Stamp Requests

Russian folklore and fairy tales feature a number of characters known by every kid, so I thought it might be an interesting idea to have a set dedicated to them. These characters are also known in other Eastern European countries, although names and spelling may vary. I suggest a set of 6 stamps: Баба Яга (Baba Yaga) The main female antagonist. She flies around in a mortar, wields a pestle, and dwells deep in the forest in a hut usually described as standing on chicken legs. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baba_Yaga Иван-царевич (Ivan Tsarevich) Sort of "Prince Charming", saves damsels in distress and defeats evil. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivan_Tsarevich Кощей (Koschei) The main male antagonist. An evil sorcerer, who is kept immortal or deathless by a spell. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koschei Змей Горыныч (Zmei Gorynich) Three-headed dragon with a thing for kidnapping women. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zmei_(Russian) Василиса Прекрасная (Vasilisa the Beautiful) Not exactly a stock character, but probably the best-know female protagonist. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vasilisa_the_Beautiful Жар-птица (Firebird) Pretty much a phoenix, whose feathers posses magical qualities. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firebird_(Slavic_folklore)

Leo Tolstoy, Alexander Pushkin, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Ivan Turgenev, Mikhail Bulgakov, Anton Chekhov, Nikolai Gogol

Three of the most important female writers of the United kingdom. Charlotte wrote books like "Jane Eyre" (1847) or "The Professor". Emily Brontë wrote "Wuthering Heights" and was published in 1847 under the masculine pseudonym Ellis Bell.

One of the best known Grimms' fairy tales and the symbol of Bremen. This tale is known and loved by everyone in Germany, not to mention the city of Bremen itself, which has a monument dedicated to its characters! The Town Musicians of Bremen is a tale that tells the story of four aging domestic animals, who after a lifetime of hard work are neglected and mistreated by their former masters. Eventually, they decide to run away and become town musicians in the city of Bremen . Contrary to the story's title the characters never arrive in Bremen, as they succeed in tricking and scaring off a band of robbers, capturing their spoils, and moving into their house. This could work either as a premium or as a location stamp. The important thing is that looks pretty! Disclaimer : The source material isn't mine

It would be nice to have a set of the houses of Hogwarts. Gryffindo, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw and Slytherin

These stories are known and loved by millions of people all around the world. They would make an amazing set with each of the stamps telling their own story: 1) Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp Luckily for us, Disney doesn't own this tale. Stamp with the Jinn (Genie) would be perfect. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aladdin 2) Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ali_Baba_and_the_Forty_Thieves I guess everyone knows the plot, so I was thinking something with the treasures and the cave, but there other options as well 3) Sinbad the Sailor https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sinbad_the_Sailor There are many ideas and many creatures/monsters here, because Sinbad traveled near and far. I was thinking about something with the giant bird, but there's a lot to choose from. 4) Scheherazade The main storyteller, who outsmarted the murderous sultan and stayed alive by telling him stories every night withouth finishing them https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scheherazade 5) Prince Ahmad and the Fairy Peri-Banu https://arabiannights.fandom.com/wiki/The_Story_of_Prince_Ahmed_and_the_Fairy_Paribanou https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peri Peri can be decribed as a female jinn. Integral to the Persian mythology, and also present in the tales from 1001 nights. I think another stamp with a female character is needed, and this one would be perfect. 6) Magic Carpet Not exclusive to Arabian Nights, but it's hard to imagine the set without it. Within the same tale, Prince Hussain, the eldest son of the Sultan of the Indies, travels to Bisnagar (Vijayanagara) in India and buys a magic teleporting tapestry, also known as a magic carpet. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_carpet

A set with everyone's favourite characters from everyone's favourite book . Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (commonly Alice in Wonderland ) is an 1865 English novel by Lewis Carroll. Here are just a few facts about it: One of the best-known works of Victorian literature, its narrative, structure, characters and imagery have had huge influence on popular culture and literature, especially in the fantasy genre. The book has never been out of print and has been translated into 174 languages. Its legacy covers adaptations for screen, radio, art, ballet, opera, musicals, theme parks, board games and video games Luckily for us, both books, Alice in Wonderland and its sequel Through the Looking Glass are in the public domain and can be used for Slowly stamps. Important #1 : I do not take credit for this idea, as it originally belongs to Савва Р. and was first suggested here . This request is in English with a couple of pictures for your viewing pleasure - hopefully it can get some support. Important #2 : I am suggesting this as a global set, since the book is a true classic loved all around the world. However, if someone feels that this should be a UK-only set, feel free to drop a comment. On the left you will see Sir John Tenniel’s Classic Illustrations and on the right, stamp mock-ups based on the Soviet animation film, which you can watch with English subtitles here . List of characters with individual links. Alice holding the potion that says "Drink Me" The White Rabbit The Cheshire Cat The Caterpillar The Hatter The Queen of Hearts

Frankenstein is a widely read book and read in many schools, so it makes sense to have a day for it. I think it should be on 30th August, Mary Shelley's birthday. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frankenstein_Day

The pen was a great advance for writing, being easier to use compared to the quill and fountain pen previously used in the United States. This new pen was patented on June 10 and invented in Argentina

On February 1, 1930, one of the most recognized singer-songwriters in Argentina was born. From children's books and songs ("Manuelita la tortuga") to adult songs with beautiful meanings ("Como la cigarra"), Maria Elena Walsh makes her way to fame throughout Argentina and more. ( https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mar%C3%ADa_Elena_Walsh )