Summer Olympics in Tokyo 2020. - Liechtenstein stamps that are quite rare in your hands

"Due to the corona crisis, the Summer Olympics, which would have been held in Tokyo from 24 July to 9 August 2020, have been postponed for one year and will now take place from 23 July to 8 August 2021 under the title "Tokyo 2020" – something that has never happened before in the long history of the Olympic Games. Since this decision was taken only after all our products had gone to press, we are unfortunately no longer able to stop issuing stamps for the 2020 Summer Olympics. This means that the stamps will nevertheless be issued on 2 June 2020 as announced.

  

For this reason, you will be holding stamps that are quite rare in your hands on 2 June 2020. Stamps in your collection with the date on which the Olympic Games never took place will always remind you later of the memorable year 2020, when a worldwide pandemic went down in history."

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Mitovi i flora 2020. - Božica Vesna i maslačak / HP Mostar /Myths and flora 2020 - Goddess Vesna and the dandelion

Vesna je slavenska božica proljeća i mladosti, koja donosi proljetnu radost nakon hladne zime. Ona ima moć nad toplinom sunca koja obnavlja prirodu u kojoj sve raste i cvjeta u proljeće. Zemlja se otvara i uspostavlja se živa veza između flore i podzemlja, gdje su skrivena biljna blaga i bogatstvo. Vesna pomiruje srce i um i poboljšava zdravlje koje je bilo narušeno tokom zime. Dolaskom proljeća ljudi postaju dobri i nježni, njegujući poštovanje i prijateljstvo jedni prema drugima. U čast božice Vesne djevojke su se oblačile u odjeću od trave i cvijeća. Cvijet joj je maslačak, a ptica lastavica.

Maslačak (Taraxacum) je zeljasta trajnica iz porodice tratinčica. Ima nazubljeno lišće u bazalnoj rozeti iz koje izlazi stabljika sa žutom cvjetnom glavom. Nakon cvatnje, sjeme se pojavljuje u obliku zračne kugle s brojnim sjemenkama. Raste na livadama, uz ceste, u parkovima i vrtovima. Svi dijelovi maslačka (korijen, cvjetnica i cvijet) su ljekoviti, a njegova ljekovita svojstva ovise o sezoni. Mladi listovi maslačka koriste se za pripremu salate, a od cvjetova priprema se sirup nalik medu.     

Hrvatska pošta Mostar izdala je prigodnu poštansku marku u bloku od 1 marke, poštansku marku i omotnicu prvog dana (FDC).

Vesna is the Slavic goddess of spring and youth, who brings spring joy after a cold winter. She has power over the warmth of the sun that renews nature, in which everything grows and blooms in spring. The earth opens and a living connection is established between the flora and the underworld, where plant treasures and wealth are hidden. Vesna reconciles the heart and the mind, and improves health which was impaired during the winter. With the arrival of spring, people become good and gentle, nurturing respect and friendship for one another. In honour of goddess Vesna, girls used to dress in clothes of grass and flowers. Her flower is the dandelion, and her bird is the swallow.

The dandelion (Taraxacum) is an herbaceous perennial from the daisy family. It has serrated leaves in a basal rosette, from which a stem with a yellow flower head emerges. After flowering, the seed appears in the form of an aerial ball with numerous seeds. It grows in meadows, along roads, in parks and gardens. All parts of the dandelion (root, flowering plant and flower) are medicinal, and its healing properties depend on the season. Young dandelion leaves are used to prepare salad, and honey-like syrup is prepared from the flowers.

Croatian Post Mostar has issued a commemorative postage stamp in a block of 1 stamp, a postmark and first day cover (FDC).

Izvor (source) HP Mostar

Hrvatska pošta / EUROPA Stare poštanske rute - EUROPA Old postal routes

Stare poštanske rute – Majstorska cesta Pouzdana i pravodobno prenesena vijest oduvijek je bila važan čimbenik u pokretanju i razvitku svih važnih procesa unutar ljudskog društva. Preduvjet svakog organiziranog prijenosa vijesti postojanje je dobrih i prohodnih prometnica, stoga je povijest starih poštanskih ruta u Hrvatskoj velikim dijelom i povijest starih hrvatskih cesta. Za vrijeme velikog i moćnog Rimskog Carstva, glasovitog po sustavu dobro organiziranih i uređenih cesta, i prostor današnje Hrvatske dobiva svoje prve kvalitetne prometnice. Cestama koje su prolazile dolinom Drave i Save u tadašnjoj rimskoj provinciji Panoniji, kao i onima uz jadransku obalu u provinciji Dalmaciji prometovala je glasnička organizacija cursus publicus... više na post.hr

Old postal routes - the old road Majstorska Cesta Trusted and timely news have always been an important factor in the initiation and development of all the important processes in human society. The prerequisite for any organized transfer of news is existence of good, passable roads, which is why the history of old postal routes in Croatia corresponds largely with the history of old Croatian roads. It was during the mighty Roman Empire, which was famous for its system of well-organized and well-maintained roads, that the territory of modern-day Croatia got its first good-quality roads. Roads that passed along the valleys surrounding the rivers Drava and Sava in the then-province of Pannonia, as well as those that stretched along the Adriatic coast in the province of Dalmatia, were traversed by a courier service called cursus publicus... more on post.hr

