India: The 50th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations with Vietnam - Joint Issue w/ Vietnam

1. cover with First Day Cancellation:

 

Stamp:

The 50th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations with Vietnam - Joint Issue w/ Vietnam (m/s) - Issued: 17-10-2023

 

2. Cover with Pictorial Postmark from Mumbai GPO

Stamp:

The 50th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations with Vietnam - Joint Issue w/ Vietnam (m/s) - Issued: 17-10-2023 

 

Many thanks to Mahadev M. and Piyush!

Brazil: The 100th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations with Estonia - Joint Issue w/ Estonia

In 2021 Estonia and Brazil were jointly issuing stamps to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between the two countries. The stamp features the Itamaraty Palace in Brasília which was designed by the world-famous architect Oscar Niemeyer and houses the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil, as well as the building of the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Tallinn, designed by the architects Mart Port, Raine Karp, Uno Tölpus, and Olga Kontšajeva.

 

Brazilian Stamp:

Stamps:

The 100th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations with Etonia - Joint Issue w/ Estonia - Issued: 10-11-2021

Combat Corona Campaign (from a set of 6) - Issued: 08-07-2020

 

 

Estonian Stamp:

Stamp:

The 100th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations with Brazil - Joint Issue w/ Brazil - Issued: 10-11-2021

Many thanks to Joao and Simone!

Greenland: "The Huginn Mission" - Joint Issue w/ Faroe Islands

In August 2023, ESA astronaut Andreas Mogensen began his new mission to the International Space Station (ISS). The mission has been named "Huginn" after one of Odin's two ravens. On 11th August, Posta Faroe Islands and Tusass Greenland issued a joint issue consisting of a souvenir sheet printed in combined offset and steel engraving. His return to earth is expected in January 2024.

Greenland stamp:

 

Stamp:

ESA astronaut Andreas Mogensen to ISS - Issued: 11-08-2023

Faroe Islands Stamp:

Stamp:

ESA astronaut Andreas Mogensen to ISS - Issued: 11-08-2023

 

Happy New Year everyone!

 

Estonia: Litwinsky House - Joint Issue w/ Israel

The Litwinsky House is an outstanding architectural monument in Tel Aviv, Israel. It was built by Yaakov Elhanan Litwinsky (1852-1916), a well-known businessman who immigrated from Odessa. The house he built with his family at 22 Achad Ha’am Street was one of the most impressive houses in this new neighborhood. Today it is a famous tourist sight.

 

Stamps:

Litwinsky House - Joint Issue w/ Israel - Issued: 28-08-2018

4x Definitives - Post Horn - "2017" Imprint - Issued: 18-01-2017

Many thanks to Simone!

Romania: Ana Aslan and "The Elixir of Youth" - Joint Issue w/ Armenia

 Stamps:

 Ana Aslan and "The Elixir of Youth" - Joint Issue w/ Armenia - Issued: 03-04-2023

Many thanks to Mihnea!

Spain: The 50th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations with China - Joint Issue w/ China

The stamps of this Joint Issue feature Hengshui Lake in China and Spain's Fuente de Piedra Lagoon.

Cover from China - cancelled on first day of Issue:

Stamps:

2x The 50th Anniversary Of China-Spain Diplomatic Relations (full set) - Issued: 10-05-2023

1x World EXPO 2010 Shanghai China - Issued: 19-12-2007

Many thanks to Xu Wei!

 

Cover from Spain:

Stamps:

The 50th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations with China - Joint Issue with China (full set) - Issued: 10-05-2023

Gibraltar: "Fortresses" - Joint Issue w/ Luxembourg

 

Stamp:

"Fortresses" - Joint Issue w/ Luxembourg - Issued: 08-11-2019

Many thanks to Eric!

Thailand: The 50th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations with Poland - Joint Issue w/ Poland

 

Stamps:

2x The 50th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations with Poland - Joint Issue w/ Poland - Issued: 14-11-2022

Many thanks Thapanaphong!

Latvia: The 100th Anniversary of Concordat with the Vatican - Joint Issue w/ Vatican

 Latvian Version:

Stamp:

The 100th Anniversary of Concordat with the Vatican - Issued: 01-09-2022

Vatican:

Stamp:

The 100th Anniversary of Concordat with the Vatican - Issued: 01-09-2022

Many thanks to Vera & Simone!

Germany: The 500th Anniversary of the Reformation in Zurich and Southern Germany - Joint Issue w/ Switzerland

 German Version w/ various special postmarks related to the topic and first day cancellation:

Swiss Version:

Stamps:

Both Versions:  The 500th Anniversary of the Reformation in Zurich and Southern Germany - Joint Issue Switzerland/Germany - Issued: 02-05-2019

Many thanks to Rosmarie for the Swiss Cover!

India: 60 Years of diplomatic relations between India and Mexico - Joint Issue w/ Mexico

 

Stamp:

60 Years of diplomatic relations between India and Mexico - Issued: 15-12-2010

Romania: Viticulture - Joint Issue with Moldova

 

Stamps:

Viticulture - Joint Issue with Moldova  (full set) - Issued: 24-11-2021

Many thanks to Mihnea!

