Åland Photography Museum turns 25 on 9 June 2026

On 9 June, Åland Post marks the 25th anniversary of the Åland Photography Museum with a miniature sheet designed by renowned stamp artist Martin Mörck.

Olle Strömberg’s collection of photographic technology forms the foundation of Åland Photography Museum. He began the collection already in the 1950s, and together with his wife Benita, he opened the museum on 9 June 2001.

Objects on the miniature sheet

• Hasselblad Supreme Wide Angel from 1954
• Photosphère, French glass-plate camera from 1889
• Tailboard travel camera from early 1900s
• Kalart Busch Pressman from 1948
• Szabad-kamera, Swedish large-format camera
• Graflex Speed Graphic
• Contaflex, single-lens reflex camera from Zeiss Ikon

Jersey Stamps Passenger Vessels issued on 23rd March 2026

Featuring artwork by the fantastic Martin Mörck Passenger Vessels, includes eight beautiful illustrations which delve into Jersey’s maritime past....

100th Anniversary of the Birth of Queen Elizabeth II - 21 April 2026

Princess Elizabeth’s early years were shaped by a relatively peaceful and private childhood, spent enjoying time with her horses and dogs and with little expectation of one day becoming sovereign. That changed dramatically in 1936 when the abdication of her uncle, King Edward VIII, led to her father, Prince Albert, becoming King George VI. At just ten years old, Elizabeth became heir presumptive, a moment that reshaped the course of her life.

Following her father’s sudden death in 1952, she ascended the throne and reigned until 2022, becoming Britain’s longest‑serving monarch. Across seven decades of social, political, and technological transformation, she came to embody stability, continuity, and a deep sense of duty. Her unwavering commitment to public service earned her lasting respect and admiration both at home and across the Commonwealth.
 
These Tristan da Cunha stamps are part of a series (that includes Ascension Island, Bahamas, Falkland Islands and South Georgia) celebrating the birth of this much loved and respected monarch. All of the portraits are by one of the most influential British photographers of the early twentieth century, Marcus Adams, who is himself best remembered for his intimate and humane portraits of the British Royal Family.

ROYAL MAIL MARKS 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING

 

On 11 March 2026   Each of the eight stamps in the main set features a montage from the film trilogy celebrating iconic characters and include hidden messaging – only detectable when using a UV light

Royal Mail, in collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products (WBDGCP), has today revealed images of a set of 12 new stamps that celebrate the 25^th anniversary of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

The main set of eight stamps features a montage from the film trilogy celebrating iconic characters from across the franchise. British actors who played the characters featured are Orlando Bloom as Legolas, Ian McKellan as Gandalf, Dominic Monaghan as Merry, Billy Boyd as Pippin and Christopher Lee as Saruman.

The stamps also include hidden messaging – only detectable when using a UV light – showing Elvish writing in a ring shape.

World-Famous Pilots II from Faroe Island on 23.02.26

The release World-Famous Pilots II highlights courage and pioneering achievements early in aviation history, with the Faroe Islands playing a key role in the many attempts to cross the Atlantic by plane. Issued on 23.02.2026

Scenes from Tristan da Cunha – Coast

Issued on 16 February, 2026

On Tristan da Cunha, the boundary between land and sea defines daily life. Sheer cliffs drop into the South Atlantic, offshore stacks stand fast against the swell, and sandy beaches offer rare access points to the vast ocean that surrounds the island. In the course of a few hours, these coastal landscapes can go from calm to angry and back again, providing an ever-changing view of Tristan’s dramatic coastline.

The new “Coast” stamp issue explores this relationship through a series of perspectives taken from around the island’s northern and western shores. Hillpiece, the Hardies, Flatrocks: landmarks that are as familiar as they are formidable.

65p – The Hillpiece and the Sea Stacks

£1 – The Hillpiece and Boatharbour Bay

£2 – Looking towards Flatrocks and The Hardies

£2.50 – Aerial View of the Settlement of Edinburgh

First Day Cover – Runaway Beach towards Flatrocks

4th International Conference on BIOLOGY OF BUTTERFLIES

Fascinating Facts

Read complete article in Issue no.77

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ITS Postal Auction No 76

A detailed list of “ITS Postal Auction No.76” with 145 Lots of Indian stamps, Miniature sheets, Sheet-lets, Thematic sets from different countries etc available at

https://www.scribd.com/document/345160435/ITS-Postal-Auction-No-76-Last-Date-20-05-17

Download now and send your bids as soon as possible – Last date is 20th May 2017

Scans available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/its_offers/albums/72157682509772695

Dr. Satyendra Kumar Agrawal is no more

I was very much shocked when I got a message from Mrs. Jeevan Jyoti about demise of Dr. Satyendra on 21^st of this month. It took me a long time to accept, especially as I got his last mail on 20^th of this month as Mrs. Jyoti also got his mail on the same day.

I was in touch with him from more than 25 years, although personally met him couple of times only. He was a great well-wisher not only for me but for all philatelic fraternity in the country. He always guide and inspired me to continue publication of “ITS Stamp News”, whenever I feel to discontinue the same. He selflessly wrote various articles not only for our magazine (almost for every issue) but also contributed for various other journals & bulletins in the country. He has vast knowledge about philately and has good command on his writings. He was also an excellent Cartoonist and contributed for various forums with his simply line sketches, which means a lot.

My heartfelt condolences to his family members  ...May his soul rest in peace and may god give strength to bear this loss to all his friends and family members. He may be far away from all of us now but his writings and contribution for all of us, remains in our mind always.

~ Suraj Jaitly, Editor