product description
European microstates in 2025/2026
Content: Andorra (French post office), Andorra (Spanish post office), Liechtenstein, Malta, Monaco, San Marino, Vatican City.
Description:
Even though the term “microstate” initially seems to elude a clear definition as to the specific size of its territory, certain general criteria do apply: Microstates are sovereign states with a remarkably small land surface and population.
From a philatelic perspective, these territories are special in multiple ways. Their stamps show an abundance of historical, political and cultural references while providing insights into the respective national history and society. Furthermore, the relatively moderate issuing policies of the individual states are worth noting because they provide a pleasant framework for establishing your own collection.
All these qualities make these territories exciting and rewarding collection areas that attract both newcomers to the philatelic world and experienced collectors who are looking for a new collection area.
This edition is the first catalogue that features the current European microstates in one volume with extracts from the 2025/2026 MICHEL Europe series. This provides readers access to the following collection areas taken from several Europe catalogues – reflecting the latest state of processing and recording of novelties for this year’s editions: Volume 1: Liechtenstein – Volume 3: Andorra (French Post); Monaco – Volume 4: Andorra (Spanish Post) – Volume 5: San Marino; Vatican City – Volume 9: Malta.
This volume is certain to be particularly appealing to any interested reader who is already collecting issues in one or more of these areas. However, this compilation also endeavours to inspire collectors to collect stamps from other microstates.
Information:
Edition: 1st
Pages: 930
Format: 155 mm x 230 mm, Hardcover
Publishing House: Schwaneberger Verlag
First Day of Sale: 5 Dezember 2025
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