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Monthly e-Stamp Bulletin edited and published by Jeevan Jyoti from Dehradun.

Wednesday, July 3, 2019

Rainbow July 2019


50th Anniversary of First Moon Landing


To mark the 50th anniversary of the first Moon landing, the U.S. Postal Service will issue two forever stamps to celebrate this historic moment on 19th July 2019.. One stamp features Armstrong’s iconic photograph of Aldrin in his spacesuit on the surface of the Moon. The other stamp, a photograph of the moon taken in 2010 by Gregory H. Revera from his home in Madison, Alabama, shows the landing site of the lunar module, Eagle, in the Sea of Tranquility. The site is indicated on the stamp by a dot.

Dehradun July  2019  Vol. XII  Issue No. 139
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Dear Reader,

I am pleased to present July 2019 issue of Rainbow Stamp News. Heartiest congratulations to all the winners at recent   philatelic exhibitions, China 2019, Wuhan and Sydney Stamp and Coin Expo 2019 concluded last month .  The latest trend of National Exhibitions being organized in US and Australia with International participation is quite good. More exhibitors who have not participated earlier at International level get a quick chance to get entry in world class stamp exhibitions . The medals won at these exhibitions are well recognized. I am  happy to inform the Readers of Rainbow Stamp News that it won a Bronze medal at CHINA 2019 in Literature Class . This is 10th international medal awarded to Rainbow Stamp News. Congratulations to all its esteemed Readers and Contributors. Without their support and contribution, it is not possible to publish this magazine regularly.  I express my gratitude to all of you for adding colors to this newsletter over the years and making it a Rainbow  ! Many Many thanks !! I have always tried to make this magazine simple , colorful and informative . So that it could be enjoyed by non-philatelists too.

This is all for this month. More in next Issue. 

Happy Collecting !!





Contents

§  From the Desk of Naresh Agrawal
§  Recent Indian Issues
§  In The News

§  Doon Philatelic Diary
§  Beginners’ Section
§  Rose Philately
§  Specialized Section
§  New Issues from Other Countries
§  Philatelic Clubs and Society
§  Blogs & Websites on Philately
§  Current Philatelic Magazines & Newsletters




WHY ONLY PSI , WHY NOT DOP

National Level Philatelic Exhibitions in India  is looked forward  with great zeal and zest by philatelists. But for exhibitors and collectors ,it is highly  painful to note  that DOP does not seem to be so keen in doing this. It is seen  that philatelic wing of DOP is active in generating huge revenue through high value new innovative designer philatelic products  but  not in conducting / organizing high level quality philatelic exhibitions such as National Level Shows. It has been the pure effort of  old and esteemed philatelic  societies in India who have come forward and also took DOP with them to organize such National Level Exhibitions in last few years. In the last 20 years or so, I believe there is only one or two exhibitions which have been conducted purely by  DOP of which one of course, has been  World Level held in 2011 in New Delhi and the other a National Level in 2008/09 in Chennai.

Well, last two recognized  National Level shows have been conducted by (PSI) Philatelic Society Of India, Mumbai under patronage of DOP. The exhibitions were held in Mumbai in 2013 and 2017 . Thanks to PSI which took such huge tasks in its hand and  always kept the light of philately glowing. It not only acted as boosting dose for survival of  genuine philately but helped in promoting philately too. It helped philately in India to move away the national boundaries and gave chance to various new philatelists to participate in International and World Level shows. Just think if these exhibitions were not held, the high level philately would have  died practically in India. While saying this I would also appreciate other societies like SIPA and EIPA who too have conducted private National Level Shows of their own in the recent past..

Well, I on behalf of all philatelists in India thank PSI for doing this commendable job in survival of philately here in India. It is heard that the next proposed National Level Exhibition will also be organized by PSI in Mumbai under patronage of DOP probably in the last month of the current year. Thanks again to PSI which has  again come forward with the same zeal. We must appreciate ,it not only requires  time, energy but huge amount of money also. The cost of single such exhibition is very high. I don’t know how such huge funding is arranged. But looking in to the fact that PSI has limited young hands to support physically but yes, marvellous old and experienced brains to plan and guide, it truly has done commendable job in past.

May I dare to place my view before the philatelic fraternity in India that  it is not  the duty of PSI only to  organize  National Level Philatelic Show in India?  Just see how much we all contribute to this other than participating, visiting and finding faults after the show. We do discuss about the show but no other contribution. My earnest and humble submission is that we, the other clubs and societies, philatelists and stamp lovers too should come forward  and  help in this cause. Let’s think. PCI next meeting is about to held where probably matters related to this exhibition will be discussed.

I don’t understand why DOP is not conducting such high level exhibitions. DOP does organize State Level and Distt Level shows regularly but apprehend to go for big shows. In the last  18-19 years, I see one National in 2008/09 in Chennai and one World Level in 2011 in New Delhi organized solely by DOP.  It never justifies the philately supportive nature of DOP. It is well known fact that Indian philatelists have all the good potential to participate in any World or International Show. This act of DOP can never be appreciated. DOP has no scarcity of funds, power, hands but the only thing which lacks is will power. I understand there won’t be any political or administrative hurdle.  I through this column request our philatelist brothers to put pressure on DOP at appropriate level to hold such exhibitions.

Well, while saying this , I would request the serious Indian philatelic fraternity  to come forward. Let us unite and come forward to organize such exhibition. Let’s not put pressure on PSI .Lets’ not expect more from PSI.  Rather PSI should be asked to  help only, if required .If not in Mumbai, the exhibition can be held at any place other than Mumbai. I feel New Delhi being the most suitable and convenient  place, can be selected as venue.  But  for this  North Indian Philatelists should come forward. New Delhi has good number of reputed  and resourceful philatelists who can very easily help but they need to unite, forgo their egos, personal differences &  set examples of brotherhood and stamp themselves as true philatelists and philatelic lovers. We must not forget that “Philately is bond of brother hood amongst people and nations”. Further, PCI, the apex body of philatelists too should act in aggressive manner. It should not stick to so called a federation and limit its activities to basically planning. It has other jobs to do too. All the best, resourceful philatelists are in the powerful bunch of PCI and so I expect PCI can better look in to my opinion. It should also pressurize DOP or else should look in to the above suggestion seriously, if possible.