HP MOSTAR Arheološko blago 2020.-Radimlja / Archaeological treasure 2020.-Radimlja

Nekropola stećaka Radimlja nalazi se u Vidovu polju kod Stoca i nacionalni je spomenik Bosne i Hercegovine. Broji 133 stećka, koji se datiraju u 15. i 16. stoljeće, i ubraja se u najznačajnije nekropole stećaka. Najviše ih je u obliku „sanduka“ i „sljemenjaka“, a 63 stećka su ukrašena. Motivi su arkade i muške figure s uzdignutom rukom, križevi i stilizirani križevi, povijene lozice s trolistom, štitovi s mačem, zatim scene lova, plesa, dvoboja te drugi ornamenti ili figuralni prizori. Natpisi na hrvatskoj ćirilici ili bosančici upućuju na to da je nekropola pripadala plemićkoj obitelji Hrabena - Miloradovića. Također, trojica klesara Miogost, Bolašin Bogavčić i Ratko Brativoić uklesali su svoja imena. U neposrednoj blizini nekropole nalazi se veći broj ilirskih tumulusa što ukazuje na kontinuitet sahranjivanja i nastavak tradicije pokapanja uz stare grobove. Nekropolu presijeca cesta izgrađena za vrijeme austrougarske uprave u Bosni i Hercegovini, a pretpostavlja se da je izgradnjom ceste uništeno 20-ak spomenika.

Hrvatska pošta Mostar izdala je redovitu poštansku marku u arku od 20 maraka, žig i omotnicu prvoga dana (FDC).

The stećak necropolis Radimlja is situated in the Vidovo polje near Stolac and is a national monument of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It has 133 stećak tombstones dating back to the 15th and 16th century, and it is one of the most important stećak necropolis. Most of them are in crest form as well as in “sljemenjak” form (similar to a sarcophagus), while 63 stećak tombstones are decorated. The motifs are arcades and male figures with raised hands, crosses and stylized crosses, bent vines with a trefoil, shields with a sword, also scenes of hunting, dancing, duelling and other ornaments or figural scenes. Inscriptions in the Croatian Cyrillic or the Bosančica (Bosnian Cyrillic) indicate that the necropolis belonged to the noble family of Hraben – Miloradović. Also, three stone carvers Miogost, Bolašin Bogavčić and Ratko Brativoić carved their names. In the immediate vicinity of the necropolis is a large number of Illyrian tumuli, which indicates the continuity of burial and the continuation of the burial tradition along the old graves. The necropolis is intersected by a road built during the Austro-Hungarian rule in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and it is estimated that some 20 monuments were destroyed by this road construction.

Croatian Post Mostar has issued a definitive postage stamp in a sheet of 20 stamps, a postmark and first day cover (FDC).

izvor (source) / HP Mostar

Hvala Danijelu iz Kutine, Hrvatska (Thanks to Danijel from Kutina, Croatia)

Ris na poštanskim markama - Lynx on postage stamps (Lynx lynx)

Ris (Lynx lynx) je najveća mačka i jedna je od najzanimljivijih zvijeri. Dužina tijela im je do 1,30 metara, uz dodatak repa od 11 do 25 cm, prosječne težine do 25 kg. Karakteristični znaci prepoznavanja su šiljaste uši s čuperkom dlake na vrhu i kratak rep. Krzno im je žućkasto do sivo, prošarano tamnijim pjegama ili prugama, kao i druge mačke ima oštre pandže. Ris je zvijer koja se dobro penje i skače, lovi u sumrak ili noću čekajući plijen, često prikriven u krošnji drveta. Ima vrlo oštar vid i istančan sluh...

Lynx (Lynx lynx) is the largest cat and one of the most interesting animals. Length of their bodies is up to 1.30 meters, with the addition of tail 11-25 cm, average weight 25 kg. Characteristic signs of recognition were pointed ears with a lock on the top coat and short tail. Their fur is yellowish to gray, mottled darker spots or stripes, as well as the other cats have sharp claws. Lynx is a beast that is a good climber and jumper, hunts at dusk or at night waiting for prey, often disguised in a treetop. It has very sharp eyesight and keen hearing...

Sretan Uskrs 2020 - Happy Easter 2020

 

Minerali na poštanskim markama - Minerals on postage stamps

 

 

 

HP Mostar / Dan sporta 2020. - Judo - Day of Sport 2020.

Veliki je doprinos sporta u promicanju poštivanja i tolerancije, posebno među mladim ljudima. Opća skupština Ujedinjenih naroda proglasila je 6. travnja Međunarodnim danom sporta za razvoj i mir. Popularnost i pozitivne vrijednosti koje se promoviraju potvrđuju ulogu važnost sporta u napretku društva s velikim utjecajem na razvoj ljudskih prava, društvenog i gospodarskog napretka.

