Palace on Wheels we all know, but Post on Wheels we don't! Singapore Post has introduced very recently "Post on Wheels" to cater the postal needs of travellers on Terminal 1 and 3 of Changi International Airport which is available for 18 hours every day.
Exatctly 10 years back, on 04.10.1999, then Chief Minister of Gujarat State Mr. Keshubhai S.Patel released a set of 4 stamps, and a special VIP Folder of WWF-India on Asiatic Lions of Gir Forest, Gujarat ; in a grand function held at Indroda Park, Gandhinagar.
Special VIP Folder of WWF-India
This FDC bears the signature of
CM Mr.Keshubhai S.Patel
and date 04.10.1999
Letter posted on 04.10.1999 with special cancellation
of Lion and Lioness posted from Sasan Gir Post office.
On 140th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, a philatelic tribute is paid to him by preparing a collection of First Day Covers of Commemorative and Definitive stamps issued by India-post directly or indirectly involving his picture, name or statue.
Recent trend indicates that majority of collectors show keen interest in stamps of modern era. Popular among them is Se-tenant stamps which were issued in year 1974 for the first time in India. Se-tenant is a french word meaning joined together.On this Blog, complete collection of all Se-tenant stamps in Pairs, Strips and Blocks are shown,fully and partly joined with each other; taken from Stamp Sheet, Sheetlet or Miniature Sheet. From time to time, items on same theme will be depicted, hoping every collector will enjoy it with interest.
Saddam Stamps Skyrocket in Iraq
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Stamp prices showing Saddam Hussein are rising sharply in Iraq according to
a report by Sammy Ketz of *American Free Press (AFP)*.
Kamal Kamel, who runs a ...
New Stamps from Bhutan
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[image: Bangladesh New Issue 2009 Page 5]
Hi ! In today’s Post new stamps from Bhutan which were issued on 16 October
2009 to commemorate World F...
An awesome cover from India!
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India has one of the largest and busiest rail networks in the world. The
total number of railway stations in India is estimated to be between 7,000
and 8,0...
3rd europa stamps blog poll - 3rd semi-final
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Europe
3rd europa stamps blog poll
3rd semi-final
PostEurop published their best Europa stamp 2009 some days ago... Time for
us to select our own.
As I...
Nantes Railway Station in France
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This Maxim card was issued in 2001 to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of
the arrival of the first train at Nantes Railway Station in France....
2009 Christmas Stamps
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Royal Mail has today released this year’s Christmas stamps, a set of seven
adhesive stamps designed by Andrew Ross, featuring stained-glass windows
produce...
Stuff from my recent stamp exchanges
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As some know, I’m somewhat enthusiast stamp exchanger. Without a doubt I’m
having at least one active trade going on constantly; most of the time I’m
invol...
Giving Big Thanks To Family and Health
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Despite the gloom of the economy, there is always something to be cheerful
about when you focus on your good health and loving family.
Thank you all for y...
Inaguration of the Seto Ohashi Bridge
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The Seto Ohashi Bridge connecting Honshu (mainland) and Shikoku (large
island in the Seto Inland Sea) is inaugurated on April 10, 1988. The bridge
is 9.4 k...
Short Massage
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Dear all collector Friends,
My blog will be on small breake for next few weeks. I will be back soon.
I am very sorry if I am late to answer your emails and l...
Residences of the Royal House of Savoy
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These postcard sent to me by Limoda from Postcrossing
The Palace of Venaria (Italian: Reggia di Venaria Reale) is a former royal
residence located in Venar...
067 1992 Games (USA Stamp)
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Thanks to Mr.Hemanth Kurlarni form USA for sending this sets The 1992 Summer
Olympics in Barcelona, Spain, were commemorated by this set of five mint
stamp...
60 years since the filming of the "The Third man"
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*[image: philatelynews_film]
Title:* 60 years since the filming of the "The Third man"
*Date of Issue:* 2 September 2009
*Country:* Austria
*Denominations:...
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*Shimla **July 2009 Issue No. 19***
*Monthly e-Stamp Bulletin Edited by Jeevan Jyoti for free circulation among
philatelists*
*Readers are requested to ...
Girl Child - Hooray!
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Hi all. I have great news. I am now a father! We were blessed with a baby
girl in the middle of this month. It is a most amazing feeling and a bit
scary...