10 Dec 2008

60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights


INTRODUCTION

On 10 December 2008, the Post Office of Moldova (Poșta Moldovei) issued a postage stamp with the title 60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The issue comprises one stamp, with an associated cancellation (postmark) and first day cover (FDC). The designer was Vitaliu Pogolşa. The printing was performed by Tipografia Centrală, Chişinău.

ABOUT THE THEME

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is a declaration adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 10 December 1948 at the Palais de Chaillot, Paris. The Declaration arose directly from the experience of the Second World War and represents the first global expression of rights to which all human beings are inherently entitled. The full text is published by the United Nations on its website. Read more..
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POSTAGE STAMPS


Emblem of the Anniversary
№ 640 | Emblem of the Anniversary

Emblem of the Anniversary

  • Michel Catalogue No: 640
  • Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14:14.50
  • Size: 46.00 x 27.50 mm
  • Face Value: 4.5 Lei
  • Quantity Printed: 50,000

FIRST DAY COVERS (FDC) AND CANCELLATIONS (POSTMARKS)


Cachet: Text of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
№ 640 FDC | Text of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

5 Dec 2008

Christmas 2008


INTRODUCTION

On 5 December 2008, the Post Office of Moldova (Poșta Moldovei) issued a series of postage stamps with the title Christmas 2008. The issue comprises two stamps, one on a souvenir sheet, with associated cancellation (postmark) and first day covers (FDC). The designer was Oleg Cojocaru. The printing was performed by Tipografia Centrală, Chişinău.

ABOUT THE THEME

Christmas (Old English: Crīstesmæsse, meaning 'Christ's Mass') is an annual commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ and a widely observed cultural holiday, celebrated generally on December 25 by millions of people around the world. A feast central to the Christian liturgical year, it closes the Advent season and initiates the twelve days of Christmastide, which ends after the twelfth night. Christmas is a civil holiday in many of the world's nations, is celebrated by an increasing number of non-Christians, and is an integral part of the Christmas and holiday season. Read more..
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POSTAGE STAMPS


The Traditional Christmas Goat
№ 638 | The Traditional Christmas Goat

The Traditional Christmas Goat

  • Michel Catalogue No: 638
  • Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14:14.50
  • Size: 23.00 x 27.50 mm
  • Face Value: 1.2 Lei
  • Quantity Printed: 300,000

Carol Singers
№ 639 | Carol Singers

Carol Singers

  • Michel Catalogue No: 639
  • Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14:14.50
  • Size: 46.00 x 27.50 mm
  • Face Value: 6.2 Lei
  • Quantity Printed: 30,000

FIRST DAY COVERS (FDC) AND CANCELLATIONS (POSTMARKS)


Cachet: Christmas Decorations
№ 638 FDC | Christmas Decorations

Cachet: Christmas Decorations
№ Block 44 (639) FDC | Christmas Decorations

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27 Nov 2008

Moldovan Presidency of the Central European Initiative (CEI)


INTRODUCTION

On 27 November 2008, the Post Office of Moldova (Poșta Moldovei) issued a series of postage stamps with the title Moldovan Presidency of the Central European Initiative (CEI). The issue comprises two stamps, with associated cancellation (postmark) and first day cover (FDC). The designer was Vitaliu Pogolşa. The printing was performed by Tipografia Centrală, Chişinău.

ABOUT THE THEME

The Central European Initiative (CEI) is a forum of regional cooperation in Central, Eastern and South Eastern Europe, counting 18 member states. It was formed in Budapest in 1989. Read more..
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Map of Western Europe, Stars and the Emblem of the CEI
№ 636 | Map of Western Europe, Stars and the Emblem of the CEI

Map of Western Europe, Stars and the Emblem of the CEI

  • Michel Catalogue No: 636
  • Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14.50:14
  • Size: 27.50 x 46.00 mm
  • Face Value: 1.2 Lei
  • Quantity Printed: 10,000

Map of Eastern Europe, Stars and the Emblem of the CEI
№ 637 | Map of Eastern Europe, Stars and the Emblem of the CEI

