Indian Stamp Ghar

SPECIAL COVERS -LADY DOAK COLLEGE ,MADURAI

A special cover was released on 26 July 2008 to celebrate 60 years of Lady Doak College, Madurai (1948- 2008). The Founder Katie Wilcox’s photograph is on the cover. This college is well known for its educstional service to young women who are empowered to serve the society.

Water Birds of 50 States of USA

TENNESSEE – The Hooded Merganser

Issue no 23  Dt of Issue 01 Jun 1983

They are known as Fish Ducks, along with other species of the Merganser family, the Hooded Mergansers are enchanting to watch on water. The female is an expert diver who sinks below water to catch her prey. The male is a handsome fellow withits black- bordered white chest and its black face and neck. Wood ducks often battle the Hooded Mergansers for nesting space and one nest may contain eggs of both species sometimes.

Water Birds of 50 States of USA

SOUTH DAKOTA – The Snow Goose

Issue no 37  Dt of Issue 02 Nov 1983

These beautiful waterbirds wear a black “grinning patch, “ a broad band along the  mandibles that seems to give the birds a leering expressions. In spring  they fly north from the main wintering grounds in California. On their way to their breeding grounds- the arctic shores of Alaska and Canada – they make a stopover in South Dakota

Stamps of India

Error & Varieties

Children’s Day-2006,Miniature Sheet,Se-tenant,All 3 Vertical Imperf,Perforation Missing

