Friday, September 26, 2025

# 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.

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

# 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. 

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

# 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).


Sunday, August 17, 2025

# 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)

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

# 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.

Friday, July 11, 2025

# 525 - Lighthouses of Saint Pierre and Miquelon

 












Received via LCC. Thanks to Roman from Poland.

The stamp features Pointe aux Canons Lighthouse. This stamp was issued on 4th August 2021.

Monday, June 23, 2025

# 524 - Lighthouses of Portugal

 











The stamp on this cover is from the series Castles & Fortresses of Portugal. It is one of six stamps issued on 29.04.2025. The lighthouse featured on this stamp is Outao Lighthouse.

Thanks to my friend Pedro for this cover.

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

# 523 - Lighthouses of Croatia

 












Received through LCC. Sent by Nikola Panduric. Thank you very much.

The stamps on the cover feature  L - R Palagruza Lighthouse, Struga Lighthouse and Susac Lighthouse.

These stamps are from the Croatian Lighthouses issue of 2014. Stamps were issued on 30.05.2014

Thursday, June 5, 2025

# 522 - Lighthouses of France

 












Many thanks to Roland from France for the beautiful cover with the French lighthouses issue of  2007.

The cover feature 4 of 5 stamps issued on 12.11.2007. The stamps are from L - R: Porquerolles Lighthouse, Chassiron Lighthouse, Cape Frehel Lighthouse and L' Espiguette Lighthouse.

# 521 - Lighthouses of Greece

 












When I was in Athens during my recent holiday,  I was able to post this cover from Athens. I purchased these stamps from the post office where they were being sold in a presentation pack. The set of stamps was issued on 21.09.2009.

The stamps on the envelope feature Gaidouronisi Lighthouse ( € 0.01), Tourlitis Lighthouse ( € 0.57), Chania Lighthouse (€  0.70), Korakas Lighthouse (€ 1.00) & Strongyli Lighthouse (€ 4.20).