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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ISSUE DETAILS


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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ISSUE DETAILS


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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