1360) "Ancient Postal Routes- the Mounted Post Messenger and the Stagecoach", Liechtenstein: EUROPA-2020 theme: Liechtensteinische Post has issued two stamps of the value of CHF 1.50 on the theme of Ancient Postal Routes: Date of Stamp set issue: 02.03.2020:
About EUROPA Stamps:
EUROPA Postage stamps (also known as EUROPA-CEPT - European Conference Postal and Telecommunications Administrations - until 1992) are special stamps issued by European Conference Postal Administrations/Enterprises and bear the official EUROPA logo, a PostEurop registered trademark under the aegis of PostEurop in which Europe is the central theme.
EUROPA Stamps underline cooperation in the posts domain, aimed at promotion of philately. They also build awareness of the common roots, culture and history of Europe and its common goals.
As such, EUROPA stamps have been a tangible symbol of Europe's desire for closer cooperation and integration.
When CEPT decided to focus more on telecommunications in 1993, PostEurop took over the management of the EUROPA issues. The CEPT logo was replaced by a new logo created by PostEurop i.e. the word "EUROPA" leaning towards the right hand side.
Since 2002, a design competition has also been associated with this - the EUROPA Stamp Best Design Competition, organised by PostEurop.
Each year, PostEurop's Stamps and Philately Group selects the EUROPA Stamps theme. The themes since 1993 have been:
1993 - Contemporary Art
1994 - Great Discoveries
1995 - Peace and Freedom
1996 - Famous Women
1997 - Tales and Legends
1998 - Festivals and National Celebrations
1999 - Nature Reserves and Parks
2000 - Common Design - Tower of 6 Stars
2001 - Water - Treasure of Nature
2002 - The Circus
2003 - Poster Art
2004 - Holidays
2005 - Gastronomy
2006 - Integration through the Eyes of Young People
2007 - Scout Centenary
2008 - Writing Letters
2009 - Astronomy
2010 - Children Books
2011 - Forest - International Year of Forests
2012 - Visit ….. (for instance "Visit Finland")
2013 - Van of the Postman
2014 - Musical Instruments (National Musical Instruments)
2015 - Old Toys
2016 - Ecology in Europe
2017 - Castles
2018 - Bridges
2019 - National Birds
2020 - Ancient Postal Routes
2021 - the theme will be "Endangered National Wildlife"
2022 - the theme will be "Stories and Myths"
The two stamp set issued by Leichtensteinische Post on the EUROPA2020 theme of "Ancient Postal Routes:
About EUROPA Stamps:
EUROPA Postage stamps (also known as EUROPA-CEPT - European Conference Postal and Telecommunications Administrations - until 1992) are special stamps issued by European Conference Postal Administrations/Enterprises and bear the official EUROPA logo, a PostEurop registered trademark under the aegis of PostEurop in which Europe is the central theme.
EUROPA Stamps underline cooperation in the posts domain, aimed at promotion of philately. They also build awareness of the common roots, culture and history of Europe and its common goals.
As such, EUROPA stamps have been a tangible symbol of Europe's desire for closer cooperation and integration.
When CEPT decided to focus more on telecommunications in 1993, PostEurop took over the management of the EUROPA issues. The CEPT logo was replaced by a new logo created by PostEurop i.e. the word "EUROPA" leaning towards the right hand side.
Since 2002, a design competition has also been associated with this - the EUROPA Stamp Best Design Competition, organised by PostEurop.
Each year, PostEurop's Stamps and Philately Group selects the EUROPA Stamps theme. The themes since 1993 have been:
1993 - Contemporary Art
1994 - Great Discoveries
1995 - Peace and Freedom
1996 - Famous Women
1997 - Tales and Legends
1998 - Festivals and National Celebrations
1999 - Nature Reserves and Parks
2000 - Common Design - Tower of 6 Stars
2001 - Water - Treasure of Nature
2002 - The Circus
2003 - Poster Art
2004 - Holidays
2005 - Gastronomy
2006 - Integration through the Eyes of Young People
2007 - Scout Centenary
2008 - Writing Letters
2009 - Astronomy
2010 - Children Books
2011 - Forest - International Year of Forests
2012 - Visit ….. (for instance "Visit Finland")
2013 - Van of the Postman
2014 - Musical Instruments (National Musical Instruments)
2015 - Old Toys
2016 - Ecology in Europe
2017 - Castles
2018 - Bridges
2019 - National Birds
2020 - Ancient Postal Routes
2021 - the theme will be "Endangered National Wildlife"
2022 - the theme will be "Stories and Myths"
The two stamp set issued by Leichtensteinische Post on the EUROPA2020 theme of "Ancient Postal Routes:
The Leichtensteinische Post has combined its two commemorative Stamps "Stagecoach" and "Mounted Messenger", both stamps with a face value of CHF 1.50, as a combination print on a Miniature Sheet (MS) of two stamps twice.
