Moldova Stamps: 1993

22 Dec 1993

Butterflies and Moth (I)

INTRODUCTION

On 22 December 1993, the Post Office of Moldova (Poșta Moldovei) issued a series of postage stamps with the title Butterflies and Moth (I). The issue comprises four stamps, with associated cancellation (postmark) and first day cover (FDC). The designer was Pal Varaga. The printing was performed by Graficas Jorcar, Barcelona.

ABOUT THE THEME

Lepidoptera of Moldova consist of both the Butterflies and Moths recorded from the Moldova. According to a recent estimate, there are a total of 851 Lepidoptera species present in Moldova. Read more..

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ISSUE DETAILS

Original Date of Issue: December 22, 1993
Michel Catalogue Numbers: 77-80
Artist/Designer: Pal Varaga
Printer: Graficas Jorcar, Barcelona
You can see the full details of this series here.

POSTAGE STAMPS

№ 77 | Red Admiral

Red Admiral

Michel Catalogue No: 77
Perforation Type/Size: Comb 13.25
Size: 27.00 x 40.50 mm
Face Value: 0.06 Lei
Quantity Printed: 1,408,000

The Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta) is a well-known colourful butterfly, found in temperate Europe, Asia and North America. The Red Admiral has a 45–50 mm (1.8–2.0 in) wing span. The species is resident only in warmer areas, but migrates north in spring, and sometimes again in autumn. Read more..

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№ 78 | Old World Swallowtail

Old World Swallowtail

Michel Catalogue No: 78
Perforation Type/Size: Comb 13.25
Size: 27.00 x 40.50 mm
Face Value: 0.1 Lei
Quantity Printed: 1,280,000

The Old World Swallowtail (Papilio machaon) is a butterfly of the family Papilionidae. The butterfly is also known as the common yellow swallowtail or simply the swallowtail (a common name applied to all members of the family, but this species is the 'original', first to go by the name). It is the type species of the genus Papilio and occurs throughout the Palearctic region in Europe and Asia; it also occurs across North America, and thus, is not restricted to the Old World, despite the common name. Read more..

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№ 79 | Peacock Butterfly

Peacock Butterfly

Michel Catalogue No: 79
Perforation Type/Size: Comb 13.25
Size: 27.00 x 40.50 mm
Face Value: 0.5 Lei
Quantity Printed: 1,280,000

The European Peacock (Inachis io), more commonly known simply as the Peacock butterfly, is a colourful butterfly, found in Europe and temperate Asia as far east as Japan. Classified as the only member of the genus Inachis (the name is derived from Greek mythology, meaning Io, the daughter of Inachus). It should not be confused or classified with the Read more..

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№ 80 | Small Emperor Moth

Small Emperor Moth

Michel Catalogue No: 80
Perforation Type/Size: Comb 13.25
Size: 27.00 x 40.50 mm
Face Value: 2.5 Lei
Quantity Printed: 100,000

The Small Emperor Moth (Saturnia pavonia) is a moth of the family Saturniidae. Sometimes, the incorrect genus name Pavonia is still used for this species. This moth occurs throughout the Palearctic region and is the only member of its family to be found in the British Isles where it is usually called simply the Emperor Moth. Read more..

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FIRST DAY COVERS (FDC) AND CANCELLATIONS (POSTMARKS)

№ 77-79 FDC | Butterfly and Moth

№ 78-89 FDC | Butterfly and Moth

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25 Jul 1993

Supersonic Airliner (II)

INTRODUCTION

On 25 July 1993, the Post Office of Moldova (Poșta Moldovei) issued a series of postage stamps with the title Supersonic Airliner (II). The issue comprises four stamps, with associated cancellation (postmark) and first day cover (FDC). The designer was Pal Varaga. The printing was performed by Hungarian State Printers, Budapest.

ABOUT THE THEME

A supersonic aircraft is an aircraft able to fly faster than the speed of sound (Mach number 1). Supersonic aircraft were developed in the second half of the twentieth century and have been used almost entirely for research and military purposes. Only two, Concorde and the Tupolev Tu-144, were ever designed for civil use as airliners. Fighter jets are the most common example of supersonic aircraft, although they don't always travel at supersonic speed. Read more..

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