Serbia postage stamps 2008 Trains – Anniversary of the Orient Express MNH set
In 2008, Serbia (Pošta Srbije) released a beautiful commemorative stamp set celebrating the 125th Anniversary of the first Orient Express journey (1883–2008).
The Orient Express is deeply tied to Serbian history as Belgrade was a primary stop on the legendary route from Paris to Constantinople (Istanbul).
Set Overview
This issue consists of two individual stamps often found in sheetlets or as a pair.
- Release Date: September 5, 2008
- Postal Authority: Serbia (Pošta Srbije)
- Catalogue Numbers:
- Michel: #255–256
- Scott: #435–436
- WADP (WNS): RS035.08 and RS036.08
Design and Values
The stamps feature detailed, nostalgic illustrations of the locomotives and the atmosphere of the historic train.
| Value | Subject / Design |
| 20 RSD | Features a classic steam locomotive associated with the early years of the Orient Express service. |
| 46 RSD | Depicts a locomotive and passenger car, highlighting the luxury and elegance of the “King of Trains.” |
Formats for Collectors
- Sheetlets: The stamps were printed in small sheets of 8 stamps plus a central decorative label (tab).
- First Day Cover (FDC): An FDC was also released, featuring a special postmark from Belgrade and additional artistic motifs of the train route on the envelope.
Identifying the Stamp
Look for the text “125 ГOДИНA OРИJEHT EKCПРECA” (125 Years of Orient Express) in Cyrillic, along with the years 1883–2008.
Note: Do not confuse this with the 2008 Orient Express issue from Republika Srpska (Bosnia Serbian Admin). While they both celebrated the same anniversary in the same year, the Serbian (Belgrade) issue has different artwork and values (20/46 DIN) compared to the Bosnian Serb issue.
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