Tuesday, December 28, 2010

# 152 - Lighthosues of Turkey.

















Thanks very much to Baris for another great cover from Turkey. The cover feature the Sile Lighthouse in Turkey. The stamp was issued on 01.05.2010.

# 151 - Lighthouses of Spain.

















Many thanks to Emilio from Spain for sending me this cover. It features two stamps from the series Faros 2010 issued on 20.09.2010. The stamps on the cover are (L-R): San Cibrao and Cabo Huetas Lighthouses.

# 150 - Lighthouses of Germany.
























Many thanks to Klaus from Germany for sending me this card featuring (L-R) Brunsbuttel Mole 1 and Greifswalder Oie Lighthouses. The stamps were issued in 2004 & 2005 respectively.

# 149 - Lighthouses of Germany.
























This postcard feature (L-R) Falshoft and Neuwerk Lighthouses from the series German Lighthouses which has been a annual issue since 2004. The two stamps were issued on 10.06.2010. Thanks Klaus.

# 148 - Lighthouses of Germany.
























The stamp on this post card feature Dornbusch Lighthouse in Germany. This stamp was issued on 02.07.2009. Many thanks to Juliane from Germany.

Thursday, December 23, 2010

# 147 - Lighthouses of Indonesia.


















It has been a while since my attempt to get a cover from Indonesia featuring the two stamps on lighthouses issued on 17.08.2007. I am indeed happy that my attempt has finally come through courtesy Irene Chen. Thank you so much Irene for this beautiful cover. The two stamps feature Semarang Lighthouse (left) and Cikoneng Lighthouse (Right). Another jewel in my collection.

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

# 146 - Lighthouses of U. S. A.























I received this card through postcrossing from Heather in the USA. The stamps feature L- R: Split Rock Lighthouse, St. Joseph Lighthouse & Spectacle Reef Lighthouse from the series Great Lakes Lighthouses of U.S.A issued on 17.06.1995.

Monday, December 6, 2010

# 145 - Rona Lighthouse, Isle of Rona, U.K.

















The stamp on this cover feature the Rona Lighthouse in the Isle of Rona in the UK. The postage stamp was issued only for local postage within the Isle of Rona. Thus this cover is a jewel in my collection. Many thanks to Reto from Switzerland for this splendid cover. The stamp was issued on 01.05. 2004.

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

# 144 - Lighthouses of Argentina.


















Many thanks to Carlos from Argentina for this nice cover. The stamp on the cover is the Querandi Lighthouse. The stamp was issued on 25.09.2010 by Correo Argentino.

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

# 143 - Lighthouses of Germany.
























The two stamps on this postcard feature Neuwerk Lighthouse (Left) and Dornbusch Lighthouse (Right). The stamps are from the German Lighthouses series issued on 02.07.09 and 10.06.10. Many thanks to Julia from France.

Monday, November 15, 2010

# 142 - Lighthouses of Argentina & Portugal.

















This is not a FDC, even though a this souvenior sheet featuring Querandi Lighthouse, Argentina and Santa Marta Lighthouses of Portugal is attached to a FDC. The stamps were originally issued on 25.09.2010 by Correo Argentino. However, Correo Argentino decided to re -issue the stamps on 23.10.2010 because they ran out of souvenior sheets with the first release. Many thanks to Agustin Goday my friend from Argentina for sending me this cover.

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

# 141 - Lighthouses of Croatia.













Many thanks to Drazen Toncic from Croatia for this cover. The stamps on the cover are from the Lighthouses of Croatia 2010 series. L- R: Vir, Veli rat and Tajer Lighthouses. The stamps were issued on 07.09.2010.

Monday, November 1, 2010

# 140 - Lighthouses of Spain.













On this cover featured are six stamps issued on 20.09.2010 by the Spanish Post Office. Many thanks to Daniel for the cover. L- R: (Top) Lighthouses at Aviles, Ciutadella, Cape Huertas, (Bottom) Point Polacra, San Cibrao, Point Cumplida.

