#556 Cayman Islands 12/03/16

Jean Pierre sent me this very nice aerogram from the Cayman Islands, thank you! It was posted in East End on March 16 and arrived on April 11, 2012.

The imprinted value depicts the Queen opening the Legislative Assembly.

#552 Greenland 12/02/27

Frede sent me this nice cover from Greenland, thank you! It was posted in Nuuk on February 27 and arrived on March 13, 2012.

The left stamp was issued in a set of two on 17 January 2011. It commemorates the kayak mail delivery.

The middle stamp is part of the 2009 EUROPA set (issued on 19 January 2009).

The right stamp is part of a set of three, which was issued on 1 October 2007. It commemorates the discovery of Tobias Island (Tubbiap Qeqertaa) in 1993 (see this article).

See also: #319 Greenland 10/04/23

#520 Curaçao 11/09/21

John sent me this nice cover from Curaçao, thank you! It was posted on September 21, 2011.

The two left stamps are part of a set of five, which commemorates the Chinese Year of the Rabbit. The other stamps are part of the set “New Beginnings – Constitution – Fish” and depict the Yellow Goatfish (Mulloidichthys martinicus) and the grooved brain coral (Diploria labyrinthiformis).

#509 Canada 10/11/29

Guy sent me this beautiful cover from Canada, thank you! It was posted in the mall Galeries de la Capitale (Quebec) on November 29, 2011.

The small left stamps are part of the series “Beneficial Insects”, which was issued on October 19, 2010. They depict the Dogbane Beetle (Chrysochus auratus) and the Margined Leatherwing (Chauliognathus marginatus).

The right mini sheet was issued on April 19, 2010. It is entitled “The Four Indian Kings” and depicts paintings of Jan Verelst showing the four Indian kings Tee Yee Neen Ho Ga Row, Sa Ga Yeath Qua Pieth Tow, Ho Nee Yeath Taw No Row, and Etow Oh Koam.

#507 USA 11/07/28

AW Welch sent me these nice FDCs from the USA. They were issued and posted on July 28 and arrived on September 7, 2011.

The FDC and stamps commemorate the US Merchant Marine and depict a container ship, a clipper ship, a liberty ship, and an auxiliary steam ship.

#484 USA 10/12/22

Willie sent me this nice cover from the USA, thank you! It was posted in Menomonie on December 22, 2010 and arrived on January 1, 2011.

Willie managed to attach some UN stamps again.

See also covers #434 and #418.

#478 Cuba 11/03/11

My first cover from Cuba was sent to me by Modesto, thank you! It was posted in Matanzas on March 11 and arrived on April 26, 2011—more than six weeks!

The cover is a registered one, but Austrian post forgot to attach the yellow “R-label”.

The 2010 stamp set commemorates the underwater world at the Isla de la Juventud. It was issued on February 20, 2010.

#475 Panama 11/02/17

A. Garcia sent me my first cover from Panama, thanks a lot! It was posted in Betania on February 17 and arrived on March 3, 2011. The cover and special cancellation commemorate the International Holocaust Remembrance Day on January 27.

The stamp on the front and three on the back commemorate the centenary of the independence of Panama in 1903. They are part of a set, which was issued on November 26, 2003.

The middle stamp on the back was issued in 2007 and commemorates Panama’s national park Sarigua.

The bottom airmail stamp on the back was issued on November 24, 2003. It is entitled “Jewels of the Pollera“.

#466 Canada 09/11/??

Chris sent me this nice cover from Canada, thank you! It was posted in November 2009.

The top left stamp was issued on October 17, 2009. It commemorates the “100th Anniversary of Montreal Canadiens“. The top right stamp is part of the set “Roadside Attractions”, which was issued on July 6, 2009. It depicts the Sign Post Forest in Watson Lake, YT.

The bottom left stamp is part of the set “Beneficial Insects” (issued October 12, 2007). It depicts the Golden-eyed Lacewing (Chrysopa oculata). The bottom right stamp is part of the Christmas set, which was issued on November 2, 2009.

#434 USA 10/09/15

Thank you very much, Willie, for sending this marvelous registered cover from the USA!

It was posted in Menomonie on September 15 and arrived on September 22, 2010. Willie attached some UN stamps of the flag series, which were cancelled by US post too!

See also: #418 USA 10/08/10

#426 Canada 10/04/22

Laura sent me this nice cover from Qualicum Beach, Canada, thank you! It was posted on April 22 and arrived on April 28, 2010.

#418 USA 10/08/10

Willie sent me this beautiful registered cover from the USA, thank you! It was posted in Menomonie on August 10 and arrived on August 19, 2010.

There are several UN stamps attached, which were normally cancelled by US post! Two stamps of the flags series, depicting the flags of Kampuchea and Honduras, and two stamps of the “Human Rights” set.

Two of the US stamps commemorate the Mackinac Bridge, which was issued on February 3, 2010. Three are part of the 2010 set “Animal Rescue”. The two top middle US stamps commemorate the Zion National Park, they were issued on June 28, 2009. The definitive in the middle commemorates the author Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811-1896).

#398 Netherlands Antilles 10/06/10

Thank you my friend for sending this beautiful cover from Curaçao/Netherlands Antilles! The cover was posted on June 10 and arrived on June 23, 2010.

The set of the three left stamps was issued on May 18, 2009. It commemorates “100 Years Telecommunication”.

#367 Grenada 10/05/19

Thank you, Arcadi, for this nice postcard from St. George’s, Grenada! The card was posted on May 19 and arrived on June 4, 2010.

The attached stamp is part of the 2006 butterflies definitives; it depicts the rare species Tithorea pinthias.

#362 Aruba 10/06/07

My first cover from Aruba was sent to me by Jean Pierre, thank you! It was posted on June 7 and arrived on June 15, 2010.

The left stamp was issued on January 31, 2008. It commemorates the 70th birthday of Queen Beatrix (born 1983). The two middle stamps are part of the 2009 Christmas issue. The right stamp is part of the 2010 set “Recycle Stamps”.