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Dear Reader,
With this issue of Rainbow I wish all the participants and organizing team of
Stamps of India National Exhibition a grand success as this is the second
National stamp exhibition to be organized by noted philatelic organizations of
India after Stampmania 2009. This exhibition is being held to create philatelic
fraternity among all the philatelists from different states which will be memorable
for ever. I hope it will be a sincere effort by the organizers to hold a model
exhibition in the country, away from criticism & controversy. It is being organized
to flourish this hobby among one and all. It will be an endeavour to recognize
genuine philatelists and create an opportunity to every class of philatelists to
join hands together. It is very unfortunate that often there is rivalry between local
clubs, especially at the places where two or more clubs/ Societies exist. Now it
is high time for whole philatelic community to join hands and promote this
hobby in its own way. Mr Naresh Kumar Agarwal of Bilaspur (CG) expresses
his views in beautiful lines, given in the Lighter Side….These few lines penned
by Mr Naresh are dedicated to the thoughts of the organizers for this
forthcoming exhibition….I quote here a line from the editorial of Stamps of India
bulletin “ A lifelong dream that philately like everything else has to change,
evolve and develop and hence cannot be modeled on archaic set ways.”
These words are very true...It is the time to change old set ups and enter a new
era….This is our dream…. The dream of every true philatelist….This is all for
this month…Till Next month….Happy Collecting !
….Jeevan Jyoti
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In The News
India Post has been awarded the Juror's special prize for the year 2009 for the stamp 24th January
National Girl Child Day by the Jurors of the 40th Asiago International Award for Philatelic art.
Stamp on Rainbow Parade - Here is an unusual stamp featured above issued by Austrian
Post on 3rd July 2010, commemorating the 15th Rainbow Parade in Vienna. This is the first time in
the world that a postal authority has issued a special stamp on a gay/lesbian occasion. “Austrian Post
has written a philatelic history by issuing a stamp for this event, With a face value of 55 euro cents,
the postage for a standard letter or postcard within Austria, 250,000 stamps have been printed.
Response to the piece has been mixed. "People either really love it or really hate it," Goodman said.
The stamps - some dating back to pre-decimal days - brought back memories for some. "People will
look at a stamp and remember what they were doing or how old they were." Show director Carla
Russell said all art in the show was priced between $100 and $5000, with an average price of $500 to
$600.
WASHINGTON, DC.- The National Postal Museum announced two recipients of the 2010
Smithsonian Philatelic Achievement Award—Michael Madesker and Robert P. Odenweller.The
Smithsonian Philatelic Achievement Award celebrates outstanding lifetime accomplishments in the
field of philately, including original research that significantly advances the understanding of philately
and postal history, exceptional service to the philatelic community and the overall promotion of
philately for the benefit of current and future collectors. The honorees were selected by the National
Postal Museum Council of Philatelists, a 29-member body of American and international philatelists,
from open nominations submitted this past year.
The awards will be presented at the 2010 National Postal Museum Gala Awards reception Saturday
evening, Oct. 16. This year’s biennial event will celebrate philately and the William H. Gross Stamp
Gallery. “The Postal Museum is honored to celebrate these distinguished individuals’ lifetime
achievement in philately,” said Allen Kane, director of the museum. “The museum continues to focus
on exhibits and programs that promote stamp collecting and looks forward to the opening of the
William H. Gross Stamp Gallery.”
Madesker of Canada is a fellow of the Royal Philatelic Society London and The Royal Philatelic
Society of Canada. He is also a signatory of the Roll of Distinguished Philatelists and is motivated by
his passion for youth philately. Between 1960 and 1975, Madesker was a frequent guest of Doug
Patrick’s CBC Stamp Club, which gave him the opportunity to share his knowledge and establish his
interest in working with young people. His devotion to youth and humanity was exemplified in the work
he did with the disabled and underprivileged as he taught philately seminars and workshops in the
local hospital and libraries. Due to the success of these programs and in conjunction with the
Fédération Internationale de Philatélie, Madesker directed the International Youth Exhibitions in
Toronto and Montreal.
