Ukraine's Defiant Russian Warship Stamp:

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  • čas přidán 9. 08. 2022
  • Ukraine has sent a message to its Russian invaders, through a postage stamp! Let's explore a couple of mail items that were sent to me from Ukraine, and learn about the Snake Island incident along with the defiant stamp that has embodied Ukraine's rallying cry.
    #ukraine #russia #philately
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    LINKS:
    Ukrposhta (Ukraine's Postal Service)
    Facebook: / ukrposhta
    Website: www.ukrposhta.ua/en
    Ukraine's official Instagram: ukraine.ua...
    Artist Boris Groh
    Instagram: / borisgroh
    Website: borisgroh.artstation.com/stor...
    The Punk Philatelist:
    punkphilatelist.com/
    Punk's blog about the stamp: punkphilatelist.com/2022/04/3...
    The Invasion:
    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_Ru...
    BBC's updates: www.bbc.com/news/world-60525350
    Articles about the stamp:
    Linn's: www.linns.com/news/world-stam...
    Linn's: www.linns.com/news/world-stam...
    The Berkshire Edge: theberkshireedge.com/reason-g...
    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian...
    Washington Post: www.washingtonpost.com/world/...
    LA Times: www.latimes.com/world-nation/...
    www.europeantimes.news/2022/0...
    Snake Island:
    www.standard.co.uk/news/world...
    news.sky.com/story/ukrainian-...
    www.euronews.com/2022/03/25/s...
    Audio of response: • "Русский военный кораб...
    Russian warship (Moskva): en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian...
    Nicaragua's stamp: bigthink.com/strange-maps/381...
    Ukraine's Underground Postal Service: whatson-kyiv.com/secret-stamp...
    Additional info: www.calvertjournal.com/articl...
    Neptune Missile: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R-360_N...
    About the tractor stamp (Linn's): www.linns.com/news/world-stam...
    Britannica (about Ukraine's flag): www.britannica.com/topic/flag...
    Stampera (Sierra Leone Stamps): stampera.eu/

Komentáře • 214

  • @buzzawuzza3743
    @buzzawuzza3743 Před rokem +17

    You filled out a lot of what wasn't covered in the news about this stamp. Excellent episode, cheers!

  • @isabelleisles7649
    @isabelleisles7649 Před rokem +17

    👀**Frantically goes to the Ukrainian Postal website for the tractor stamps**

  • @youtubemyday
    @youtubemyday Před rokem +11

    Hello. I was very impressed by watching your video about the Ukrainian postage stamp. For the first time I shed a tear from watching an English-language video, Big respect to Pan Andrey for the items sent to you, I also had a desire to send you an FDC envelope with the cancellation of this series.

    • @ExploringStamps
      @ExploringStamps  Před rokem +1

      Thank you 🙏. So glad to see that you enjoyed it. I hope that you are staying safe and well 🇺🇦

  • @andriy3863
    @andriy3863 Před rokem +4

    Thank you Graham, I'm glad that you like it. I will be sending you more soon enough. Btw there is also a small hidden message on the postal card, stamp placement have a specific order: read from left to right, top to bottom. That iron trash can on the left, ,meets our Neptune on the right, bottom part represents the result.

    • @ExploringStamps
      @ExploringStamps  Před rokem +1

      Thanks Andriy!! I love how the message is positioned through stamps, It is SUCH a wonderful cover and postcard. They also gave me a chance to briefly research Ukraine's philatelic history (Which I need to do more of). I see some of the viewers have gone to purchase the tractor stamps now, woohoo 🚜🇺🇦

  • @FeaturePhilately
    @FeaturePhilately Před rokem +15

    Great video! You spoke about a very sensitive topic in such a professional manner! I'll be learning from you forever when it comes to video making! 😁

    • @ExploringStamps
      @ExploringStamps  Před rokem +6

      Thanks Mike! I was super nervous (still am) about how my viewers will react to the video. It really is a tough topic, but an important one that I had to try and tackle. Thanks so much for watching and all your support. 😊

    • @Italia1000
      @Italia1000 Před rokem

      Hi

    • @Italia1000
      @Italia1000 Před rokem +1

      Can you send me the link of International stamp promotors?

    • @Italia1000
      @Italia1000 Před rokem +1

      Thanks

  • @goanbingo
    @goanbingo Před rokem +7

    By far, the best episode on your YT channel as it is on a sensitive topic and the portrayal of the stamp concerned has given due measure and justice for the reason of it's issue. A friend has recently sent me this stamp along with a matching postcard from Ukraine, and I am eagerly look forward to the same. Like you did mention, such stamps get stolen in transit, she had taken due care too not to send it commercially used.
    Best wishes from goa, India

    • @ExploringStamps
      @ExploringStamps  Před rokem +1

      Oh excellent!! Great to see that you are getting your hands on one of them. Yeah you cannot be too careful with these, I heard of several examples where the letter just never arrived and assumed to be stolen on transit. 😞 But I think it might be better now that the initial hype is over. Thanks so much for watching and for your support 😊🙏

    • @user-nz6hk3rd9p
      @user-nz6hk3rd9p Před rokem +3

      I've sent 1st and 2nd issue of Warship stamps to Chile and Canada via ordinary post without even a tracking number - and they came without any troubles ) I guess I'm just very lucky )

    • @ExploringStamps
      @ExploringStamps  Před rokem +1

      @@user-nz6hk3rd9p That is great news!! Maybe I only heard about the rare cases where it didnt turn out good... hopefully 🤞

    • @goanbingo
      @goanbingo Před rokem +1

      @@ExploringStamps I received two mails from Ukraine a couple of days earlier ... might I tag you on insta so you could have a read on my effort?

