150th Anniversary of Latvian Agriculture Academy FDC form LATVIA

FDC Name:150th Anniversary of Latvian Agriculture Academy, 2013
Issue Date:16th SEP'2013
Details:

The stamp designed by artist Ludis Danilāns depicts the Jelgava Palace and the coat of arms of the LUA with the motto of the university: Proventus pro patria or For the Growth of the Fatherland. The denomination of the stamp is LVL 0.40 and EUR 0.57, corresponding to the cost of mailing an A-class letter within Latvia. The total print run of the stamp is 30,000, and the print run of the first day cover(FDC) is 1,500.

In 1863, an Agriculture Faculty was established in the Riga Polytechnical Institute, creating the foundation of the present-day Latvia University of Agriculture. Over the years, it has grown into an important national university with eight faculties, around 5,000 students and a teaching staff of more than 300.

Latvijas Pasts actively contributes to promotion of the State higher education establishments by marking their major anniversaries. In 2012, Latvijas Pasts issued a stamp to mark the 150^th anniversary of the Riga Technical University.

Remark:Thanks Juris for sending this nice FDC on the issue date.I have sent a FDC "wild flowers of India"hope you must have received the same.

XXV Nationwide Latvian Song and XV Dance Festival FDC from LATVIA

FDC Name:XXV Nationwide Latvian Song and XV Dance Festival
Issue Date:28-06-2013
Details:

The new stamps depict the Festival's participants - choir singers and dancers - in ornate national costumes. The stamp block and the first-day cover also incorporate the Festival's logo, which has been inspired by Jānis Lūsēns' song Rieta lūgšana (Sunset Prayer) with lyrics by Inese Zandere, recorded by Latvijas Pasts mixed choir.

The designer of the stamp block and the first-day cover is artist Lilija Dinere. The print run of the stamp block, which consists of two stamps, is 30,000. The face value of the stamps is LVL 0.35 and EUR 0.50,corresponding to the cost of mailing a regular letter within Latvia.

The stamps are Latvijas Pasts' second dedication to the Festival. The first stamps dedicated to the Song and Dance Festival were released fifteen years ago - in 1998.

The Song and Dance Festival this year will take place from June 30 to July 7. The Festival is a unique Latvian cultural event rooted in the Latvian national folklore and professional music traditions, and has gained a symbolic meaning of national unity and identity over the course of history. Over a period of 140 years, the Song and Dance Festival has become a treasure of the Latvian cultural heritage. It is a nationwide tradition, a high-level amateur art movement, which is jointly created under the guidance of music, dance and art professionals by tens of thousands of Latvian people from primary school to old age.Source-Latvia post.

Remark:Thanks Juris for sending this nice miniature FDC to me on the issue date.The stamps are realy colourful.Are you coming to Thailand world Stamp exhibition 2013 form 2nd AUG'2013 to 14th AUG'2013.I will be there from 6th AUG'2013.

The European Bee-eater (Merops apiaster) FDC from LATIVA

FDC Name: The European Bee-eater (Merops apiaster).

Issue date:7th JUN'2013

Details:

The European Bee-eater (Merops apiaster) is a beautiful bird in the bee-eater family Meropidae. The European Bee-eater used to be a rare guest in Latvia, but since 2003 it has been nesting here every year, making it one of the latest bird species nesting in Latvia. The European Bee-eater eats mainly bees, wasps, hornets, dragonflies and various insects. The bird can eat as much as 250 bees in a day.

The face value of the European Bee-eater is LVL 0.98 and EUR 1.39, making it suitable for mailing a registered letter within Latvia. Its print run is also 50,000.

The Birds of Latvia series was initiated in 2010 with stamps dedicated to the European Roller and the European Eagle-Owl. The Icterine Warbler and the Short-toed Snake Eagle were added in 2011, and in 2012 Latvijas Pasts released stamps depicting the Barn Swallow and the European Goldfinch.Source-Lativa Post.

Remark:Thanks Juris Tarvids for sending beautiful FDC,The bird is very colorful.I like the stamp quality,The printing is so good but the cancellation is not that clear.Thanks again,hope I will get more FDC from you. 

Christmas FDC from LATVIA

FDC Name:Christmas
Issue Date:01-12-2012
Details:

Latvijas Pasts has been releasing stamps dedicated to Christmas since 1992, and two new additions to the series are made this year. The design of the new stamps draws on traditional Christmas themes - a Christmas tree and gifts hidden under it. The first-day cover depicts a winter scene with a house surrounded by fir trees covered with snow and a snowman, while the cancellation depicts a decorated Christmas tree. The new stamps were designed by artist Lilija Dinere.

