Posted in India Stamps, News, Philatelic Exhibitions on Feb 28th, 2010
News -India – Forthcoming Philatelic Exhibitions 12-13 March – PHILEX KOLKATA 2010 – Intenational Philatelic Fair – Rotary Sadan ,Kolkata. 13-14 March – SIMPEX 2010 – Gaiety Theatre , Shimla 22-23 March – KULLUPEX 2010 – Deb Sadan ,Kullu , Himachal Pradesh Mar – Distt Level at Dharamshala , Himachal Pradesh 16-19 April – Bihar [...]
Posted in Coins on Feb 28th, 2010
Commemorative Coins – India – Louis Braille A Set of Two Coins ( Rs 100 & Rs 2) released by India Government Mint to commemorate the 200th Birth Anniversary of Louis Braille. A Single UNC Rs 2 coin has earlier been issued by Hyderabad Mint.
Posted in Booklet, Philatelic Exhibitions, Post Office Buildings, Postal History, World Stamps on Feb 28th, 2010
Booklet – Sweden – Postal History A Booklet containing Four Stamps was released by Sweden in 1986 to mark 350 Years of Postal History. Each stamp representing a Century. The Booklet release also coincided with STOCKHOLMIA 86 World Philatelic Exhibition. The themes on stamps were 2.90 kr – Postal Messenger of 17th Century , 2.90 [...]
Posted in Booklet, Cinema/Bollywood/Actors, Philatelic Exhibitions, World Stamps on Feb 28th, 2010
Booklet – Australia – Centenary of Cinema A Booklet issued by Australia in 1995 to commemorate Centenary Of Cinema. The Booklet contains 10 self adhesive stamps . A set of Five stamps was issued . The Booklet was released during the Queensland Stamp and Coin Show held from 10 to 12 Jun 1995.
Posted in Military Uniforms, World Stamps on Feb 28th, 2010
Stamps – Papua New Guinea- Military Uniforms Stamp issued by Papua New Guinea in 1992 to commemorate 50 Years of World War II campaigns showing a Papuan Infantry Battalion Soldier in Uniform.
Posted in Special Covers on Feb 27th, 2010
Special Cove- By India Post, Tamil Nadu Circle The Millennium Birth Celebrations of SRI KOORATHAZHWAN ( 1010-2010 ) at BIG Kanchipuram. Date Of Issue:-25.01.2010. Contributed By:-Sreejesh Krishnan
Posted in Special Covers on Feb 27th, 2010
Special Cover-India Post, Kerala Postal Circle, Northern Region on the occasion of National Seminar in honour of Kala Surayya 2010. KAMALA SURAYYA ( 1932-2009 ) – The most revered woman writer of modern times in Malayalam literature. Kamala Surayya was born in 1932. In a life of 77 years,she became internationally known for her writings [...]
Posted in Ships, Special Cancellation, Special Covers, World Stamps on Feb 27th, 2010
Special Cover – GB – Ships A Special Cover was released on 10 Nov 1984 to commemorate maiden Cruise of “Royal Princess ” from Southampton to Miami in USA. The cover and Cancellation show the Ship.
Posted in Art & Culture, Military Uniforms, Music, Special Covers, World Stamps on Feb 27th, 2010
Special Cover – GB – Royal Marines Band The British Forces Postal Service issued a special Cover to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the Royal Marines Band Service.
Posted in First Day Covers, World Stamps on Feb 27th, 2010
FDC – Philippines – Kennedy A First Day Cover issued by Philippines containing three stamps on US President John F Kennedy. It was issued on 29 May 1965.
Posted in Miniature Sheet, Postal History, World Stamps on Feb 27th, 2010
M Sheet – New Zealand – Royal Philatelic Society A Minature sheet issued by New Zealand containing One stamp of $ 1 NZ Dollar. The Miniature sheet was issued to Commemorate the Centenary of Royal Philatelic Society of New Zealand.
Posted in Birds, India Stamps, Pictorial Cancellations, Postal stationery, Wild Life/Animals/Birds on Feb 26th, 2010
Pictorial Cancellation – India – Flamingo A Pictorial Cancellation on ‘Flamingo ” Bird was introduced at Bhuj on 16 Jul 1984 . Flamingo Birds are found in Great Rann of Kutch about 95 Kms from Bhuj. It is the breeding place of Flamingoes coming from Siberia.
Posted in India Stamps, Medals, Military Uniforms, Special Covers on Feb 26th, 2010
Special Cover – India – Colour Presentation A Special Cover was released at Wellington ( Tamil Nadu) to commemorate Colour Presentation to 11 and 12 Battalions of The Madras Regiment. The Madras Regiment is the Oldest Regiment in the Indian Army raised in 1750′s.
