More Australia Philately: 1971 ChristmasAustralia Philately: 1971 Christmas – First Day Cover No.32 (VIC)
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View More Australia Philately: 1971 Christmas – First Day Cover No.32 (VIC)Bahamas Philately: Colorpicture (A93900 Series)
Details Publisher: Distributor: Printer: by Colorpicture, Boston, Mass., USA Process: Plastichrome Photographer: Year: 1971 Series: A93900
View More Bahamas Philately: Colorpicture (A93900 Series)Malawi Philately: 1971 Malawi Police Half-Centenary Celebrations
The Malawi Police Service was established on 5th October, 1921 as Nyasaland Police Force. After attaining independence, Prime Minister Dr. Hastings Kamuzu Banda, changed the name Nyasaland to Malawi which automatically renamed the police force to Malawi Police Force. The stamp depicts a drum major. A drum major (or field…
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