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Posted in Aviation/Aeroplane, Horses, Miniature Sheet, Philatelic Exhibitions, Postal History, Railways, Ships, Steamers/Boats, World Stamps on Mar 18th, 2010
Miniature Sheet – Bangladesh – London 1980
A Miniature sheet issued by Bangladesh on 05 May 1980 to Commemorate 1980 London 1980 International Stamp Exhibition. The MS contains two stamps of Taka 10 & taka 1.
Posted in Miniature Sheet, Philatelic Exhibitions, Scouts, World Stamps on Mar 6th, 2010
Miniature Sheet – Nauru – Scouts
Nauru released a miniture sheet in 1982 to mark 75 Years of Scout . It also marked Nauru participation at STAMPEX LONDON 1982. The Miniature sheet also shows a scene from Brownsea Island Camp in 1907 – which was First Boy Scout Camp in the World. A set of six [...]
Posted in India Stamps, News, Philatelic Exhibitions on Mar 6th, 2010
News – Our Experience of Philatelic Bureau at Lucknow
We had recently carried a news item on Conditions prevailing at Ambala and Vadodara Philatelic Bureau . A Large number of readers have written in to us , spoken to us , mailed to us congratulating us on taking the lead on projecting such issues .
Our Correspondent visited [...]
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 State Level Philatelic Exhibition [...]
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 Kr – [...]
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 News, Philatelic Exhibitions on Feb 13th, 2010
News -Philatelic Exhibition – Stamp Fiesta 2010
Ludhiana Philatelic Club is organising a State Level Philatelic Exhibition called -Stamp Fiesta 2010 from 7th to 9th May 2010.
Details available at link
http://stampfiesta2010.wordpress.com/
Posted in Architecture, India Stamps, Philatelic Exhibitions, Special Cancellation, Special Covers, Taj Mahal on Feb 11th, 2010
Special Cover – India – Rajpex 77
A Special cover was released on 07 Jul 1977 (7-7-77) during Rajpex 77 at Jaipur. The Cover shows Patwa Haweli – Jaisalmer and the cancellation on Camel Cart. Patwa Haweli is also known as Taj Mahal of Jaisalmer.
Posted in Birds, India Stamps, Philatelic Exhibitions, Special Covers, Wild Life/Animals/Birds on Feb 11th, 2010
Special Cover – India – Rajpex 77
A Special cover was released on 08 Jul 1977 (8-7-77) during Rajpex 77 at Jaipur. The Cover shows Ghana Bird Sanctuary Bharatpur and the cancellation on Meera. The Bird Sanctuary is Famous for Siberian Cranes which arrive here in Winter Months.
Posted in Hindu Religion, India Stamps, Philatelic Exhibitions, Special Covers, Temple on Feb 10th, 2010
Special Cover – India – NEPEX 73
A Special cover was released on 15 May 1973 during NEPEX 73 at Gauhati. The Cover shows the Famous Kamakhya Temple at Gauhati- 16th Century Shakti Temple
Posted in Aviation/Aeroplane, India Stamps, Philatelic Exhibitions, Postal History, Railways, Special Covers on Feb 9th, 2010
Special Cover – India – Karnapex 77
A Special cover was released on 06 Jan 1977 during Karnapex 77 at Bangalore. The Cover shows a Dak Harkara and the cancellation on Communications day showing Train , Aircraft and Van.
Posted in India Stamps, Lions International, Philatelic Exhibitions, Special Covers on Feb 9th, 2010
Special Cover – India – Lionpex 76
A Special cover was released on 01 Feb 1976 during LIONPEX 76 at Calcutta to coincide with 20 Years of Lions in India . The Cover shows Lions International Enblem and Key . Lionpex was conducted by Dist 332 B of Lions Club.
Posted in Astronaut, Flags, India Stamps, Philatelic Exhibitions, Space, Special Covers on Feb 9th, 2010
Special Cover – India – Visit Apollo 11 Astronauts
A Special cover was released on 26 Oct 1969 during Space Stamp Exhibition by Indo American Society at Bombay to coincide with Visit of Apollo 11 Astronauts to Bombay . The Cover shows USA Flag and Earth.
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