The Miniature Sheet (MS)
Liechtenstein's Ancient Postal Routes were frequented by "Lindau Messenger" transport service, that operated between the trading centres at that time in Lindau at Lake Constance and the Italian city of Milan up to 1826 and carried goods, money and letters.
The two stamps of CHF 1.50 each placed side-by-side. The stamp at left shows the Messenger riding on horseback to deliver the letters, while the stamp on the right shows a four horse drive stagecoach, inter alia, carrying mail
The Stamp of CHF 1.50 depicting the stage coach
It is believed that the Lindau Messenger was already travelling along the arduous route, which reached its peak on the Splugen Pass at 2113 metres above sea level, on a regular basis towards the end of the 15th Century.
One of the five legs of the journey led the Messenger on his way from Feldkirsh Southwards through present-day Liechtenstein, which he left again at the Luziensteig in Balzers towards Chur.
The First Day Cover (FDC) shows a bundle po letters at bottom left. The two stamps issued in the set are affixed at top right. The Special Cancellation Handstamp/Postmark is of Vaduz and is dated - "02.03.2020".
The Technical Specifications:
Stamp issue date: 02.03.2020
Designer: Rene Wolfinger, Balzers
Printer: Cartor Security Printing, Meauce la Loupe, France
Process: Offset
Colours: 3 Colours
Stamp Size: 50.0 mm x 40.0 mm
Sheet Size: 200.0 mm x 135.0 mm
Links to posts on "Ancient Postal Routes" on this Blog, the theme of PostEurop "EUROPA-2020":
16) "Ancient Postal Routes - Within and Outside Europe", Iceland: Two Postage Stamps issued by "Islandpostur" (Iceland Post) in the denominations of ISK 3150: Date of Stamps issue: 07.05.2020
17) "Ancient Postal Routes - the Old Road Majstorska Cesta", Croatia: A Se-tenant of two Stamps of the values of 8.60 HRK issued by Croatian Post: Date of stamp issue: 08.05.2020
19) Ancient Postal Routes, Netherlands: Theme of 2020-Europa Stamps: PostNL has issued a 6-Stamp Sheet featuring Ancient Postal Routes followed by Von Thurn und Taxis Postal Services during the 17th to 19th Centuries: Date of Stamp Sheet issue: 11.05.2020
20) Ancient Postal Routes - 2 historic spots on "Tartu-Voru Road" Estonia: EUROPA 2020 theme: "Omniva" (previously "Eesti Post) - Estonian Post - has issued stamps of the value of 1.90 Euro each, featuring two historic stops on the old Tartu-Varu Road: Date of Stamps issue: 14.05.2020
21) "Ancient Postal Routes - from the times of the Imperial roman Empire", Spain: Correos (Spanish Post) has issued a Premium Sheet of six stamps of the value of "B" Tariff each: Date of Stamp issued: 14.05.2020
22) Ancient Postal Routes, Malta: Europa 2020 theme: Malta Post has issued two postage stamps of the values of 0.59 Euro and 2.00 Euro as part of the PostEurop's campaign this year: Date of Stamps issue: 09.05.2020
17) "Ancient Postal Routes - the Old Road Majstorska Cesta", Croatia: A Se-tenant of two Stamps of the values of 8.60 HRK issued by Croatian Post: Date of stamp issue: 08.05.2020
19) Ancient Postal Routes, Netherlands: Theme of 2020-Europa Stamps: PostNL has issued a 6-Stamp Sheet featuring Ancient Postal Routes followed by Von Thurn und Taxis Postal Services during the 17th to 19th Centuries: Date of Stamp Sheet issue: 11.05.2020
20) Ancient Postal Routes - 2 historic spots on "Tartu-Voru Road" Estonia: EUROPA 2020 theme: "Omniva" (previously "Eesti Post) - Estonian Post - has issued stamps of the value of 1.90 Euro each, featuring two historic stops on the old Tartu-Varu Road: Date of Stamps issue: 14.05.2020
21) "Ancient Postal Routes - from the times of the Imperial roman Empire", Spain: Correos (Spanish Post) has issued a Premium Sheet of six stamps of the value of "B" Tariff each: Date of Stamp issued: 14.05.2020
22) Ancient Postal Routes, Malta: Europa 2020 theme: Malta Post has issued two postage stamps of the values of 0.59 Euro and 2.00 Euro as part of the PostEurop's campaign this year: Date of Stamps issue: 09.05.2020
Some interesting post Links from Liechtenstein and Switzerland:
Liechtenstein:
3) Dragonflies II, Liechtenstein: A set of four stamps issued depicting White Featherleg (CHF 0.85), Red Veined Darter (CHF 1.30), Scarlet Darter (CHF 1.80) and Spotted darter Dragonfly (CHF 2.00): Stamp Set issue date: 02.03.2020
Some other interesting posts on Coins and Banknotes from Switzerland on this Blog:
