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Post by brightonpete on Sept 6, 2021 13:52:02 GMT
I recently bought a stash of maxi-cards, dated from June 1, 1978 through September 7, 1992, 303 in total. I'll post scans of them every so often. Maybe I'll even start to collect Liechtenstein now! All are in the envelopes they were originally sold in. The backs of the cards have info about the issue in German, French and English. They did a good job in creating these cards. Now the problem is in getting them mounted and in binders. It will take a few binders to house a collection like this. Looking at the flag of Liechtenstein, I chose a dark blue colour for the text.
By definition, these maxi-cards are not maxi-cards. But it is what the Liechtenstein Postal Administration issued and sold to collectors.
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Post by brightonpete on Sept 7, 2021 13:31:25 GMT
The second set in the series is of Coins and Medals, which was issued September 7, 1978. Scott #'s 654-656
Here is the envelope these cards are in...
... and the information on the back of each card...
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Post by dorincard on Sept 8, 2021 13:03:07 GMT
Bravo! I will enjoy at least seeing them, if owning them is not possible.
I guess you paid less than $1 for each...
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Post by brightonpete on Sept 8, 2021 13:27:39 GMT
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Post by brightonpete on Sept 8, 2021 13:45:24 GMT
The 3rd set in this series are 4 signs of the Zodiac, also issued on September 7, 1978. They are mysteriously not listed in Scott's 2009 catalogue. Are they perhaps listed in later versions of their catalogue? I was thinking of purchasing the pages, but if not, why bother. Perhaps SG would be a better choice, or Michel.
OK, I found them in Scott's. They are listed in 1976, with the full series. Scott #'s 601, 602, 606 and 609. They state 609, Aquarius was issued in 1976, as they have no date ascribed to the stamp. I just never thought to look back in time! Another reason I abhor Scott's!
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Post by dorincard on Sept 9, 2021 22:59:33 GMT
Nice, but the image on the postcard should NOT be a simple enlargement of the image from the stamp, technicalities (and walking on them) aside. A magnifying glass can do that, sort of.
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Post by tomiseksj on Sept 9, 2021 23:06:28 GMT
Perhaps the subject of the thread should be changed to Liechtenstein Maxi-Cards and Not-Quite-Maxi-Cards.  |
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Post by brightonpete on Sept 10, 2021 14:42:21 GMT
The 4th in this series are three paintings, issued on December 7, 1978. Scott 660-662.
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Post by REL1948 on Sept 10, 2021 14:49:27 GMT
Those are beautiful Maxi-Cards Peter. I collected Liechtenstein many years ago. I had a near complete used collection up to 1974. I think they have some of the most beautiful cancellations out there. Thank you for sharing.
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Post by brightonpete on Sept 11, 2021 15:20:30 GMT
Today, it is Christmas, issued December 7, 1978. Scott #'s 657-659.
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Post by brightonpete on Sept 12, 2021 18:46:34 GMT
Liechtenstein's first issue of 1979 was for Europa. The theme that year was post & telecommunications. This set marked the first airmail service from St. Gallen to Schaan on August 31, 1930, and the first Zeppelin flight to Liechtenstein on June 10, 1931. Issued March 8, 1979, Scott #'s 663-664.
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Post by brightonpete on Sept 15, 2021 15:02:35 GMT
This set, I'm not really liking. They could have done a better job than this for the International Year of the Child.
But, it is what it is! Issued March 8, 1979 Scott #'s 665-667.
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Post by brightonpete on Sept 16, 2021 12:54:31 GMT
Liechtenstein Post changed the format of the info on the back of this series cards. Each card has its own info on the back. That's too much and will just bog down the thread. Back to normal for the next issue. I suspect other series similar to this will be the same. This series was issued June 7, 1979, Scott #'s 668-670.
50rp: 50th anniversary of the International Radio Consultative Committee (CCIR) of the International Telecommunications Union
80rp: Entry into the Council of Europe
100rp: aid to developing countries
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Post by brightonpete on Sept 17, 2021 13:41:06 GMT
Today we have the Heraldic Panels from the Liechtenstein National Museum, issued June 7, 1979. Another faux pas on Scott's part which give June 1 as their date of issue, Scott #'s 671-673.
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Post by brightonpete on Sept 17, 2021 13:48:13 GMT
Just one stamp here honouring the Patron Saints of Liechtenstein, issued September 6, 1979, Scott 674.
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Post by brightonpete on Sept 18, 2021 12:21:33 GMT
The 1980 Winter Olympics at Lake Placid NY are featured on this nice set, issued December 6, 1979, Scott 678-680.
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Post by brightonpete on Sept 19, 2021 14:41:55 GMT
Christmas 1979 shows embroideries, issued December 6, 1979 Scott 675-677.
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Post by brightonpete on Sept 24, 2021 14:19:46 GMT
The Europa 1980 theme was for famous people, issued March 10, 1980, Scott 685-686.
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Post by brightonpete on Sept 27, 2021 17:25:18 GMT
Coat of Arms of various governors, issued March 10, 1980, Scott 681-684.
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Post by brightonpete on Sept 28, 2021 13:18:42 GMT
Today is number 15 of these maxi-cards. Liechtenstein has their own numbering system, which is contrary to Scott's. The series is of traditional costumes, issued September 8, 1980, Scott 694-696.
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Post by brightonpete on Oct 1, 2021 13:00:00 GMT
Here is the single card for the 50th anniversary of the postal museum, which is in Vaduz. It was issued September 8, 1980, Scoot 690.
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Post by brightonpete on Oct 1, 2021 13:04:03 GMT
The next cards feature hunting weapons and was issued September 8, 1980 Scott 691-693.
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Post by brightonpete on Oct 3, 2021 13:59:35 GMT
The Forest in Four Season, issued December 9, 1980 Scott 697-700.
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Post by brightonpete on Nov 19, 2021 15:34:02 GMT
Christmas 1980, issued December 9, 1980. Scott 701-703 perf 11-½. The previous set of 4 Christmas stamps (697-700) was not included in this series of maxi-cards for some reason.
Peter
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Post by dgdecker on Nov 19, 2021 17:13:14 GMT
Pete,
i do not know how I missed your previous posts. I collect Liechtenstein, but not maxi cards. A great collection you have.
David
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Post by brightonpete on Nov 21, 2021 15:24:49 GMT
Europa '81 showing fireworks at the Vaduz Castle and the National Day procession.
Scott 708-709, issued March 9, 1981.
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Post by brightonpete on Nov 23, 2021 19:37:17 GMT
Today's post is a continuation of the Bailiff Coats of Arms set from last year.
Issued March 9, 1981 Scott 704-707.
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Post by brightonpete on Nov 25, 2021 14:54:13 GMT
The 75th birthday of Prince Franz Joseph II is celebrated with a souvenir sheet. It must have been too big for one of these maxi-cards, so just singles were used. On checking Colnect, it would have been big enough, but not much room for pictures of the stamps. Issued June 9, 1981 Scott 710 (a,b,c) Michel Block 11 (770-772).
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