Postcard to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the magazine Filatelie
A postcard, released by the Czech Ministry of Industry and Trade, will appear on January 6th, 2010 to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the magazine Filatelie. The postcard will bear a CZK 10 stamp impression.
The stamp features postage stamps and philatelic goods most likely used by every philatelist, i.e. magnifying glass and a pair of tweezers. The picture part of the card features historical front pages of Filatelie, the years 1951 and 2010 marking the period of time of publication of the magazine, plus the words '60th anniversary'. The graphic designer of the whole postcard is Oldřich Pošmurný.
The selling price of the commemorative postcard, valid from January 6th, 2010 until revoked, is CZK 15. |
Postcard - 60th anniversary of the professional magazine Filatelie
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Filatelie is the longest published professional magazine in the philatelic area. The jubilee edition will appear on January 10th, 2010. The magazine's editors have maintained a close cooperation with the Czech Post (formerly Czechoslovak Post), especially in the area of promotion of new stamps and stationeries. They also cooperate with the Postal Museum and the Union of Czech Philatelists when exhibitions or events, such as Czech Philately Days, are held. The Union of Czech Philatelists also used to be the publisher of the magazine for a long time.