Judo je borilački sport za žene i muškarce, a utemeljio ga je 1882. godine u Japanu Jigoro Kano kao suvremeni nastavak starojapanske borilačke vještine. Natjecatelji su svrstani u težinske kategorije, nastupaju odjeveni u kimono ili judogi, bosonogi i opasani pojasom čija boja označava pripadnost određenoj vrsnoj skupini. Cilj borbe, koja se odvija na strunjači četvrtasta oblika, je da se protivnik baci na leđa ili bok uz primjenu dopuštenih zahvata.

Dobrobiti juda prepoznata je u sferi razvoja djece i mladih te se ovaj sport u nekim zemljama uvodi u programe obrazovanja. Omogućuje pravilan psihofizički razvoj zbog utjecaja na čitav niz osobina i sposobnosti. Posebnost juda je i u tome što se njime mogu baviti svi - djevojčice i dječaci, starije osobe, vrhunski sportaši i rekreativci neovisno o sposobnostima i tjelesnoj konstituciji.

Sport greatly contributes to the promotion of respect and tolerance, especially among young people. The United Nations General Assembly declared 06 April as the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace. Its popularity and the positive values it promotes, confirm the importance of sport in society’s progress, with great impact the development of human rights, and the social and economic progress.

Judo is a martial art form for women and men, founded in 1882 in Japan by Jigoro Kano, as a modern extension of an ancient Japanese martial art. Competitors are classified into weight categories, compete dressed in a kimono or judogi, barefoot and carrying a belt in the colour which indicates affiliation to a particular group. The aim of the fight, which is carried out on a square-shaped mat, is to throw the opponent on his back or his side, while using approved interventions.

The benefits of judo have been recognised in the field of child and youth development, which is why this sport has been introduced into the school program in some countries. It enables proper psychophysical development due to its influence on a whole range of traits and abilities. Judo is special because anyone can do it – girls and boys, older people, top athletes and amateur athletes, independent of their abilities and physical constitution.

izvor (source) / HP Mostar

HP Mostar - EUROPA 2020. Drevne poštanske rute / EUROPA 2020. Ancient postal routes

Izdanje poštanske marke „Europa 2020.“ izdaje se pod okriljem PostEuropa i svake godine jedna je zajednička tema za sve članice - za 2020. godinu tema je „Drevne poštanske rute“. Rimske legije su bile vezane s Rimom cestama kojima se odvijala prva pošta. Rimsku glasničku službu, u početku zvanu vehiculatio kasnije cursus publicus, osnovao je car August između 27. i 20. godine prije Krsta. U početku je bila ograničena na civilne i vojne državne službenike. Na glavnim smjerovima cesta nalazile su se obične stanice (mansiones) u kojima su putnici mogli prenoćiti i stanice u kojima su se mogli mijenjati konji ili druga zaprežna stoka (mutationes). Za cara Septimija Severa (193. - 211.) cursus publicus podijeljen je u dva dijela: brzi (cursus velox), koji je imao osedlane konje, tegleće konje, mazge i mule, te više vrsta kola - dvokolice ili četverokolice i spori (cursus claburalis), koji se služio teškim kolima koja su mogla prevoziti i do 500 kg tereta.

Kao motivi na markama izabrana su kola te srebrni denar rimskog konzula L. Saufeiusa (152. godina prije Krista). Kovanica na reversu prikazuje Viktoriju koja vozi bigu, a na aversu glavu božice Rome. Novčić se nalazi u Franjevačkom Muzeju Samostana sv. Ante na Humcu, na području kojim je još od prvoga stoljeća prolazila vrlo značajna vojna cesta Salona (Solin) - Bigeste (Ljubuški) - Narona (Vid).

The postage stamp “Europe 2020" is published under the auspices of PostEurope and has one common theme for all members every year - for 2020 the theme is "Ancient Postal Routes". Roman legions were linked to Rome by roads on which the first postal service was carried out. The Roman Messenger Service, initially called vehiculatio later cursus publicus, was founded by Emperor Augustus between 27 and 20 BC. It was initially limited to civilian and military civil servants. Ordinary stations (mansiones) were situated at the main road directions, where passengers could spend the night, as well as stations where horses or other cattle (mutationes) could be substituted. During Emperor Septimius Severus (192 - 211) the cursus publicus was divided into two parts: the fast (cursus velox), which had saddled horses, draft horses, mules and hinnies, and several types of carriages - two or four-wheelers, and the slow (cursus claburalis), which used heavy wagons which could transport up to 500 kg of cargo.

 

A wagon and a silver coin of the Roman consul L. Saufeius (152 BC) were chosen as motives on the stamps. On the reverse the coin shows Victoria driving a biga, and on the obverse the head of goddess Roma. The coin is located in the Franciscan museum of the Monastery of Saint Anthony in Humac, an area through which the very significant military road Salona (Solin) – Bigeste (Ljubuški) – Narona (Vid) has passed since the first century.

izvor (source) / HP Mostar