Philately Fridays: Germany Democratic Republic, 1973

Great stamp design for the 10th World Festival of Youth & Students held in Berlin.

Philately Fridays: Christmas in Australia, 1971

Super duty tough work thick line illustration of the three wise men for Australia's 1971 Christmas postage stamp.

Philately Fridays: Cuba, 1984

Six Cuban stamps from the 1984 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles. Dedicated to the purity and prestige of world sports.

Philately Fridays: Andorra, 1984

The only stamp in my collection from this tiny country nestled between Spain and France. Here's their outstanding illustrated offering for the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo.

Philately Fridays: Mongolia, 1980

Three stamps from Mongolia for the 1980 Summer Olympic Games in Moscow, Russia. I love how the ornate patterns and the flat illustration style both manage to play off of the great 1980 Olympics logo. It just... works.

Philately Fridays: Bulgaria, 1968

Four stamps showcasing traditional Bulgarian fashion done up in a clean and flat illustration style. If anyone is able to help translate the text on these, let me know!

Philately Fridays: Grenada, 1976

Two groovy stamps from the West Indian island of Grenada. Loving the super '70s wiggly illustration and watercolor approach here.

Philately Fridays: Italy, 1973

Four stamps commemorating the 50 year anniversary of Aeronautica Militare, the Italian Air Force.

Philately Fridays: Ecuador, 1966

Vacation Fun Spots

Love this hand-drawn header graphic from the Spring 1978 issue of Disney's Vacationland magazine. Click image for larger view