Looking forward for a positive and dedicated move for and  by the philatelists.

: Naresh Kumar Agrawal email : nareshkumar1992@yahoo.co.in Ph. 09425530514


Recent Indian Issues




12 June 2019 : Indian fashion series 2 – 2 x Rs 5, 2 x Rs 12 + MS
17 June 2019 : Ahimsa Parmodharma – 2 x Rs 15




Recent Special Cover



Saalumarada Thimmakka) (Kannada Name)  is an Indian environmentalist from the state of Karnataka, noted for her work in planting and tending to 385 banyan trees along a four-kilometre stretch of highway between Hulikal and Kudur. She has also planted nearly 8000 other trees. Her story is that of grit and determination. She reportedly wanted to commit suicide when she was in her 40s as she was unable to bear a child. With the support of her husband, she found solace in planting trees.

For her achievement, The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind presented the Padma Shri Award to Saalumarada Thimakka,  at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on March 16, 2019.



5 June - World Environment Day




Special Cover was  issued on 6th June at Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History Centre, Coimbatore.



In The News
Czech Post issues stamp on Mahatma Gandhi
 
Czech Post Releases Bapu@150 Commemorative Postage Stamp: A commemorative postage stamp marking the 150th anniversary of the birth of Mahatma Gandhi was unveiled on 26 June, 2019 as a joint effort of Czech Post and the Embassy of India, Prague. The ceremony was held at the Embassy of India in Prague in the presence of Czech Post’s Director General, Mr. Roman Knap and Her Excellency, Mrs. Narinder Chauhan, Ambassador of India to the Czech Republic, and attended by the stamp designer, Mr. Jan Kavan.

Extraordinary “ Crypto Stamp ” from Austria Post




Austria Post issued an extraordinary stamp "Crypto Stamp" on 11th June 2019 using the latest software technology ' Ethereum blockchain' . According to the press release, the so-dubbed “crypto stamp” is the first stamp in the world to be authenticated via blockchain technology. The postal service has reportedly issued 150,000 copies sold at € 6.90 apiece.

When purchased, the stamp set comes in two parts. As pictured below, the left part, which is stylized with a unicorn associated with Ethereum, functions as a standard stamp that can be used to send mail. The right section, on the other hand, contains the credentials used to authenticate the crypto collectible via block chain.




Austria Post launches Crypto Stamp




Stamps go Digital

With the innovative crypto stamp, Austrian Post is for the first time offering a stamp which also exists as a digital asset (crypto collectible) in the Ethereum blockchain, and is thus breaking completely new ground.

The blockchain is a special form of decentralised immutable data storage. For this, data are not stored in a single computer centre but are distributed across many independent computers. A sophisticated mechanism ensures that completed transactions cannot be subsequently manipulated. Using the QR code printed on the stamp, the owner can look at the digital version of his/her crypto stamp in the Ethereum blockchain and then transfer it to other users.



The Crypto Stamp

The crypto stamp on the one hand comprises the physical stamp which you can remove from the mini sheet along the perforated line and use for postage like any “normal” stamp. The second part of the sheet contains (in addition to the stamp), concealed under a scratch-off layer, access data (address and private key) to a so-called wallet, a “virtual wallet”. This contains the associated digital crypto stamp. In the Ethereum blockchain everybody can see which wallet address the digital crypto stamp is assigned to. However, the identity of the owner of this wallet address is not visible.

Only the owner of the private key belonging to the wallet can access the crypto stamp. On the mini sheet this code is given in the form of a “secret word list” which is revealed after scratching off the coating on the third section. This code enables the owner to access the pre-configured wallet address and also to transfer the stamp to other wallets. Every transfer of ownership is irreversibly documented in the blockchain so that legal ownership can always be proven.

The unicorn depicted on the stamp block has a symbolic meaning: successful start-up companies valued at at least one billion US dollars are referred to as unicorns in the world of business as they are just as rare as these mythical creatures. The unicorn is also the heraldic animal used to represent the Ethereum community.



Heartiest Congratulations to all Winners at CHINA 2019 and Sydney Stamp and Coin Expo 2019!!





CHINA 2019 World Stamp Exhibition
   
CHINA 2019, FIP General World Stamp Exhibition was held in Wuhan, China from 11 to 17 June, 2019.




Lallan P. Singh, Pragya Jain, Om Prakash Kedia, Pradip Jain, Jeevan Jyoti

CHINA 2019 World Stamp Exhibition , Wuhan 11-17 June 2019

Indian Winners 

LARGE VERMEIL Medal

Lallan P Singh - How & Why of Birds

Pragya Jain - Mother Earth

VERMEIL Medal

Om Prakash Kedia - Gwalior Postal Stationeries

Pradip Jain - Rotary International 

SILVER BRONZE Medal

Rajesh Jhunjhunwala - Postal Journey of Mails in India

BRONZE Medal

Jeevan Jyoti - Rainbow Stamp News





 Sydney Stamp n Coin Expo 2019





Aditya Asthana, Rahul Ganguli, Shanti Swaroop Rath


Award list of Indian Winners 

GOLD Medal + Special Award

Aditya Asthana’s Postal History of Cawnpore


VERMEIL Medal + SPECIAL AWARD

Ajay Agarwal’s World War II – Blitz & Pieces 


VERMEIL Medal

Dr Rajnish Karnik’s Indian Meter Frankings (Post 1947)

Shanti Swarup Rath’s Beyond the Stripes

Bijoy Kumar Biswal’s Bharatpur State
Court Fee & Revenue Stamps

LARGE SILVER Medal

Mahalingam Ramachandran’s Kingdom of Cochin

Lokeswara Rao Madiraju’s Buddhism 

(Ms) Vindhya Thakre’s Fishing
A Way of Life

Ayushmaan Sinha’s Kingfisher

SILVER Medal

Ragupathy Nagaraja’s Hinduism
An Analytical Study

Manohar Thakre’s Fishes – We may not be knowing? 