  • @jackmlynek8817
    @jackmlynek8817 Před rokem +5

    Another great episode, Graham. I tried to get this stamp from Ukraine Post, but the website was always overloaded and I was skunked!

    • @ExploringStamps
      @ExploringStamps  Před rokem

      Their website must have been slammed! I have heard similar stories from others 😞. Thanks for watching, Jack. Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @StampCatStamps
    @StampCatStamps Před rokem +8

    Really great video, those stamps are truly iconic! So glad they made it to you ok in the mail. Loved Punks article on this as well, I was so excited when I learned the design of the landscape mimicked the flag. But I didn't know until your video that actually the flag is intentionally designed to mimic iconic landscapes in Ukraine! Always looking forward to the next one! 😺

    • @ExploringStamps
      @ExploringStamps  Před rokem

      Thank you so much Stampcat. I didn't know either about the flag and the landscape, but it makes total sense and is pretty cool. Stamps teach!! Thanks so much for watching 😊

  • @byronsbrain
    @byronsbrain Před rokem +5

    WOW amazing, I love these stamps! thank you for sharing....

    • @ExploringStamps
      @ExploringStamps  Před rokem +1

      You are very welcome, Karen. The stamps really are amazing 😊

  • @RichardPhilatelist
    @RichardPhilatelist Před rokem +9

    I just ordered my (probably) first set of Ukraine stamps, blame you Graham!
    It’s hard to talk about sensitive topics, but you did a good job.

    • @ExploringStamps
      @ExploringStamps  Před rokem +2

      Awesome!! I'll take full blame for buying the stamps. 😊 Thanks for your support Richard.

    • @diehardharleyenthu
      @diehardharleyenthu Před rokem

      How did you got it ahipped abroad

  • @soiledbear2051
    @soiledbear2051 Před rokem +5

    I was recently at a RCNA (Royal Canadian Numismatic Association) Coin show, a vendor was selling blocks (4 stamps, corner edge) of these stamps for just under $400 a set, they were snapped up quickly.....Great episode and background details, well done!

    • @ExploringStamps
      @ExploringStamps  Před rokem +2

      wow, its amazing how quickly they have gotten snapped up, even on the secondary market. Thanks for sharing.

  • @Rangersly
    @Rangersly Před rokem +13

    Thank you for doing this video Graham! I love those two covers you were so privileged to receive. I am very envious in particular of the one with the different versions of the Snake Island stamps with the underground cinderella. When the war started on February the 24th, I felt very helpless. Putin was obviously trying to erase the Ukrainian identity and culture. I decided to do my very tiny bit to help keep the Ukrainian identity alive. I decided to add Ukraine to the very small number of countries and topics I collect. Futhermore, I decided to buy all my stamps directly from Ukrainianian sellers. I thought that sending money their way in these difficult times would be a way to help out. The shipping delays are understandably long, but I still find it amazing that those brave Ukrainians keep carrying on as best they can to earn a living by sharing their pround country's rich culture. One thing I was happy to discover with my new collection is that Ukraine really uses their philately to promote their own culture and history. You won't find Disney characters or other popular pop culture icons from other countries on their stamps. And the number of stamps they issue on an annual basis is still quite manageable to collect on a reasonable budget.

    • @user-nz6hk3rd9p
      @user-nz6hk3rd9p Před rokem +4

      Good choice! And many thanks for supporting Ukraine!

    • @ExploringStamps
      @ExploringStamps  Před rokem +3

      What a wonderful way to send support! While looking into Ukraine's stamps, I also found it interesting that it is a philatelic friendly country, as you mentioned with their stamp subjects and manageable release schedule. Thanks so much for sharing!

    • @markusbose7786
      @markusbose7786 Před rokem +3

      That is a great idea, give business to Ukrainian stamp dealers, I like it.

    • @STScott-qo4pw
      @STScott-qo4pw Před rokem +2

      i admire ukraine's postage astamps to highlight their country rather than images from startrek (like my country canada did...) and assorted pop culture stuff. true ukraine has an annual issue number that is still quite reasonable. they're to be congratulated.

  • @SnailmailwithSmokey
    @SnailmailwithSmokey Před rokem +5

    Great Video! Thank you for handling a sensitive subject so well. This stamp once again shows the role that Philately continues to play in our history.