The stamp with a denomination of LVL 0.35, suitable for mailing a regular letter within Latvia, has a print run of 1,200,000. The stamp with a denomination of LVL 0.60, suitable for mailing a regular letter outside the European Union, has a print run of 200,000.

Remark:Thanks Juris for sending such nice Christmas FDC.This is my 1st Christmas FDC & Stamps in this year 2012.The design of both the stamps are beautiful.I am sorry for the late posting of this FDC in my blog.I wish you all Happy New Year-2013.

Latvian Olympic medal winners - Maris Stromberg, Martin and John Pļaviņa Šmēdiņam FDC from LATVIA

FDC Name:Latvian Olympic medal winners - Maris Stromberg, Martin and John Pļaviņa Šmēdiņam
Issue Date:23-11-2012
Details:

XXX Olympic Games London 2012 medal winners Latvian Post issued two stamps - one depicts a gold medal in BMX cycling sport Maris Strombergs, the second - the bronze medal in beach volleyball Martins Plavins and John Šmēdiņš. Each postage stamp print run of 20 000 copies, and a par value of U.S. $ 0.35, which corresponds to a simple mail transfer territory of Latvian Republic.

XXX Olympic Games London 2012 medal winners Postage stamps used Ilmars Znotiņa photographer captured images of athletes. Stamps, first day covers and stamp designed by artist Girts mouth.

Maris Strombergs is twofold and only Olympic champion in BMX cycling men. In 2008, the athlete won a gold medal at the Beijing Olympic Games, in 2010, won the World Championship in BMX, but in 2012 again became the Olympic champion. Maris Strombergs awarded Three Stars of the sporting achievements.

Martins Plavins and John Šmēdiņš a Latvian beach volleyball - the London Olympic bronze medal winners. 2012 season is the third full luminescence Martin and John Šmēdiņa joint season. Besides silver medals in the London Olympics v olejbolisti got bronze medals at the European Championships in Berlin, the silver medalist in the World Cup stage in Marseilles, while the World Championships in Rome athletes won fourth place, which is the best achievement in Latvian beach volleyball history.

Latvian Post issued a second stamp in honor of Maris Stromberg - the first was devoted to the athlete's achievements in the Beijing Olympic Games in 2008. 2000 Latvian Post a postage stamp depicting the Sydney Olympic gold medalist in gymnastics Igor Vihrovu, while in 1996 it was issued postage stamps block of Olympic Sports Atlanta 1996, postage stamps depicting four Latvian Olympic champions Javelin - Inese Jaunzemi, Elvira Jones Janis Lusis and Daini litter.Source-Latvia Post.

Remark:Thanks Juris Tarvids for sending such lovely FDC.

150th birthday of Augusts Deglavs FDC form LATVIA

FDC Name:150th birthday of Augusts Deglavs
Issue Date:9th AUG'2012
Details:

FDC released to mark the 150th birthday of the Latvian writer and press worker Augusts Deglavs. The envelope, designed by artist Ģirts Grīva, displays a portrait of Augusts Deglavs, while the cancellation depicts a pen with a quill. One thousand of the special envelopes will be released, available for purchase for LVL 0.35.

Deglavs was born on August 9, 1862, and is known to Latvians as a writer, press worker, book publisher and participant of the New Current movement of Latvian intellectuals. Deglavs is the author of several stories and novels, and one of the pioneers of the novel genre in Latvian literature. His best-known novels are Riga, Zeltīte, Flame, New World, and Between Two Fires. Deglavs was an active contributor to the newspapers Tiesu Vēstnesis, Tēvija, Baltijas Vēstnesis, Dienas Lapa and Mājas Viesis, and worked as the editor of Jaunā Dienas Lapa from 1915 to 1917. Augusts Deglavs died on April 3, 1922. He was buried in the Forest Cemetery in Riga.Source-Lativa Post.

Remark:Thanks Juris for sending the FDC on the issue date.

FDC Name:Olympic Games LONDON 2012.

