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Tuesday 10 May 2022

2336) "François Grimaldi", (known as "Malizia" or the "Malacious"), Principality of Monaco: EUROPA - 2022: "Stories and Myths" Theme: La Poste de Monaco (Monaco Post) has issued a EUROPA Stamp depicting the Legends/Myths: Date of Stamp issue: 09.05.2022:

 2336) "François Grimaldi", (known as "Malizia" or the "Malacious"), Principality of Monaco: EUROPA - 2022: "Stories and Myths" Theme: La Poste de Monaco (Monaco Post) has issued a EUROPA Stamp depicting the Legends/Myths: Date of Stamp issue: 09.05.2022:

About Europa 2022 - Stamps:

EUROPA Stamps are special stamps issued by European postal administrations. 

They bear the official EUROPA logo, a PostEurop registered trademark under the aegis of PostEurop in which Europe is the central theme. 

EUROPA stamp issues are among the most collected and most popular stamps in the world and have been issued for over 60 years.

Every year a new theme is assigned by PostEurop and all participating countries issue stamps with their own interpretation of the theme. The theme for 2022 is "Stories and Myths"

More about EUROPA Postage Stamps:

EUROPA Postage stamps (also known as Europa - CEPT - European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations - until 1992) are special stamps issued by European Postal Administrations/Enterprises and bears 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 stamp issues are among the most collected and most popular stamps in the world.

Since the first issue in 1956, EUROPA stamps have been a tangible symbol of Europe's desire for closer integration and co-operation.

In 1993, PostEurop became responsible for issuing EUROPA stamps.

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.

Each year, PostEurop's "Stamps & Philately Group" selects the EUROPA stamp theme:

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 - Forests - International Year of Forests

2012 - Visit …. (for instance "Visit Finland" etc.)

2013 - Van of the Postman - Postal vehicles 

2014 - Musical instruments - National musical instruments

2015 - Old Toys

2016 - Ecology in Europe - "Think Green". Common Design

2017 - Castles

2018 - Bridges

2019 - National Birds

2020 - Ancient Postal Routes

2021 - Endangered National Wildlife

2022 - Stories & Myths. 

About Europa 2022 - "Stories and Myths" Stamp  issued by  La Poste de Monaco (Monaco Post):

 PostEurop stamp theme for 2022 is "Stories and Myths".

The EUROPA Stamp issued by La Poste de Monaco (Monaco Post) features the legend of the Francois Grimaldi (known as "Malizia" or the "Malacious"):

La Poste de Monaco (Monaco Post)  has issued on 09.05.2022, EUROPA stamps depicting the "Legend of Francois Grimaldi (known as "Malizia" - or the "Malacious")".

The Legend/Myths - Background:

To illustrate this year's theme, centered on Myths and Stories, the Office des Timbres de Monaco has chosen to represent "François Grimaldi", (known as "Malizia" or the "malacious"), who was the Genoese leader of the Guelphs who, on the night of 08.01.1297, disguised as a Franciscan monk, took over/tricked the fortress of Monaco to the Ghibellines, thus installing the Grimaldi dynasty.

Dressed as a Franciscan friar, Francesco was greeted at the gates of Monaco's castle, only then to seize the castle with his cousin Rainier I, Lord of Cagnes, and a group of men behind him

The treachery is commemorated on the Monegasque Coat Of Arms, on which the supporters are two friars armed with swords. 

He held the citadel of Monaco for four years before being chased out by the Genoese. 

Francesco thus failed to establish Grimaldi's rule over Monaco, but was the first to attempt to do so.

The present rulers of Monaco:

Francesco was married in 1295 to Aurelia del Carretto - the marriage was childless. The modern Grimaldis are therefore not descendants of Francesco. After his death, in 1309, he was succeeded by his cousin (and stepson), Rainier I of Monaco, Lord of Cagnes.

The battle over "the rock" was taken over by his kinsmen.

Over one hundred years after the coup, the Grimaldis purchased Monaco from the crown of Aragon in 1419, and became the official and undisputed rulers of "the Rock of Monaco".

His cousin's descendants, the Grimaldi family, still rule Monaco today. 