Odenweller of the United States is a researcher, writer and judge. His national and international
leadership in each role has demonstrated his exceptional knowledge and expertise while he has
mentored scores of now-accomplished philatelic leaders. His research has produced the seminal
works The Postage Stamps of New Zealand: 1855-1873: The Chalon Head Issues and The Stamps
and Postal History of Nineteenth Century Samoa. In addition, he has written many exceptional
articles, and his exhibits have won the American Philatelic Champion of Champions and the
Fédération of Internationale de Philatélie Grand Prix d’Honneur. Odenweller edits the Collectors Club
Philatelist and was governor for the Board of the Collector Club of New York, president of the
Fédération of Internationale de Philatélie Commission for Traditional Philately, director of the
American Philatelic Society board, director of the International Association of Philatelic Experts and
on the board of trustees of the Philatelic Foundation. Odenweller signed the Roll of Distinguished
Philatelists and received the Alfred. F. Lichtenstein Memorial Award. He holds honorary fellowship in
the Royal Philatelic Society London, the Royal Philatelic Society New Zealand and is a Distinguished
Philatelist of the U.S. Philatelic Classics Society.
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Described as "a rare fine to very fine sound example of this iconic stamp.. the most famous stamp in
American philately and one of the best-known World rarities," Interasia's Inverted Jenny will appear
with an estimated value of HK$ 3,500,000 - 4,000,000 ($512,997).Over 2,200 lots of Chinese, Hong
Kong and Asian stamps and postal history are going under the hammer at Interasia's next series of
auctions, from July 31-August 1 in Hong Kong.
BANGKOK 2010
The BANGKOK 2010 – 25th Asian International Philately Stamp Exhibition is organised by TCEB from
August 4th – 12th, 2010.
POTUGAL 2010
Portugal 2010- A philately exhibition is to be held from 1st - 10th October 2010 in Lisbon.
JOBURG 2010
INDIPEX – 2011
The world philatelic exhibition will be held in New Delhi from 12th to 18th Feb. 2011, to commemorate
the centenary of world's first airmail. It will be organized by INDIA POST in Collaboration with PCI and
under Patronage of FIP and under auspices of FIAP (Federation Inter Asian Philately). The details of
INDIPEX 2011 can be found on following websites -
PHILANIPPON 2011
World Stamp Exhibitions are held all over the world every year with aims to develop philately,
opening world-renowned stamp collections to the public and promote stamps of the member
countries of the F edration Internationale de Philatlie (FIP). In Japan, World Stamp Exhibition
takes place once every ten years and held in 1971, 1981 and 1991, and 2001, and will also be
held in 2011.
The theme of PHILANIPPON 2011 is “Stamps Link the World”. It will be a rare opportunity for
the first time in 10 years in Japan to promote philatelic culture in Japan, publicize Japanese
stamps overseas and nurture cultural exchange and international friendship through stamp
collection.
The theme of PHILANIPPON 2011 is "Stamps Link the World". It will be a rare opportunity for the first
time in 10 years in Japan to promote philatelic culture in Japan, publicize Japanese stamps overseas,
and nurture cultural exchange and international friendship through stamp collection. Click following
link for more details about the exhibition.
http://www.philanippon.jp/english/
The last date to submit application form is now extended to August 31, 2010.
The Rules and Application forms for Sales Stalls are also available at
http://stampsofindia.com/ChaloDelhi/sine.html However the bookings of Sales Stall will only
commence on June 27, 2010 from 8am. By then the floor plan will also be available online and the
applicants can book the Sales Stall of their choice.
Stamp Bazar
West Delhi Philatelic Society is holding Stamp Bazaar on 25-26 Sept 2010 (Saturday & Sunday) in
Delhi. For more details contact Mr Vinod Sabharwal e-mail :vksabharwal@gmail.com
Venue : Ambedkar Bhawan , Rani Jhansi Road, Opp. Bapu Smaj Sewa Kendra, New Delhi-
110055
EXPONET
Virtual International Philatelic Exhibition
http://www.exponet.info/
The exhibit provides the details of the airmail route between Cairo and India until 1929
showing all the relevant and important items. This exhibit was awarded Gold Medal and
best of Class Award in LONDON 2010.
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AUSTRIA FROM JUNE 1th, 1850 - 1883 - JIRI WINTERLING, VELKE MEZIRICI, CZECHIA
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INTERVIEW
Shri Dhirubhai Mehta is the most senior and renowned philatelist of India. He has won
many National and International awards and served as member of Jury in many
philatelic exhibitions. He is National Commissioner for World Stamp Exhibition
PORTUGAL 2010. I wish to mention here that Mr Mehta’a wife Mrs Kusum Mehta is
also a renowned philatelist. Both of them have specialized in collection of Postal
Stationery of Indian Native States. Dhirubhai Mehta, editor of the Philatelic Journal of
India is one of the pioneers in establishing Philatelic Congress of India (PCI). Mr Mehta
is still a very active philatelist and his love and enthusiasm for philately still continues.