Map of Eastern Europe, Stars and the Emblem of the CEI

  • Michel Catalogue No: 637
  • Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14.50:14
  • Size: 27.50 x 46.00 mm
  • Face Value: 4.5 Lei
  • Quantity Printed: 10,000

FIRST DAY COVERS (FDC) AND CANCELLATIONS (POSTMARKS)


Cachet: Map of Eastern Europe, Stars and the Emblem of the CEI
№ Block 43 (636-637) FDC | Map of Eastern Europe, Stars and the Emblem of the CEI

21 Nov 2008

Medal Winner at the Olympic Games, Beijing


INTRODUCTION

On 21 November 2008, the Post Office of Moldova (Poșta Moldovei) issued a postage stamp with the title Medal Winner at the Olympic Games, Beijing (Overprint on № 609). The issue comprises one stamp, with an associated cancellation (postmark) and first day cover (FDC). The designer was Vitaliu Pogolşa. The printing was performed by Tipografia Centrală, Chişinău.

ABOUT THE THEME

Veaceslav Gojan (born May 18, 1983) is an Moldovan amateur boxer who won Bantamweight bronze at the 2008 Olympics. He comes from the village of Grimăncăuţi, district of Briceni (north of Moldova) and is a member of the Central Sport Club Dinamo in Chişinău. His coach is Petru Caduc. Read more..
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№ 609 Overprinted with Metallic Bronze Ink «Veaceslav Gojan - Box - Bronz»
№ 635 | № 609 Overprinted with Metallic Bronze Ink «Veaceslav Gojan - Box - Bronz»

№ 609 Overprinted with Metallic Bronze Ink «Veaceslav Gojan - Box - Bronz»

  • Michel Catalogue No: 635
  • Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14:14.50
  • Size: 46.00 x 27.50 mm
  • Face Value: 6.2 Lei
  • Quantity Printed: 15,000

FIRST DAY COVERS (FDC) AND CANCELLATIONS (POSTMARKS)


Cachet: Olympic Medal, Emblem of the Games and Mascots
№ 635 FDC | Olympic Medal, Emblem of the Games and Mascots

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14 Nov 2008

Princes of Moldavia (VI)


INTRODUCTION

On 14 November 2008, the Post Office of Moldova (Poșta Moldovei) issued a series of postage stamps with the title Princes of Moldavia (VI). The issue comprises seven stamps, one on a souvenir sheet, with associated cancellation (postmark) and first day covers (FDC). The designer was Elena Karacenţev. The printing was performed by Tipografia Centrală, Chişinău.

ABOUT THE THEME

This is a List of rulers of Moldavia, from the first mention of the medieval polity east of the Carpathians and until its disestablishment in 1862, when it united with Wallachia, the other Danubian Principality. Read more..
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Mihail Grigore Suţu (1819-1821)
№ 628 | Mihail Grigore Suţu (1819-1821)

Mihail Grigore Suţu (1819-1821)

  • Michel Catalogue No: 628
  • Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14.50:14
  • Size: 27.50 x 46.00 mm
  • Face Value: 0.85 Lei
  • Quantity Printed: 100,000
Michael Soutzos (Greek: Μιχαήλ Σούτζος, Romanian: Mihail Suţu, Constantinople, 1784 – Athens, 12 June 1864 ), was a member of the Soutzos family of Phanariotes, he was the nephew of Mihai Suţu; he was in turn a Prince of Moldavia, between 12 June 1819 and 29 March 1821. Read more..
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Grigore Alexandru Ghica (1849-1853, 1854-1856)
№ 629 | Grigore Alexandru Ghica (1849-1853, 1854-1856)

Grigore Alexandru Ghica (1849-1853, 1854-1856)

  • Michel Catalogue No: 629
  • Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14.50:14
  • Size: 27.50 x 46.00 mm
  • Face Value: 1.2 Lei
  • Quantity Printed: 400,000
Grigore Alexandru Ghica or Ghika (1803 or 1807 – August 24, 1857) was a Prince of Moldavia between October 14, 1849, and June 1853, and again between October 30, 1854, and June 3, 1856. His wife was Helena, a member of the Sturdza family and daughter of Ioan Sturdza, who had been Prince of Moldavia from 1822 to 1828. Read more..
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Mihail Sturza (1834-1849)
№ 630 | Mihail Sturza (1834-1849)