Air Mail-Salvaged Fgn.Mail,Crash Cover

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1. French India – 1903 – Revenue stamp surcharged in Black – The bottom of the stamp cut off – Scott 24 – Used and hinged – High Catalogued – Rs.400.
2. French India – 1953 – Regd. Cover, from Pondichery to Switzerland, 13 French Indian stamps (3x Blocks of four) affixed to the cover, showing Hindu mythological figures, with clear cancellations – Rs.80.
3. French India – 1954 – Regd. Cover, from Pondichery to Switzerland, franked with 3 French Indian stamps depicting Hindu mythological figures, with clear cancellation – Rs.60.
4. Germany – 1943 – Subhas Chandra Bose – “Azad Hind” stamps with original adhesive- values at ½ Anna, 1 Anna, 2½ Annas and surcharged stamps 1a+1a, 2a+2a, 2 ½ a+2½ a, 3a+3a and 12a+1 Re. Total 16 stamps in horizontal adjoining imperf pairs – Incomplete series – RARE – Rs.850.
5. Netherlands Indies – 1864 – King William III – 10c – Red – Imperf – Used & hinged – SG 1 – Cat. < £100 – Rs.1500.
6. Netherlands Indies – 1915 – Red Cross Ovptd with surcharge +5 cts – 3v – 1c+5c, 5c+5c & 10c+5c – Used & hinged – SG 243/45 – Cat. < £20 – Rs.250.
7. Portuguese India – 1913-1921 – Name & value in Black – 18v – Scott 357 to 374 – Mint but hinged – High Catalogue value – Rs.500.
8. Portuguese India – 1919 – War Tax Stamps – Overprinted in Black and Carmine – 3v – Scott MR 1 to 3 – Mint but hinged – Rs.200.
9. India – 1924 – Mount Everest Expedition Postcard with special label (right side defect) tied by “RONGBUCK/GALCIER/BASE/CAMP” affixed SG 171 stamp obliterated by special flag-cancel “BRITISH EMPIRE/EXHIBITION 1924″ Calcutta / 17:45HRS / 18 OCT / 1924, addressed to England – PhilaGuide 2008 Cat. Rs.2500 – RARE – Rs.2000.
10. India – 1932 – First Madras-Karachi Air Mail Service with 3x SG221+SG238 – all obliterated by special cancellation “MADRAS-KARACHI-AIRMAIL / 17 OCT 32″ and “MADRAS-KARACHI / FIRST AIRMAIL/ 17 OCT 32 in box on the back – Rs.100.
11. India – 1940 – 14 As – Mail Plane (large head) – SG 277 – lightly hinged + 1947: SG 303 – Independence – 12a – Douglas DC-4, NH, light tropicalized gum + 1948: SG 304 – Lockhead Constellation 12a – NH (Total 3 stamps on theme Aeroplanes – Cat £21 – Rs.300.
12. India – 1940/43 – KGVI Definitves – SG 265/77 – 14v – lightly hinged – Cat. £35 – Rs.300.
13. India – 1941 – Indian Pigeongram – Comet type cancellation “KALYAN/FIRST PIGEON MISSIVE/ 6.APR/1941 – Carried by pigeon from Kalyan to Bombay -with message inside – scare – Rs.2000.
14. India – 1948 – AIR INDIA First Flight on 8 June 1948 – SG 304 with FD Cancellation on cover to Switzerland, with arrival stamp of Geneva 9/6/48 PhilaIndia-2008 Cat. Rs.200 – Rs.120.
15. India – 1949 – UPU – SG 325/28 – FDC of 4v to Switzerland – PhilaIndia-2008 Cat. 1000 – Rs.500.
16. India – 1950 – Inauguration of Republic – SG 329/32 – FDC of 4v official regd. Cover to England, Fine – PhilaIndia-2008 Cat. Rs.750 – Rs.500.
17. India – 1952 – SG 337 – Stamp of Kabir with Clear Cancellation of “GOLDEN TEMPLE P O – 11 Apr-5 – Good item for collectors on Sikhism – Rs.50.
18. India – 1952 – Poets and Saints Series – SG 337/42 – FDC of 6v – PhilaIndia-2008 Cat. Rs.1500 – minor soiling, but scare – Rs.800.
19. India – 1955 – Five Year Plan Series – SG 354/371 – 18v affixed to the official folder and obliterated by FD Cancellation – Rare – PhilaGuide-2008 Cat. Rs.3500 – Rs.2500.
20. India – 1961 – Archaeological Survey – SG 404 on FDC to Switzerland, pictorial FD Cancellation in RED – Rs.60.
21. India – 1965/75 – Definitive Series – SG 504/20 – 18v – lightly hinged – Cat. £30 – Rs.400.
22. India – 1974 – Indian Masks Miniature Sheet – SG MS711 – Rs.600.
23. India – 1975 – Indian Birds – SG 763/66 – 4v on unaddressed FDC with pict. Cancel – Cat. >£9.75 – Rs.200.
24. India – 1976 – Mahatma Gandhi – SG 811 – Defi. Large portrait of 25 paisa – Corner Block of eight with extra coloured line printing in 2nd line – Rs.150.
25. India – 1976 – Bharatendu Harishchandra – SG 821 – Block of six – Partial printing on back of four stamps – Rs.100.
26. India – 1979 – Official Info. Folder with Air Mail series – SG 942/5 issued at INDIA-80, International Phil. Exhibition at Delhi, with 4 stamps obliterated by pictorial FD Cancellations – Rs.80.
27. India – 1979 – Set of 5 Special Covers, each with different special cancellations, issued on 8-12 March 1979 at MAHAPEX-79, Bombay – Rs.75.
28. India – 1982 – Special Official Folder issued by India Post at “Festival of India” at London on 23rd March 1982, containing SG 1038/40 – 3v – Rs.60.
29. India – 1982 – SG 1043/46 – Himalayan Flowers – FDC – Rs.50.
30. India – 1985 – SG 1159 – White Winged Wood Duck – Rs.120.
31. India – 1985 – SG 1176 – George F Handel & Bach – Rs.75.