It is a great pleasure to publish his Interview in this issue. - Editor
Ans . Having spent my life in Philately in different positions I am of the opinion that
Philately has to continue as it is. Efforts need to be made to educate the parents about
the do’s and don’ts of Philately, take interest in the hobby themselves. In Philately
there is knowledge in all facets, art, science, commerce, industry and the past ,
present and future aspirations of a nation. The efforts made by the individuals,
organizations and the DOP will go a long way in keeping the hobby at the highest
pinnacles.
2. Thematic Philately is more popular these days and this class is dominant
in the exhibitions. What is the scope of other classes of philately in the
exhibitions in the years to come…?
Ans . You have rightly said that more and more are taking to Thematic Philately. The items
are many and cost is less. Even some serious traditional collectors have taken to Thematic
Collecting. The Postal History. Early Indian Cancellations, Aerophilately have still much
scope. Postal History is one in which one has to do much research and study which makes
one to communicate with fellow philatelists.
Today general impression is to get rich soon financially. Look for such material which can be
marketed for better price. Buying and selling is not philately.
Ans . I think that lack of material of the choice for which one has to pay a heavy price or
are unobtainable which makes them to go for other classes and that’s why, Thematic
which is gaining ground and right so instead of the collectors walking out. It cannot be
attributed to philately. What is the changed pattern due to circumstances beyond one’s
control? One must satisfy that the collectors are not going out but adopt other classes in
philately.
4. What is the future of newly introduced class “Social Philately and One
Frame Philately Class “ ?
Ans . I think both are good and keeps the hobby alive with limited material available
as well as giving one scope to exhibit the subject with items which will be other wise
not acceptable.
5. Do you agree that “ The Internet has changed the way you collect and
communicate with other stamp collectors ?
Ans . I think internet has made communications faster and for that reason it is fine. All
modes and methods of communication to communicate should be acceptable.
Ans . I believe that Philately is not dying and cannot be so. I have seen newer collectors
are coming in possibly as investors or as real students of philately. As a matter of fact a
better guidance to the new comers or those already collecting to educate the new ones to
finer issues will keep the interest alive and create interest in new comments.
It is time that the Department of Post who is the ultimate beneficiary and eager to make
money for the administration must play a great part in the promotional activities and
support the Philatelic Organizations which do a fine job to keep the hobby alive. It is
education - it is money – it is investment too if done with proper advise and
guidance.
The DOP should welcome with open arms practical suggestions coming after lot of
experience. The members of the Philatelic Advisory Committee have useful
suggestion after years of collecting experience and their suggestions and advice will
be very useful. The tenure of the Advisory Committee need to be longer.
Philately also plays important role not only in National integration but the World as a
whole. The meetings become mini United Nations.
Beginners’ Section
Do You Know?
A cable car or cable railway is a mass transit system using rail cars that are propelled by a
continuously moving cable running at a constant speed. It is basically any of a variety of
transportation systems relying on cables to pull vehicles along or lower them at a steady rate,
or a vehicle on these systems. These have different types such as Horse drawn, steam,
cable pulled, electric (Trolley cars),and other power sources. Further they have subtypes
such as Low floor, Articulated, Double Decker, Tram Train, Cargo Trams etc
Tramway and Cable cars postal service : short distance postal service
At many places of the world, experimental mail carriages were done through this mode of
transport. Short distance mail carriage could be done easily through this medium. Though it
was no accepted widely.
Singapore released World’s First Beaded stamp on 8 April 2008 .A distinctive aspect of the
Pernakan culture is its exquisite beaded work. Peranakan ladies used brilliant coloured
miniscule glass beads to create intricate designs. This beaded wedding purse as depicted in
this pouch shaped collector’s sheet is an excellent example. This tiny caviar beads are
manually fixed on the stamp.
Austria on 5.5.2008 had produced an official stamp using lenticular printing technology .48
images of a TV recording have been superposed, so to the viewer the optical effect looks like
a film sequence of 3 seconds. The stamp features the goal scored by Audi Herzod Austrian
footballer in 76th minute.
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e- mail : rajesh_id2001@yahoo.com
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While visiting Angkor Wat Historical Park in Cambodia, I was amazed to see Demon and God like
figures and multi-headed serpents in bas relief’s and sculptors in ample.