The Stamp:

The EUROPA - 2022 stamp of 1.65 Euro depicts the "Legend of Francois Grimaldi (known as "Malizia" - or the "Malacious")" issued by La Poste de Monaco  (Monaco Post)

The First Day Cover (FDC) is titled "Principaute de Monaco" ("Principality of Monaco") and shows an image of Monaco at left. 

At top right is affixed the EUROPA - 2022 Postage Stamp issued by the Office des Timbres/Le Poste de Monaco cancelled with a special Cancellation Stamp showing Francois Grimaldi's treachery in the centre.

The cancellation is of Monaco Post Office and the date of cancellation is - "09.05.2022".

A Sheetlet (S) of 10 Stamps.

Technical details:

Issue Date: 09.05.2022

Designer: Alain GIAMPOLI

Process: Offset

Size: 40.85 mm x 30.00 mm

Values: €1.65





Links:

Links to posts on "Stories and Myths"" on this Blog, the theme of PostEUROP "EUROPA -2022:

















Links to posts on "Endangered National Wildlife" on this Blog, the theme of PostEUROP "EUROPA -2021:


























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
















Links to Posts on "European Year of Rail":



Interesting Posts on Monaco on this Blog:

1) "Ancient Postal Routes - 18th Century", Monaco: EUROPA 2020 theme: A postage stamp of 1.40 Euro issued by "La Poste de Monaco" (Monaco Post) on 06.05.2020

2) 44th International Circus Festival, Monaco (16-26 January 2020), being held at Monte Carlo: The theme of this edition of the Curcus Festival is the - "HORSE": A Stamp of 1.40 Euro issued by "La Poste de Monaco" ( Monaco Post): Stamp issue date: 06.01.2020

3) "Ballons Montes", Monaco: "150th Anniversary of the Balloon Post": A Stamp of 1.90 Euro issued by La Poste de Monaco (Monaco Post): Date of Stamp issue: 03.11.2020

4) Opera Singer - Julian Gayarre, Principality of Monaco: A Stamp of 2.56 Euro issued by La Poste de Monaco (Monaco Post): Date of Stamp issue: 25.01.2021

5) Opera Singer - Caroline Miolan-Carvalho, Principality of Monaco: A Stamp of 3.86 Euro issued by La Poste de Monaco (Monaco Post): Date of Stamp issue: 25.01.2021

6) The "Oceanographic Museum of Monaco - The Coral Reef", Principality of Monaco: Postage Stamps issued by La Poste de Monaco: Date of Stamp issue: 11.06.2020

7) Monte Carlo Masters, Principality of Monaco: A 2.12 Euros Postage Stamp issued by La Poste de Monaco (Monaco Post featuring the Rolex Monte Carlo Masters Tournament to be held from 10-18 April 2021: Date of Stamp issue: 12.02.2021

8)"Endangered National Wildlife", Monaco: EUROPA - 2021: La Loste de Monaco (Monaco Post) has issued a Stamp featuring Critically Endangered National Wildlife - The Long Snouted Deahorse ("Hippocampus gettulotus"): Date of Stamp set issue: 05.05.2021

9) "Monegasque charity Les Enfants de frankieworks Association", Principality of Monaco: 25th Anniversary (1997-2022): Las Poste de Monaco has issued a postage stamp of 1.43 Euro celebrating the miletone: Date of Stamp issue: 02.02.2022

4 comments:

  1. Santosh Khanna has commented:
    "Very interesting post. Thanks for sharing."

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  2. Vikram Bhatnagar has commented:
    "Never knew this part about Monaco's history! Found it a lovely Mediterranean beach lined area to the south of France, with royal Yatchs rolling on the shore and peaceful, happy (read rich as well) folks walking merrily in the beachside, savouring Gellatos and burgers! The shops were all selling Global brands; i had to shell out decent sums for football gear for my Son, who couldn't make the trip as he had his BBA term exams then!"

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    1. The Europa stamp series every year takes us on an identified theme and all members have to bring out stamps on that theme. So we had "Ancient postal Routes" in 2020, "Endangered National Wildlife" in 2021. These stamps take us on a virtual tour of Europe on that particular theme. I knew that Monaco was purchased by the rulers from some large kingdom, but now I have a clear idea of its history.

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