32. India – 1986 – Windmill – SG 1219 – Defi. of Rs.50 – Corner Block of four – Extra line printed on margin in front and in back complete print of Turkish blue colour portion [must see scan] – Rs.500.
33. India – 1988 – Himalayan Peaks – SG 1312/15 – Rs.120.
34. India – 1988 – Mahatma Gandhi – SG 1320 – Defi. Grey black of 60 paisa – Block of six stamps – Perforation Shifted – Mint but hinged also pen marking in back – Rs.200.
35. India – 1989 – Set of 8 official covers issued at INDIA-89 World Philatelic Exhibition, New Delhi, each with one stamp obliterated with pictorial cancellation, all different – Rs.100.
36. India – 1991 – Mahatma Gandhi – SG 1436 – Defi. Orange brown of 100 paisa – Corner Block of six with missing colour printing, specially above two stamps are half printed only – Rs.150.
37. India – 1992 – Official Cover commemorating Birth Centenary Stephen Smith / Rocket Mail in India, ISDA-PEX’92 Special Pictorial Cancellation – Rs.60.
38. India – 1992 – Congress of International Association for Bridges and Structural Engineering – SG 1493/94 – Rs.350.
39. India – 1995 – SG 1635 – Louis Pasteur – FDC (unaddressed) – Rs.40.
40. India – 1996 – SG 1668 – Himalayan Ecology – Miniature Sheet – Rs.60.
41. India – 1997 – SG 1732/35 – Birbal Sahni Institute of Palacobotony – all in block of 4 – Rs.300.
42. India – 1997 – SG 1741/44 – Rural Indian Women – Four block of four stamps – Rs.250.
43. India – 1997 – SG MS1756 – Mother Teresa – Miniature Sheet – Rs.125.
44. India – 1998 – SG 1796/97 – National Savings – Rs.140.
45. India – 1998 – SG 1826/29 – Musical Instruments – Rs.150.
46. India – 2002 – SG MS 2068 – Joint issue with Japan – Two M/sheets – Rs.150.
47. India – 2003 – SG MS2171 – Snakes – Miniature Sheet – Rs.150.
48. India – 2003 – SG 2177 – Indo-France Relationship [Joint Issue] – Miniature Sheet – Rs.100.
49. India – 2004 – SG 2200 – Taringini – Miniature Sheet – Rs.250.
50. India – 2004 – SG 2200 – Taringini Miniature Sheet (unused / without Gum) – Rs.100.
51. India – Twenty five different stamps of deno of 25 paise [issued during 1974 to 1978] – Rs.150.
52. India – 30 commercially used SPEED POST covers – more than 100 comm. Stamps – Good lot for study – Rs.100.
53. India – Ten different x twenty each MINT Meghdoot postcards – Rs.150.
54. India – Fifteen different x twenty each MINT Meghdoot postcards – Rs.250.
55. Anguilla – 1978 – 25th Anniversary of the Coronation – SG 315/18 – 2 sets of 4v in pairs – Rs.100.
56. Austria – 2002 – 250th Anniversary of National Lottery – Scott 1906 – Rs.50.
57. Austria – 2005 – Embroidery Stamp: Edelweiss Flower – Fv Euro 3.75 on FDC with pictorial Cancellation – Rs.300.
58. Bahamas – 1991 – Painted Lady Butterfly on M/sheet of 1v – Fv $4 – Rs.60.
59. Bangladesh – 1977 – Silver Jubilee Queen Elizabeth II 1952-1977 – Scott 123/25a – Rs.50.
60. Bangladesh – Ten commercially used covers / postcards etc – Rs.60.
61. Barbuda – 1978 – 25th Anniversary of Coronation – SG 349/53 – Optd on Antigua stamps – All five values in se-tenant pair with Tab – Rs.100.
62. Barbuda – 1987 – Marine Life – 13v – SG 960/72 – Fv $27.90 – Rs.350.
63. Burkina Faso – 1996 – 4v + S/sheet of 1v – Scott 1069/73 – Butterflies – Cat. +$25 – Rs.350.
64. Central African Republic – Butterflies – 4 M/sheets of 1v of 1500F each and 2 sheet-let of 6v of 350F each – Offered at below face – Rs.500.
65. Chile – 1994 – Butterflies – Sheet-let of 8v – SG 1569/76 – Rs.100.
66. Comoro Islands – 1978 – 25th Anniversary of the Coronation of Elizabeth II – Gold plated Souvenir Sheet of 1v – Rs.100.
67. Congo P. R. – 1978 – 25th Anniversary of the Coronation – SG 468/69 – Ovptd. In Silver – Rs.150.
68. Cyprus – 1999.04.03 – 4v – Mushrooms – Specimen – Rs.175.
69. Cyprus – 2001 – Crabs – Specimen – Scott 978/81 – Rs.120.
70. Cyprus – 2005 – Dogs in Man’s Life – 4v – Specimen – Fv £1.03 – Rs.150.
71. Czech Rep. – 2007 – FDC with 24K Stamp with Indian Glass Painting showing Shiva, Parvati & Ganesha with pictorial FD Cancellation showing Ganesha – Rs.250.
72. Dominica Commonwealth – 4v & M/sheet of 1v – Fv $13.10 – Rs.150.
73. Finland – 2001 – Verla Mill, UNESCO World Heritage Site – Scott 1154 – Souvenir Sheet of 4v of 3.60 Finnish Mark each – Rs.150.
74. Finland – 2004 – Norse Gods; Head of Luonnotar, Luonnotar with arms extended – Souvenir Sheet of 2v – Scott 1213 – Rs.100.
75. Finland – 2004 – Ursus Arctos – Self Adhesive – Scott 1207 – Rs.50.
76. Finland – 2006 – Egg – Odd shaped – self sticking – Fv Euro 0.65 – Rs.50.
77. Finland – 2006 – Heart – Odd shaped – self sticking – Fv Euro 0.65 – Rs.50.
78. Fujeria – 1973 – Mahatma Gandhi, zodiac value on a deluxe S/Sheet (difficult to get in MNH condition) – Michel 1311C – Rs.350.
79. German Dem. Rep. (DDR) – 1979 – Indian Miniature Paintings – Theme: Jainism – Mahavir – SG E2128/31 – 4v – Cat. £3.50 – Rs.90.
80. Honduras – 1991 – 3v + S/sheet Imperf – Scott 809/12 – Butterflies – Cat.+$25 – Rs.350.