Multi-headed serpent
The close observations unfolded it as a part of the scene depicting “Samudra Manthan” or Churning of
the Ocean of Milk, a famous Pauranik episode related to the second incarnation of Lord Vishnu as
Tortoise.
Every culture has its own legend of evolution of life on earth and this incarnation of Lord Vishnu is
symbolic of development of amphibious creatures capable of living both on land and water, what the
tortoise is.
Several versions of this episode are available in ancient Pauranik texts and Hindu epics e.g. Valmiki
Ramayana, Mahabharata etc. but essence of all is same.
The mythological version of this episode based on Bhagvat Puran tells that Indra, the King of Devatas
(gods), while riding on an elephant, came across a sage named Durvasa who offered him a special
garland.
“Indra”, the King of Hindu Gods on “Airawat-the three headed divine elephant
Indra accepted the garland, placing it on the trunk of the elephant who threw it to the ground. This
enraged the sage as the garland was a dwelling of Sri (fortune) and was to be treated as prasad .
Durvasa Muni cursed Indra and all devas to be bereft of all strength, energy, and fortune.
In battles that followed this incident, Devas were defeated and Asuras (demons) led by King Bali
gained control of the universe. Devas sought help from Lord Vishnu who advised them to treat asuras
in a diplomatic manner. Devas formed an alliance with asuras to jointly churn the ocean for the nectar
of immortality and to share it among them. However, Lord Vishnu told Devas that he would arrange
that they alone obtain the nectar.
Desirous of immortality, the rival divinities temporarily put aside their differences
and cooperated in setting up a dredging operation in order to recover the elixir. They wrapped
Vasuki, the king of the serpents, around Mandara, a mountain positioned next to the ocean. The
Asuras grabbed Vasuki by the head while the Devas seized him by the tail. Using the mountain as a
churning staff and the serpent as a cord, they set to churn the waters of the ocean. However, once the
mountain was placed on the ocean, it began to sink. Vishnu in his second incarnation, in the form of a
turtle Kurma, came to their rescue and supported the mountain on his back.
The combined efforts of the rival divinities greatly stirred up the ocean depths releasing 13 Ratnas
(treasures). These are Goddess Laxmi, Kaustubh Mani(the most valuable jewel in the world), Parijat
tree, Varuni (female consort of Varuna and the goddess of wine and intoxication ), Dhanvantari,
Moon, Kamdhenu cow, Kalpvriksha(wishing granting tree), Airawat elephant, Apsaras , Sharanga (the
bow of Vishnu), Shankh, Uchhaishravas( devine seven headed horse).
“Kamdhenu”, The wishing granting “Parijat” the divine flowering tree with
divine cow blossoms that never fade or wilt
Vishnu’s conch Shankha Apsaras, various divine nymphs
Finally, after 1000 years of churning, Dhanvantari, the heavenly physician, emerged with a pot
containing “Amrita”, the heavenly nectar of immortality.
Dhanvantari, the heavenly physician and Kumbha (the pot containing Amrita)
Predictably, the tenuous alliance between Devas and Asuras disintegrated at its sight, and they set to
fighting greedily for the prize. Recurring to both subterfuge and might, the Devas prevailed in the
struggle and drank the elixir, thus reserving to themselves the decisive advantage of immortality.
Henceforth, the Devas ruled the cosmos alone, while the Asuras found themselves compelled to flee
into the bowels of the earth and the depths of the ocean.
This incarnation figures prominently in Khmer art. As with the architectural features, much of the
artistry was derived from concepts imported from south India, but because of the Khmers remarkable
artistic talents they were able to embellish these concepts in many wonderful ways.
Khmer sculptors of 12th century Angkor, portrayed this episode in grand style in bas relief of Angkor
Wat and the so-called “Naga Bridges” of Angkor Thom and Preah Khan conceptualizing their own
relationship with the Cham ( now southern Vietnam) , with the Khmer corresponding to the Devas and
the Cham corresponding to the Asuras. The hypothesis is supported by the observation that the major
Angkorian depictions of the churning were created in the 12th century A.D., a period of regional rivalry
and intermittent warfare between the Khmer and the Cham. Thus, in 1145 A.D. the Khmer king
Suryavarman II, the builder of Angkor Wat, invaded Champa and conquered the Cham capital of
Vijaya.
Each envelope bears an excerpt from the musical work and this matches with the
cancellation of the post office. Where ever possible, a stamp having to do with music is used
on the envelope, and in every case the stamp is the one issued by he country in which the
post office is located.
