Aerial Navigation Day - Zeppelin in St. Gallen - Saronno, Italy

St. Gallen evolved from the hermitage of Saint Gall, founded in the 7th century. Today it is a large urban agglomeration and represents the centre of eastern Switzerland. Its economy consists mainly of the service sector. The city is home to the University of St. Gallen, one of the best business schools in Europe.

 

200 years since the first balloon flight Maxicard 1984 - McLean, Virginia

The picture depicts the first manned balloon ascent in Austria, which was carried out by Johann Georg Stuwer (1732-1802).

On July 6, 1784, Johann Georg Stuwer ascended a hot-air balloon of his design from his fireworks display, marking the beginning of manned aviation in Austria. Instead of a basket, Stuwer had a "large wooden ship" attached. On board, along with Stuwer, were his son Kaspar, his assistants Michael Schmalz and Johann Hiller, and the architect Daniel Hakmillner. 15,000 spectators watched the spectacle. After the successful ascent, the balloon was pulled down again and the evening concluded with the allegorical fireworks display "Monument of Honor to the Invention of Mr. Montgolfier."

 

Greetings from Toledo - Cleveland, Ohio

Nicknames: The Glass City

Mottos: "Laborare est Orare" (To Work is to Pray)

The name comes from the city of Toledo in Spain (the original name was Fort Miami).

Toledo Mud Hens are one of the minor league baseball's oldest teams in continuous operation since 1896.

 

Belgian beers - Bocholt, Belgium

More than 600 different beers are produced in over 100 breweries in Belgium. Beer is a product that Belgians are so proud of that it is used by Belgian diplomatic missions instead of strong spirits that are traditional in the diplomatic world.

 

Lantern Press 87991 - Matthews, North Carolina

Beer is the third most popular beverage in the world, right after water and tea. The first beer production took place around 6000 BC in Babylonia. At that time, it was considered the best, noble occupation for women.

Lantern Press 42023 - Jacksonville, Florida

Citrus is an integral part of Florida's state identity. Florida is second only to Brazil in global orange juice production. 

The primary orange varieties are Navel, Hamlin, Pineapple, Ambersweet, and Valencia.

On license plates are orange blossom and "Sunshine State" slogan.

Large Letter Reprint - Shreveport, Louisiana

The city was a center of the cotton trade. It received city rights in 1878.
Louisiana is located on the Gulf of Mexico.

Motto: Union, Justice, and Confidence
Symbols: brown pelican, marsh cypress, magnolia
Colors: blue, white, gold.