Issue Date:14th JULY'2012

Details:

Latvia Post issued a postage stamp to commemorate Olympic Games LONDON 2012 featuring Javelin throwing.
The Summer Olympic Games LONDON 2012, officially the Games of the XXX Olympiad, are scheduled to take place in London, United Kingdom, from 27 July to 12 August 2012.
London will become the first city to officially host the modern Olympic Games three times, having previously done so in 1908 and in 1948. London was selected as the host city for the 2012 Olympics out of the nine cities that submitted bids by 15 July 2003.
These Olympic Games LONDON 2012, has adopted the slogan of “Live as One” and the motto of “Inspire a Generation”.
Over the course of 19 days, thousands of athletes from around the globe will compete in 26 fields, in 39 different sports and in 34 separate venues. Over 10,000 athletes from 204 National Olympics Committees (NOCs) are expected to participate. London 2012 Olympic Games begin on 27th July 2012 with the theme slogan ‘Inspire a Generation’.
For the first time, women’s boxing is included in the programme, with 36 athletes competing in three different weight classes. There is a special dispensation to allow the various shooting events to go ahead, which would otherwise be illegal under UK gun law.
After the Games, the Olympic Park will be converted into the largest urban park created in Europe for over 150 years. At Closing of the XXX Summer Olympic Games London 2012, it will be handed over to Rio de Janeiro for the 2016 Olympic Games. The Closing Ceremony also features the extinguishing of the Olympic Flame, signalling the end of the Games.

Source: http://www.pasts.lv

Remark:Thanks Juries for sending this FDC on the issue date.

Latvian Birds Barn Swallow(hirundo rustica) & Goldfinch(Carduelis carduelis) FDC from LATVIA

FDC Name:Latvian Birds
Issue Date:16th JUN'2012

Details:Two new additions have been made by Latvijas Pasts to the stamp series Birds of Latvia - stamps depicting bird species characteristic to Latvia: the Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) and the Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis).

The denomination of Barn Swallow is LVL 0.35, corresponding to the cost of mailing a regular letter within the territory of Latvia. The total print run is 400,000 stamps. The denomination of Goldfinch is LVL 0.98, suitable for sending a registered letter within Latvia; 80,000 of these stamps will be released. The stamps have been designed by artist Ģirts Grīva.

The release of the stamps is accompanied by two first-day covers and two special cancellations. The covers are adorned by pictures of the swallow and the goldfinch in their natural environment, while the cancellation depicts each bird in graphical form.

The Birds of Latvia series was initiated by Latvijas Pasts in 2010 with the release of the stamps European Roller and Eagle-owl. In 2011, these were joined by Icterine Warbler and Snake Eagle.

The Barn Swallow is the most widespread species of swallow. It is a bird of open country and builds nests in closed, man-made structures protected from precipitation and wind. The Barn Swallow is renowned for its skill of catching insects in flight. To many nations, the Barn Swallow is a symbol of hope, luck, and the coming of spring; Latvian beliefs about swallows relate to the weather, money and happiness.

The Goldfinch is one of the most beautiful birds found in Latvia. The Goldfinch nests and winters in Latvia, as well as migrating through it. It prefers the edges of forests, birch groves, parks and orchards. The goldfinch's preferred food is small seeds, such as those from thistles, from which the little bird's Latvian name is derived.

Remark:Thanks Evgenie for sending such nice  1st FDC from Latvia.Thanks for sending the 2nd FDC by registered post.

175th anniversary of Atis Kronvalds FDC from LATVIA

FDC Name:175th anniversary of Atis Kronvalds.
Issue Date:14th APR'2012

Details:

Atis Kronvalds was born on April 15, 1837, and is known to Latvians as a passionate member of the Young Latvians movement, author of textbooks and articles on linguistics and education.

Kronvalds continued the work initiated by the Young Latvians on purifying and enriching the language, opposed German loan words and created new words, which are still used in Latvian today.

In 1863,Kronvalds wrote the German textbook The First Step of the Little German, in the introduction noting the great role of the German language in education, and underlining that the book is intended for Latvians. Kronvalds believed that language and Latvian schools should be the foundation of the national culture, and considered their development as the main task.

In 1873, Kronvalds participated in the First Latvian Song and Dance Festival by delivering two brilliant speeches defending the national culture, folk songs and language.Atis Kronvalds is considered to be one of the founders of the oldest Latvian student corporation Lettonia.

Atis Kronvalds died in Vecpiebalga on February 17, 1875, and was buried in the Vecpiebalga cemetery, where a monument was erected in 1893.

Remark:Thanks Juris for sending this commemorative envelopes on the issue date.

