Issuing stamps for the Latvian book 500 and opening stamp exhibition Post Stamp = Baby / Day

3 April from 10 am to 6 pm LNB will be stamped on the first day of the stamp.

The history of books in Latvian began in 1525, which became a turning point in strengthening the Latvian language, creating the nation and on the way to the Latvian state.

The culture of the Latvian books became one of the cornerstones of the nation, so the history of the word written in Latvian and printed in the book is an important time for Latvia and Latvians, which we celebrate now, 500 years after the first book. LNB in ​​a voluminous cycle of five -year events 500 for the Latvian book (2021-2025) highlights the most important processes that influenced the spread of the Latvian written and printed word, and the culmination of the cycle takes place this year.

Stamps 500 for the Latvian book The design author is Madara Lesite-Volmane, the author of the illustration is Ella Mežule. The visuality of the stamp reminds us that every citizen of Latvia is an important part of the culture of the nation and that is essential for every person. The stamp has a lightness and inner dynamics – it includes a wish for the future of Latvian books – to always be in live development with the reader in the spotlight.

Anyone who purchases a stamp will at the same time be symbolically thanking all authors, teachers, book publishers, librarians, artists, printing masters who continue to spread the Latvian book and relentless development.

At 17.00 LNB Room Rarity world 5th stamps will be opened on the floor Postage = Body. Collection of Post Stamps of the Republic of Latvia from 1928 to 1945 From the collection of Latvijas Pasts. The event will be complemented by a lecture by the President of the Latvian Philatelists’ Union Raimonds Jonitis: History of postal development in Latvia. Stamps.

After the lecture, Edmunds Bebrišs, the head of the Latvian Post Philate Division, will present the stamp team.

For the stamps sample Postage = Body. Collection of stamps of the Republic of Latvia from 1928 to 1945:

During the specified period, Latvia underwent significant changes – from an independent state to occupation and World War II events. The stamps reflect this history, allowing you to look at independence anniversary editions and emissions of the occupation period. Many of these stamps have been issued in limited numbers and their preserved copies are very valuable.

Latvian stamp collections are recognized and evaluated at international exhibitions. Unique design stamps, stamps that depict the symbols and history of Latvia, are an important part of the European Philate Heritage.

The collection of stamps of the Republic of Latvia from 1928 to 1945 is not only historically significant but also financially valuable. Its unique design, rare print errors and limited expenses make these stamps a valuable contribution to both history enthusiasts and collectors.

It should be noted that the rarity and value of the stamps depend on their preservation of the state of preservation, the circulation and the demand among philatelists. Printing errors in stamps, especially if they are rare, significantly increase their value. Many postage stamps of this period were issued in small circuits, and during the war, many of the original shipments were destroyed or lost, so well preserved postage stamps are rare and very valuable.

From December 18, 1928 to 1945, several important series of stamps were issued in Latvia: Latvian stamps 1st edition (1918), stamps on General Staff Maps (1918), the coat of arms of the coat of arms (1921-1922), 10th anniversary of Latvia’s independence (1938), Latvian coat of arms series, Latvian landscape series, rare and false stamps. Philatelist circles are particularly sought after stamps with print errors or other nuances of production, which make them unique: double prints – some stamps are accidentally printed with two overlapping images, unobtrusive versions – usually the stamps are perforation, but some of the series came out without it.

The stamps will be on view from April 3 to May 3 during the LNB working hours.