India: 70th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations with Germany - Joint Issue w/ Germany

 

Stamp:

70th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations with Germany - Issued: 10-06-2021

Many thanks to Kamran Ahmad!

 

German Version:

Stamp:
70th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations with India - Issued: 10-06-2021

Liechtenstein: Diversity - Joint Issue with Switzerland

Switzerland:

Stamps:

Diversity (full Set) - Issued: 14-11-2019

Liechtenstein:

Stamps:

Diversity (full Set) - Issued: 14-11-2019

Many thanks to Rosmarie & Hansjürg!

Pakistan: Monuments of Ancient Cultures - Joint Issue w/ Ukraine

Stamps:
Ancient Cultures - Joint Issue with Ukraine (full set) - Issued: 25-12-2014
Muhammad Ali Jinnah - Issued: 19-08-1998

Indonesia: Marine Life - Joint Issue with Singapore FDC

These nice stamps on this FDC from Indonesia were issued as a joint Issue between Singapore and Indonesia to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the bilateral ties between both countries. It follows a 2009 collaboration with stamps featuring tourist attractions of both countries. This time the stamps features coral reefs of both countries. Like the many interdependencies in coral reefs it was intended to reflect the many ways in which Singapore and Indonesia are working together.

I'm very happy to receive this FDC also with a special First-Day Cancellation from Bandung.

Stamps:
Marine Life - Joint Issue with Singapore - Issued: 07-09-2017


Many thanks to Jc for this nice FDC!

Germany: The 500th Anniversary of the Reformation - Joint Issue with Brazil

October 31, 2017 was the date of the 500th anniversary of the so-called "Reformation". On this date back in 1517, Martin Luther (1483-1546) pinned his Ninety-five Theses on the door of the Wittenberg Castle Church, which brought a series of reforms not only within the Christian religion, but also in all areas of life. Because of this special Occasion the German and the Brazilian Post jointly issued a stamp showing Martin Luther. I'm happy to receive not only the german stamp but also the brazilian one.  

German Version:

- with special First-Day of Issue Postmark

Stamp:

The 500th Anniversary of the Reformation - Issued: 13-04-2017

Brazilian Version:

Stamp:
The 500th Anniversary of the Reformation - Issued: 13-04-2017


Many thanks to Helio for sending me this nice Cover!


On this card you can see an Illustration of Martin Luther pinned his Ninety-five Theses on the door of the Wittenberg Castle Church. The stamp on this card commemorates the the so-called "Luther-Bible".

Stamp:
Luther-Bible - Issued: 02-01-2017

USA: The History of Hockey

On October 20th the US Postal Service and the Canada Post jointly issued a stamp dedicated to one of the most famous sports in North America: Ice Hockey. In the 1800s, the sport truly began to take shape in Eastern Canada. By the late 19th century, the game had grown popular in the United States. American Malcolm Greene Chace became interested in the game and assembled a group of players from various universities. In 1896, a team from Yale, which included Chace, faced Johns Hopkins University in the first college hockey game. The National Hockey Association began play in 1910 and evolved into the National Hockey League in 1917.

I'm happy to receive some covers with this nice stamp with first-day cancellation and even one cover showing a very nice souvenir sheet.

Stamps:
The History of Hockey (stamps + m/s) - Issued: 20-10-2017


Many thanks to Richard, A.W. Welch and Geoffrey!

Canada-India: Diwali (Festival of Lights)

Canada Post and India Post issued joint stamps to commemorate Diwali as well as cultural and historic bilateral ties. Diwali or Deepavali is the Hindu festival of lights celebrated every year in autumn in the northern hemisphere (spring in southern hemisphere). Its the first ever joint Issue between these two countries. The stamps portray lamps, lights and sparkles in red and yellow shades. I'm very happy to receive covers from both countries showing this nice stamps.

Canada Post:

Stamps:
Diwali m/s and single stamps (full set) - Issued: 21-09-2017

India Post:

Stamp:
Diwali m/s - Issued: 21-09-2017


Many thanks to Tristan and Boben for your nice Covers!

Åland: Sauna Traditions (Joint Issue with Finland)

On 24 May 2017, Åland Post and Posti Finland jointly issued stamps on the theme Sauna traditions. The Finnish sauna is a substantial part of Finnish culture. There are five million inhabitants and over three million saunas in Finland - an average of one per household. For Finnish people the sauna is a place to relax with friends and family, and a place for physical and mental relaxation as well.

In summer 2016, both Postal Administrations collected Sauna Photos from their costumers. A jury selected the most beautiful Photos. The Finnish Post then issued a booklet including the four most beautiful Photos from Finland and an additional winning Photo from Åland. On this minisheet from Åland, you can see the both winning Photos.

Stamp:
Sauna Traditions m/s (Joint Issue with Finland) - Issued: 24-05-2017


UPDATE 06-03-2018:

I recently received another cover with this nice Stamp. Many thanks to Kimmo!

Stamp:
Sauna Traditions m/s (Joint Issue with Finland) - Issued: 24-05-2017