Sebastian Kneipp Dandelion

I have this 1982 first day cover in the Dandelion Archive celebrating Sebastian Kneipp (1821-1897). A German Catholic priest, he is known for his wellness cures that included water therapy, a mainly plant based diet and the use of botanical medicines. The ink stamp on the envelope mentions the 'International Kneipp Congress', Vienna 1982, and both the envelope and stamp have a lovely dandelion design on them, along with a portrait of Kneipp. 

Jersey Butterflies and Moths first day cover - with dandelion

 

I've not posted on the dandelion blog for ages, but items keep being donated or I find new things to add to the Dandelion Archive all the time. So, with a little spare time I'll try and list some of them more often... we'll see.

Here's a beautiful first day cover of Jersey Butterflies and Moths dated 9th July 1991. I'm struggling to find any information about the artist W. Oliver, which is a shame as the illustrations are gorgeous. The beautiful Jersey Tiger moth is pictured on a wonderful dandelion. So, although in the background and not the main focus of the stamp, it makes it to the Dandelion Archive all the same.

Jersey Dandelion First Day Cover

I have lots of postage stamps and a few first day covers with dandelions on them and here is a really lovely one from Jersey.

Jersey Wild Flower Definitives was published 19th July 2005 and the artist is Nick Parlett. The fabulous drawing of a dandelion doesn't appear on any of the stamps, only on the envelope and features the leaves, bud, flower and seed-head.