Stamp Issues
NOTE: This page will be significantly amended and reduced upon publication of the PaulPhilDex Catalogue in December 2010.
This page details the stamps issued by the Principality of Paulovia by the Posta Servizio Principato. Issues are available in "Mint" and "First Day Issue" formats. To check stock status, prices and to purchase, visit our Philatelic Bureau Stamp Shop (seperate site opens in new window).
Visitors to the Paulovia Islands who simply wish to send a souvenir postcard of their visit to their home address, can now do so through our public counter at Postcards by Airmail
* 25% income from stamp sales after production costs is donated to charity.
Name: "Flag" 1st Series Definitive Stamp (Mint) Order Ref: DS-140206-M Issued: 14 February 2006 Production: 10 sheets of 30 Size: Each stamp 2.5 x 2.5cm First Day Issue Franked: Only available with FDI cancellation on #1 "Beach" Postcard Description: Mint example of the first stamp issued by Paulovia. A definitive issue with the Paulovian State Flag as the central feature, flying over the International Embassy in the United Kingdom. The State Arms or crest is in the top right corner with a 30 penny denomination (internal mail) at its base. The legend 'Paulovia Post' identifies the issuing authority as the Posta Servizio Principato. Multiple orders will be supplied in pairs, strips or blocks subject to availability, otherwise as single detached stamps. |
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Name: 10th Anniversary Commemorative Flag Issue (Mint) Order Ref: CS-310708-M Issued: 31st July 2008 Production: 150 stamps / 10 sheets Stamp Size: 42mm x 25mm First Day Issue Franked: This stamp is available with FDI franking on Official First Day Cover Description: The first commemorative stamp issue celebrating the tenth anniversary of the re-establishment of the Principality of Paulovia on 31 July 1998. The stamp depicts a simple stylised Paulovia flag design with the legend "1998 - 2008". Supplied mint in glassine bag and despatched in protective hard backed envelope. Multiple orders will be supplied in pairs, strips or blocks subject to availability, otherwise as single detached stamps. |
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Name: Christmas Tree Charity Stamp Issue (Mint) Order Ref: CS-151108-M Issued: 15 November 2008 Production: 150 stamps / 10 sheets Stamp Size: 25mm x 42mm First Day Issue Franked: This stamp will be available with FDI franking on Official First Day Cover Description: The first Paulovia Christmas Charity stamp issue. The stamp celebrates the holiday season and depicts a simple traditional stylised christmas tree. The stamp has a reduced postage rate of 20 pennies for christmas cards plus 5 pennies for direct benefit for charities supported by the Paulovia Royal Family. Supplied mint in glassine bag and despatched in protective hard backed envelope. Multiple orders will be supplied in pairs, strips or blocks subject to availability, otherwise as single detached stamps. | |
Name: HRH Prince Paul 50th Birthday Stamp (Mint) Order Ref: CS260109M Issued: 26 January 2009 Production: 150 stamps / 10 sheets Size: 42mm x 25mm First Day Issue Franked: This stamp will be available with FDI franking on Official First Day Cover Description: Official limited edition commemorative stamp celebrating the 50th birthday of His Royal Highness, Prince Paul. The design shows HRH on holiday in North Yorkshire, UK, during July 2008. A 50p denomination has been selected for this stamp not only to celebrate the 50th year of HRH, but also to fill the need for a 50p stamp for overseas and heavier internal mail. Own a unique cinderella philatelic item from one of the few operating micronational postal authorities. Supplied mint in glassine bag and despatched in protective hard backed envelope. Multiple orders will be supplied in pairs, strips or blocks subject to availability, otherwise as single detached stamps. |
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]Name: Wild Birds Stamp Set (Mint) Order Ref: CS1103095S Issued: 11 March 2009 Production: 60 full sets / 20 sheets Size: 42mm x 25mm each stamp First Day Issue Franked: Yes - available with FDI franking on Official First Day Cover Description: Wild Birds commemorative stamp set of five values issued to celebrate diversity and promote the protection of wild bird populations in decline throughout Europe and especially in the UK. The designs bear the new Paulovia postage rates for 2009. The 30p value shows the Sparrow and national bird of Paulovia. All the photographs were taken by HRH Prince Paul.Own a unique cinderella philatelic item from one of the few operating micronational postal authorities. Supplied mint in glassine bag and despatched in protective hard backed envelope. Orders supplied in se-tenant strips subject to availability, otherwise as single stamps. |
