Maxicard from Australia!

Maxicard depicting PS Ruby in Wentworth. Thanks Krista!

Maxicard from Australia!

Morphetville, South Australia racecourse maxicard. The postcard is an official Postcrossing card, AU-414904. Thanks Ian & Bernadette! 

Maxicard from Serbia!

Today I got a great maxicard from Serbia! The maxicard features one of the two stamps issued by Serbia for the Europa Stamp series of 2009. During that year, the theme was Astronomy. Serbia issued a set of two stamps on May 5, 2009. Europa stamps are issued by European post administrations under PostEurop with the goal of showing their cooperation, raising awareness for philately, and underscoring the common cultural and historic ties among European countries. Thanks M. Ranisavljevic!

Maxicard from New Zealand!

Today I got an awesome Maxicard from New Zealand! The card features one of the characters from the movie franchise of The Hobbit. Many scenes from that franchise and the Lord of the Rings franchise were shot in New Zealand, which the country is sometimes referred to as Middle Earth. The card shows the character Gollum, who was once a hobbit-like creature named Sméagol. His body and his soul were poisoned by the power of the ring, which he has kept close to himself in a cavern. Thanks MinXuan! 

Cover & Maxicard from Germany!

Today I got a nice cover with a maxicard from Germany! The maxicard commemorates Georg Friedrich Handel, a German born in 1685 who would later become one of history's most popular composers. Handel first started making operas and eventually moved to England. His most popular piece, Messiah, was made in 1742. His coronation anthem has been played at every British Coronation since the coronation of George II. The stamp was issued in 1985. Thanks Johann! 

Cover and Maxicard from Guernsey!

Today I received a cool maxicard from Guernsey! The maxicard came in a cover prepared by Guernsey Post which features a Sea Campion stamp. The maxicard features the new 2014 stamp commemorating the Postcrossing project. The development of the special stamp was spearheaded by a Postcrosser in order to promote the project. The design, which features an outline of the island, was designed by Guernsey Post's marketing team. It was launched on May 28, 2014.

Cover & Postcards from Latvia!

Today I got a great registered cover and postcards from Latvia! The cover, which was sent via registered mail, had a printed illustration of the city of Riga. Used were nice Europa vehicle stamps. Two postcards feature illustrated map views of Latvia and one features a stamp with Latvia's outline. Another postcard features a drawn view of Riga and a matching cancel and stamp. Thanks Vera! 

Maxicard from Australia!

Today I got a beautiful maxicard from Australia! The maxicard features a stamp and card which commemorate the Great Barrier Reef, the world's largest coral reef system. It is located in the Coral Sea, near Queensland. It is considered to be one of the seven natural wonders of the world and is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is said to be the largest structure made by living organisms. The maxicard was first issued on August 20, 2013 and was postmarked at Cairns, Queensland. Thanks Alison! 

Maxicard from Australia!

Today I got a great maxicard from Australia! The maxicard features a stamp commemorating the Royal Christening of HRH Prince George of Cambridge. Prince George is the son of Prince William and Duchess Catherine. He was born on July 22, 2013. He is currently third-in-line to succeed the current monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, who is his great-grandmother. Thanks Xue! 

Maxicard from New Zealand!

Today I got a great maxicard from New Zealand! The maxicard features a stamp commemorating the movie The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, which is a prequel to the popular Lord of the Rings trilogy. New Zealand, which is where most of the Lord of the Rings movies are shot, has been issuing stamps related to all the movies. This maxicard in particular features Thorin Oakenshield, one of the main characters of the movie. In the movie, he leads a quest to reclaim his homeland for his people. Also used was a stamp featuring Tauriel, an elf character that was made for the movie. The postmark is dated November 1, 2013 and is in gold lettering. Thanks Christy! 

Cover & Maxicard from Germany!

Today I got a beautiful cover with a maxicard inside from Germany! The cover features two nice stamps, including one depicting a lighthouse. The maxicard features a stamp from the 1985 Europa series. In that year, music was the theme for Europa stamps and Germany issued a stamp featuring Johann Sebastian Bach, the timeless German composer of the Baroque period. Thanks Johann! 

Cover & Maxicards from the Czech Republic!

Today I got a beautiful cover with two nice maxicards inside from the Czech Republic! The cover features five nice colorful stamps. The maxicards features stamps from the series called Historic Means of Transport. The first stamp features the tugboat, which is used to push ships. Propeller steamboats, known as Péčko boats were used for this purpose for quite some time. The second stamp features a railcar called a Tatra 15/30. It has four seats and is an engine-driven draisine. It has a swivelling base, which allows it to turn 180 degrees. Thanks Ondrej! 

Maxicard from Australia!

Today I got a beautiful maxicard from Australia! The card features the stamp commemorating the First Fleet Arrival on January 1788. After eight weeks at sea, the First Fleet arrived at Botany Bay. Seeing how unsuitable the area was for settlement, they went to Port Jackson, where they then anchored. The British flag was raised on its shore and a toast was made to the King. On this day, the colony of New South Wales was founded, effectively creating the Australian nation. Australia Day is celebrated on the anniversary of this ceremony. On the stamp and card, we see marines being ferried to the shore from the Supply.Thanks Christy! 

Maxicard from Finland!

Today I got a cool maxicard from Finland! The card shows Juha Kankkunen, who was the Rally World Champion in 1986, 1987, 1991, and 1993. Also used was a nice new Europa stamp showing an old postal vehicle and workers. The card is an official Postcrossing card, FI-1846126. Thanks Bea! 

Maxicard from China!

Today I got a nice maxicard from China! The maxicard is a maxicard of Shanghai Pudong International Airport in China. The stamps on the back are also very nice! Thanks Di! 

Maxicard from Ukraine!

Today I got a beautiful maxicard from Ukraine! It shows St. Vladimir's Cathedral in Sevastopol.  This Orthodox church features Neo-Bryzantine design and was built after the Crimean War. Thank you Helga! 

Maxicard from Australia!

Today I got a great maxicard from Australia! It features the 1911-1914 Australasian Antarctic Expedition. The card itself shows the explorers building the hut. This is my first maxicard! Thanks Irene!