This was a great video. Thanks, Kyle! Especially the more modern Liechtenstein stamps are beautiful. I also love the reflectivity, especially on these stamps - almost more "pearly" than metallic - it makes them look so rich. All the nature stamps are extra beautiful. And I agree with you, I also think the Liechtenstein stamps are far prettier than the Luxembourg stamps. But the nature stamps of Luxembourg are also very nice. The tray is very lovely and special! I cannot really add any academic input. Just liked the stamps. 🙂
the early liechtenstein stamps have k.k. oesterr post on them (könichliche und kaiserliche österreichische post, which means royal mail of austria) since Liechtenstein is so tiny, austria delivers the post around there (now it is switserland I believe)
The blue butterfly is some variety of Blue Morpho. Not sure if you have many butterfly houses stateside, in Europe we have a few dotted about and they usually house quite a few of these! Amazing butterflies! I think they are native to South America
Hello Kyle. Just discovered your channel and subscribed to it as I love your passion and enthusiasm for the wonderful world of philately! As per Lichtenstein, like you said, it is a principality and is therefore ruled by a prince. Luxemburg is a Grand-Duchy and is ruled by a Grand Duke (or Grand-Duchess). The UK, Belgium, the Netherlands, Danemark are kingdoms and are ruled by kings (or queens), and if there was still an Empire in this world, it would be ruled by an Emperor (like Napoleon I, and Napoleon III in 19th century France). Getting ready to check your other videos! Cheers from Provence
To reply to part of your question. Liechtenstein originally used Austrian stamps. The wording on the early stamps is "k.k. österreichische Post im Fürstentum Liechtenstein’" which translates as Austrian post in the Principality of Liechtenstein. Austrian stamps continued to be good in Liechtenstein for a period of time. But whether these stamps were good in Austria I am not sure and that is a good question. Perhaps someone else knows. I was just reading an article about a blue winged butterfly in California that has become extinct so that is a possibility. When I was young I used to see a Goodyear blimp flying around but have not seen one for years. The plant that you could not remember is a cattail. I am familiar with the fox Luxembourg stamp. It is Reynard the Fox. I love Medieval literature and he is part of it. Luxembourg has three official languages, French, German and Luxembourgish. The Luxemblourg thanks stamps would be for WW 2. Korea did a similar thing. Just an FYI, Luxembourg is a Grand Duchy. My favorite stamps from Luxembourg are the Officials that have the word "Officiel" punched in perfins. I am trying to get a full set but am still missing three, Scott notes them but does not list them. Keep on a lookout for them. The SP overprint stands for Public Service.
Haha, who doesn´t want to live in Liechtenstein, which is a very beautiful and wealthy country in Central Europe. But you need a certain amount of $$$ for a living over there. Same with other tiny European countries like Monaco, Luxembourg or Andorra, known as a "tax oasis". And you got a pretty neat assortment of Liechtenstein stamps as well. First they used the Austrian currency: 1 Krone = 100 Heller and then switched to the Swiss one: 1 Franken = 100 Rappen. Back in the days, Liechtenstein stamps were highly recommended as a brilliant stamp investment. Greets from GER, U.
I went to Lichtenstein a while back and was able to drive across the entire country in nine minutes. It’s a neat place but it’s not very tourist friendly.
@@KylesStamps Yeah they’re a very insular people. The castle you were talking about is fenced off and not accessible to the public. I believe the fort is just a big medieval tower which the public can walk up to.
For the thank you stamps of Luxembourg, the dates and countries would be your hint. Those are the allied armies that took part in the liberation of Luxembourg from Nazi Germany in WWII.
