Latvia Old And New

These two stamps feature Liepāja Lighthouse. The first was issued on 23 Jul 1925 and the new one on 23 Aug 2013. Liepāja, located on Latvia’s southwest coast is that countries 3rd largest city. The lighthouse is of cast iron construction and was established in 1868. A special thanks to Capt. Aleksejs Dovbna for providing the 1925 stamp.

Liepãja L/H | 29 May 1925 Liepãja L/H | 29 May 1925

Liepãja L/H | 23 Aug 2013 - Image source: Universal Postal Union Liepãja L/H | 23 Aug 2013 - Image source: Universal Postal Union

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