81. Ireland – 1989 – Game Birds – Miniature Sheet of 4v – SG MS737 – Rs.150.
82. Isle of Man – 1996 – Dogs – SG719/24 & MS725 – 12 stamps & MS in Booklet – Fv £4.71 – Rs.400.
83. Jugoslavia – 1989 – “Belgrad-89″, Ninth Non-Aligned Summit – Min. Sheet affixed to FDC (unaddressed) with pictorial FD Cancellation – Rs.50.
84. Luxembourg – 1983 – Anniversaries & Events – Basketball, Dog, City – SG116/18 on FDC – Rs.75.
85. Malaysia – 2005 – Migratory Birds – 3v+Miniature Sheet – SG 1247/50 – Rs.75.
86. Moldova – 2001 – WWF / Birds – Mini sheet of 2 sets of 4v – WWF logo on margin also – Rs.120.
87. Namibia – 1997 – Basket Work – 4v – SG 733/36 – Rs.50.
88. Namibia – 1998 – 4v + M/Sheet – SG 795/799 – Cat. value <£8 – Rs.160.
89. Nauru – 1985 – Christmas – SG 326/27 in Collector’s pack – Cat. Value of stamps only <£4 – Rs.100.
90. Nauru – 1988 – Christmas; words & music from “Hark the Herald Angles Sing” – 3v – SG 370/72 – Rs.100.
91. Nauru – 1989 – 20th Anniversary of First Manned Landing on Moon – 4v – SG 379/82 – Cat. value <£20 – Rs.200.
92. Nauru – 1989 – Christmas – 2v – SG 377/78 – Rs.50.
93. Nauru – 1990 – Christmas – SG 385/86 – Rs.40.
94. Nevis – 1987 – Christmas Toys – 4v – SG 489/92 – Rs.60.
95. Nevis – 1993 – Christmas; Religious paintings – 8v – SG 769/76 – Cat. Value <£12 – Rs.200.
96. New Zealand – 2001 – Children’s Health; Cycling – Circular Miniature Sheet – SG MS2437 – Rs.60.
97. New Zealand – 2004 – Olympic Games; Gold Medal Winners – Self Adhesive 3-D stamps – SG 2727/30 – Rs.160.
98. Norfolk Islands – 1978 – 25th Anniversary of Coronation – SG207/08 – Rs.50.
99. Norfolk Islands – 1993 – Bicentenary of Contact with New Zealand, Maori Stone Clubs & Map – SG 560/61 – Rs.60.
100. Norfolk Islands – 1993 – Christmas – 4v – SG 556/59 – Rs.75.
101. Norfolk Islands – 1996 – Chinese New Year of Rat – Miniature Sheet – SG MS619 – Rs.40.
102. Norfolk Islands – 1998 – Reef Fishes [1st issue] – 6v + Miniature Sheet – SG 666, 668, 670, 672, 674, 677 & MS678 – Rs.200.
103. Norfolk Islands – 1999 – Chinese New Year of Rabbit – Miniature Sheet – SG MS692 – Rs.40.
104. Norway – 1998 – Tourist Sights – Fisherman, Alesund Harbour – SG1312 – Booklet of 8v – Sunset, beach scene, Bicycle on cover – Rs.250.
105. Papua New Guinea – 1996 – Centenary of Radio – 4v – SG 789/92 – Rs.50.
106. Papua New Guinea – 1996 – Flowers – 9v – SG 794/802 – Rs.100.
107. Pitcairn Islands – 1996 – WWF / Local Birds – SG 504/09 – Rs.120.
108. Pitcairn Islands – 1998 – International Year of the Ocean – Miniature sheet of 4v – SG MS543 – Cat. < £10 – Rs.160.
109. Pitcairn Islands – 1999 – Development of Local Education – 4v – SG 544/547 – Rs.150.
110. Poland – 1997 – Praetorian Chicks – 4v – SG 3720/23 – Rs.60.
111. Portugal – 1994 – Falconry – SG MS2391 – Miniature Sheer of 1v – Rs.60.
112. Romania – 1990 – 8v – SG 5284/91 – Cat £5.30 – International Dog Show – Rs.150.
113. South Georgia – 1978 – 25th Anniversary of the Coronation 1953 – Scott 51 – Souvenir Sheet of 6v – Fv £1.50 – Rs.100.
114. Sri Lanka – 1987 – Birds – M/sheet of 4v – Rs.60.
115. Turks & Caicos Islands – 1978 – 25th Anniversary of the Coronation 1953 of Elizabeth – Scott 346 – Souvenir Sheet of 1v – Fv $2.50 – Rs.80.
116. USA – 1991 – SG 2605/9 – Comic Characters Laural & Hardy etc – Strip of 5v – Rs.100.
117. USA – 1996 – Cycling – M/Sheet of 2v of 50c each – Rs.60.
118. USA – 1997 – Butterflies – Block of 4v on Commercial used cover – Rs.40.
119. USA – 2005 – The Art of Disney Celebration – Pane of 20 stamps of 37c each (4 designs) – Rs.425.
120. USA – 2008 – American Journalists – Pane of 20 stamps of 42c each (5 designs) – Rs.475.
121. USA – 2008 – Frank Sinatra, an Oscar-winning actor – Pane of 20 stamps of 42c each – Rs.475.
122. USA – 2008 – The Art of Disney Imagination – Pane of 20 stamps of 42c each (4 designs) – Rs.475.
123. USA – 2008 – Vintage Black Cinema – Pane of 20 stamps of 42c each (5 designs) – Rs.475.
124. Zimbabwe – 2002 – Wild Flowers – 6v – Scott 923/28 – Cat. <$20 – Rs.200.
125. Zimbabwe – 2003 – Spiders – 6v – Scott 941/46 – Cat. <$12 – Rs.150.
126. Omnibus Series – 50th Anni. of End of World War II issued in 1995-96 by 18 different countries – 67 stamps + 16 Souvenir Sheets + 4 Sheet-lets – High Catalogue value, offered below the face value – Rs.2800.
127. Whole World – Mix 1000 stamps – All large – Off paper [good stuff for beginners] – Rs.750.
128. Whole World – Mix 2000 stamps – Large & Small – Off paper [good stuff for beginners] – Rs.1200.
129. Phila India 2003 Stamp Catalogue – Used as new without any markings – Rs.150.
130. Topical Time, Bi-monthly magazine of American Topical Association, USA – Vol. 58 No.1 to 6 Complete year 2007 – Six issues – Cost US $5 each – Rs.600.
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Meghdoot Post Cards