Some examples
Presto - Presto(penna)
Mozart - Mozart(Canada)
Chicago - Chicago(Illinois)
These are in total 80 envelopes with postal cancellations of post offices in various countries.
Some post masters in replying to the request for the official cancellation, also provided
information regarding the naming of the town(post office) where such information is given it is
shown in the relevant page. The post masters were kind enough to take personal interest to
provide excellent and clear cancellations on the envelopes and musical scores.
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New Issues from other countries
Algeria
Australia
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This special issue seeks to raise awareness of responsible dog ownership and support the dedicated
work of organizations re-homing lost and abandoned dogs. Australia has one of the highest levels of
dog ownership worldwide, with an estimated 40 per cent of Australian households having at least one
dog. This means that there are around 4 million dogs nationwide. But while Australia enjoys a high
level of dog ownership, a high number of dogs are admitted into shelters. During 2008-09, the RSPCA
alone recorded 69,383 admissions into its shelters across the country. Each of the dogs featured in
this stamp issue has been given a second chance. All five have spent time in a shelter before being
adopted into adoring new families.
Belarus
Great Britain
The second set of the Royal Mail's London 2012 Olympics and Paralympic Games stamps feature
work by ten different illustrators across ten stamps.
Marking two years until the opening ceremony, each stamp depicts one of 29 Olympic and Paralympic
sports. This new set follows an initial set of ten, and a third and final set will be issued in 2011.
Ireland
The stamps feature: 39p - 1912 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost 45p - 1926 Bugatti Type 37 55p - 1933
Austin 7 60p - 1938 Citroen Light 15 Roadster 72p - 1946 Morris 10/4 Saloon 80p - 1949 Rover 75
Sports Saloon
Malaysia
Poland
The United Nations Postal Administration has issued three sheets of 15 stamps and three souvenir
sheets on the occasion of the sixty-fifth anniversary of the United Nations.
Reader’s Right
Editor’s note- The aim of this stamp newsletter is to provide instant information and facts on philately
to the readers and not to hurt anyone’s feelings. Readers may express their views, anguish and
resentment through this column on philately. The platform is not used for any vested interest to cause
derogatory to philately. When writing your views be sure that it should be related to philately only. It
should not be used to express personal feelings between persons or groups in any manner.
I had written profusely in the earlier issue of "Rainbow Stamp News" (September 2009) on the three
different elements which must have optimum concordance with each other so as to form a Maximum
Card. In that article I did write about requirements of the Postmark or Cancellation. As you have again
raised this question in the July issue of "Rainbow Stamp News", I shall once again repeat these
requirements.
1. The cancellation, if it shows the postmark of the very first day, it carries the maximum points.
This First Day Cancellation could be a pictorial or an illustrated cancellation. Nowadays most of
these First Day Cancellations also show the elements (or one of the prominent element) of the
illustration on the stamp and also subsequently that on the view card. It is also possible that this
first day cancellation is without any illustration. In that case the name of Post Office (or the nearest
post office, where the monument stands or if it is a person, then his birth place or where he had
worked or died) and the date should be visible.
2. It is possible that the person, who wants to prepare his (self-made) maximum card (a view
card plus stamp) could not approach the post office or for one reason or the other and fails to
obtain the cancellation on the stamp on his view card on that day, but obtains it on some other
following day, but not too far away from the actual date of issue of the stamp. It can still be a
Maximum Card but with less points. In this respect your observation that the cancellation on
the maximum card must not necessarily read the date of issue of the postage stamp (or First
Day Cancellation) is correct.
3. A third case is possible, that no such special cancellation is issued by the post. So one should try to
get his view card with the appropriate stamp cancelled with a so-called neutral cancellation, for
example, a stamp is issued to commemorate Kutub Minar, one can easily get a view card with Kutub
Minar, on which he/she can affix the stamp with Kutub Minar and get a simple cancellation of Delhi
Post Office with the date on which this stamp is issued.
4. There is no fixed rule as regards the "appropriate" date of the postmark. But this should not deviate
itself too much from the date of issue of the stamp (certainly not more than a month). This will still
be a "tolerable" maximum card.