Dr Upender Vennam’s The Living Epic
Ramayana

Avipsa Biswal’s Pigeons & Doves ( Silver Medal + Special Award)


SILVER BRONZE Medal

Rahul Ganguly’s Early Cancellations / Postmarks of Allahabad

Ashwani Kumar Malhotra’s Dolphin, Whale & Shark

N Sridevi’s Musical Instruments

Pramod Kumar Saraf’s Feathered Wonders

BRONZE Medal 
   
S Satish Kumar’s The Mail

Bharathi D K's Comprehensive Yoga

V Tara’s Headgears of India

Courtesy - Madhukar Jhingan




Commissioner for NEW ZEALAND 2020 Philatelic Exhibition (FIAP)


Mr. Ajay Kumar Mittal has been appointed as Indian National Commissioner for the NEW ZEALAND 2020, FIAP Asian International Stamp Exhibition to be held in Auckland, New Zealand from 19 to 22 March, 2020.
For details contact : Mr. Ajay Kumar Mittal Email: ajaymittal1957@gmail.com
Phone: (M) +91 9811032311




Commissioner for LONDON 2020 Specialized World Stamp
Exhibition (FIP)





Mr. Surendra Kotadia has been appointed as Indian National Commissioner for the LONDON 2020, FIP Specialised World Stamp Exhibition to be held in London from 02 to 09 May 2020. The exhibition will be held in two parts from 02 to 05 and 06 to 09 May 2020, by changing over the exhibits on the evening of May 05.
Eligibility: The minimum eligibility for participation in a FIP exhibition for Senior Class & Youth Class (Groups B & C) is a Vermeil Medal and for Youth Class (Group A) a Large Silver Medal secured at a National Exhibition.

For details contact : Mr. Surendra A. Kotadia
Email: 
surendrakotadia@gmail.com
Phone: + 91 22 2202 4130 / 2202 4131/ 2284 3244
Fax : + 91 22 2284 3275
Mob : + 91 98199 03789
Commissioner for SINGPEX 2019 Philatelic Exhibition (FIAP)

Mr. Anil Suri has been appointed as Indian National Commissioner for the SINGPEX 2019, FIAP General Asian International Stamp Exhibition to be held in Singapore from 31 July to 4 August, 2019.
For details contact : Anil Suri Phone: (Res.) +91-11-2643 0813 / (Off.) +91-11-2647 4681
(M): +919811176908 Email: 
anilksuri@email.com   Mr. Anil K. Suri, Khushal Villa, E-70, Kalkaji, New Delhi 110019.




AEROPEX 2019 is a Specialised National Philatelic Exhibition to be held at Drill Hall, Torrens Parade Ground, Victoria Drive, Adelaide 5000, Australia from Dec 6 to 8, 2019 to commemorate the Centenary of the epic England to Australia flight of Sir Ross & Keith Smith in 1919.

AEROPEX 2019 is jointly organised by Australian Airmail Society Inc. and the South Australian Philatelic Council Inc. under the Auspices of Australian Philatelic Federation Ltd., and under the Patronage of Fédération Internationale des Sociétés Aérophilatéliques (FISA).

AEROPEX 2019 have following Classes: Traditional, Postal History, Postal Stationery, Aerophilately, Astrophilately, Thematics, Maximaphily, Revenues, Youth, Open, Literature, First Day Covers, Frugal Philately, Polar Philately, Cinderellas, Picture Postcards. All exhibits must have an aerophilatelic or astrophilatelic theme to be accepted. Entry fee is Australian $ 45 per frame in all classes and $ 45 per exhibit in Literature Class.







Mr. Madhukar Jhingan is coordinating the participation from India.

Exhibit Application form and the detailed rules of exhibition (Prospectus) are available for download here. The duly filled Forms along with a copy of the first page of the exhibit as well as the fees by the exhibitors in India should be submitted to the, Madhukar Jhingan mj@stampsofindia.com +91 98111 60965 by July 22, 2019.




CHICAGOPEX 2019
CHICAGOPEX 2019 will be held from Nov. 22-24th at the Westin Chicago Northwest USA.This year in CHICAGOPEX 2019 American National Stamp Exhibiton, five societies are participating, Polonus Philatelic Society, the Rossia Society of Russian Philately, the Lithuania Philatelic Society, the Ukrainian Philatelic and Numismatic Society and the India Study Circle.
CHICAGOPEX is one of the largest and one of the most prestigious philatelic exhibition of USA. Limited Exhibits will be accepted from Indian Participants who are members of India Study Circle for Philately. I will represent India Study Circle in CHICAGOPEX 2019 for Indian Participants.
All those interested in the participation please contact Mr. Ajay Kumar Mittal with details of their exhibit, earlier participation with that exhibit and awards won if any. Email: ajaymittal1957@gmail.com  Ph. / Whatsapp No.: +91 98110 32311
-       Ajay Kumar Mittal
Membership Secretary, ISC

KUMARIPEX 2019
Kanyakumari District Philatelic and Numismatic Association.
Date - 12th,13th and 14th July 2019.
Venue : Brahmins Thirumana Mandapam, Vadiveeswaram, Nagercoil - 629001. Kanakumari District, Tamil Nadu.
Time:10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Contact : 9894484993, 9487113708, 9245406329,

News from Philatelic Societies and Clubs

APEX 2019 ( 9 - 11 August 2019 )

Venue : Bhagyamala Auditorium, Palayam, Thiruvanathapuram




-Mohanchandran Nair , Ananthapuri Philatelic Association

“Hypex - 2019”



We are pleased to inform you that we are organizing “ HYPEX - 2019“, a three day exhibition cum Stamp, Coins and Currency dealers meet from September 6-8, 2019, to celebrate :
1. 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi
2. 150 th anniversary of the first postage stamp of Princely State of Hyderabad.
at  FEDERATION HOUSE, FTCCI Lane, Near Pragati Art Printers, Red Hills, Hyderabad 500 004.
For further details and correspondence please contact :
Shri Prakash Agarwaal, President, HPHS : Ph.  93467772016  Emails: spagarwaal07@gmail.com  ; spagarwaal@yahoo.com
Sri B.K. Nagpal, Vice-President, HPHS ,Ph.: 98850 31013 ;Emails : rrnbkn@yahoo.in
-B.K. Nagpal,
The Hyderabad Philatelic & Hobbies Society



KARNAPEX 2019  
Karnataka Postal Circle is organizing State Level Philatelic Exhibition at Mangaluru from 12th October 2019 to 15th October 2019. It will be under the patronage and guidance of the Chief Postmaster General, Karnataka Circle. This exhibition is being organized by the Karnataka Postal Circle with the active support of Dakshina Kannada Philatelic and Numismatic Association (DAKAPANA), Mangaluru & Karnataka Philatelic Society.
The venue of the exhibition is  TMA Pai Convention Hall, Mangalore. For prospectus and other details. Kindly check www.karnapex2019.in.


