Landscape stamps

The very idea of trying to depict some of the earth’s most breathtaking, grandiose landscapes on tiny squares of paper might seem almost mad, but many countries have tried to do exactly that—some with incredible success. In this exhibit, Philosateleia’s editor shares his personal collection of stamps and postal cards picturing landscapes.

• 13 Mile Woods - New Hampshire, USA
• Abel Tasman National Park - South Island, New Zealand
• Acadia National Park - Maine, USA
• Acadian Forest - Canada
• Adam’s Peak - Sri Lanka
• Agawa Canyon - Ontario, Canada
• Ailsa Mountains - South Island, New Zealand
• Almsee - Upper Austria, Austria
• Amanohashidate - Kyōto Prefecture, Honshū, Japan
• Amazon River - Amazonas Department, Colombia
• Ambua Falls - Papua New Guinea
• Androscoggin River - New Hampshire, USA
• Codri Nature Reserve - Moldova