    • @ExploringStamps
      @ExploringStamps  Před rokem +1

      Thanks Smokey! Glad you enjoyed the video. Just checked out your YT channel, nice job so far!! I subscribed and looking forward to watching more. 😊

    • @SnailmailwithSmokey
      @SnailmailwithSmokey Před rokem +1

      @@ExploringStamps Thank you so much Graham for the wonderful comment and thank you for watching my channel, I am excited to be part of the CZcams Philatelic community.

  • @jillybeelivingherlifeherwa3704

    I was very lucky to receive the Snake Island stamps, with the ship and without the ship, although postmarked, a very helpful postie put a marker pen over them 😱 they are truly amazing stamps

    • @ExploringStamps
      @ExploringStamps  Před rokem

      Oh no!! The postie !!! 🤦🏼‍♂️. But still congrats on getting those stamps, they really are amazing and I’m sure you will treasure them in your collection. Thanks for watching 😊

  • @jameskunetka8915
    @jameskunetka8915 Před rokem +4

    Thank you, Graham. Another great program that proves that postage stamps are not just pieces of paper from the past but highly relevant statements on the present. Now get on PATREON so we can ensure you can continue to make these wonderful videos!!!

    • @ExploringStamps
      @ExploringStamps  Před rokem +1

      Thank you James 😊. Glad that you enjoyed the video. I'm probably too nervous to do a patreon, Id have to keep up expectations, yikes 😅

  • @souravghosh1003
    @souravghosh1003 Před rokem +5

    Great episode as always 👏

  • @niallmurphy3217
    @niallmurphy3217 Před rokem +3

    Top class presentation, Graham. Kudos! I did not know about Stamperija "replica" for Sierra Leone. Shocking!

    • @ExploringStamps
      @ExploringStamps  Před rokem

      Thank you Niall 😊. Yeah I couldnt believe it as well....I actually almost fell for it when I first saw them and didn't read the country name.

  • @bobnewmanknott3433
    @bobnewmanknott3433 Před rokem +6

    Thank you for a great episode , both of these stamps show the pride and resilience of the Ukraine and its people Thugs and dictators must never be allowed to thrive P.S. My snake island stamps arrive in a super envelope which showed the episode in grey !

    • @ExploringStamps
      @ExploringStamps  Před rokem +1

      Thank you Bob, glad you enjoyed the episode. Great to see that you have some of the stamps, awesome!!

  • @pennyfodca7752
    @pennyfodca7752 Před rokem +3

    SOOOO amazing, I'll trade you anything for that cover & postcard. Thank you for this informative and fascinating video.

    • @pennyfodca7752
      @pennyfodca7752 Před rokem +2

      But I am getting those tractor stamps. I see on the website they are called "Good Evening, we are from Ukraine!". 🥺

    • @ExploringStamps
      @ExploringStamps  Před rokem

      Thanks Penny 😊. I think I'm going to hold onto the postcard and cover for now. Thanks for watching.

    • @ExploringStamps
      @ExploringStamps  Před rokem

      I hope you got the tractor stamps!! I think they look really great. 🚜

  • @StampswithSara1
    @StampswithSara1 Před rokem +3

    Its really interesting the way the designers consider all small details. Thank you for the great episode.

    • @ExploringStamps
      @ExploringStamps  Před rokem +1

      It really is! I think its awesome how the Ukraine flag is incorporated into the stamp. 😊 Thanks for watching!!

  • @KristiaanVanErmengem
    @KristiaanVanErmengem Před rokem +5

    Where would you rank this on the list of most iconic stamps? Maybe it's time for another top 10.

    • @ExploringStamps
      @ExploringStamps  Před rokem +3

      Good point, this must surely become a top iconic stamp. To have driven so much excitement and enthusiasm, it has cemented itself in stamp history.

  • @Oldestbrother
    @Oldestbrother Před rokem +6

    Great episode. I'm primarily a topical collector, so sometimes I forget just how much of a political and historical impact stamps can have. What beautiful stamps and covers

    • @ExploringStamps
      @ExploringStamps  Před rokem +2

      Thank you, the postcard and cover really came out well, and as you say it's amazing how political stamps can be. Thanks so much for watching 😊

  • @vasantpednekar3797
    @vasantpednekar3797 Před rokem +4

    Another stunning episode of exploring stamps

  • @LawrenceFisher
    @LawrenceFisher Před rokem +3

    Keep up the good work Graham. Another cool episode

  • @johngreen3543
    @johngreen3543 Před rokem +1

    Thanks for the update on that stamp.

  • @deep200613
    @deep200613 Před rokem +2

    great episode

  • @keesdewaard206
    @keesdewaard206 Před rokem +2

    Thanks again Graham. Very interesting to learn about the Ukrainian soldier's "friendly" response to the invaders. A very nice stamp indeed and great that today still, stamps can make a difference.