The Place Where Stories Are Born FDC from LATIVA

FDC Name:The Place Where Stories Are Born.
Issue Date:27th JAN'2012
Details: The stamp The Place Where Stories Are Born, which was designed by Evita Eidinta and came out on top in the public voting on social networks, has been released with a print run of 500,000 stamps and a denomination of LVL 0.35.

In October 2011, in order to promote the work of Latvijas Pasts and one of the universal symbols of mail - the postage stamp - Latvijas Pasts involved the public in the creation of a stamp by using the possibilities offered by social networks. A total of 412 stamp designs were initially submitted for the competition, authored by both natural persons and legal entities, of which 343 fulfilled the conditions of the competition and were published on the website www.jaunapastmarka.lv. A committee of philatelic specialists, advertising experts and graphical designers selected 30 designs, to which anyone could give their vote over a period of two weeks by using a Twitter, Draugiem.lv or Facebook account.

A total of 4503 people cast their votes for their favorite designs. The Place Where Stories Are Born, which depicts the stone lions of Vērmanes Garden and the nearby tree-shrouded building of the restaurant Bibliotēka ("Library"), received the support of 752 voters.

The competition between this design and the closest follower - Ice Flower - was very fierce, especially on the final days of voting, when a video supporting the Ice Flower was posted online, while certain radio stations urged to vote for The Place Where Stories Are Born. In the end, Ice Flower placed second with 683 votes, while the third place with 595 votes was taken by the Hipster-hedgehog, whose supporters were also among the most enthusiastic.

The fourth place with 431 votes was taken by the stamp design Rooster. The other competitors received a lower number of votes: Languages - 284 votes, I love Latvia! - 204 votes, Delicious Latvia - 195 votes, Kuldīga - 169 votes, Inspiring Riga - 169 votes, Bird - 108 votes.

The active participation of voters proved that the stamp is a very important national "business card", in spite of the role of modern technologies in everyday communication, and that many people have an opinion on what design it should have. Latvijas Pasts is therefore strongly considering organizing such contests again in 2012.

Each year, Latvijas Pasts releases 12 to 16 new stamp designs and prints up to 17 million stamps, which then travel all over the world on letters and other postal items. The themes and subjects for each year are chosen by the special Stamp Issue Commission. However, in order to create a stamp with the participation of as many people of Latvia as possible, Latvijas Pasts offered everyone the unique opportunity to submit their own stamp design.

Remark:Thanks Juris for sending such a beautiful FDC posted on the issue date.This is my 1st FDC from you in 2012.

Christmas, 2011 FDC from LATVIA

FDC Name:Christmas, 2011

Issue date: 2nd DEC'2011

Details: A set of two stamps was issued for Christmas 2011 Printed at "Baltic notes".The details are as follows

1.Face value (Lt): 0.60 

   Mākslnieks Ludis Danilāne

   Print run of 300,000

2.Face value (Lt): 0.35
   Mākslnieks Ludis Danilāne
   Print run of 2,000,000

Remark:Thanks Juris fro sending this year my 1st Christmas FDC.Wish you a Happy & prospers Christmas.

Struve Geodetic Arc FDC from LATVIA

FDC Name:Struve Geodetic Arc.
Issue Date:5th MAY'2011

Details:

The stamp block Struve Geodetic Arc, designed by artist Arta Ozola-Jaunarāja, includes two stamps with a face value of LVL 0.35 (corresponds to the cost of mailing a regular letter within Latvia) and LVL 0.55 (corresponds to the cost of mailing a regular letter to a European Union member state). The print run of the stamp block: 70,000.

The new stamp block shows the path of the Struve Geodetic Arc through ten countries, highlighting Latvia's geodetic points Jēkabpils and Sestukalns. These sites are not only parts of the national geodetic chain, but also notable cultural monuments.

Along with the release of the stamp block in Latvia, other countries - Finland, Sweden, Estonia - will also issue stamps on the same subject. Stamps depicting the Struve Geodetic Arc have already been released by the neighboring Lithuania, as well as Moldova and Ukraine. The Struve Geodetic Arc was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2005.

The Arc, stretching 2822 km through ten countries from the coast of the Arctic Ocean in Norway to the mouth of River Danube at the Black Sea, reminds about the international geodetic surveying works organized by the astronomer F. V. G. Struve in the beginning of the 19^th century. They significantly influenced the course of development of science and helped establish the exact size and shape of the Earth.

