Old Stamps Of Latvia ( Europe )

Postal history of Latvia started in the 13rd. century when Archbishopic of Riga started its service for government purposes.  During World War 1, Latvia was occupied by the Germans and used German stamps overprinted by the Ober Ost.  In 1919, German stamps were handstamped " Libau " but it was unclear whether they were officially  issued as all used copies are cancelled to order.  Latvia proclaimed its independence on 18 November 1918 and issued its first stamps on 18 December. The design was a depiction of the country's Coat of Arms. Latvia issued a variety of definitive and commemorative stamps throughout 1920s and 1930s.  Definitives used variations on designs featuring the arms surmounted by three stars representing Vidzeme, Courland and Latgale.  As part of the Soviet occupation in 1940, a series of 13 stamps were issued.

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Malaysian First Day Cover - Malaysia Day 2015 - Issued 15 September 2015

Malaysia was created on the 16th. of September 1963 when Sabah and Sarawak joined British Malaya ( Singapore was part of Malaya ) to form a nation while Brunei became an independent entity. Singapore separated from  Malaysia in 1965 due to some political reasons. Since then Malaysians of various ethnic groups are one at heart and soul in sharing recreational activities regardless of their racial origins. Citizens play and interact with one another while partaking in traditional games.  The sense of camaraderie and solidarity is important in our societal existence as depicted by the cartoon characters carrying the Malaysian flag, The Jalur Gemilang.

1. MALAYSIAN FIRST DAY COVER - MALAYSIA DAY 2015 - ISSUED 15 SEPTEMBER 2015

2. MALAYSIAN FIRST DAY COVER - MALAYSIA DAY 2015 - ISSUED 15 SEPTEMBER 2015

International Cooperative Project On Giant Panda Conservation - Issue 14 - 19 August 2015

A stamp on panda conservation where both pandas were born in Wolong National Natural Reserve, Sichuan, China on 23 rd. August 2006.  They were icons for the Beijing Summer Olympic in 2008.  Named as Xing Xing and Liang Liang they received the Malaysia My Second Home certificates for their 10-year stay. Xing Xing has a rounder forehead and his nose bridge is wider and also a little crooked while Liang Liang has a rounder face and narrower and longer nose.