    • @ExploringStamps
      @ExploringStamps  Před rokem +1

      Thank you Kees. It really is amazing to see stamps making an impact today. Thanks so much for watching :)

  • @stevewilliams2892
    @stevewilliams2892 Před rokem

    Thank you Graham - well presented and you have reminded me why I love stamp collecting

  • @ladneznaczki
    @ladneznaczki Před rokem +2

    Congratulations! You have mint version of that stamp. :) I have only used one.

    • @ExploringStamps
      @ExploringStamps  Před rokem +2

      A used one is still amazing!! 😊. It is a very special stamp 🇺🇦

    • @ladneznaczki
      @ladneznaczki Před rokem

      @@ExploringStamps here you can see my film about that stamp: czcams.com/video/kC9kCgGesc4/video.html

  • @mdujanahmad
    @mdujanahmad Před rokem +9

    When I saw the stamp for the first time, I laughed hard, but actually learned a lot from this episode, Graham! Thanks a lot for sharing. ☺

    • @ExploringStamps
      @ExploringStamps  Před rokem +1

      You are very welcome. I totally get it, the stamp is really unusual, the more I learned about it the more I began to appreciate the imagery. It is certainly a part of an interesting history. Thanks so much for watching 😊

  • @georgelafontaine5096
    @georgelafontaine5096 Před rokem +3

    Excellent video as always. Nicely done.

  • @yvescote2808
    @yvescote2808 Před rokem +4

    Thank you for this video, which deals with a sensitive and horrible subject. Humanity is going through dark times once again. It's fascinating to see how quickly Ukraine has solidified such a strong symbol through a medium like the post. Stamp collectors are keepers of history here once again! A big thank you to André and to you Graham for this beautiful moment in such a terrible time.

    • @ExploringStamps
      @ExploringStamps  Před rokem +1

      Correct! We are keepers of history (I might steal that exact phrase). Thank you so much for watching 😊🙏

  • @soniaaryan5160
    @soniaaryan5160 Před rokem +3

    I have been studying in Ukraine from years, i also got that.😊😊

    • @ExploringStamps
      @ExploringStamps  Před rokem +1

      😊🙌 awesome!!

    • @soniaaryan5160
      @soniaaryan5160 Před rokem +2

      @@ExploringStamps you r making good videos, i collect mainly old coins, but after watching your videos i am also collecting old stamps, thank you for videos 🙂.

    • @ExploringStamps
      @ExploringStamps  Před rokem +1

      @@soniaaryan5160 Oh wonderful, thank you for sharing Soni. When collecting both coins AND stamps, you can really piece an interesting history together, they compliment each other beautifully. Enjoy 😊

    • @soniaaryan739
      @soniaaryan739 Před rokem

      @@ExploringStamps yes!

  • @user-nz6hk3rd9p
    @user-nz6hk3rd9p Před rokem +4

    Great and thanks! I asked to make some episode about Ukrainian stamps, but this kind is awesome! By the way, you should get my postcard too about the russian warship that went fuck itself )

    • @ExploringStamps
      @ExploringStamps  Před rokem +3

      🇺🇦👍 Awesome!! I look forward to receiving the postcard, thanks so much for watching.

  • @EvelynSH-to9dw
    @EvelynSH-to9dw Před rokem

    Sooo interesting!

  • @botanyboy5454
    @botanyboy5454 Před rokem

    WOW, another awesome 👌 👏 👍 interesting video! Thank You. 😊 I love this channel. Hi Laura!

  • @markusbose7786
    @markusbose7786 Před rokem +2

    This was excellent. Well done 👍👍

  • @fabieng817
    @fabieng817 Před rokem +2

    Amazing video, very interesting, well done !

  • @angiepaulson6591
    @angiepaulson6591 Před rokem +7

    What great covers for your collection! The spirit in those images perfectly reflects the resolute resistance of Ukraine. Loved the episode!

    • @ExploringStamps
      @ExploringStamps  Před rokem

      Glad you enjoyed the episode, Angie 😊. They really are amazing stamps, thanks so much for watching.

  • @NisargSutaria
    @NisargSutaria Před rokem +2

    Awesome :-)

  • @mohammadeleisah8003
    @mohammadeleisah8003 Před rokem +1

    I thank You from Jordan for Your great videos pls continue 🙏 💜 😊

  • @captainz2232
    @captainz2232 Před rokem +3

    Awesome episode!!!

  • @davidcolombier5673
    @davidcolombier5673 Před rokem +1

    Great show graham. As usual. My grandmother was born in Kiev Ukraine. in 1902. I unfortunately have only 4 Ukrainians stamps 1919 to 1992. Great show.

    • @ExploringStamps
      @ExploringStamps  Před rokem

      Thank you David, the NTSC just posted a new video in Ukraine stamps, so if you want to see more check it out: czcams.com/video/mL1aZhwglxs/video.html. Thanks for watching! 😊

    • @davidcolombier5673
      @davidcolombier5673 Před rokem

      @@ExploringStamps Graham, I just finished watching the video:NTSC. It was very interesting. Thanks

  • @rvkphilately
    @rvkphilately Před rokem +2

    This stamp is going to become a legend in the world of philately like the inverted jenny. Not today of course.....maybe in 100-150 years from now.