Mihail Sturza (1834-1849)

  • Michel Catalogue No: 630
  • Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14.50:14
  • Size: 27.50 x 46.00 mm
  • Face Value: 1.5 Lei
  • Quantity Printed: 100,000
Mihail Sturdza (Greek: Μιχαήλ Στούρτζας; 1795, Iaşi – 8 May 1884, Paris) was prince of Moldavia from 1834 to 1849. Read more..
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Alexandru Ipsilanti (1786-1788)
№ 631 | Alexandru Ipsilanti (1786-1788)

Alexandru Ipsilanti (1786-1788)

  • Michel Catalogue No: 631
  • Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14.50:14
  • Size: 27.50 x 46.00 mm
  • Face Value: 2 Lei
  • Quantity Printed: 200,000
Alexander Ypsilantis (Greek: Αλέξανδρος Υψηλάντης - Alexandros Ypsilantis, Romanian: Alexandru Ipsilanti; 1725–1805) was a Greek Voivode (Prince) of Wallachia from 1775 to 1782, and again from 1796 to 1797, and also Voivode (Prince) of Moldavia from 1786 to 1788. He bears the same name as, but should not be confused with, his grandson, the Greek War of Independence hero of the early 19th century. The Ypsilantis were a prominent family of Phanariotes. Read more..
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Ioan Sandu Sturza (1822-1828)
№ 632 | Ioan Sandu Sturza (1822-1828)

Ioan Sandu Sturza (1822-1828)

  • Michel Catalogue No: 632
  • Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14.50:14
  • Size: 27.50 x 46.00 mm
  • Face Value: 3 Lei
  • Quantity Printed: 100,000
Ioan Sturdza (Ioan Sandu Sturdza or Ioniţă Sandu Sturdza; his first name may be given as John) was a Prince of Moldavia (June 21, 1822 – May 5, 1828). Read more..
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Scarlat Callimachi (1806, 1807-1810, 1812-1819)
№ 633 | Scarlat Callimachi (1806, 1807-1810, 1812-1819)

Scarlat Callimachi (1806, 1807-1810, 1812-1819)

  • Michel Catalogue No: 633
  • Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14.50:14
  • Size: 27.50 x 46.00 mm
  • Face Value: 4.5 Lei
  • Quantity Printed: 100,000
Scarlat Callimachi (Constantinople, 1773 – December 12, 1821, Klaudioupolis, Bithynia) was Grand Dragoman of the Sublime Porte 1801–1806, Prince of Moldavia between August 24, 1806 – October 26, 1806, August 4, 1807 – June 13, 1810, September 17, 1812 – June 1819 and Prince of Wallachia between February 1821 – June 1821. Read more..
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Alexandru Ioan Cuza (1859-1866)
№ 634 | Alexandru Ioan Cuza (1859-1866)

Alexandru Ioan Cuza (1859-1866)

  • Michel Catalogue No: 634
  • Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14.50:14
  • Size: 27.50 x 46.00 mm
  • Face Value: 6.2 Lei
  • Quantity Printed: 10,000
Alexandru Ioan Cuza (pronounced [alekˈsandru iˈo̯an ˈkuza], or Alexandru Ioan I, also anglicised as Alexander John Cuza; 20 March 1820 – 15 May 1873) was Prince of Moldavia, Prince of Wallachia, and later Domnitor (ruler) of the Romanian Principalities. He was a prominent figure of the Revolution of 1848 in Moldavia. He initiated a series of reforms that contributed to the modernization of Romanian society and of state structures. Read more..
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FIRST DAY COVERS (FDC) AND CANCELLATIONS (POSTMARKS)


Cachet: Royal Coat of Arms
№ 628-633 FDC | Royal Coat of Arms

Cachet: Royal Coat of Arms
№ 629-632 FDC | Royal Coat of Arms

Cachet: Royal Coat of Arms
№ Block 42 (634) FDC | Royal Coat of Arms

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