Some other interesting posts on Coins and Banknotes from Switzerland on this Blog:
12) Federal Shooting Festival, Switzerland celebrated with the release of Silver 50 Franc and Gold 500 Franc "Talers" or Medals that are valid during the duration of the Festival (issue year - 2019)
13) 100 years of the Swiss National Circus - "Knie" celebrated with the issue os 20 Swiss francs coin from the Swiss Mint stable (2019): Issue date: 24.01.2019
15) "Crocodile" Locomotives, Switzerland: Centenary Celebration: Swiss Mint issues a 50 Francs Commemorative Gold Coin: Coin release date: 09.05.2019
16) "The Art of Brewing Beer" Stamp, Swiss Post: A set of two Stamps depicting two varieties of Beer, popular in Switzerland, issued by Swiss Post: Date of issue: 05.09.2019
17) Roger Federer, Switzerland: A 20 Francs Silver Coin issued by the Federal Swiss Mint commemorating the achievements of the legendary Tennis Player: Coin issue date: 23.01.2020
18) Edelweiss (Mountain Star), Swiss Alps, Mongolia: minted under the series titled "Numismatic Sculptures": Commemorative Gold Coins of 1000 Togrog and Silver Coins of 500 Togrog issued by Coin Invest Trust (CIT) and minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt, Munich for Mongolia
19) Federal Shooting Festival, Switzerland celebrated with the release of Silver 50 Franc and Gold 500 Franc "Talers" (or Medals) that are valid during the duration of the Festival: Issue Year: 2020
20) 200 Franc Banknote issued by the Swiss National Bank, Switzerland on 12.09.2019: Sixth and last of the six Banknotes in the Ninth Banknote Series released by the Bank in a phased manner
21) International Year of Plant Health, Switzerland: A Postage Stamp of CHF 0.85 issued by Swiss Post depicting a Japanese beetle eating a healthy plant leaf: Date os stamp issue: 05.03.2020
13) 100 years of the Swiss National Circus - "Knie" celebrated with the issue os 20 Swiss francs coin from the Swiss Mint stable (2019): Issue date: 24.01.2019
15) "Crocodile" Locomotives, Switzerland: Centenary Celebration: Swiss Mint issues a 50 Francs Commemorative Gold Coin: Coin release date: 09.05.2019
16) "The Art of Brewing Beer" Stamp, Swiss Post: A set of two Stamps depicting two varieties of Beer, popular in Switzerland, issued by Swiss Post: Date of issue: 05.09.2019
17) Roger Federer, Switzerland: A 20 Francs Silver Coin issued by the Federal Swiss Mint commemorating the achievements of the legendary Tennis Player: Coin issue date: 23.01.2020
18) Edelweiss (Mountain Star), Swiss Alps, Mongolia: minted under the series titled "Numismatic Sculptures": Commemorative Gold Coins of 1000 Togrog and Silver Coins of 500 Togrog issued by Coin Invest Trust (CIT) and minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt, Munich for Mongolia
19) Federal Shooting Festival, Switzerland celebrated with the release of Silver 50 Franc and Gold 500 Franc "Talers" (or Medals) that are valid during the duration of the Festival: Issue Year: 2020
20) 200 Franc Banknote issued by the Swiss National Bank, Switzerland on 12.09.2019: Sixth and last of the six Banknotes in the Ninth Banknote Series released by the Bank in a phased manner
21) International Year of Plant Health, Switzerland: A Postage Stamp of CHF 0.85 issued by Swiss Post depicting a Japanese beetle eating a healthy plant leaf: Date os stamp issue: 05.03.2020
22) "Social Diversity": Liechtenstein - Switzerland: A Joint Stamp Issue of two stamps by Liechteinische Post and Swiss Post of CHF 1.00 and CHF 0.85: Stamp issue Date: 14.11.2019
23) Orell Fussli (1519-2019), Switzerland: Celebrating the 500th Anniversary milestone of the Banknote and Security Paper printng major with the issue of a House Note
23) Orell Fussli (1519-2019), Switzerland: Celebrating the 500th Anniversary milestone of the Banknote and Security Paper printng major with the issue of a House Note
24) "Ancient Postal Routes, through Rheinhausen-Basel-Zurich", Switzerland: EUROPA theme for 2020: A set of two Postage stamps of 100 Swiss francs each issued by Swiss Post: Date of Stamp set issue: 07.05.2020
25) Microscopic Art, Switzerland: A set of two stamps of the values of 0.85 and 1.00 Swiss franc issued by Swiss Post: Date of Stamp set issue: 07.05.2020
25) Microscopic Art, Switzerland: A set of two stamps of the values of 0.85 and 1.00 Swiss franc issued by Swiss Post: Date of Stamp set issue: 07.05.2020
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