Posted in Architecture, British India, Buildings, Christianity, Church, First Day Covers, Horses, India Stamps, Medals, Military Uniforms, Personalities, World Stamps on Nov 15th, 2010
FDC – Isle of Man – Sir Mark Cubbon Bi- Centenary Sir Mark Cubbon was born in Isle Of Man on 02 Oct 1785. He was granted Cadetship in Indian Army in 1801 and took Mysore as his second Home . He was appointed Commissioner of Mysore in 1834 and rose to the rank of [...]
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FDC – Isle of Man – The Bounty Bounty was an Armed Vessel which left England in Dec 1787 with the task of collecting Bread Fruit in Tahiti for delivery to the West Indies as cheap food to slaves. Bligh was the Captain and Christian was first mate of the Ship. A mutiny led by [...]
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FDC – Isle Of Man – Ships – Star Of India A FDC issued by Isle of Man with a miniature sheet containing Two stamps on Manx Sailing Ship – Star of India . Star of India was earlier known as ‘Eutrepe ‘
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FDC – Isle of Man – Parachute Regiment Isle of Man issued a set of Three Se-tenant Pairs of Stamps to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of The Parachute Regiment ( 1942-1992). The FDC with these stamps was released on 06 Feb 1992. 23 p – Pays Tribute to Three Campaigns -Nov 1942 Allied Landings in [...]
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