    • @ExploringStamps
      @ExploringStamps  Před rokem

      Perhaps it will! I have a feeling that it will remain a highly desirable stamp into the future, and as you said... 100-150 years from now it could be a legendary stamp to own.

  • @user-yg9cv4nr4u
    @user-yg9cv4nr4u Před rokem +1

    great video! thu the song "Old shoe" from Wag The Dog Movie can't stop playng in my mind

  • @JanDoggen
    @JanDoggen Před rokem +4

    Graham, your warning about fake versions needs this additional info: Ukraine has the W and F for international and domestic use, but there are also *personal* stamps with a V ('Vlasna marka'). People have made personal stamps with the exact same image. These are postally valid, but many collectors will not consider these 'the real thing'.

    • @andriy3863
      @andriy3863 Před rokem +2

      In Ukraine we have different value of the stamps marked with different letters. Before 2022 we use to have V as one of the latter's used for internal postage, but after RuZZians used it on tanks along side Z, decision has been made to replace V with F nomination.

    • @ExploringStamps
      @ExploringStamps  Před rokem +2

      Interesting, I also see Andriy's comment about the V being retired. I need to look more into it. Thanks for sharing.

  • @deborahlee9972
    @deborahlee9972 Před rokem +5

    Great video! Buying this stamp was my summer stamp splurge. I debated about where to get it...I just couldn't trust Ebay. Jumped on the offer from Nordfrim when they had it in stock. The on cover use in your video is awesome.

    • @ExploringStamps
      @ExploringStamps  Před rokem +1

      Well, if you are going to summer splurge....I can't think of a better stamp for the summer of 2022! 🙌
      Well done!! Such an amazing item to add to your collection.

  • @kozzackkelt
    @kozzackkelt Před rokem +4

    Slava Ukraini !

  • @jimhresco1728
    @jimhresco1728 Před rokem +1

    That stamp definitely depicts the sign of the times we are currently in. Great video covering the design and meaning behind this issue and also some treasured covers.

    • @ExploringStamps
      @ExploringStamps  Před rokem +1

      Thank you Jim. It is amazing how stamps can still be a rallying symbol for a nation. Glad you enjoyed the video 😊

  • @lockedinreason
    @lockedinreason Před rokem

    I never thought in my wildest dreams I would watch a video on stamp collecting BUT that was really interesting and well presented.

    • @ExploringStamps
      @ExploringStamps  Před rokem +1

      Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching, Lance

    • @lockedinreason
      @lockedinreason Před rokem +1

      @@ExploringStamps As you may have guessed I know very little about philately but this has peaked my interest. I have no real hobbies and to be honest I'm not sure where this sudden interest will go, but as a first step I went onto the 'ukrposhta' website and ordered the "Sheet "Russian warship...EVERYTHING! Glory to the nation!" with coupon W" plus the "Sheet "Good evening, we are from Ukraine!" M" sheets of stamps. I'll go back and watch a few of your CZcams video and hunt for some hints on where is best to actually start. As I said, this has caught my attention but I don't even have an album to put anything in. I'm not sure where this will go as it seems like a huge subject about which I have no clue. Thanks for the intro, it was your passion in the video that made me decide to do this. Cheers, Lance.

    • @ExploringStamps
      @ExploringStamps  Před rokem

      @@lockedinreason oh brilliant! They are epic first stamps to get. Congrats 😊
      You can collect absolutely anything you can think of, (topics, countries, events, etc). You define the rules for your own collection, so take your time figuring out how and what to collect, and enjoy!!

  • @adriano-moraes
    @adriano-moraes Před rokem +3

    Finally, I got mine full sheet of the first one even before the ship sank. And the follow up right after XD. And got several others in the envelope with those inside. UlkraPoshta was a blast, no pun intended.

    • @adriano-moraes
      @adriano-moraes Před rokem +1

      Very cool. Waited for this episode for a couple months, really. Waited several hours UPoshta website, converted Hrivinias to Euros so many times hahahaha. But worth it, thanks Graham.

    • @ExploringStamps
      @ExploringStamps  Před rokem +1

      Totally worth it 🙌. It’s such a special stamp, well done.

  • @iainmalcolm9583
    @iainmalcolm9583 Před rokem +2

    Great Episode. It is important, I believe, that we do not forget what is happening in Ukraine. Whilst it is a fantastic stamp, I'll not be looking to add to my collection. I'd rather donate some cash to a charity supporting Ukrainians than enrich some scammer on e-bay.

    • @ExploringStamps
      @ExploringStamps  Před rokem +1

      Thanks Iain. That is a great idea, there is a lot of risk out there with the fakes. Someone else suggested in the comments to try and purchase stamps (regular non warship stamps) from dealers in Ukraine, that way they are supporting Ukraine's philatelic dealers, so that is another option. Thanks so much for watching 😊

  • @kelvidaniels9417
    @kelvidaniels9417 Před rokem +1

    So interesting! Philately on the front lines. 🇺🇦

  • @Carterofmars
    @Carterofmars Před rokem

    Groh is a fantastic artist. To be honest, I wasn't really blown away by the execution of that subject he won the contest with. But, looking at his page, he's really outstanding. I'm tempted to purchase a poster for hanging.

