Here, we share short stories about a variety of philatelic covers. The PDF provides background information on the theme of the cover or stamp, which could be incorporated into an exhibit (whether Thematic, Open Philately, or Social Philately). Sometimes, you may wonder whether the connection between the cover and the theme is a bit far-fetched; other times, it may seem more obvious. How far you want to take it – perhaps in your own exhibit – is entirely up to you. For us, it’s great fun to let our imagination wander when linking a cover to a theme.
TODAY
The Apollo butterfly, one of Europe’s most beautiful butterflies, is not only biologically fascinating but also highly endangered. In a personal retrospective, the author recounts his breeding and observation experiences in Liechtenstein and urgently warns of the loss of valuable habitats – despite international species protection. Modern agriculture and habitat destruction continue to severely threaten this strictly protected butterfly.
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