I have returned home from a week's holiday, safe and tired.
I had in my mind an idea to get some stamps while in France and Spain, but in the end there were too many other things to look for. But I did have a mailbox full of postcards awaiting me on my return - 13, in all! (so was glad to see that Viridian's choice was anything we wished for today)
including these two from Belarus. The designer of these "Belarusian Ornament" is Yauheniya Biadonik.
The letter N is 'equal to the surface of a postcard abroad' while the letter M is 'equal to the air mail tariff of a postcard abroad'
Interestingly the 'surface mail' card was mailed on 05/06, while the air mail was postmarked 06/06.
obviously, I don't know how long each took to reach this destination, but they likely arrived within a day of each other.
I have received a couple of the M version recently. I think they're very attractive.
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely when you come home to a bumper bundle, isn't it?
I like the designs and was glad to learn what the letters stand for.
ReplyDeleteI look forward to hearing all about your vacation and seeing the photos. I hope you don't feel you have to stick to this alphabet thing for your future posts. Just tell the story. I can't wait!
ReplyDeleteThe length of time mail takes is a continual mystery to me. Maybe there was a high speed boat involved for your card:-) Nice stamps.
ReplyDeleteMy bumper bundel was all junk mail - not a stamp among them! Interesting to see the N and M. I wonder what the difference in price would be.
ReplyDeleteI like the design and thanks for sharing what the 'N' and 'M' are for :)
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting stamps!
ReplyDeleteI have received this stamp - and never noticed the M or N! I think I've got the M one but must go and check now. :-)
ReplyDeletethanks for participating.