Exhibitors shall submit their entry form online at www.karnapex2019.in , take printout and submit the form in duplicate to the Secretary, Allotment Committee, KARNAPEX 2019, O/o the Chief Postmaster General, Karnataka Circle, Bengaluru-560 001.


PCI Regional Meeting at Bengaluru 13th July 2019

The Regional Meeting of the Philatelic Congress of India will be held on Saturday, 13th July, 2019 at Bengaluru, Karnataka at the following venue and time.
Venue  :   Meghdoot Hall,  5th Floor, GPO,  Raj Bhavan Road, Bengaluru - 560 001 
 Time   :   Registration of members              :   10:00 AM
                Commencement of the Meeting  :   10:30 AM
                 Vote of Thanks                             :   01:00 PM
Agenda
Regional Meeting  (10:30 AM to 1:00 PM)
1.    Meeting called to order.
2.    Welcome address.
3.    Proposed National Philatelic Exhibition organized by the PCI during 18-22 December, 2019 in Mumbai.
4.    Promotion of Philately at all Levels.
5.    Any other matter with permission of the Chair.
6.    Vote of thanks



Cricket World Cup 2019  Special


LAMENT OF AN INDIAN SPORTS PHILATELIST










-  Nikhilesh Melkote

Cricket season is here again! World Cup cricket fever is upon us. Everywhere, the talk is, whether India can regain the Cup which we won in 1983 and 2011. There are also philatelists, who collect Sports theme, including Cricket, who look upon this event with not only excitement and anticipation, but sadly with disappointment and a sense of “deja vu” . Why is this, one may wonder.

Let us go back a bit in history. When India won the Prudential World Cup in England in 1983, of course, it was an upset of epic proportions. Cricket fans across India were thrilled, and we philatelists among them were expecting that the Post & Telegraph Dept (as it was known then) would honour our heroes by issuing a postage stamp. There was a precedent, of similar historic Cricket Victories being commemorated by a stamp in 1971. This was to mark our cricketers' historic overseas Test Series wins in England and the West Indies (Photo 1).



Even with regard to earlier World Cups, all the countries of the West Indies had commemorated their victory in the First Cup in 1975, by issuing an identical set of “Omnibus” issues. Antigua, the home country of Sir Viv Richards and Sir Andy Roberts, issued a set of 3 stamps to mark the victory (see limited edition FDC in the Photo2).



But sadly, in 1983, there was no such issue from India. There were only a few lucky Cricket Philatelists (including me) who managed to get hold of the Special Postmark issued at the Lords Cricket Ground on 25th June, 1983, the day of the Final (Photo 3). I managed to get this cover autographed by Kapil Dev himself.


A few months later, the Baroda Philatelic Society took it on themselves to commemorate this victory of 1983 by issuing a beautiful private Special Cover, with the cachet depicting the entire team known fondly as “Kapil's Devils”. The postmark shows 2 crossed cricket bats and the Prudential World Cup.The cachet of this cover depicts the entire winning team in a colour photograph, which itself was a rarity in those days of black and white images.(Photo 4)



Then the next landmark came in 1985, when a World Championship of Cricket was held in Australia to mark the 150th Anniversary of the state of Victoria. This tournament was a Mini World Cup, with all the Test paying countries participating. The novelty was the use of coloured uniforms for all the teams. If people thought India winning the World Cup in 1983 was a “fluke”, they did another fluke by winning the WCC in 1985! The cricketing world had to admit that India was the new superpower. But India, sadly again did not feel that the achievements of our cricketers were worth commemorating through a stamp or postmark.

Actually, this was a golden period for Indian cricket. Our team won the Asia Cup and another Limited Overs tournament in Sharjah as well. But no commemoration was forthcoming from the Department. At that time in Oct 1985, we a group of philatelists of Karnataka Philatelic Society, Bangalore took it upon ourselves to commemorate these historic victories through a Special Cover. The occasion was a Charity match held in Chinnaswamy Stadium Bangalore, between an Indian XI comprising most of the World Cup heroes like Kapil Dev, Srikkanth, Kirmani etc., versus an Ambassadors XI team of county players from England led by Test off-spinner Vic Marks. A couple of these covers were autographed by the players and sold in auction (Photo 5). The proceeds were given to charity. We took care to source the only 2 Cricket stamps issued by India till that date from India Security Press, Nasik, and used these 2 stamps on the covers. We were aware that Special Cover does not have the same philatelic value as a stamp or FDC, but in the absence of any official issue, philatelists need something in their collection to record the achievements for posterity.


The same saga continued for succeeding Cricket World Cups as well. In 1987, India was one of the co-hosts of the event along with Pakistan. But none of these countries issued any stamps. It was only Anguilla, a small nation in the West Indies, which issued a set of 4 stamps and a miniature sheet. A private Special Cover was however issued to commemorate the Semi-final in Bombay (as it was then known), between India and England (Photo 6). This game however, we sadly lost and Australia went on to win the Cup.




Subsequently, World Cups were held in 1992 (Australia & NZ), 1996 (again in India) and 1999 (England). Again, none of the host countries issued stamps. But the 1992 World Cup was won by Pakistan, who marked their first success with a set of 3 stamps. One of them depicts the victorious captain Imran Khan (who now happens to be their Prime Minister)(Photo 7).




Sri Lanka celebrated their 1996 victory with a beautiful set of 4 Se-Tenant triangular stamps (Photo 8). There is also a Rs.3.50 stamp issued before the tournament started, showing Arjuna Ranatunga, the winning captain.




