A close look at stamps: Liechtenstein's smallest cultural ambassadors

Stamps under the magnifying glass

A look behind the scenes of Liechtenstein's smallest ambassadors

Course objective

Participants will gain an exciting insight into the world of Liechtenstein stamps and what lies behind them. Who determines the motifs? Where are the stamps printed? And how do the serrations get onto the stamps? Why are Liechtenstein's stamps so popular?

Contents

Liechtenstein's stamps have enjoyed an excellent reputation worldwide for over 100 years. Not only because of their rarity, but also because of their artistic and elaborate production.

- The history of the stamp.

- How is a stamp made?

- Study and compare stamps with a magnifying glass

- Small irregularities of great value

- Designing a personal stamp

Management

Helmut Fürer is a retired secondary school teacher and has been collecting stamps since his youth. He is president of the Liechtenstein Philatelists' Association (LPHV).

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