The need of communication is one of the most beautiful attributes of the human being. In history, the urge and pleasure of getting in contact with other people had different forms and means, with specific particularities, in time and space. The most recent philatelic issue, available from Friday, February 24th 2017, in our shops from […]
Celebrating 200 years since the opening of the National Brukenthal Museum, Romfilatelia diplays you a glimpse of its history through the anniversary issue of four postage stamps. Baron Samuel von Brukenthal (1721-1803) was the only representative of the Transylvanian Saxon community who was awarded a major public office in the Austrian state led by Empress
The only representative of the Transylvanian Saxon community who was awarded a major public office in the Austrian state led by Empress Maria Theresa (1717-1780) was the Baron Samuel von Brukenthal (1721 – 1803). A scholar and skilful diplomat, he had a successful carrier, at the Imperial Court in Vienna, being appointed as Governor of
The philatelic album is created into a limited edition of 245 pcs. and is equipped with the block of 4 postage stamps of the issue and the First Day Cover having the “first day” postmark clearly imprinted in gold foiling. Each element is numbered from 001 to 245.
„Where the peacock is missing the crow is the most beautiful bird.” Old Romanian proverb Romfilatelia resumes its series of projects dedicated to Fauna, a theme that collectors appreciate so much, by introducing into circulation the postage stamp issue Intelligent birds. The study of bird intelligence led to results that brought under question the pre-conceived
“Where the peacock is missing, the crow is the most beautiful bird.” (Old Romanian proverb) There is the temptation to say that intelligence, in other words, the ability to understand and solve situations and problems based on previous experiences, is a specific human feature. Recent studies and experiments prove that several animals and birds dismantle
A united, peaceful and prosperous Europe was the ideal of the generations who witnessed the two World Wars. This vision was shared by also by some of the European leaders, who, aware of the harsh lessons of history, have created alliances, initially only for economic and political grounds. For that reason it was formed the
In 2017, Romania marks the anniversary of 10 years since Romania joined the European Union, on January 1st, 2007, a historical monument inscribed in the history of contemporary Romania. The European Union presents itself as an economical and political alliance unique in the world, having in its structure 28 member states. A symbol of unity
The philatelic album is created into a limited edition of 245 pcs. and is equipped with the block of 4 postage stamps of the issue and the First Day Cover having the “first day” postmark clearly imprinted in gold foiling. Each element is numbered from 001 to 245.
Gracious shapes and superb colours, this is what we think of when we hear the word “orchids”. We’re used to them as an exotic presence that we associate with distant tropical paradises, but Romania is also the homeland of several species of wild orchids. These orchids, few in number, about 70 different species, bloom on
