Posted in Collection, Covers, Explorers, First Day Covers, India Stamps, Millenium Collection, News, Philatelic Items, Ships, Special Covers, Thematics, Water, World Stamps on May 11th, 2012
Millennium 2000 FDC’s Gambia – FDC’s of World Gambia issued stamps to mark the Millennium 2000. FDC issued on 28 Jan 2000 and the stamp shows Columbus and ships in background.
Posted in Explorers, Flags, Maps, Ships, Steamers/Boats, Water, World Stamps on Aug 22nd, 2011
Ships on Stamps – New Hebrides – Bicentenary of Discovery New Hebrides is a Island Group in South Pacific discovered by Capt James Cook . It was a condominium between French and British till 1980 when it became Independent and is now called Vanuatu. A Se -Tenant strip of Three stamps showing Capt Cook & Map,Williams [...]
Posted in Explorers, Portuguese India, Postal History, Postal stationery, Postcards, Ships, World Stamps on Aug 9th, 2010
Postcards – Portugal – Maritime History A Postcard issued by Portugal in 1898 to commemorate 400th Anniversary of discovery of Sea Route to India by Vasco – Da -Gama.
Posted in Explorers, Meghdoot Post Cards, Postal stationery on Aug 1st, 2010
Meghdoot Post Cards – India – Science & Technology A Meghdoot Post Cards was issued in 2010 to promote Science & Technology The MOTIF on Meghdoot Cards is Homi Bhabha. Printed at SPP , Hyderabad This is the First MPC that has been reported for 2010 and Fourth with HOMI BHABHA Motif ( 3 in [...]
Posted in Aviation/Aeroplane, Explorers, First Day Covers, Military Uniforms, World Stamps on Jan 29th, 2010
FDC – Australian Antarctic Territory – South Pole Australian Antarctic Territory issued two stamps to commemorate 50th Anniversary of First Flight over South Pole . The Cover and stamps show the Admiral Richard E Byrd who was first to fly over South Pole alongwith Floyd Bennett. on 28th Nov 1929. The Stamps and cover was [...]
Posted in Explorers, Maxim Card, Nature, Wild Life/Animals/Birds, World Stamps on Jan 22nd, 2010
Maxim Card – SWA – Thomas Baines A Maxim card issued by South West Africa (SWA) on Paintings of Thomas Baines on 19 Feb 1987 . Baines explored Kopmund in SWA (Namibia).Baines was a Famous Painter and Explorer from England known for his Paintings and work in Colonial Africa and Australia.
Posted in Explorers, Maxim Card, World Stamps on Jan 22nd, 2010
Maxim Card – SWA – Thomas Baines A Maxim card issued by South West Africa (SWA) on Paintings of Thomas Baines . Baines explored Gobabis in SWA (Namibia).Baines was a Famous Painter and Explorer from England known for his Paintings and work in Colonial Africa and Australia.
Posted in Explorers, Miniature Sheet, World Stamps on Jan 22nd, 2010
Miniature Sheet – South Africa – Thomas Baines South Africa issued a Miniature sheet containing four stamps on Paintings of Thomas Baines . The MS was issued in 1975. Baines was a Famous Painter and Explorer from England known for his Paintings and work in Colonial Africa and Australia.
Posted in Explorers, Se-tenant, World Stamps on Jun 30th, 2009
Se-Tenant from Canada A set of Four se-tenants from Canada in the series on Exploration of Canada. The themes include Henday on the Grasslands , Vancouver explores the coast, Fraser returning from the Pacific and Palliser surveys the west. ALL stamps in 37c denomination.
Posted in Booklet, Explorers, World Stamps on Nov 23rd, 2008
Booklet – Discovery of America A set of Six stamps were released by Spain in 1992 to celebrate 500th Anniversary discovery of America by Columbus ( 1492 – 1992 ). The 50p Stamp features Columbus and other stamps have other explorers. A booklet issued is shown alongside.
