On October 20, 1946, Mr. Ignatius Sakalas, one of the foremost Lithuanian philatelists in the US, gathered together a group of enthusiastic philatelists in Chicago and formed the Lithuania Philatelic Society (Filatelistų draugija "Lietuva"). Mr. John … [Read more...] about Lithuania Philatelic Society – 75 years
Postal History
The Vilnius (Wilna) Fair in 1916
Vilnius, the ancient capital of Lithuania, in the later centuries had become famous for its wide-ranging trade fair, traditionally known as "Kaziuko mugė". Its name is associated with the traditional patron saint of Lithuania, Saint Casimir, whose … [Read more...] about The Vilnius (Wilna) Fair in 1916
The First Postage Stamps of Lithuania
After the Armistice was signed in Northern France on November 11, 1918, which essentially brought an end to fighting in the WWI, Lithuanians quickly formed their first government, adopted a provisional constitution, and started organizing basic … [Read more...] about The First Postage Stamps of Lithuania
Cholera Quarantine Cachet 1831
Postal history of Lithuania includes a rare cachet signifying a disturbing event which, so far, has not recurred. The event in question was an outbreak of cholera in Russia, which by 1831 had reached her borders with Prussia. As the contagion was … [Read more...] about Cholera Quarantine Cachet 1831
World War One: A Tragic POW Postcard
When the First World War started in August 1914, Lithuania had been under Russian czarist rule, as a part of the Russian Empire, since the final partition of the Lithuanian - Polish Union in 1795. One of the consequences was the obligation of … [Read more...] about World War One: A Tragic POW Postcard