23 Feb 2010

Archaeology Exposition «The Lost World of Old Europe», New York


INTRODUCTION

On 23 February 2010, the Post Office of Moldova (Poșta Moldovei) issued a series of postage stamps with the title Archaeology Exposition «The Lost World of Old Europe», New York. The issue comprises two stamps, with associated cancellation (postmark) and first day cover (FDC). The designer was Oleg Cojocaru. The printing was performed by Tipografia Centrală, Chişinău.

ABOUT THE THEME

The Institute for the Study of the Ancient World (ISAW) is a center for advanced scholarly research and graduate education that cultivates comparative and connective investigations of the ancient world from the western Mediterranean to China. It is a discrete entity within New York University, independent of any other school or department of the university, with its own endowment and its own board of trustees. ISAW was founded in 2006 with funding from the Leon Levy Foundation, and is housed in separate facilities on East 84th Street in Manhattan. The Director of ISAW is Roger Bagnall. ISAW faculty conduct historical, archaeological, socio-cultural and linguistics research and offer doctoral and postdoctoral programs. Read more..
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ISSUE DETAILS


POSTAGE STAMPS


Shell Necklace. 5th Century BC. National Museum of Archaeology and History
№ 691 | Shell Necklace. 5th Century BC. National Museum of Archaeology and History

Shell Necklace. 5th Century BC. National Museum of Archaeology and History

  • Michel Catalogue No: 691
  • Perforation Type/Size: Comb Syncopated 13
  • Size: 34.00 x 34.00 mm
  • Face Value: 1.2 Lei
  • Quantity Printed: 50,000

Headband and Pendant. 5th Century BC. National Museum of Archaeology and History
№ 692 | Headband and Pendant. 5th Century BC. National Museum of Archaeology and History

Headband and Pendant. 5th Century BC. National Museum of Archaeology and History

  • Michel Catalogue No: 692
  • Perforation Type/Size: Comb Syncopated 13
  • Size: 34.00 x 34.00 mm
  • Face Value: 7 Lei
  • Quantity Printed: 50,000

FIRST DAY COVERS (FDC) AND CANCELLATIONS (POSTMARKS)


Cachet: Ancient Jewelry
№ 691-692 FDC | Ancient Jewelry

RELATED ITEMS

National Museum of Ethnography and Natural History 19951995
National Museum of Ethnography and Natural History
Heritage of the National Museum of History 19991999
Heritage of the National Museum of History
Archaeology. Jewelry from the Heritage Museums of Moldova 20042004
Archaeology. Jewelry from the Heritage Museums of Moldova
Ancient Weapons from the Moldovan Territories. International Exhibition in Budapest 20092009
Ancient Weapons from the Moldovan Territories. International Exhibition in Budapest
National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova 20112011
National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova

12 Feb 2010

Winter Olympic Games, Vancouver 2010


INTRODUCTION

On 12 February 2010, the Post Office of Moldova (Poșta Moldovei) issued a series of postage stamps with the title Winter Olympic Games, Vancouver 2010. 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 2010 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XXI Olympic Winter Games or the 21st Winter Olympics, were a major international multi-sport event held from February 12 to February 28, 2010, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, with some events held in the suburbs of Richmond, West Vancouver and the University Endowment Lands, and in the resort town of Whistler.  Read more..
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ISSUE DETAILS


POSTAGE STAMPS


Slalom
№ 689 | Slalom

Slalom

  • Michel Catalogue No: 689
  • Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14:14.50
  • Size: 46.00 x 27.50 mm
  • Face Value: 1.2 Lei
  • Quantity Printed: 50,000
The men's slalom competition of the Vancouver 2010 Olympics was held at Whistler Creekside in Whistler, British Columbia, on February 27, 2010. Read more..
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Biathlon
№ 690 | Biathlon

Biathlon

  • Michel Catalogue No: 690
  • Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14.50:14
  • Size: 27.50 x 46.00 mm
  • Face Value: 8.5 Lei
  • Quantity Printed: 50,000
The biathlon competition at the 2010 Winter Olympics were held at Whistler Olympic Park in Whistler, British Columbia. The events were held between the 13th and 26 February 2010. Read more..
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FIRST DAY COVERS (FDC) AND CANCELLATIONS (POSTMARKS)


Cachet: Icons of Winter Sports
№ 689-690 FDC | Icons of Winter Sports

RELATED ITEMS

Winter Olympic Games, Lillehammer 1994 19941994
Winter Olympic Games, Lillehammer 1994
Centenary of the International Olympic Committee 19941994
Centenary of the International Olympic Committee
Winter Olympic Games, Nagano, 1998 19981998
Winter Olympic Games, Nagano, 1998
Winter Olympic Games, Salt Lake City 2002 20022002
Winter Olympic Games, Salt Lake City 2002
Winter Olympic Games, Turin 2006 20062006
Winter Olympic Games, Turin 2006
Winter Olympic Games, Sochi 2014 20142014
Winter Olympic Games, Sochi 2014