17 Dec 2011

Eminent Persons


INTRODUCTION

On 17 December 2011, the Post Office of Moldova (Poșta Moldovei) issued a series of postage stamps with the title Eminent Persons. The issue comprises four stamps, with associated cancellation (postmark) and first day cover (FDC). The designer was Vitaliu Pogolşa. The printing was performed by Nova Imprim, Chişinău.

ISSUE DETAILS


POSTAGE STAMPS


Magda Isanos (1916-1944). Poet and Novelist
№ 779 | Magda Isanos (1916-1944). Poet and Novelist

Magda Isanos (1916-1944). Poet and Novelist

  • Michel Catalogue No: 779
  • Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14:14.50
  • Size: 46.00 x 27.50 mm
  • Face Value: 0.85 Lei
  • Quantity Printed: 150,000

Nicolae Sulac (1936-2003). Musician
№ 780 | Nicolae Sulac (1936-2003). Musician

Nicolae Sulac (1936-2003). Musician

  • Michel Catalogue No: 780
  • Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14:14.50
  • Size: 46.00 x 27.50 mm
  • Face Value: 1.2 Lei
  • Quantity Printed: 200,000
Nicolae Sulac (September 9, 1936, Sadâc - April 8, 2003, Chişinău) was a musician from Moldova. Read more..
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Cleopatra Hrşanovschi (1861-1939). Educator
№ 781 | Cleopatra Hrşanovschi (1861-1939). Educator

Cleopatra Hrşanovschi (1861-1939). Educator

  • Michel Catalogue No: 781
  • Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14:14.50
  • Size: 46.00 x 27.50 mm
  • Face Value: 3 Lei
  • Quantity Printed: 100,000

Franz Liszt (1811-1886). Composer
№ 782 | Franz Liszt (1811-1886). Composer

Franz Liszt (1811-1886). Composer

  • Michel Catalogue No: 782
  • Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14:14.50
  • Size: 46.00 x 27.50 mm
  • Face Value: 4.5 Lei
  • Quantity Printed: 50,000
Franz Liszt, T.O.S.F. (German: [fʁant͡s lɪst]; Hungarian: Liszt Ferencz; October 22, 1811 – July 31, 1886), in modern use Liszt Ferenc (Hungarian pronunciation: [list ˈfɛrɛnt͡s]); from 1859 to 1867 officially Franz Ritter von Liszt, was a 19th-century Hungarian composer, virtuoso pianist, conductor, teacher and Franciscan tertiary. Read more..
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FIRST DAY COVERS (FDC) AND CANCELLATIONS (POSTMARKS)


Cachet: Muses of the Arts
№ 779-782 FDC | Muses of the Arts

3 Dec 2011

Christmas 2011 (Winter Holidays)


INTRODUCTION

On 3 December 2011, the Post Office of Moldova (Poșta Moldovei) issued a series of postage stamps with the title Christmas 2011 (Winter Holidays). The issue comprises two stamps, with associated cancellation (postmark) and first day cover (FDC). The designer was Alexandru Kornienco. The printing was performed by Nova Imprim, 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


Traditional Winter Pageant «Malanca»
№ 777 | Traditional Winter Pageant «Malanca»

Traditional Winter Pageant «Malanca»

  • Michel Catalogue No: 777
  • Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14:14.50
  • Size: 27.50 x 23.00 mm
  • Face Value: 1.2 Lei
  • Quantity Printed: 200,000

Traditional Winter Pageant «Malanca»
№ 778 | Traditional Winter Pageant «Malanca»

Traditional Winter Pageant «Malanca»

  • Michel Catalogue No: 778
  • Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14:14.50
  • Size: 46.00 x 27.50 mm
  • Face Value: 4.5 Lei
  • Quantity Printed: 20,000

FIRST DAY COVERS (FDC) AND CANCELLATIONS (POSTMARKS)


Cachet: Traditional Winter Pageant «Malanca»
№ 777 FDC | Traditional Winter Pageant «Malanca»

Cachet: Traditional Winter Pageant «Malanca»
№ Block 59 (778) FDC | Traditional Winter Pageant «Malanca»

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