Next host was South Africa in 2003, who issued a set of 6 lovely stamps to mark the event, showing the “Dazzler”, the Zebra mascot of the Cup.(Photo 9) They had other stamp issues as well. India reached the final, to be outplayed by Australia. Sachin won the golden bat for highest scorer in the tournament, and a Special Cover (again private) was issued in India to honour this feat.




The World Cup 2007 played in West Indies was one full of upsets, with India and Pakistan crashing out early. Many of the West Indian nations issued stamps, souvenir sheets and miniature sheets for the event. Bangladesh, which knocked out India, also issued 2 stamps. But the fascinating story is from Sri Lanka, who reached the final vs. Australia. The Government, being proud of their heroes, had decided to issue 2 stamps, irrespective of the outcome of the final match! 2 sets of designs were prepared, with a picture of the full team and the narration “Sri Lanka, Runners-Up” and “Sri Lanka Winners”. The only difference in the 2 designs was the absence of the Trophy in the former. As it turned out, Australia easily retained the trophy. Sri Lanka still went ahead and released the set of 2 stamps designed for the Runners-Up. The stamps were issued on 30th April 2007,within 2 days of the Final, which was played on 28th April 2007. The illustrations here, show both the proposed design (if Sri Lanka had won) as well as the actual issued stamps. (Photos 10 & 11)





An innovation was introduced to the game with the advent of Twenty20 or “T20” as it is popularly known. This version of the game was not initially popular in India. But the International Cricket Council hosted the first World T20 Championship in South Africa in 2007. Some countries including Bangladesh issued stamps to mark the event. India, like in 1983, created a major sensation by winning the T20 World Cup under the captaincy of M.S. Dhoni. But sadly, again there was no official issue from India. We were grateful that a Special Cover issued during GUJPEX 2007 in Ahmedabad on 7th Oct 2007, commemorates this famous victory.(Photo 12).



In 2011, again India hosted the World Cup, but sadly again, there was no issue of stamps. When India beat Pakistan in the semis and reached the final, we had a flicker of hope that if India wins, there would be a stamp, as in the case of Pakistan and Lanka in the past. But sadly, although India won the Cup, our philatelic hopes were dashed. Again in 2017, India lost the final of the ICC Champions Trophy, which is not as important as the World Cup), to Pakistan. To rub salt into our wounds, Pakistan issued a set of 2 stamps and a Miniature Sheet as well. An error crept into the issue, wherein the flag of Great Britain has been shown on one of the stamps as well as the MS. Actually the participating team was England, which is only a part of Great Britain, and which has its own flag, the Cross of St. George. But the point is, even a stamp with error are better than no stamp at all! The Miniature Sheet clearly also shows some Indian fielders (Men in Blue). This is to probably reiterate that they beat India, which for them is more important than winning the trophy! (Photo 13).



The Cricket World Cup 2015 was commemorated by both the countries who hosted the event, i.e. Australia and New Zealand. Many cricket playing countries issued stamps, except, no guesses, India. India Post however sold at their post officers, a Miniature Sheet issued by New Zealand with logos and flags of all the participants. Australia Post came up with a magnificent idea, issuing a Cover with a commemorative medallion in the Cachet. The medallion has a unique feature, a small sliver of the wooden cricket stump actually used in the matches and certified on the cover itself as “match used stump”. This is a combination Cricket and Philatelic Memorabilia , taking the item to a stratospheric new level of innovation! (Photos 14 & 14a)




I am voicing the disappointment of India's cricket philatelists, because I happen to be one of them. However, the same step-motherly treatment ( I am pained to use these words) has been given to all other sports as well. India as we know, has a glorious history of having won 8 Gold medals in Olympic Hockey. But there is no stamp honouring these victories. There is however a beautiful set of stamps from Dominican Republic honouring Olympic Gold medal winners in various sports. One of them depicts the Indian hockey team and our national flag (Photo 15). If such a tiny country, difficult to find on a world map can honour our heroes, why can't we?



How about Viswanathan Anand, who won not one or 2, but 5 World Chess Championships? Pankaj Advani, with more than 20 Billiards and Snooker titles (and still counting)? Abhinav Bindra, who is the first and only Indian to win individual Olympic Gold in Shooting? Why not honour them? It is not only to serve the purpose to honour these sportsmen individually. It would go a long way in promoting sports in our country. Think of the number of children who would be inspired to take up different sports by seeing these heroes on stamps. Now, some may argue that India as a policy does not honour living individuals. But this argument will fall flat when we quote the precedents of “Maharishi” D.K.Karve, Sir M Visweswaraya etc. who were honoured during their lifetime itself. Why, we need not look beyond the great cricketer Sachin Tendulkar who was rightfully honoured with a set of 2 se-tenant stamps, a MS, Souvenir Sheet etc. But the point is, why be selective? Why not have a policy that every sports achievement will be commemorated equally? Criteria for such issues can be stringent, eg. Olympic Gold medal, World Cup or World Championship Victory only can be eligible.

There are countries like the Netherlands, who have honoured many of their Gold Medal winners not only in the Summer Olympics, but in the Winter Olympics as well. Some of these issues are so wonderful and attractive for young collectors, like the illustrated 3D action stamps of Speed Skaters (Photo 16). At the other extreme, countries who have no connection with the respective sports have commemorated famous Indian sportsmen. Eg. Stamp on V. Anand issued by Comoros Island, and stamps on M.S.Dhoni & Harbhajan Singh issued by Guinea- Bissau. The only Cricket these African countries have is the insect named Cricket which chirps loudly in the night! Philatelists are tempted and forced to collect these undesirable issues ,no more than labels, in the absence of better genuine material for their thematic subjects. Hence this article is titled, “Lament of an Indian Sports Philatelist” not just “Cricket Philatelist”.




Now, coming back to the present, the Cricket World Cup Final is approaching, on 14th July 2019. Is it too late for India Post to plan to issue a stamp or two, when India wins the Cup (we fans are optimistic that India will lift the trophy, but sadly not so optimistic about a stamp issue). If Sri Lanka could plan and issue 2 stamps at short notice, why can't we? Going further, why not have a Policy in co-ordination between the Sports and Communication Ministries, that whoever wins a Gold in any discipline in Tokyo Olympics 2020, will be honoured with a stamp? It would be great incentive to our sportsmen also. The million Rupee question is, “Will it or won't it happen?” Your guess is as good as mine, dear reader.

