Friday, June 21, 2024

# 488 - Lighthouses of Germany

 












Thanks to Dr. Volkmar Mehlitz from Germany for this cover which feature the German Lighthouse stamp issues of 2021 and 2022. On the left Friedrichsort Lighthouse (stamp issued on 07.07.2022) and on the right Tinsdal Lighthouse (stamp issued on 01.07.2021)

# 487 - Lighthouses of Portugal

 












On 23rd May 2024, Portugal issued a set of four stamps and a miniature sheet to commemorate the Centenary of the Portuguese Lighthouse Authority.

On this cover you can see the miniature sheet featuring Bugio Lighthouse.

Many thanks to my friend Pedro from Portugal for sending me this cover along with other material connected with this issue. I truly appreciate it. Obrigado Pedro / Thank you Pedro.

P.S - Other four stamps of this issue feature Cabo da Roca Lighthouse, Cabo de Sao Vicente Lighthouse, Ponta do Pargo Lighthouse and Albranz Lighthouse.

Tuesday, June 18, 2024

# 486 - Lighthouses of New Caledonia

 











Once again much thanks to Wolfgang for this gem from another rare destination.

The stamp on the right feature Tabou Lighthous. It was issued on 17.08.2021. The image on the stamp show the lighthouse during two stages. The image to the left (large) is the foundation of the lighthouse as it was being constructed in 1890 and the image to the right (small) is the actual lighthouse as seen in 2021.

# 485 - Lighthouses of French Polynesia

 











My friend Wolfgang from Austria continues to send me these covers from rare destination. These are the places he travels to.

On this cover both stamps feature Venus Point Lighthouse. The stamp to left was issued on 23.04.2018 and the stamp on the right was issued on 08.11.2023.

Thank you very much Wolfgang.

Saturday, June 15, 2024

# 484 - Lighthouses of France

 












On 7th July 2023 La Poste issued this stamp to the left of the cover. The lighthouse featured is Point du Petit Minou.

My thanks to France Bellay who always oblige me with my requests. Thank you very much.