Monthly Archive: June 2014

#22 – POLAND

People Cinema Theater

The People of the Cinema and Theater

  • Adolf Dymszy (31.10.2013)
  • Eugeniusz Bodo (31.10.2012)

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The Theatrical Meeting
Date:17.06.2014

Thank You Roman Sudzik for this nice cover.

#21 – BAHAMAS

The Bahamas Marine Life

The Bahamas: Marine Life (03.01.2012)

  • Nassau Grouper, Epinephelus Striatus

The Nassau grouper is found in the Western Atlantic, Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico. It is a top reef predator that contributes greatly to the health of the coral reefs. The Nassau grouper is the most important finfish resource in The Bahamas.

  • Christmas Tree Worm, Spirobranchus Giganteus

The Christmas tree worm is a marine tube-dwelling worm named for it characteristic, brightly coloured, spiral shaped ‘christmas tree-like’ tentacles which can be seen on the reef protruding from corals. This animal is a popular photographic subject for underwater enthusiasts.

Thank You Patrick Hevaghan for this nice cover.

Text Credit: Bahamas Reef Environment Educational Foundation (BREEF)

#20 – USA

Harry Potter

George Washington (11.04.2011)

Harry Potter Stamp Collection (19.11.2013)

  • Harry Potter with Buckbeak
  • Dobby

Thank You Renate Thompson for this nice cover.

#19 – POLAND

70th Anniversary of the Monte Cassino Battle

70th Anniversary of the Battle of Monte Cassino (18.05.2014)

  • This battle of Allies forces against German Wehrmacht in Italy took place in 1944, January 17 – May19.
  • Poppy-Flower became the symbol of battle as the Polish soldiers song, composed during this event, say: “the poppy-flowers are so red because they are from Polish Blood”.

FDC - 70th Anniversary of the Monte Cassino Battle

  • On FDC – General Anders, commander of Polish Army in Italy; in the back – ruins of Abbey

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Warsaw 1 of the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Monte Cassino. Monte Cassino May 1944
Date: 18.05.2014

Stamp - 70th Anniversary of the Monte Cassino Battle

Thank You Roman Sudzik for this beautiful FDC.

#18 – USA

Harry Potter

George Washington (11.04.2011)

Harry Potter Stamp Collection (19.11.2013)

  • Rubeus Hagrid
  • Professor Minerva McGonagall

Thank You Renate Thompson for this nice cover.