Remark:Thanks Juris for sending this beautiful miniature sheet FDC of UNESCO World heritage list.

100th anniversary of the Republic of Latvia FDC issued on 11-11-11

FDC Name:100^th anniversary of the Republic of Latvia
Issue Date:11-11-11

Details:Latvia (Latvian: Latvija), officially the Republic of Latvia (Latvian: Latvijas Republika), is a country in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by Estonia (border length 343 km), to the south by Lithuania (588 km), to the east by the Russian Federation (276 km), to the southeast by Belarus (141 km) and shares maritime borders to the west with Sweden. With 2,229,641 inhabitants and a territory of 64,589 km² (24,938 sq mi) it is one of the least populous and least densely populated countries of the European Union. The capital of Latvia is Riga, the official language Latvian and the currency Lats (Ls). The country has a temperate seasonal climate.

The Latvians are a Baltic people, culturally related to the Estonians and Lithuanians. Together with the Finno-Ugric Livs (or Livonians), the Latvians are the indigenous people of Latvia.Latvian is an Indo-European language and along with Lithuanian the only two surviving members of the Baltic branch. Indigneous minority languages are Latgalian and the nearly extinct Finno-Ugric Livonian language. In terms of geography, territory and population Latvia is the middle of three Baltic states: Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. Latvia and Estonia share a long common history: historical Livonia, times of German, Polish-Lithuanian, Swedish, Russian, Nazi German and Soviet rule, 13th century Christianization and 16th century Protestant Reformation. Both countries are home to a large number of ethnic Russians (27.3% in Latvia and 26% in Estonia) of whom some are non-citizens. Latvia is historically predominantly Protestant, except for the region of Latgalia in the southeast which is historically predominantly Roman Catholic.

Latvia is a unitary parliamentary republic and is divided into 118 administrative divisions of which 109 municipalities and 9 cities. There are five planning regions: Courland (Kurzeme), Latgalia (Latgale), Riga (Rīga), Vidzeme and Zemgale. The Republic of Latvia was founded on November 18, 1918. It was occupied and annexed by the Soviet Union between 1940–1941 and 1945–1991 and by Nazi Germany between 1941-1945. The peaceful "Singing Revolution" between 1987 and 1991 and "Baltic Chain" demonstration on August 23, 1989 led to the independence of the Baltic states. Latvia declared the restoration of its de facto independence on August 21, 1991.

Latvia is a member of the United Nations, European Union, Council of Europe, NATO, OSCE, IMF and WTO, and is part of the Schengen Area. It was a member of the League of Nations (1921–1946) and the Baltic Free Trade Area (1994–2004). Latvia is also a member of the Council of the Baltic Sea States and Nordic Investment Bank, and is together with Estonia and Lithuania involved in trilateral Baltic States cooperation and Nordic-Baltic cooperation.

After economic stagnation in the early 1990s, Latvia posted Europe-leading GDP growth figures during 1998–2006. In the global financial crisis of 2008–2010 Latvia was the hardest hit of the European Union member states, with a GDP decline of 26.54% in that period.However by 2010 commentators noted signs of stabilisation in the Latvian economy.The United Nations lists Latvia as a country with a Human Development Index (HDI) of "Very High"(Source-Wikipedia)
Three stamps were issued on 11-11-11 with FDC,These are

1. The Latvian Naval Forces       - Ls 1.00
2. The first Latvian Naval School- Ls 0.60
3. The Latvian Naval Forces       - Ls 0.35 

Remark:Thanks Juris for sending the registered FDC on the issue date 11-11-11.The local and special cancellation is very clear.

75 years of Warrior's Cemetery monument Special Post Mark Cover from LATVIA

FDC Name:75 years of Warrior's Cemetery monument
Issue Date:11-11-11
Remark:Thanks Juris for the nice official special cancellation cover posted on the issue date = 11-11-11

11-11-11 Cover form LATVIA

Thanks Juris for the nice 11-11-11 cover from Latvia.I hope you must have received my cover posted to you on 11-11-11.

Renewed Latvian Republic the first postage stamps FDC from LATVIA

FDC Name:The renewed Latvian Republic the first postage stamp-20.

Issue Date:19th OCT'2011

Remark:This special cancellation has been done on 19th Oct'2011 in Riga & was sent on the issue date by Juris.