This was a great video. Thanks, Kyle! Especially the more modern Liechtenstein stamps are beautiful. I also love the reflectivity, especially on these stamps - almost more "pearly" than metallic - it makes them look so rich. All the nature stamps are extra beautiful. And I agree with you, I also think the Liechtenstein stamps are far prettier than the Luxembourg stamps. But the nature stamps of Luxembourg are also very nice. The tray is very lovely and special! I cannot really add any academic input. Just liked the stamps. 🙂
Thank you!!! 😁😁
the early liechtenstein stamps have k.k. oesterr post on them (könichliche und kaiserliche österreichische post, which means royal mail of austria) since Liechtenstein is so tiny, austria delivers the post around there (now it is switserland I believe)
Interesting, thank you for sharing!
The blue butterfly is some variety of Blue Morpho. Not sure if you have many butterfly houses stateside, in Europe we have a few dotted about and they usually house quite a few of these! Amazing butterflies! I think they are native to South America
Cool, thanks! I have always wondered about them.
Hello Kyle. Just discovered your channel and subscribed to it as I love your passion and enthusiasm for the wonderful world of philately! As per Lichtenstein, like you said, it is a principality and is therefore ruled by a prince. Luxemburg is a Grand-Duchy and is ruled by a Grand Duke (or Grand-Duchess). The UK, Belgium, the Netherlands, Danemark are kingdoms and are ruled by kings (or queens), and if there was still an Empire in this world, it would be ruled by an Emperor (like Napoleon I, and Napoleon III in 19th century France). Getting ready to check your other videos! Cheers from Provence
@@Laurent-Philatelie Great info! Thank you so much!
@@KylesStamps You're very welcome, Kyle.
To reply to part of your question. Liechtenstein originally used Austrian stamps. The wording on the early stamps is "k.k. österreichische Post im Fürstentum Liechtenstein’" which translates as Austrian post in the Principality of Liechtenstein. Austrian stamps continued to be good in Liechtenstein for a period of time. But whether these stamps were good in Austria I am not sure and that is a good question. Perhaps someone else knows. I was just reading an article about a blue winged butterfly in California that has become extinct so that is a possibility. When I was young I used to see a Goodyear blimp flying around but have not seen one for years. The plant that you could not remember is a cattail. I am familiar with the fox Luxembourg stamp. It is Reynard the Fox. I love Medieval literature and he is part of it. Luxembourg has three official languages, French, German and Luxembourgish. The Luxemblourg thanks stamps would be for WW 2. Korea did a similar thing. Just an FYI, Luxembourg is a Grand Duchy. My favorite stamps from Luxembourg are the Officials that have the word "Officiel" punched in perfins. I am trying to get a full set but am still missing three, Scott notes them but does not list them. Keep on a lookout for them. The SP overprint stands for Public Service.
@@Robertbrown08049 That cleared up a few things for me! Thanks!
Haha, who doesn´t want to live in Liechtenstein, which is a very beautiful and wealthy country in Central Europe. But you need a certain amount of $$$ for a living over there. Same with other tiny European countries like Monaco, Luxembourg or Andorra, known as a "tax oasis". And you got a pretty neat assortment of Liechtenstein stamps as well. First they used the Austrian currency: 1 Krone = 100 Heller and then switched to the Swiss one: 1 Franken = 100 Rappen. Back in the days, Liechtenstein stamps were highly recommended as a brilliant stamp investment. Greets from GER, U.
@@fareast_de Interesting, thank you very much!!
@@KylesStamps You´re welcome, Kyle, keep it up !
the bloom is off that rose.
Witam,ciekawe znaczki masz w tym filmie. Dobrze zmontowane masz intro ,podoba mi się
Thanks!!
I went to Lichtenstein a while back and was able to drive across the entire country in nine minutes.
It’s a neat place but it’s not very tourist friendly.
@@LawnGnomePower Interesting, I imagine them scoffing at outsiders.
@@KylesStamps Yeah they’re a very insular people. The castle you were talking about is fenced off and not accessible to the public. I believe the fort is just a big medieval tower which the public can walk up to.
For the thank you stamps of Luxembourg, the dates and countries would be your hint. Those are the allied armies that took part in the liberation of Luxembourg from Nazi Germany in WWII.
@@jeffreyhalvorson31 Thanks for your info!