Description
Opr. (5x2); A = perforated K 13 1/2:13 1/4; B = imperforated
FDC(I), issue date: February 6, 2026
Picture descriptions:
fbr) Cupid, god of love
4104 A 10 B multicolor fbr
Quantity FDC(I): 3,000 pieces
Designer: Acting Lt. Patipol Sorging (Thailand Post)
Printer: T.K.S. Technologies Public Company Limited, Thailand
Conservation status:
Here as a FDC (Version I) with perforated Single stamp and first day cancellation
Issue Notice:
- The day is named after the Christian martyr Valentine of Terni, who lived in the 3rd century. Legend has it that he married lovers according to Christian rites, even though this was forbidden by the Roman Emperor Claudius II, for which he was executed on February 14th. Since the late Middle Ages, this has led to the tradition of sending letters and gifts on Valentine's Day.
- In Roman mythology, Cupid is the god of love and falling in love, identical to the Greek Eros. He is depicted as a winged boy with a bow and arrow, igniting hearts.
- The term also means "love" in Latin/Romance languages ??and refers to a jewelry brand as well as a Portuguese town.
- Mythology: Cupid (also known as Amor) is the son of Venus. He is the god of love, often depicted with golden curls, wings, and arrows that awaken lust or desire. The most famous story is Cupid and Psyche.
- Language: The Latin word amor means love. It is the origin of terms like Amour (French), Amore (Italian/Spanish) and is also used as a term of endearment (Spanish: mi amor).