Saturday, October 30, 2010

# 139 - Lighthouses of Latvia.

















I am indeed a happy to show you a very nice cover with a good cancellation from Latvia. The stamps on the cover is the 2004 issue from the series "Lighthouses". It is the Mikel Lighthouse. Thanks very much to Janis.

# 138 - Lighthouses of Croatia.
























Two of the Three stamps from the Lighthouses of Croatia 2010 series is featured on this postcard which was sent by Dragan. L- R: Vir and Tajer. The stamps were issued on 07.09.2010.

Thursday, October 28, 2010

# 137 - Lighthouses of Croatia.
























Many thanks to Roberto for sending me a postcard which feature the 3 stamps issued on 07.09.2010 featuring Croatian Lighthouses. L - R: Tajer, Vir & Veli rat.

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

# 136 - Lighthouses of Latvia.













This is the second cover I received within two days which feature the 2010 issue of Latvia. The stamp on the left shows Uzavas Lighthouse in Latvia. The stamp was issued on 15.10.2010. Many thanks Oleg.

# 135 - Lighthouses of Estonia.

















Thank you Zoya for this nice cover from Estonia. One of the stamps on the cover feature Keri Lighthouse. This stamp was issued on 15.01.2003.

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

# 134 - Lighthouses of Latvia.

















A great day for my collection. This time I can show you another real posted FDC from Latvia. The stamp on the cover cover feature the Uzavas Lighthouse. The stamp was issued on 15.10.2010. It is the 8th of a series of stamps issued since 2003 featuring lighthouses from around Latvia by "Latvijas Pasts". Thanks very much Atis.

# 133 - Lighthouses of Argentina & Portugal.


















Many thanks to my friend Viviana from Argentina for this jewel of a cover. It is a real posted FDC. The souvenior sheet on the cover feature two stamps issued on 27.09.2010 by Correo Arentino on the occasion of Portugal 2010 World Philatelic Exhibition. The two lighthouses are Querandi Lighthouse, Argentina (L) and Santa Marta Lighthouse, Portugal (R).

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

# 132 - Lighthouses of Croatia.

















Japp Termes from Netherlands who was on holiday in Croatia did not forget to send me this cover. The cover feature stamps issued on 07.09.2010 by Croatian Post. This is the 4th series of stamps featuring Croatian lighthouses issued since 2007. The stamps feature (L-R) Vir, Veli rat and Tajer lighthouses.

For further details of this issues and other stamps issued since 2007 visit http://www.posta.hr/

Friday, October 8, 2010

# 131 - Lighthouses of Croatia.

















Thank you very much Tomi for this beautiful cover. The cover feature stamps issued on 07.09.2010 by Croatian Post. This is the 4th series of stamps featuring Croatian lighthouses issued since 2007. The stamps feature (L-R) Veli rat, Vir and Tajer lighthouses.

For further details of this issues and other stamps issued since 2007 visit http://www.posta.hr/

# 130 - Lighthouses of Germany.

























Rafal sent me this postcard which feature two stamps with lighthouses from Germany. The two lighthouses are Neuwerk and Brunsbuttel Mole 1. The two stamps were issued in 2010 and 2005 respectively. Thanks very much.

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

# 129 - Lighthouses of Norway.
























Many thanks to Tore from UK who was on holiday in Norway for sending me this postcard. The stamp feature Ona Lighthouse. The stamp was issued on 15.06.2007.

Monday, October 4, 2010

# 128 - Lighthouses of Latvia.

















Thanks to Atis from Latvia for this cover which show the Liepajas Lighthouse on the stamp. This stamp was issued on 5th November 2009.

Friday, October 1, 2010

# 127 - Lighthouses of Estonia.

















Here is a cover with a stamp which feature the Juminda Lighthouse. The stamp was issued by Eesti Post on 8th March 2007. Many thanks to Otto Lehis from Estonia.