- Nikhilesh Melkote : email : nmelkote@hotmail.com


About the Author
 

Nikhilesh Melkote is a noted philatelist from Bangalore. He started collecting stamps in 1974, at the age of 10 years. After joining Mysore Philatelics in 1975 he started collecting thematically and his first theme was Flags. He has won several national and International awards for his specialized collection on flags “Flying colors”. He also collects Portuguese India and recently took up a new theme, Cricket. His Cricket exhibit was awarded Large Silver at KARNAPEX 2015 State Level exhibition. He is at present Vice-President of Karnataka Philatelic Society, Bengaluru since 2017, having served as General Secretary during the previous term.


Doon Philatelic Diary

100 years of Railways in Doon Valley
India Post issued a commemorative postage stamp on 6th May 2000 on the occasion of the centenary of Railways in Doon Valley. The First Day Cover design shows the Shatabdi Express which runs on this track.



In the later half of nineteenth century, despite laying of railway line up to Haridwar and Saharanpur, access to the valley and the nearby Mussoorie hill station was extremely difficult on account of the steep Shivaliks skirting the valley from south east to north west. The tourists traveled up to Saharanpur by rail and used bullock or horse driven carts for Dehradun or up to Rajpur from where ponies or dandies carried them to Mussoorie. Railway line between Haridwar and Dehradun was sanctioned on 18th November 1896. The contract for the construction and working of Haridwar-Dehra Railway between the Secretary of State and the Hardwar-Dehra Railway Company was signed on 26th March 1897. Land was made available free by the government. Work on the track and buildings was completed by early 1900 at a cost of about Rs.26 lakhs and the line was opened for traffic on 1st March 1900. Opening of railway led to prosperity of Dehradun. Mussoorie and its adjoining areas also gained substantially from the far easier access.
The Doon Railways having a length of 51.26 kms with reserve forests, sharp gradients and two tunnels completed 100 years in 2000 since it was opened to traffic in the valley.

Beginners’ Section

Stories behind stamps

Haunted Canada




"Ghost Stamp”

Legend has it that residents of Île d'Orléans, east of Québec, have for centuries spoken in hushed tones about the tortured spirit of La Dame Blanche (the Lady in White) of Montmorency Falls. Believed to be the ghost of Mathilde Robin, the ethereal figure and plaintive moans of the Lady inWhite still haunt the rushing waters where she plunged to her death.

In 1759, in the middle of the Seven Years War, Mathilde had found true love in Louis Tessier, a local farmer who was devoted to spending the rest of his days with her. Little did they know, on the evenings when they climbed to the crest of falls to watch evening settle on Île d'Orléans, that their time together would be all too brief.

While Mathilde was putting the finishing touches on her wedding gown, a fierce battle broke out between the French and the invading British forces. Although the French soldiers managed to repel the attack, Louis was among those who died in the fighting.

Overwhelmed with grief, Mathilde donned the white gown her beloved would never see and cast herself into the falls. It is said that those who see the spirit of La Dame Blanche near her watery grave at night should keep their distance: her gown was meant to be touched by her true love only and unimaginable harm will befall anyone else who comes near it.

Courtesy – Dipok Dey

Philately Workshop in Shimla 








-Major (Dr) Ritu Kalra



It is always wonderful interacting with young   minds. Being a philatelist, I have conducted a number of workshops with children of all age groups the enthusiasm seen by them is palpable. When I was asked to hold a talk by a fellow philatelist for about an hour for about 600 students, I agreed but I was apprehensive.  600 children   would they be interested? I have decided to introduce philately to the young audience so eventually everything fell into place. it was a real pleasure to go step by step the stories of the birth of the first stamp, genesis of stamp collection , Indian stamp journey from Scind  Dawk , Victorian lithographs we touched intricate details the World’s first bicoloured stamp also  the Von Angeli portrait in the Queen's stamp walking down memory lane the Monarch’s stamps of king Edward and his successors king George v and vi the kids, fancied stamps of Inauguration of New Delhi , the silver Jubilee stamps also the means of transport and victory stamps.

It was beautiful to see them not wink an eye engrossed in pictures of 'JAI HIND' stamps of independent India they even mesmerized the Douglas aircraft on our stamps their interest was kept alive by the nine stamps on living personalities , they felt the aroma of coffee, sandalwood  they enjoyed rose stamps.  The children were fascinated by the nine living personalities on Indian stamps.

Kids were just fascinated by the concept of errors that how any mistake could be cherished in any field they got engrossed in the stories of the 'BRITISH GUIANA' and the 'MAURITIUS  POST OFFICE' stamps. I could see the minds of children move with me .



The question answer session was but an affirmation of the fact that the children were not only with me listening  attentively it was as if they had walked down memory lane with loads of questions.  The principal sister Nirmla  was impressed and she narrated her experiences of some exhibition that she had attended long ago was imprinted on her mind . I feel that  the visual aspect of the stamps get imprinted  with  indelible ink on any one who looks at stamps.

I am sure that out of the 600 children and a handful of teachers with me in the auditorium of Loretto convent Tara  Hall on 28th of June 2019, all of them are familiar with philately , hopefully I have been able to generate a desire in at least a few of them to pursue this  engrossing hobby that helps widen horizons , bridge generation gaps and above all awaken a desire to know more.

Major (Dr) Ritu Kalra is a noted philatelist from Shimla. She has won awards in many stamp exhibitions and conducted several workshops in schools. She is the founder and President of Himachal Philatelic Club and also member of India Study Circle, UK and a life member of Philatelic Congress of India.  She may be contacted at email ritukalra23@yahoo.in
 



In Memory of Dr Satyendra Agrawal….

 






Rose Philately



Metro Rose 
Metro rose or White rose is a rose variety which is made up of many overlapping petals giving them a camellia-like appearance. They are creamy blush to white, well scented and often produced in large trusses. Thailand issued a stamp on 06 Feb 2009 on this variety of rose to mark the Valentine’s Day.It is an embossed stamp.



