Queen Máxima turns 50

450 years of the Dutch flag (1572 – 2022)

Written in: Dutch • Randy Koo • 31 December 2022

The flag of the Netherlands symbolizes the Netherlands and the unity and independence of the entire Kingdom of the Netherlands. The red, white, and blue is used both on land and at sea as a civil flag, service flag, and war flag. Initially...

Queen Máxima 50th Birthday Stamp Issue: From Girl to Majesty!

Written in: Dutch • redactie • May 16, 2021

I viewed the visual narrative on the Queen Máxima 50th Anniversary stamp issue with pleasure. Over time, the background story became increasingly clear to me. Then my admiration and respect for the overall design grew considerably. In a surprisingly attractive way...

Ramon over before the NVPH Netherlands catalogue: @Kristal, i could help you with an older catalogue. you could send me an email at Origato@live.nl if you're interested.

Written in: Dutch

Willem over Delft Blue Ceramic stamp a 'deception stamp': I think there are indeed uncancelled ceramics stamps. Only the stamps from the first day are postmarked. Furthermore, the PostN website stated…

Written in: Dutch

Crystal Clark over before the NVPH Netherlands catalogue: My daughter and I are just starting out collecting stamps. We would love a catalog.

Written in: English

Bate Hijlkema over Uitgifte 2014: Augarten Porcelain – Vienna Rose: Does the method of cancelling the stamp correspond to the Ceramic stamp of our country?

Written in: Dutch

Otto over 1000th Freestamp Magazine: The Treasure Chamber: Thanks for the many blogs over the past years. I’ve learned a lot from them and visited many museums as a result. A history lesson via stamps. Brilliant…

Written in: Dutch

S Cooper over William John Caparne, irises and art: Hello Barbara. I too am a Caparn descendent on my mother's side. My brother and I own several watercolours too ! Am very proud of his contri…

Written in: English