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

# 126 - Lighthouses of Germany.


















Rafal in Germany sent me this beautiful cover which feature several stamps of German Lighthouses. The stamps feature Neuland and Hohe Weg Lighthouses (stamps issued in 2006) and Hornum Lighthouse (stamp issued in 2007). Thank you very much.

Friday, September 17, 2010

# 125 - Lighthouses of China.














Jean Pierre who is on holiday in China sent me this very nice cover. On the cover 4 stamps issued on 22.05.2006 by the Chinese State Post Bureau titled "Modern Lighthouses of China" are featured. L- R: Dalian Lighthouse, Guishan Island Lighthouse, Wusongkou Lighthouse and Mulantou Lighthouse. Thanks you Jean Pierre for you kindness.

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

# 124 - Lighthouses of Russia.


















Many thanks to Elena from Russia for this cover. Two of the stamps on this cover feature Tokarev Lighthouse in Vladivostock (stamp issued on 02.07.2010) and Svyatonossky Lighthouse (stamp issued on 04.07.2005)

Thursday, September 9, 2010

# 123 - Lighthouses of Argentina.














Many thanks to Carlos from Argentina for yet another beautiful cover. One of the stamps (3rd from left) feature Cape Virgenes Lighthouse. This stamp along with the other three stamps featured on the cover was issued in 2004 to mark the 125th Anniversary of the Naval Hydrographic Service which maintains the lighthouses in Argentina.

# 122 - Lighthouses of U. S. A.




















I received this postcard via postcrossing from David in U. S. A. The stamps feature Sabine Pass (Louisinana) and Matagorda Island (Texas) Lighthouses from the series "Gulf Coast Lighthouses" issued by the US Postal Service in June 2009.

Friday, September 3, 2010

# 121 - Lighthouses of Germany.




















The two stamps on this postcard feature Neuwerk Lighthouse (stamp issued on 10.06.2010) and Amrum Lighthouse (stamp issued on 03.07.2010). This postcard was sent by Anja from Germany. Thank you very much.

# 120 - Lighthouses of Romania.











4 of the 5 stamps issued by Romfilatelia on 05.03.2010 on the series "Lighthouses of Romania" are featured on this cover. L - R: Lighthouses of Sulina (Old), Mangalia, Tuzla Landing and Constanta North Harbour. Thank you to Jean Pierre from France for this very nice cover.

Thursday, August 26, 2010

# 119 - Lighthouses of Poland.




















Many thanks to Rafal from Germany for this postcard. The stamp feature Niechorze Lighthouse from the series "Lighthouses of the Polish Sea Coast 2006" issued on 29.05.2006.

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

# 118 - Lighthouses of Romania.















Many thanks to my friend Kramer from Romania for this cover. Romafilatelia issued 5 stamps on 05.03.2010 titled Lighthouses of Romania. The lighthouses featured on the cover are from L- R: Genoese, Sulina (old), Mangalia, Tuzla and Constanta North Harbour. Another jewel in my collection.

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

# 117 - Lighthouses of Estonia.











Many thanks to Zoya for yet another cover from Estonia. The stamp on the cover feature Hara Lighthouse from the annual Lighthouses of Estonia Series. This stamp was issued on 24.09.09.

# 116 - Lighthouses of Turkey.













Many thanks to Baris Yakar from Turkey for this cover. The stamp feature Sile Lighthouse. The stamp was issued on 01.05.2010. My second cover from Turkey. It has a special postmark to mark the first flight of the Bursa - Munich route on the Lufthansa flight LH 3257 on 02.08.2010. The aircraft used was a Airbus A 319.