  • @mpojol
    @mpojol Před rokem +1

    A very important piece of history, a very wonderful episode Graham.

    • @ExploringStamps
      @ExploringStamps  Před rokem +1

      Thank you Mark! Agreed, it certainly is an important piece of history.

  • @amerassi9319
    @amerassi9319 Před rokem +1

    Great video and excellent explanation
    I have a question - I can't find this stamp here
    I want to get one of it either sealed or unsealed stamp, no problem with that
    where can i find it thank you

    • @ExploringStamps
      @ExploringStamps  Před rokem +1

      Thank you 🙏 .
      have seen the stamp and covers with the stamp on eBay and Delcampe.net. Be careful however, make sure to read the description and look into the seller's history, avoid purchasing any fakes. Good luck!!

    • @amerassi9319
      @amerassi9319 Před rokem

      @@ExploringStamps thank you for help🙏👍

  • @yasaslakshan5097
    @yasaslakshan5097 Před rokem

    Very very thanks Mister. I learned Russia Ukraine war stamp details. This is useful video. I do you can make important video onward.

  • @Galo1908mg
    @Galo1908mg Před rokem +1

    This episode is awesome as all the others. I got 2 of this stamps and they are my precious.

    • @ExploringStamps
      @ExploringStamps  Před rokem +1

      👍👍 I wish I could respond with a ‘my precious’ meme 😅

  • @physics2112
    @physics2112 Před rokem +2

    Like or Dislike: Like. Brilliant episode!

  • @fenrik8178
    @fenrik8178 Před rokem

    Hope to receive this stamp on something one day. It’s such an interesting one.

  • @jamesshattell1425
    @jamesshattell1425 Před rokem +3

    A great postal history piece would be the use of this stamp posted to an address in Russia.

  • @RazzerKFG
    @RazzerKFG Před rokem +1

    I was sadly late on the first issue, but luckly I got in early on the 2nd issue, got a fine letter with the 2x type sheets, posted it in your discord aswell, the whole thing took a month to arrive and was held i customs both in Ukraine and Denmark for some time.

    • @ExploringStamps
      @ExploringStamps  Před rokem

      Oh nice!! The second issue went quick as well so well done getting them. I think mine was held up as well in customs, it took forever to get to me. Thanks for watching 😊

  • @chrissahar2014
    @chrissahar2014 Před rokem +2

    Thanks for the video. Another risk for receiving these covers (and cachets) is simple negligence from postal employees. I paid for one by a guy who makes nice covers and it looked good. Unfortunately some postal employee affixed a meter strip right over the solder's head and finger that was part of the design on the envelope. I removed it but it peeled off some of the design --- fortunately NOT the soldier and his finger. Still worth keeping in my collection as a historical/philatelic item but a shame it was damaged by postal negligence.
    PS Sent you two pieces of mail --- another addition to your avalanche you receive. But both have some philatelically interesting things. You may enjoy the postcard for its use of vintage and modern 3 cent stamps as postage and the other was a gift of a Icelandic stamp souvenir sheet. Finally shot you an email about the Clifton NJ Stamp Shoe which is, interestingly , sponsored in part by the town of Clifton.

    • @ExploringStamps
      @ExploringStamps  Před rokem +1

      Oh no I didn't think of that!! ugh I can imagine the disappointment when you received it, BUT thankfully your stamp is ok? The cover is totally still worth keeping and a wonderful item for your collection, I'm sure.
      Ill have to dig through my mail / email, I'm sooo far behind at the moment. 💀

    • @chrissahar2014
      @chrissahar2014 Před rokem +1

      @@ExploringStamps No worries - the stamp is fine and I get the most important part of the design the soldier giving the finger to the warship.
      If anything to consider checking out and even consider for a stamp show - the Clifton Stamp Show that is sponsored by the Town of Clifton. See if this is unusual that a government municipality sponsors a stamp (and coin show). I cannot find a past video about it (well except the wonderful experience a man with a thick Northeastern NJ accent had at Clifton's own Comicon on you tube) but it is on the APS calendar so there is a strong chance it is a decent or good show. As I wrote I would gladly join you and I can show you a fabulous Arabic restaurant nearby in Paterson.

    • @johngreen3543
      @johngreen3543 Před rokem +1

      Next time a gummed label is affixed over a stamp try removing it using a q tip soaked in lighter fluid. It works nicely for cellophane tape removal.

    • @chrissahar2014
      @chrissahar2014 Před rokem +1

      @@johngreen3543 Thanks for the tip.

