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2004.02.14 First Day Cover: Issue Date: 14 February 2004 Printing: Offset Paper: Art paper Stamp size: 30 x 36,67 mm Perforation: comb 12 Designs: 1.00 Lt: Mazeikiai 1.30 Lt: Radviliskis 1.40 Lt: Ukmerge Sheet: 50 (5x10) stamps Stamp Quantity: 500 000 each design Designer: R. Miknevicius & L. Ramoniene Printers: Budapest's Securities Printing House MAZEIKIAI The village of Mazeikiai was first mentioned in 1661. After a branch line between Mazeikiai and Jelgava was built, a railway station was opened and Mazeikiai town began to grow. In 1919-1950 Mazeikiai was the centre of the region, since 1950 it has been the centre of the district. RADVILISKIS Radviliskis has been referred to as a town since 1577. In 1687 it was granted a market privilege. The town began to grow since 1873, after the Radviliskis-Daugpilis branch line was opened and a railway station was built. In 1924 Radviliskis was granted a town right, and since 1950 it has been the centre of the district. UKMERGE One of the oldest Lithuania's settlements. As a castle first mentioned in 1333. Ukmerge has been considered as a town since 1486. From 1528 Ukmerge was the centre of Pavietas (rural district). In 1919-1950 Ukmerge was the centre of the region, and since 1950 it has been the centre of the district.
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