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Abkhaz Stamps No Longer a Laughing Matter (Moldova.org)

Paul Goble     A decade ago, Abkhazia issued a stamp in honor of Marx (Groucho not Karl) and Lennon (John not Vladimir) to attract attention and earn money even though no one recognized it or the stamps as legitimate. But now, that breakaway republic is attempting to issue real …

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Stamps honour Scots poet Burns (ic Lanarkshire)

Scotland’s national poet Robert Burns is to be honoured with a set of commemorative postage stamps marking the 250th anniversary of his birth. It is the third time Royal Mail has recognised the world-renowned writer – a record beaten only by the Royal Family. More: continued here

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