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The Origin of the Species 25 Aug 2013 | 05:21 pm
Charles Darwin (1809-1882) was a British naturalist, best known for his work on his theory of natural selection. He wrote "On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection" after 20 years work f...
Bookmarks 25 Aug 2013 | 05:19 pm
I was so pleased to receive this postcard from the Netherlands just a few days ago. The sender thought it would be ideal for me because I list reading as one of my main interests but it was even more...
Old, old books 25 Aug 2013 | 05:18 pm
From Russia and Germany, selection of beautiful old books, works of art in themselves.
Industrial archaeology 19 Aug 2013 | 01:44 am
I found I had this mini-sheet issued, it seems, to fund the 1990 Stamp World Exhibition in London. I thought the set of PHQ (Postal HeadQuarters) cards in my collection were identical but there are ...
Happy hippos 18 Aug 2013 | 08:30 pm
From Germany, a card showing some of the work of Suzan Visser, a Dutch artist. It is entitled "Middday nap". Early in her career she illustrated biology texts but has now developed a style which is b...
A castle, of sorts 13 Aug 2013 | 12:14 am
I have on my Postcrossing wishlist that I'd be happy to receive postcards with medieval castles. Someone with a great sense of humour sent me this one from Las Vegas. The Excalibur was opened in 199...
Gilbert & Sullivan 11 Aug 2013 | 04:50 pm
A colourful set of stamps was issued in 1992 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the birth of Sir Arthur Sullivan, the composer who is probably best known for his work with dramatist WS Gilbert. ...
Unlikely looking transportation 10 Aug 2013 | 09:31 pm
"Wheels" is a ride that opened in 1986 in the National Motor Museum in Beaulieu, Hampshire, UK. According to the back of the card this is one exhibit, entitled "Future Fantasy", on the ride which cel...
Algeria 10 Aug 2013 | 09:10 pm
Two beautiful cards came unexpectedly from Algeria this week. The first shows dancers in traditional costume. Women often wear this traditional dress, the karakou, at weddings. The second shows El ...
Stamps from Monaco 4 Aug 2013 | 08:35 pm
The mini-sheet from Monaco is actually larger than the postcard, larger than most postcards, and so it came on an envelope. In June 2012, Monaco and TAAF (Terres Australes et Antarctiques Françaises ...