5 more new post cards have been issued during this week of September,2008.The advertisement are on Stop Chil Marriage,Aids.

Error & Varieties-Se-tenant Stamp-India Breed of Dogs

India breeds of Dogs sheet-lets .Perforation Shifted downward.

Bharat,India missing in the last Row.All other stamps are affected,In normal stamp Bharat is printed on the top.But in this error Bharat has moved down at bottom of the stamp.

Source ;From the collection of Mr O.P.Gupta,Chandigarh

Through this medium we have completed the pages on Philatelic Handbook On Indian Railway.Today we are listing the last three pages of the 33 page book.We once again thank Mr Vikas Singh for nice contribution.

Source: Philatelic Handbook on Indian Railways by Vikas Singh

ERRORS AND VARIETIES – POSTAL STATIONARY

An Inland letter with a crease along the denomination and address lines.

BAZAR POSTCARDS

Two Bazar Post cards on Hindu Mythology, one used in erstwhile Gwalior State  and other with overprint on stamp. The advertisements / senders address also figure alonside the Pictures

Water Birds of 50 States of USA

SOUTH CAROLINA – The Common Scoter

Issue no 19  Dt of Issue 23 May 1983.

Along the coast of South Carolina , the Common Scoters spend their winter. They are handsome ducks who hold their head high as they paddle about in the coves and inlets of the coast. The male Duck bears the distinction of being the only completely black duck in North America. Atop the male’s nose sets a yellow-orange knob which is perhaps the bird’s most distinctive feature and which it its nickname –butter-bill or butter-nose.

Water Birds of 50 States of USA

RHODE ISLAND – The Ruddy Duck

Issue no 20  Dt of Issue 29 May 1983.

Named the Ruddy Ducks for the males’ beautiful rust red mating plumage, these waterbirds are among the most colorful creatures of Rhode Island’s waterways. In its North American home, reeds and and bulrushes provide a perfect setting for the Ruddy duck’s elaborate courtship display. The Ruddy Duck female lays eggs which are three times her own weight , a true wonder of nature.