Thailand Post issues “Symbol of Love” themed stamps every year to commemorate St Valentine’s Day – very popular in Thailand. On 7th February 2013, Thai Post issued Rose stamp which is also perforated in a heart shape, it can be used instead of the regular perforation, for an additional touch of romance. The stamps features the Thai Flag and Rose.
Specialized Section
Birds on Indian Definitive Stamps









-Col J Dutta & Dr Anjali Dutta

A definitive stamp is a postage stamp that is part of the regular issue of a country's stamps, available for sale by the post office for an extended period of time and designed to serve the everyday postal needs of the country.

The Indian subcontinent is home to a wide variety of birds, of different shapes and sizes, delightful colours and mesmerizing bird calls. As a means of showcasing the diversity of our avian species, a number of commemorative stamps have been issued over the years.

India issued a 50 paisa definitive stamp on 15 July 1975 showing a flying bird in blue. It was the first time India put a bird on a definitive stamp. It was based on a photograph of Peter Jackson taken in Bharatpur in the 1960s and was of the Intermediate Egret (Mesophoyx intermedia), not a crane as described by India Post. Jackson was unfortunate in that he got no acknowledgement from the Indian Post.

This species, as its scientific name implies, is intermediate in size between the great egret and smaller white egrets like the little egret and cattle egret, though nearer to the little than the great.  It is about 56–72 cm long with a 105–115 cm wingspan and weighs about 400 g, with all-white plumage, generally dark legs and a thickish yellow bill.



The stamp and Peter Jackson's original image upon which the stamp is based.




Intermediate Egret

In the year 2000 (20 July) a Re 1 definitive stamp on the Saras crane (Grus antigone) was issued.  The Saras crane is a large non-migratory crane found in parts of the Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia and Australia. The tallest of the flying birds, standing at a height of up to 1.8 m (5 ft 11 in), they are conspicuous and iconic species of open wetlands. The Saras crane is easily distinguished from other cranes in the region by the overall grey colour and the contrasting red head and upper neck. They forage on marshes and shallow wetlands for roots, tubers, insects, crustaceans and small vertebrate prey. Like other cranes, they form long-lasting pair-bonds and maintain territories within which they perform territorial and courtship displays that include loud trumpeting, leaps and dance-like movements. In India they are considered symbols of marital fidelity, believed to mate for life and pine the loss of their mates even to the point of starving to death.



A plate by Johann Michael Seligmann published between 1749 and 1776 based on a work by George Edwards

On 30 October 2000 a multicolour Rs 50 definitive stamp on the Paradise Flycatcher, male and female, was issued. The Indian paradise flycatcher (Terpsiphone paradisi) is a medium- sized passerine bird (relates to their toes – three pointing forwards and one back, they are perching birds) native to Asia that is widely distributed.  As the global population is considered stable, it has been listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List since 2004. It is native to the Indian subcontinent, Central Asia and Myanmar.  Males have elongated central tail feathers, and a black and rufous plumage in some populations, while others have white plumage. Females are short-tailed with rufous wings and a black head.

 

 The stamp and the male bird


The female bird

A year later on 20 September 2001, an Rs 4 definitive stamp on the painted stork was issued. The painted stork (Mycteria leucocephala) is a large wading bird of the stork family. It is found in the wetlands of the plains of tropical Asia south of the Himalayas in the Indian subcontinent and extending into Southeast Asia. Their distinctive pink tertial feathers give the adults their name. They forage in flocks in shallow waters along rivers or lakes. They immerse their half open beaks in water and sweep them from side to side and snap up their prey of small fish that are sensed by touch.  As they wade along they also stir the water with their feet to flush out hiding fish. They nest colonially in trees, often along with other water birds. The only sounds they produce are weak moans or bill clattering at the nest. They are not migratory and only make short distance movements in some parts of their range, in response to changes in weather or food availability or for breeding. Like other storks, they are often seen soaring on thermals.


The stamp and a painted stork foraging in the water with half-open bill swept from side to side.

However, due to a policy change in the designing of definitive stamps, the last 15 years has seen no definitive stamps issued on the theme of birds, or nature in general for that matter.  Definitive stamps now focus on personalities through the Makers of India series.  We thus miss the informative and colourful stamps that delighted us in the decades gone by.

- Col Jayanta Dutta & Dr Anjali Dutta : email : doctorjayanta2009@gmail.com

New issues from other Countries

Australia

4 June 2019 : Sports Stadium



The Sports Stadiums featured on the stamps are: 1. MCG (Melbourne Cricket Ground) 2. SCG (Sydney Cricket Ground) 3. AAMI Park, Melbourne .Optus Stadium, Perth


