Saturday, December 31, 2011

Russia: Khabarovsk

This is a card from my hometown. Takeuchi Apartment Building, built in 1912 by a Japanese entrepreneur, living in Khabarovsk.

Private swap. Thanks, Marinka!


Russia: Saint Petersburg

Nevskiy Prospekt. City Hall.

http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/RU-670490





Germany: A Holiday Card

Frohes Fest und ein gutes neues Jahr! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/DE-1169851


U.S.A.: Nancy Drew

The Clue of the Tapping Heels by Carolyn Keene. Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #16.

Private swap. Thanks, Erin!


U.S.A.: Red Cross Christmas Roll Call

A lovely reprint from a retro patriotic poster. So cool, related to healthcare and awesome stamps too!

Private swap. Thanks, Erin!


Finland: Syksy, hösten 1991

Syksy, hösten 1991. A Finnish Red Cross card.

http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/FI-1278080

Russia: Monet

Claude Oscar Monet. 1840-1926. Corner of the Garden at Montgeron 1876-77. Oil on canvas. 172X193 cm.

Russian Postcrossing.
http://postcross.ru/cards/received/RU-313014/
 

Saturday, December 17, 2011

Russia: Think before you drink

A beginning of my collection of Artlebedev Studio cards, I want them all. I can't translate this poem in English, but the bottom line is so much fun in the evening, so little fun in the morning :)

Private swap.


Russia: Happy New Year!

A cute New Year card from a Russian postcrosser. I've sent an official card to her. Then we did a swap. This card is totally unexpected and very pleasant :) I struggled to understand what this thing is that looks like a fan. My husband said it is a microphone :)

Private swap. Thanks, Svetik!


Belarus: Minsk

The Dinamo Stadium. Central entrance. Opened in 1934. Renovated in 1954.

http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/BY-291846

Germany: Holiday Card

http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/DE-1151040

Thursday, December 15, 2011

Russia: Russian Postman

Russian Postman. A reprint vintage card.

Livejournal chain tag. Thanks, my_passion.

Canada: Toronto

Skyline view of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Private swap.

Thanks, Leah!


Canada: Season's Greetings

A Christmas Card in a shape of a snow ball :)

Thanks, Aimee!


Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Turkey: Ornamental tile

A blossoming spring spray on a cobalt-blue ground and rumis palmettes on a turquoise-blue ground, separated by a knotted band. 1561. Rustem Pasha Mosque. Istanbul.

http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/TR-80124
 

Friday, December 9, 2011

Lithuania: Nida

Nida (German: Nidden) is a resort town in Lithuania, located on the Curonian Spit.

http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/LT-167220
 

Russia: A postbox

A Russian postbox.

http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/RU-653558
 

China:Huaiyang

Taihao Mausoleum at Huaiyang.

http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/CN-477829
 

Hong Kong: Taiwan card

A Taiwan card from Hong Kong. Yeah, I know, it's complicated :)

http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/HK-43383
 

Russia: The Great Gatsby

My first Penguin Book cover!

Private swap. Thanks, Marinka!


Russia: Hedgehog in the Fog

Hedgehog in the Fog (Yozhik v tumane).

Private swap. Thanks, Logped!


Russia: The North's wildlife

Bullfinches. The stamps match big time! :)

Private swap. Thanks, Marinka!


Canada: Christmas Card

A Christmas card from friends.

Monday, December 5, 2011

United Kingdom: Classic Locomotives of England

PHQ card. Classic Locomotives of England (L&YR 1093 No.1100). Reproduced from a stamp designed by Delaney Design Consultants and featuring photography. Copyright: National Railway Museum/Science & Society Picture Library reference 10444570. Issued by Royal Mail on 1 February 2011.

http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/GB-274677
 
No trace of a stamp again. Must be stolen... Bastards!