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

# 115 - Lighthouses of China.











This cover feature five stamps issued on 18.05.2002 by the State Post Bureau of China titled " Historical Lighthouses of China". These lighthouses are situated along the coast of China. The lighthouses featured are L-R: Maota Pagoda, Jiangxin Pagoda, Huaniaoshan, Laotieshan and Lingao. Thanks to Wang Jia Yi from China for sending me this cover. I consider this cover also to be a jewel in my collection.

# 114 - Lighthouses of Estonia.




















This is a postcard I received via postcrossing from Ulle Salumae from Estonia. The stamp feature one of the Suurupi Landing Lighthouses. This is one of two stamps issued on 22.10.2010.

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

# 113 - Lighthouses of U. S. A.





















This post card I received from Amanda from U. S. A feature two stamps from the Gulf Coast Lighthouses issue. The Sabine Park, Louisiana and Fort Jefferson, Florida Lighthouses are featured on the two stamps. The stamps are from a series of five (5) stamps issued in June 2009.

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

# 112 - Lighthouses of Argentina.














The second cover that I received today from Viviana from Argentina. The stamps feature Lighthouses of Argentina Series II issued in 1997. Top L-R: San Juan de Salvamento and Punta Delgada and Bottom L-R: GaboVirgenes and Isla Pinguino Lighthouses can be seen on the stamps. This is also a jewel in my collection. Thanks Viviana for your thought of sending me two rare covers.

# 111 - Lighthouses of Argentina.














A beautiful cover featuring stamps from Lighthouses of Argentina - Series III issued in 2006. From L- R: 1 De Mayo, Ano Nuevo, El Rincon and Recalada a Bahia Blanca Lighthouses can be seen on the cover. Thank you very much to Cernjul Viviana from Argentina. Another jewel in my collection.

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

# 110 - Lighthouses of Netherlands.




















Courtesy Ellen from the Netherlands, I received this card showing the Ameland Lighthouse. The stamp was issued in 1994.

Monday, August 2, 2010

# 109 - Lighthouses of Germany.




















Third postcard I received within two days showing the Lighthouses stamps issued in 2010. This one is from Rafal. Thank you.

# 108 - Lighthouses of Germany.




















Today I received two postcards from Germany with the Lighthouses stamps issued in 2010. This one is from Tami. The two stamps feature Neuwera and Falshoft Lighthouses. Stamps were issued on 10.06.2010.

# 107 - Lighthouses of Germany.




















The two stamps feature Falshoft and Neuwerk Lighthouses from the series German Lighthouses. The two stamps were issued on 10.06.2010. Many thanks to Christina.

# 106 - Lighthouses of Russia











Here is cover with stamps that I have been waiting for so long. Not because it took more than 2 months to travel from Russia to Sri Lanka (Posted on 14.05.2010 and received on 31.07.1010), because I have been looking for these stamps on a cover for such a long time. Many thanks to Elena Sudorgina whom I met through Postcrossing for sending me the cover. The stamps feature Peninsula Kanin (5,00), Peninsula Rybachiy (8,00) and Kildin Island (6,00) Lighthouses. The satmps are from the series Russian Lighthouses of Barentsevo and Beloe Sea issued on 10.08.2006. This is another jewel in my collection.

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

# 105 - Lighthouses of France











Courtesy Stagnaro Yves from France, I received this very nice cover featuring two stamps with Lighthouses. Cap Ferret and Stiff Lighthouses. Thank you very much Yves.

Saturday, July 17, 2010

# 104 - Lighthouses of Turkey















The stamp on this cover feature Sile Lighthouse in Istanbul. The stamp was issued by PTT on 01.05.2010 to mark the 150th Anniversary of the Sile Lighthouse. Thank you very much Pinar for your help with this cover.
Pinar has a beautiful blog http://pinucciuscards.blogspot.com

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

# 103 - Lighthouses of Estonia














Courtesy Zoya, I received this cover. The stamps feature Ruhnu and Pakri Lighthouses from the series Lighthouses of Estonia. The stamps were issued on 11.02.1997 & 05.07.1995 respectively.