# 535 - Lighthouses of Portugal

 

This stamp features Penedo da Saudade Lighthouse located on the Atlantic coast in Portugal.  The stamp was issued on 31st July 2024.

The stamp was printed using a new technique known as thermorgraphic printing, which involves the application of a special ink to certain areas – in this case mixed with powder made from crushed pine harvested for this very purpose from Leiria  Pine Forest by CTT employees.  This is the first time in the world that the themographic technique has used pine mixed with the printing ink. It is evident on the left of the stamp which shows the Pine Forest

This issue is dedicated to “Pinhal do Rei” (Kings Pine Forest). It is devoted to the theme of protecting and preserving nature. Special care was taken in the choice of raw material (paper) used for this issue.

Thanks to my friend Reto from Switzerland for sending me this cover.

# 534 - Lighthouses of France

 

In have written in detail about this stamp issue in my post # 532. Much thanks to  Jean Pierre Derlon form this cover.

I can add that this stamp is from the bottom left corner of the stamp sheetlet.

# 533 - Lighthouses of Morocco

 

The stamp at the bottom left of this cover feature Point Nador Lighthouse in Morocco. This stamp was issued on 20th June 2024.

Thanks to Pierre Millien from France who sent this cover from Morocco.

# 532 - Lighthouses of France

 

The French city of  Nice hosted the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) from 9th - 13th June, 2025. To commemorate this event this stamp was released by La Poste on 10th June 2025. The stamp illustrates Nice in its marine environment as seen from the Promenade des Anglais, with its blue chairs and lighthouse on the left.

Thanks to Andre for this cover.

P.S - 

1. The lighthouse on the stamp is a stylized lighthouse and as such it should be considered  "imaginative".

2. However on the full sheet of 10 stamps on the left border there is a image of the Nice City Lighthouse.

My thanks to Jaap from Netherlands & Daniel from France for this information. For a image of the full sheet please visit 

https://francestampphilatelystore.laposte.fr/shop/product/stamp-nice-ocean-international-letter-1125014

# 531 - Lighthouses of Estonia

 

Both stamps on this cover feature Naissaar Lighthouse in Estonia. This stamp was issued on 8th September 2025. This release is part of a long running stamp series titled "Lighthouses of Estonia" that began in 1995.

Much thanks to   Juri Tomson from Estonia for sending me this cover.

# 530 - Lighthouses of Taiwan

 

One of the stamps affixed on this uprated post card from Taiwan feature Oluan Pi Lighthouse. This stamp was issued on 16th August 1989. It is one of the definitive stamps featuring Lighthouses issued by Taiwan. 

I thank Michael Ho for this sending.

# 529 - Lighthouses of Germany

 

On this cover are three stamps from Germany issued during different years. From Left: Hohe Weg Lighthouse (Issued in 2008), Roter Sand Lighthouse (Issued in 2004) & Alte Weser Lighthouse (Issued on 4th July 2024)

Thanks to Martin Zurwehme from Germany for sending me this cover. 

# 528 - Lighthouses of Estonia

 

On this cover you can find three stamps of Estonian Lighthouses from the years 2022, 2023 & 2024.

They are from left to right Lou Bay Lighthouse (stamp issued on 07.09.2023), Narva Joesuu Lighthouse (stamp issued on 27.10.2022) & Rannapungerja Lighthouse (stamp issued on 20.07.2024).

# 527 - Lighthouses of Germany

 

I received this cover through the LCC (London Cover Club). Much thanks to Andreas from Germany.

The two lighthouses featured on the stamps are (Left) Pellworm Lighthouse (Date of Issue: 3rd July 2015)  and (right) Helgoland Lighthouse  (Date of Issue: 6th July 2023)

# 526 - Lighthouses of Poland

 

Thanks to Roman from Poland for this cover. The MS feature Morskiej Lighthouse in Rozewie, Poland. The miniature sheet was issued on 10th September 2022.