Birds of Latvia- Off White Warbler FDC from LATIVA

FDC Name: Birds of Latvia- Off White Warbler
Issue Date:23rd SEP'2011

Details:

In the newly issued stamps Icterine Warbler and Snake Eagle, artist Ģirts Grīva has depicted the beautiful birds found also in the territory of Latvia. The stamp with the image of the Icterine Warbler is particularly notable, as this bird has not previously been depicted in a stamp of any other country; therefore, it could be of particular interest to collectors.

The face value of the stamp Icterine Warbler is LVL 0.35 (corresponding to the cost of mailing a regular letter within Latvia), its print run - 800,000 stamps. The denomination of Snake Eagle is LVL 0.98 (corresponding to the cost of mailing a registered letter within Latvia), with a print run of 300,000 stamps.

The Icterine Warbler (Hippolais icterina) is a small songbird, found in the territory of Latvia from early spring to fall. The bird is most frequently found in bushes of woodland, as well as in parks and gardens; it loves being near water. Like other warblers, the Icterine Warbler is insectivorous, but also takes other food items, such as berries. The Icterine Warbler's song sounds like a fast murmur. (Source-Lativa Post)
Remark:Thanks Juris for sending this FDC but you have send only one FDC with two stamps.I would love to get the other FDC of-The Snake Eagle (Circaetus gallicus).

Latvian ports - Freeport of Riga FDC from LATVIA

FDC Name:Latvian ports - Freeport of Riga
Issue Date:2nd SEP'2011

Details:Commencing a new series Ports of Latvia, Latvijas Pasts has issued the stamp Free Port of Riga. The first day cancellation event has take place on September 2 in the Sakta post office in 32 Brīvības Boulevard, Riga,

The face value of Free Port of Riga is LVL 0.60, corresponding to the cost of mailing a regular letter to any country in the world. The print run consists of 100,000 stamps.

The new stamp depicts the modern Riga Port merged with an image of Riga as an international commercial port back in the 17th-18th century. Free Port of Riga is accompanied by a first-day envelope, displaying the port from the side of River Daugava, and a special cancellation with a graphical image of an anchor.

Latvijas Pasts is planning to expand the Ports of Latvia series with at least two additional stamps in the coming years. These will be the first stamps issued by Latvijas Pasts that are dedicated to the work of specific Latvian ports, so the new series could become particularly popular among philatelists and other enthusiasts. The port of capital city Riga has been chosen as the opener of the series due to being the oldest and historically most important port of Latvia.

Today, the Free Port of Riga spans 15 km on both banks of Daugava with 32 stevedoring companies and 35 shipping companies. The overall length of the waterfront is 13,818 m; the maximum draft at the wharf - 12.2 meters. The total handling capacity of the Free Port's terminals reaches 45 million tons per year. Up to 80% of the cargos at the Free Port of Riga are transit shipments to or from the CIS. The port is mainly used for transshipment of containers, timber, coal, fertilizer, chemical and oil products.(Source-Lativa Post)

Nominal (Ls):	0.60
Published	2.9.2011
Designer	Ģirts Grīva
Printed	Baltijas Banknote, Latvijā
Edition	100000

Remark:On 2nd September 2011, the Latvian Post has issued the first stamp of a new series (Other two stamps will be issued in next year) devoted to country's ports. This first stamp (0.60 LVL) is devoted to the oldest and most important port of Latvia, the Free Port of Riga ("Rīgas brīvosta"), the capital.Thanks Juris for sending this FDC on the issue date.

Rose FDC from LATTVIA

FDC Name:Flowers - Rose
Issue Date:25-03-2011
Remark:Thanks Juris for sending this FDC.The stamp & The FDC design is good.Details about Rose

125th anniversary of bicycling in Latvia FDC & Stamp from LATIVA

FDC Name:125th anniversary of bicycling in Latvia.
Issue Date:25th AUG'2011

Details:

Nominal (Ls):	0.35
Published	25.8.2011
Designer	Ģirts Grīva
Printed	Baltijas Banknote, Latvijā
Edition	400000

Remark:On 25th August 2011, the sale of a new stamp devoted to the 125th anniversary of the Latvian Cycling Federation ("Latvijas Riteņbraukšanas Federācija") was held in the Latvian Sports Museum of Riga. This stamp not originally scheduled in the 2011 Latvian philatelic program.This official FDC above with two complement definitive stamps devoted to coats of arms of Latvian cities.Thanks Juris Tarvids for sending this beautiful FDC.