The most popular Fancy Number in banknote collection : 786786 : is shown here with signatures of all five RBI Governors since the issue of Mahatma Gandhi design in 1995. A must collectible for the advance collectors.
A book containing 480 TB Seals was issued by Tuberculosis Association of India with 4 new designs. The book shows the signature of Shri O.P.Kohli, Honorable Governor of Gujarat.
AFTER 21 YEARS, 1 RUPEE BANKNOTE HAS BEEN ISSUED IN 2015, AND NOW THIS IS FOR THE FIRST TIME, 1 RUPEE BANKNOTE HAS COME OUT WITH A STAR IN BETWEEN THE SERIAL NUMBERS. A NICE ADDITION TO BANKNOTE COLLECTION !!
The Association of Indian Americans of North America (AIANA) hosted "Chalo Gujarat" ~ a world Gujarati conference to establish the unity of Gujarati speaking community in articulating aspirations and common interests, from 31 July to 2nd August 2015 in New Jersey. Among other events, the philatelic point of view eye catching event was the stamp of Mahatma Gandhi and Shri Amitabh Bachchan, who is the brand ambassador of Government of Gujarat. this stamp was issued in January 2015 during Vibrant Gujarat seminar held in Gandhinagar.
Internationally reputed katalog publishing company MICHEL/Germany has listed 11 stamps of 3rd series of MY STAMP in their monthly stamp bulletin 4/2015 alongwith other Indian stamps issued during 2014. It is a matter of great philatelic interest to see the listing in such details which is hard to find among reference books or periodicals published in India.
A philatelic tribute is offered to Mahatma Gandhi with a view to enhance Philately and to spread its latent potential of creativity and deriving pleasure which is the ultimate goal of any Hobby. Here is the Maxi-card showing Mahatma Gandhi in latest My-stamp series. The statue of Mahatma Gandhi depicted in the stamp is located in Gandhi Ashram, Ahmedabad. The picture on the card also shows the same statue with special cancellation of "Charakha" of Gandhi Ashram dated 30.1.2015.
Knowing my letter writing activity of many years, a friend introduced me to a beautiful platform of "Postcrossing" and I have not turned back. I am lucky to find very learned friends from all over the world and enhanced my collection of many different themes of wonderful postcards ..... one of which is SHAPED CARDs, displayed in this Blog
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.
Maa Adishakthi Aaranya Devi Temple.
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A Special cover was released on the Maa Adishakthi Aaranya Devi Temple at
Arrah on 28th September 2024.
Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.
Club News
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*Rainbow Stamp News December 2024*
Dear Reader,
I am pleased to release December issue of Rainbow Stamp News. With this
Issue No. 204 Rainbow co...
Rainbow December 2024
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*Merry Christmas !!*
*Date of Issue : 1 November 2024*
*Dehradun December 2024 Vol. XVII Issue No. 204*
*Readers are requested to send reports of p...
MALAYSIA ~ Malaysian Hornbill Bird FDC
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Malaysian Hornill bird FDC, posted on November 10, 2024 from Sarawak
Kuching to Taipei with arrival postmarked on December 4, 2024.
Maxwin Main Bonanza Slot Tergacor 2023
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Bonanza Slot adalah permainan slot dengan 5-gulungan dan 9 garis pembayaran
yang memiliki simbol liar dan putaran free of charge dengan pengali.
Permaina...
Reboot ramblings
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What’s it like to reboot stamp collecting after a three year break? One
thing for sure is that there is lots of catching up to do. Thus I decided
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Historic Covered Bridges
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At the end of the 19th century, there were more than 1,400 covered bridges
in rural communities across Canada. Today, only an estimated 140 remain.
Opened...
India Post March Month Issues
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The Solar System
Date of Issue : 20.03.2018
India post released new set of 8 stamps in miniature format for solar
system on 20th March 2018
The Solar Syste...
European Capitals - Rome 7.11.2002
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The *Colosseum* or *Coliseum*, also known as the *Flavian Amphitheatre*, is
an oval amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy. Built of
concr...
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Special Cover on Olymphilex India 2016 – 19th August 2016.
On the occasion of 2016 Rio Olympic Games philatelic exhibition on Sports
and Olympic through p...
Dahlia Cover from Sweden
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Many Thanks to Mrs Ann Torstenson for this lovely cover posted from the
beautiful city of Falköping, Sweden!
On August 2013, Sweden Post issued four colorf...
4 Model Dress Muslimah Modern 2015
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Jika kita berjalan mundur ke masa lalu dan menatap tentang perkembangan
dunia fashion, dahulu memang banyak orang yang tidak suka mengenakan busana
muslima...
Royal Mail Issues Alice in Wonderland Stamps
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England's *Bath Chronicle* reports, "The Royal Mail is issuing a set of
Alice in Wonderland stamps to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the
publication ...
Sydney Opera House
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Card No. 164
Image contributed by Pushpalatha Sam (Teacher)
The Sydney Opera House is a multi-venue performing arts centre in Sydney,
New South Wales, Aus...
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*Iranian Owl*
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Asia, and North America. This species is a part of the larger g...