    • @chrissahar2014
      @chrissahar2014 Před rokem +1

      @@ExploringStamps Thanks for the lovely postcard. I will try to get to NOJEX show but the one in Clifton on Sept 10th is easier to reach - the bus from NYC stops right in front of the show location. For NOJEX buses stop nearby by it isn't the most pedestrian friendly area -- you know how the Secaucus mall/stadium area is like.

  • @KNWIII
    @KNWIII Před rokem +1

    Another great video, Graham. I have a mint sheet of the W issue. Do you think these stamps are a temporarily overvalued fad, or a piece of long-term historical significance? Have any stamp dealers weighed in on this? I presume I am better off keeping the sheet whole and holding onto it.

    • @ExploringStamps
      @ExploringStamps  Před rokem

      I think the latter. As long as new copies are not printed, these have all the makings of long-term amazing historical items that will be desired by historians and philatelists. I haven’t seen any stamp dealers discuss this yet, and I think you are correct by keeping the sheet whole. But maybe go and look at others discussing this online to see other opinions.

  • @-2024
    @-2024 Před rokem +1

    Слава Україні!
    Дякую за чудове відео. Успіхів у філателії. Лайк та підписка.
    Героям слава! Разом до перемоги!

  • @chrissandi9613
    @chrissandi9613 Před rokem

    i've only just discovered your videos. this is a timely one, and is surely the way to make the "nerdy" hobby of stamp-collecting interesting to the public at large. great work. p.s. readers... perish the evil russian aggressors.

  • @blulagoon21
    @blulagoon21 Před rokem +2

    David against Goliath

  • @AJAuto49
    @AJAuto49 Před rokem +3

    Hi Graham,
    Verry interesting video as usual.
    France issue a stamps by Croix rouge to help Ukraine, I can send one if you are interested to complete your collection about Ukrainian war.
    Have a good day.

    • @ExploringStamps
      @ExploringStamps  Před rokem +1

      That would be awesome, of course I’d love one. My postal address can be found here: exploringstamps.wordpress.com/contacts/
      Glad to see that you enjoyed the episode, thanks for watching.

    • @AJAuto49
      @AJAuto49 Před rokem +1

      @@ExploringStamps of course. I will send you today :)

    • @ExploringStamps
      @ExploringStamps  Před rokem +1

      @@AJAuto49 Amazing!! I look forward to receiving it 😊

    • @AJAuto49
      @AJAuto49 Před rokem +1

      @@ExploringStamps It’s done ! 😃

    • @ExploringStamps
      @ExploringStamps  Před rokem

      @@AJAuto49 Wonderful! Looking forward to it 😊

  • @dgamal095
    @dgamal095 Před rokem +2

    👏👏👏👍✋️

  • @ericalynn8929
    @ericalynn8929 Před rokem +2

    Another great episode. I lost my chance to get one unfortunately, and I don't trust my own luck on eBay with all the fakes out there. I will settle for a tractor though :-)

    • @ExploringStamps
      @ExploringStamps  Před rokem +2

      Yeah I have similar luck on eBay for special things like this. The tractors are awesome and I’m looking to get a set as well. Thanks for watching, Erica 😊

    • @ericalynn8929
      @ericalynn8929 Před rokem +1

      @@ExploringStamps Thanks Graham, I just ordered them 🚜🚜🚜

    • @ExploringStamps
      @ExploringStamps  Před rokem

      @@ericalynn8929 Awesome!!

  • @nikitasaratov687
    @nikitasaratov687 Před rokem +2

    I don't remember the last time a postage stamp was in the world news like this. I'm trying to get one but they're so expensive on ebay & lots of fakes already

    • @ExploringStamps
      @ExploringStamps  Před rokem +2

      Right?!? Not even the sale of super rare expensive stamps have created this much buzz, this really is a moment in philately. Fingers crossed that you will be able to get one soon 🤞. Thanks for watching Nikita 😊

  • @Carterofmars
    @Carterofmars Před rokem +2

    I've ordered a FDC from the Ukraine and waiting for is arrival. I hope it makes of okay. Have you seen copies signed by prominent military personal? Are those going to be very desirable you think?

    • @ExploringStamps
      @ExploringStamps  Před rokem +1

      Awesome, I hope that the FDC arrives soon!! Ive seen the signed copies online going for thousands of dollars, I bet those are going to be highly desirable for collectors into the future (both philatelic and just general history collectors of Ukraine).

    • @Carterofmars
      @Carterofmars Před rokem

      @@ExploringStamps I'm sure the signed versions will be. I should have grabbed one when I saw initially in the 300.00 range. The price spike will cool and prob settle somewhere closer to the purchase price; but alas, I missed that boat. (No pun intended).
      My unsigned version arrived from Ukraine successfully and it's in the album. 👍🏻

  • @scottpreston5074
    @scottpreston5074 Před rokem

    You've got to love a country with that kind of spirit: to say that in defiance of a stronger enemy, then to issue that image on the stamp, and to sink the very ship the day after issue!

