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This postcard commemorates 20 years of Belarusian stamps. Belarus used the postage stamps of the Soviet Union from 1917 to 1991. In 1991 Belarus became an independent nation and began its own postal administration in 1992. (Wikipedia)
Belpost has a very nice website in English, and I think you can find information on all their stamps there. Stamps are listed both chronologically and thematically. Architecture is the theme of the stamps on this postcard. The architecture stamps are on a page called Architectural Monuments. I didn't try to identify all of these stamps, but I did look up the two souvenir sheets in the center of the postcard: Mir Castle (2010) and Orthodox Churches (2012).
I have really enjoyed their architecture series.
ReplyDeleteThank you for that link. I've bookmarked it so I can add a name to each of the stamps (whenever I get around to making a photo folder of them!)
I love not just the designs, but the consistency of the designs over two decades. The USPS used to do that, now it's anything goes.
ReplyDeleteA harmonious postcard. Yes that is a nice site, I like how they have a thematic section.
ReplyDeletegreat postcard! I enjoy cards like this :D
ReplyDeleteI like their architecture. The roofs look really interesting!
ReplyDeleteI don't have anything from Belarus so it was delight to see these.
ReplyDeleteThe postcard showcasing all the stamps is very nice.
ReplyDeleteGreat postcard from your extensive collection! And thank you for the link to Belpost. thanks too for joining in this week.
ReplyDeleteThat's a lovely postcard! I keep looking for post office issued postcards but they seldom come my way.
ReplyDeleteAs I am a frustrated Architect, this is one of the coolest postcard ever!!!
ReplyDeleteWilla @ The Postage Journal: My Sunday Stamp#57