Men may still say that they don’t know how to drive, but women have been driving for a very long time. While it’s normal to see women drivers nowadays, in the early days of the automobile, there were definitely far more men than women drivers. Yet, some of the most successful racing drivers were women! Let’s take a look at these pioneers!
October 31, 2022
Since the introduction of stamps in 1840 the color errors have enjoyed a special status in philately and have always attracted passionate collectors. Every collector dreams of discovering a particularly rare stamp.
October 25, 2022
The mythical Suez Canal was featured on a stamp which drew a great deal of attention...because, the stamp contains a monumental error.
October 20, 2022
Press release from Smithsonian National Postal Museum
October 18, 2022
Queen Victoria is an iconic figure of the 19th century. She had such a great impact on her period that it has been named the “Victorian Era”. For good reason: she was on the throne for over 60 years and had a lasting impact on world history...and on numismatics...
October 13, 2022
The Quebec old paper show open its doors Saturday & Sunday November 19-20 at the Patro Roc-Amadour
October 12, 2022
Welcome to 1900! Paris is abuzz. The World’s Fair is coming to Paris again this year. It was announced on 13 July 1892 and planning has been under way for eight years.
October 4, 2022
Have you heard of postcrossing? Postcrossing started in Portugal in 2005. It’s an entertaining way to explore the world from home. The idea is to exchange postcards with members from around the world. Post Luxembourg is supporting the project by issuing a themed stamp.
September 28, 2022
European Stamp Exhibition and Polar Salon “LIBEREC 2022” is organized by Svaz českých filatelistů, z.s. (Union of Czech Philatelists) in cooperation with club “Evropská výstava poštovních známek LIBEREC 2022, z.s.”, established for this purpose under FEPA patronage and with FIP recognition.
September 27, 2022