W.C. Handy Stamp
This post features the W.C. Handy stamp of 1969. Of course, Handy is known as the "Father of the Blues" and is one of the most influential of all American…
Belgian Congo Musician Stamps
This post features three Belgian Congo musician stamps from the 1930s. They are absolutely beautiful stamps depicting musicians playing traditional instruments. The stamps are typical of colonial stamps of Africa,…
Italian Post Horn Stamps
This post features my Italian post horn stamps. The post horn is a small (usually) coiled horn that was sounded to announce the arrival or departure of a mail carrier.…
Guatemalan National Anthem Stamps
This post features the Guatemalan national anthem stamps of 1953. In that year, Guatemala issued a set of four postage honoring its national song. The stamp features the composer Rafaél…
Kirov Ballet and Opera House Stamp
This post is about the Kirov Ballet and Opera House stamp from 1983. In that year, the Soviet Union celebrated the 200th anniversary of the this important institution with a…
Elvis Presley on Stamps
This article discusses Elvis Presley on stamps, beginning with the famous 1993 issue from the USPS. Elvis, of course, was the King of rock and roll. Apparently, he is also…
Austrian Post Horn Stamps
This article features my collection of Austrian post horn stamps. The post horn was a small brass instrument that was blown to announce the arrival or departure of the mail…
Côte d’Ivoire Drum Stamps
This post features Côte d'Ivoire drum stamps from 1991. West Africa is famous for its incredible drumming traditions. The current country of Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) is home to more…
Barrel Organ Stamp 200th Anniversary
This post features the German barrel organ stamp of 1990. It is a stamp that always brings a smile to my face. The stamp commemorated the 200th anniversary of the…
The Pipe Organ of Geraardsbergen Stamp
This post features the pipe organ of Geraardsbergen stamp from Belgium. In 1988, Belgium issued a stamp celebrating the famed organ of St. Bartholomew Church in Geraardsbergen. Check out this…