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Name: Anniversaries 1st Series (Mint) Order Ref: CS1506095S Issued: 15 June 2009 Production: 90 full sets / 15 sheets Size: 25mm x 25mm each stamp First Day Issue Franked: Yes - available on official First Day Cover Description: The Anniversaries (1st Series) commemorative stamp set of five values depicts famous people who have a birth or death anniversary in 2009. The stamps show Charles Darwin, George Frideric Handel, Friedrich Schiller, Louis Braille and Robert Burns. Own a unique philatelic item from one of the few operating micronational postal authorities. Supplied mint in glassine bag and despatched in protective hard backed envelope. Orders supplied in se-tenant strips subject to availability, otherwise as single stamps. | |
Name: State Arms Definitives (Mint) Order Ref: DS2206095S Issued: 22 June 2009 Production: 60 full sets / 10 sheets Size: 25mm x 25mm each stamp First Day Issue Franked: Yes - available with FDI franking on Official First Day Cover Description: The State Arms Definitives Set has been issued to provide 'make-up' values for use with pre-2009 issued stamps to to meet new postal rates. Own a unique philatelic item from one of the few operating micronational postal authorities. Supplied mint in glassine bag and despatched in protective hard backed envelope. Orders supplied in se-tenant strips subject to availability, otherwise as single stamps. | |
Name: Christmas Tree at Night Charity Stamp (Mint) Order Ref:CS041209M Issued: 4th December 2009 Production: 75 stamps / 5 sheets Stamp Size: 25mm x 42mm First Day Issue Franked: This stamp is available with FDI franking on Official First Day Cover Description: The second Paulovia Christmas Charity stamp issue. The stamp celebrates the holiday season and depicts a typical Paulovian town square at night at christmas time. The stamp has a postage rate of 30 pennies plus 5 pennies for direct benefit for charities supported by the Paulovia Royal Family. Supplied mint in glassine bag and despatched in protective hard backed envelope. Multiple orders will be supplied in pairs, strips or blocks subject to availability, otherwise as single detached stamps. |
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Name: Flags of the Islands (Mint) Order Ref: CS0904103S Issued: 9 April 2010 Production: 50 full sets / 10 sheets Size: 42mm x 25mm each stamp First Day Franked: Yes - FDI franking on Official First Day Cover Description: The Flags of the Islands stamp set are the first Paulovian NVI stamps (non-value indicator) to be produced showing Letter Rate (L), Europe Rate (E Air) and World Rate (W Air) instead of a set currency value. The Islands flags set in a montage is the central theme of this issue. Miniature Sheet also available - the first produced by the PSP. |
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Name: HSH Princess Andriana-Georgia 50th Birthday Stamp (Mint) Order Ref: CS010510M Issued: 1st May 2010 Production: 75 Stamps / 5 Sheets Size: 42mm x 25mm First Day Issue Franked: Yes - available with FDI franking on First Day Cover Description: Official limited edition commemorative stamp celebrating the 50th birthday of Her Serene Highness, Princess Andriana-Georgia. A 50 denomination has been selected for this stamp not only to celebrate the 50th year of HSH, but also to fill the need for a 50 denomination stamp for overseas and heavier internal mail. Supplied mint in glassine bag and despatched in protective hard backed envelope. Multiple orders will be supplied in pairs, strips or blocks subject to availability, otherwise as single detached stamps. |
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Name: Football 2010 World Cup (Mint) Order Ref: CS0106105S Issued: 1st June 2010 Production: 60 sets / 10 sheets Size: 25mm x 25mm each stamp First Day Franked: Yes - FDI franking on Official First Day Cover Description: The FIFI 2010 World Cup stamp set commemorates this great sporting event being hosted in Africa for the first time. The first four values bear the flags of two groups of finalists in the design. The colours of the South African flag are represented individually through the designs in the base border. A mixture of NVI and value indicated stamps. A miniature sheet is also available. | |
Name: Bleriot Air Mail (Mint) Order Ref: CS0609104S Issued: 6th September 2010 Production: 150 sets Size: 25mm x 25mm each stamp First Day Franked: Yes - FDI franking on Official First Day Cover Description: The Bleriot Airmail stamp set commemorates the achievement of crossing the English Channel by air in 1909. The design shows Bleriot's aircraft flying over Calais beach watched by children. The set comprises of three NVI indicated stamps, plus one official overprinted stamp for reduced postal rates for government use. Mint stamp sets supplied as single detached stamps. |
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