Centenary of Scouting
Isle of Man Post is pleased to present this set of stamps for the Centenary of Scouting. The six stamps feature present day Manx Scouts in action. Popular Scouting activities were chosen for the...
View ArticleEUROPA-series 2007: Scouting
POST Greenland resumes issuing of stamps in this popular series, initiated by PostEurop. This year’s joint theme is Scouting. In 1907 the world’s first scouting group was founded, which makes 2007 the...
View Article100 Years of Scouting
The scouts movement is a voluntary non-political educational movement for young people, open to all irrespective of race, origin or faith. It has over 38 million members in over 200 countries on all...
View ArticleForthcoming Scouts stamps unveiled
Royal Mail release a new set of stamps on 26 July to mark the centenary of the Scout movement as part of this year’s Europa issue. The stamps have been designed by illustrator Jez Fry who is half...
View ArticleNew Zealand to mark centenaries
New Zealand Post issue a new set of stamps on 24 April marking the centenaries of four organizations that have each played an important role in the country’s history over the past 100 years. Home of...
View Article‘Be prepared’
Scouting is this year’s theme for the European postal operators’ EUROPA stamp series. The scout movement will be one hundred years old this year. The design for Finland‘s scouting stamps is by Susanna...
View ArticleCultural life in Belgium: Scouting
The Post of Belgium has issued a stamp commemorating Centenary of the Scouting. Scouting, also known as the Scout Movement, is a worldwide youth movement with the stated aim of supporting young people...
View ArticleIreland: Europa – 100 Years of Scouting
Europa - 100 Years of Scouting is the common theme selected by PostEurop for the 2007 issue. Two stamps were issued on 9 May 2007. Continue reading →
View ArticleAustria: Europe 2007 – Scouting
Scouts are the largest movement for children and young people in the world. 38 million members in over 200 countries of the world have a single aim: helping children and young people to become...
View ArticleGibraltar: 100 Years of Scouts
2007 marks the centenary of Scouting worldwide whilst Scouting in Gibraltar started in 1908. The set depicts Gibraltar Scouts from 1908, the 1950's, a 1980's Sea Scout and modern day Scout. Continue...
View ArticleScouts’ honour… Canada Post issues a stamp to mark 100 years of Scouting
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View ArticleCentenary of Scouting (Europa)
In 1907 Robert Baden-Powell held an experimental camp on Brownsea Island, Poole, Dorset, to try out his ideas. He brought together 20 boys, some from public schools and some from working class homes,...
View ArticleBest EUROPA stamp 2007
Postal Operator: Haypost, Armenia Theme: 100 years of scouting Description: All the hands are doing the scout sign, representing tolerance and solidarity. Continue reading →
View ArticleCentenary of Scouting in Australia
This set of three stamps mark the Centenary of Scouting in Australia from 1908 to 2008. The centenary of the Scouting movement was celebrated worldwide in 2007 marking the first experimental camp for...
View ArticleCentennial of Scouting to be honored on stamp
From Cub to Eagle, the world of scouting is being honored with its own U.S. postage stamp. The stamp design, unveiled Thursday at the Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum, depicts a backpacking boy...
View ArticleMexican Boy Scouts stamp
On the 17 of July the Mexican Post issued a stamp dedicated to the Boy Scouts. A Boy Scout is a boy, usually 11 to 18 years of age, participating in the worldwide Scouting movement. Scouts are...
View ArticleCentennial of Boy Scouts Honored on U.S. Stamp (Video)
With this stamp, the U.S. Postal Service celebrates the adventure and spirit of scouting. To create this original design, illustrator Craig Frazier depicted the images of two different scouts in...
View ArticleThai Scout Postage Stamp
Thai Post has issued a stamp commemorating the 100th anniversary of the national Scouting organization of Thailand. Scouting was founded in Thailand in 1911 and was among the charter members of the...
View ArticleGuides and Scouts Movement – new stamp from Costa Rica
The Correos de Costa Rica has issued two stamps to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Guides and Scouts organization of Costa Rica. Scouting was founded in Costa Rica in 1915 and became a member of...
View ArticleUSPS Salutes Girl Scouts’ 100th Anniversary with Forever Stamp
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scouts. To commemorate this milestone, the U.S. Postal Service will issue the First-Class Celebrate Scouting Forever Stamp this June as part of the...
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