The cancellation essentially contains the date and the name of post office, this requirement is there in
the Guidelines for Judging Maximaphily Exhibits. but there is no mention about the requirement of
"Date" in the cancellation (Art.3.3) in the "special Regulations for the Evaluation of Maximaphily
Exhibits at F.I.P. Exhibitions (SERV)". This is certainly a grave anomaly, which I have brought to the
notice of F.I.P. Commisioner Mr. Nicos Rangos. He writes in his reply, that it does imply, that the
cancellation should show the name of the post-office and also date of cancellation. (I
personally feel that I did not get the proper answer ftom Mr. Nicos Rangos, perhaps Mr. Nicos Rangos
remains himself of the opinion that the date shown in the cancellation must be the date of issue of the
stamp).
Mr. D.H. Rao also writes about the "non-availability" of a picture postcard to suit the stamp issued.
This problem will always be there in India, where good quality of picture postcards are not available.
So the philatelists are compelled to make their own picture postcards. I know that Cdr. U.N. Acharya
had prepared a picture postcard of "Tarangini", which was a very commendable effort on his part.
Although F.I.P. is not in favour of creation of a picture postcard with the help of computer, in a country
like India, where no nicely printed picture postcards are available, one has to get his/her picture
postcard made with the help of a computer. The other way will be, that India Post issue such picture
postcards well before the issue of the stamp and make it available to the enthusiastic philatelists
throughout the country. But today India Post is not able to reach each and every philatelist even with
their newly issued stamps. How can we expect that India Post would ever be so much generous that it
issue picture postcards?
Thirdly, I completely agree with the final remarks of Mr. Rao, that many superior officers in Indian Post
Offices do not have even the preliminary knowledge of philately. So the postman or even the higher
office bearers will not be willing to deface the stamps on their view cards! In this respect India Post
should "train" or better "educate" their personnel in philately. I must write about my own experience in
the head post office at Pune, a few years ago. I had put a new commemorative stamp on an envelope
and approached the lady at the counter, requesting her to cancel the stamp affixed to the envelope. I
was refused and was asked to put my envelope in that red letter box outside the post office! India is a
poor country, but why we should have this poverty of philatelic knowledge, and that too within the
four walls of a post office of a mega-city like Pune?
Regards
Sincerely,
Avinash B. Jagtap
India Post…
Dear Sir,
Less said the better. Staff of India Post owe our thanks for their in-efficiency. I do not blame
them as their official working hours are spent in pleasing the ministers and their non working
hours are not meant for any work.
I was in Panjim, on 7th July, to colect Panjim cancelled covers of the INAS 300 stamp
release. To my horror I found out from the DPS there, that the function for the release of the
stamp was scheduled for 2000 Hrs on the same day and no stamps or other philatelic
elements would be sold on that day. Little did it matter that in GPO of Bangalore and Chennai
stamps and FDCs were sold on 7th July, 2010.
The officials of Indian Postal Department, claim that INDIA POST is the largest in the world
but forgets it is the least efficient one. In these days of connectivity, They did not have the
time to inform postal circles to stop sales of the stamp on 7th July. What does it matter to
them. They have only to please ministers.
More over, what is the sanctity of a cancellation, if the same is issued, by the official release
of the stamp, at 8 p.m., when Post Offices, all over India, except night post Offices, are
closed. Shame on INDIA POST but who cares, they have hearts of stone and could not care
for philatelists any way.
I make a clarion call to all philatelists to boycott World Philatelic Exhibition 2011, but there will
always by the few philatelists who write adversely about the INDIA POST but would run after
them for favours any way.
Flags & Stamps - http://flagstamps.blogspot.com/ - This blog is all about flags and stamps from
the collection of a veteran philatelist and vexillologist, Mr Sekhar Chakrabarty. Kolkata.
"These few lines are just the shape given by me to the thoughts of the organizers of the SINE
( Stamp Of India National Stamp Exhibition )". Of course, we all feel ourselves to be part of
SINE and have the same feeling as the organizers have….- Naresh Agarwal
OUR DREAM
Canada has issued stamps of 57c on 17 Feb 2010, celebrating Canada's first Olympic Gold on
Canadian soil, within minutes of winning the gold medal. How they did it? Canada was hopeful of
winning the gold medal but was not sure, as no one can be assured. The stamp issuing authorities in
Canada took action secretly by forming a very small team to do the task of designing the stamp,
getting the approval and getting it printed and keeping it ready for issue.. All these operations were
kept secret and when Canada won the Gold they issued the stamps immediately. They took the risk,
that in case Canada did not win the gold, all stocks of the stamp will be destroyed by the secret team.
They had printed 5 million stamps and and 300000 souvenir sheets.
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