  • @denysmalyshkin116
    @denysmalyshkin116 Před 9 měsíci

    💙💛

  • @garyholdener2470
    @garyholdener2470 Před rokem +4

    Wonderful episode about Ukraine's resistance and the stamps depicting their bravery in the face of the horrors inflicted by a small minded person like Putin and his lackies.

  • @rondougherty5481
    @rondougherty5481 Před rokem

    have this to say about this Ukraine stamp earlier this year my wife and order a set of six stamps and a different order a fridge magnetic ,the Magnetic arrive, but the stamps never did, i suspect they were Stolen by some one, never got help from e-bay or the seller.

  • @LouisGedo
    @LouisGedo Před rokem

    👋

  • @karlhungus2220
    @karlhungus2220 Před rokem +1

    How do you tell a fake. I have bought most of the sets from ukrposhta and so can be reasonably sure mine are legit, but they don't have the uv security I see on some people's. Did they do multiple print runs? Are they misprints?
    This is the stamp that started a hobby for me and I've already had to give up the idea of framing the first set now I have 5 lol (also thanks for your video on storing stamps too!)
    Also ukrposhta have now released subscription+ with a nice lighthouse album. I'd cry for my wallet but the phrase money we'll spent has never been more apt

  • @219belizeman
    @219belizeman Před rokem +8

    Слава Україні!

  • @adriano-moraes
    @adriano-moraes Před rokem +1

    Hey, something you, apparently, don’t know: the stamp has UV reactive ink in it. Try it and you’ll see :)

    • @ExploringStamps
      @ExploringStamps  Před rokem +1

      Ah I need to check that out! First I need to find some batteries for my UV light 🤔. Thanks for sharing!!

    • @karlhungus2220
      @karlhungus2220 Před rokem

      I bought mine from ukrposhta. They do not have uv ink. Nor does the tractor set. The warship done I bought on ebay have the uv ink.

    • @adriano-moraes
      @adriano-moraes Před rokem

      @@karlhungus2220 Don't have my UV light with me, but the W one, at leats, have UV on the W, on the Ukranian trident symbol and above the 4 circles of color at the side of the block indicating the colors used there's a 5th one with the UV.

    • @karlhungus2220
      @karlhungus2220 Před rokem

      @@adriano-moraes Is this the original set or the done set? And are you using shortwave or longwave uv?

    • @adriano-moraes
      @adriano-moraes Před rokem

      @@karlhungus2220 I have both sets in full sheets, from Ukrposhta, and only the original set has it in the stamps. I'm not sure the lengthwave (used my daugter's UV toy lantern initially, but it got out of battery XD)

  • @BinhNguyen-uw1tc
    @BinhNguyen-uw1tc Před rokem

    What is the meaning of the words "W" and "F" of that stamp

    • @ExploringStamps
      @ExploringStamps  Před rokem +1

      Global (W) and Domestic (F). One of the letters used to be a Z, but they changed it due to the use of Z by the Russians in the war.

  • @CrickBlitz360
    @CrickBlitz360 Před rokem

    I am sri lanka . You can give me some stamps

  • @igorroshkovsky8948
    @igorroshkovsky8948 Před rokem

    What about DNR or Donbas rebels stamps?

    • @ExploringStamps
      @ExploringStamps  Před rokem

      Topics I want to learn more about!

    • @igorroshkovsky8948
      @igorroshkovsky8948 Před rokem

      @@ExploringStamps Sports, New Year and Christmas, state and national holidays, heroes and famous rebel commanders , beginning of Special of Operation with Z and V symbols, and usual russian staff, like arts etc.
      1-st day envelopes. All the normal postal things.

  • @gorodetskaya_artist
    @gorodetskaya_artist Před rokem +2

    About history,Ukraine have nazi-heroes stamps=) Bandera,shuhevich,petlura- very interesting,wanna talk about it?=) With greetings from jew-philatelist from Belarus=)))))

  • @Drillbasemenstru
    @Drillbasemenstru Před rokem +3

    I think there is no place for politics in Philately. especially this provocation stamp.

    • @ExploringStamps
      @ExploringStamps  Před rokem

      A valid opinion. Philately has a long history of being involved in politics however, it’s a way of conveying messages and propaganda, I guess that’s what makes it so interesting for me as it has captured sentiments and moments from the past.

    • @gorodetskaya_artist
      @gorodetskaya_artist Před rokem +1

      @@ExploringStamps do next episode-nazi heroes on ukraine stamps=)))) why not?!

  • @vpxllxnvpxllxn4306
    @vpxllxnvpxllxn4306 Před rokem

    Слава России!

  • @tailsplayspoker9352
    @tailsplayspoker9352 Před rokem +3

    Guys, Please remember that this is a special operation and not a war

  • @lokisimon8024
    @lokisimon8024 Před rokem

    can you check my stamps from 1800 if I send you images of them via email. I can send pictures, thanks

  • @babrakoberma673
    @babrakoberma673 Před rokem

    hm...this was not a wise step

  • @user-yb6eq5lr1z
    @user-yb6eq5lr1z Před rokem

    this stamp is over price value but so fake for people Ukraine