The stamps
$1 - AAMI Park, Vic.
AAMI Park was welcomed to Melbourne & Olympic Parks’ precinct in May 2010, giving Victoria its first world-class pitch for elite-level rugby league, rugby union and football (soccer) codes. It is one in the suite of venues across the internationally renowned precinct, which together deliver an array of sporting and entertainment events to more than 2.5 million visitors annually. The stadium is home to several sporting teams, including the Melbourne Storm, Melbourne Rebels, Melbourne Victory and Melbourne Football Club. The award-winning 30,050-seat stadium is defined by its distinctive bio-frame design, the roof of which provides covered seating for most of a capacity crowd enjoying the spectacle on the 136 x 82 metre playing field below.
$1 - Optus Stadium, WA
State-government-owned Optus Stadium was opened on Burswood Peninsula, Perth, in January 2018, and in its first 12 months of operation attracted more than 1.7 million fans. Located alongside the picturesque Swan River, the stadium, with its striking bronze facade, reflects Western Australia’s unique geology and is surrounded by landscaped parklands inspired by the Indigenous six seasons. The new 60,000-seat stadium is the third largest in Australia (after Melbourne’s MCG and Sydney’s Stadium Australia), with a roof that provides coverage for 85 per cent of its permanent seating. It is capable of hosting AFL, rugby union, rugby league, football (soccer) and cricket, as well as large entertainment events. From fence to fence the pitch covers 177 x 141 metres, with 165 x 130 metres for the AFL field of play, and the venue contains two of the largest viewing screens in the Southern Hemisphere.
$1 - Sydney Cricket Ground, NSW
Located at Moore Park, on the edge of the CBD, the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) has a long and venerable history, the roots of which stretch back to the mid-19th century. The first recorded game of cricket was played on the site (then known as the Garrison Ground) in 1854, and all major cricket matches have been since 1876, although the ground’s current name was not adopted until 1894. The magnificent two-level Members Pavilion (shown in the stamp design) was built in 1886 (extended in 1903), and the equally elegant Ladies Pavilion a decade later, in 1896, both of which are heritage listed. Today, the SCG, which is known as a spin-friendly ground, is used for Test, One Day International and Twenty20 cricket. But it also regularly hosts AFL, rugby league and union, and football (soccer) on its 155 x 136-metre arena.
$1 - Melbourne Cricket Ground, Vic.
Originally built in 1853, the MCG has a rich sporting history, including being the main venue for the first Olympic Games held in the Southern Hemisphere, in 1956, a centrepiece for the 2006 Commonwealth Games and host to two cricket World Cups, in 1992 and 2015. Such is its place in sporting history that it is listed on both state and federal heritage registers for its significance. The MCG is primarily a ground for AFL and cricket, with the annual Boxing Day Test matches being among its most popular events, though at times it hosts other football codes too. Over its life, the MCG has been redeveloped several times and it can now hold a capacity crowd of 100,024, with seating for 95,000.
18 June 2019 : Equal Pay Equal Work


Australia Post released a commemorative stamp to celebrate 50 years of the principle of equal pay for equal work in Australia. While the principle of equal pay for equal work has now been around for 50 years, women are still fighting for equal pay for work of equal value. In 2019 a significant gender pay gap still exists at 14.1 per cent.

Austria

27 June 2019 : The Traditional Costume of Carinthia




The Blue Spotted Dirndl


This time, the special stamp from the popular “Classic traditional costumes” series is dedicated to the traditional costume of Carinthia, which is worn throughout the federal province.



A simple dress made of dark blue cotton with white spots is fastened with silver buttons. The hemline is trimmed with red. Above the rounded neckline a simple white blouse peeps out, the medium-length sleeves of which are decorated with a lace border. A monochrome black cotton apron rounds off the costume, although a white apron decorated with tendrils of red and blue flowers can be worn instead. Married women wear the bow on their apron tied on the right-hand side; unmarried ladies, on the left. On special occasions the traditional costume is also worn with a long skirt and a fancy blouse with longer, puffed sleeves, gathered below the elbow and with decorative stitching on the shoulders.



The pattern of the spotted material was created out of necessity: there was not enough money to allow for an elaborate design when dyeing the fabric blue, so wooden nails were hammered into a board. During the staining process pressing these into the fabric prevented the colour from being taken up, and in this way, the white spots were created.



Bangladesh

3 June 2019 :  ICC World Cup 2019




The 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup is the 12th edition of the Cricket World Cup, an international cricket tournament contested by men's national teams from the International Cricket Council. It is being hosted by England and Wales from 30 May to 14 July 2019. 

Canada

27 June 2019 : 50th Anniversary of First Manned Moon Landing

This stamp issue is the tete-beche pair, with one stamp upside down in relation to the other. The top, or upside down, stamp in this image depicts the Apollo 11 command and service modules and Earth. The bottom stamp shows the lunar lander Eagle nearing the surface of the moon.
Each stamp is inscribed “Apollo 11 1969-2019.” The country name and “P” inside a maple leaf emblem for permanent-rate stamps are also included in the designs.
Latvia

13 June 2019 : Ligo Wreath

This stamp is distinguished by its irregular shape: it is designed as a wreath, which is woven from various flowers found in Latvian meadows. Wreaths are one of the most characteristic and essential elements of the Summer Solstice celebrations, traditionally worn on the head on Līgo evening.


Monaco

20 June 2019 : Sepac 2019 : Old Residential Houses




New pictorial postmarks from other countries
Postmark from Taiwan
Available on July 13th 2019 and the postmark is featuring a Chinese pangolin  (Manis pentadactya).Other cancellation being issued in July 2019 feature Sea Turtle, Chinese Crested Tern and Sika Deer
 

Acknowledgement
- Ananthapuri Stamp Bulletin June 2019 issue edited by Mohanchandran Nair

-  Judaica Thematic Society (UK)  July 2019  Newsletter edited by Gary Goodman

-  Deccan Philatelist Vol 19 No 2  2019 edited by Col Jayanta Dutta

- Journal of The Army Philatelic  Vol 17 No 2 2019 edited by Col Jayanta Dutta

-The Hyderabad Philatelist May 2019 issue edited by Prakash Agrawal

-The Hyderabad Hobby Magazine May 2019 issue  edited by Prakash Agrawal


Blogs & Websites


Philatelic Clubs & Societies 

Ananthapuri Philatelic Association, Thiruvanthapuram
Baroda Philatelic Society -  http://www.vadophil.org/
Chandigarh Philatelic Club
Deccan Philatelic Society – Pune, Maharashtra
Eastern India Philatelists’ Association - http://www.filacapsule.blogspot.com/  
The Hyderabad  Philatelic and Hobbies Socirty
India Study Circle -  http://www.indiastudycircle.org/
Indian Thematic Society, Ludhiana -   http://indianthematicstamps.webs.com/
Ludhiana Philatelic Club
Numismatic & Philatelic Association of Vellore Fort 
http://numismaticphilavellore.site40.net/index.htm
Philatelic Congress of India - http://www.philateliccongressofindia.com/
Philatelic Society of Rajasthan, Jaipur
Philatelic Society of India , Mumbai : http://www.psi1897.com/
Orissa Philatelic Association, Mail id-:  orissaphilatelic@gmail.com
Rajkot Philatelic Society – Rajkot, Gujarat
Gujarat Philatelic Association - Ahmedabad
South India Philatelists Association -  http://www.sipa.org.in/
Stamps of India –
http://www.stampsofindia.com
The Army Philatelic Society, Pune


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