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

Saturday, November 7, 2020

Rainbow November 2020


Festivals of Light

Canada Post  issues stamps on Jewish and Hindu festival featuring Hanukkah and Diwali to brighten up 2020 festive season


Dehradun November 2020  Vol. XIII  Issue No. 155

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Special Corona Stamp issued by Austria Post on 3 Ply Toilet Paper


Dear Reader,

I am pleased to present November 2020 issue of Rainbow Stamp News. It is good to share with the philatelists that three virtual philatelic exhibitions   have been held successfully in India, two by philatelic clubs, Debutpex2020 of postcards and Philavirtu 2020 and the recent one, HIMPEX 2020, State level (Zonal) Philatelic Exhibition, Shimla for the philatelists of Punjab and Himachal Pradesh  The step taken by HP  Postal Department  to conduct a virtual philatelic exhibition is highly appreciated as the exhibition included all activities like webinar for students and philatelists, online stamp designing,  painting competition and Quiz . It’s a very good and active step taken by the Postal Deptt. With these activities Postal Circles of India Post will be encouraged to conduct such virtual philatelic exhibitions in other states too. The covid -19 pandemic has affected our life badly for the last eight months and such virtual shows help to bring happiness and enthusiasm in our life especially for philatelists and students. Thanks to all the organizers of these shows who took pains and put lot of effort to conduct these virtual philatelic exhibitions.

The biggest festival of light Diwali is coming….Wishing you all a very Happy and Prosperous Diwali ! 

This is all for this month. More in the next issue.

Happy Collecting !  



                             

Contents

§  From the Desk of Naresh Agrawal

§  Recent Indian Issues

§  In The News

 

§  Views & Opinions

 

§  Thematic Watch

 

§  Philately Promoter of the Month 

§  Beginners’ Section

§  Specialized Section

§  New Issues from Other Countries

§  Philatelic Library

§  Philatelic Clubs and Society

§  Blogs & Websites on Philately

§  Current Philatelic Magazines & Newsletters



 

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PHILAVIRTU 2020  SET PLATFORM FOR NEXT GENERATION EXHIBITING

My heartiest congratulations  to the organizers, jury and the other members of the team for the successful conduct of PHILAVIRTU 2020, National Level Virtual Philatelic  Exhibition with International Participation which concluded just a few days back. It showcased about 1000 frames with 225  exhibits of one frame to 8 frames in competitive section and a few excellent exhibits in Championship Class. It certainly gave us opportunity to genuinely witness  some very high quality exhibits in all the classes sitting at home. If we talk about Thematic, there were good number of  4.5th generation exhibits. Lot to enjoy, learn and accept.

As usual there are different reactions from philatelic fraternity, participants and viewers to the conduct of the show. Some philatelists are happy where as some are not. This is bound to happen after any such show. Everyone cannot be pleased in any show. One must appreciate that this was the first ever virtual exhibition  conducted in India by any organization and that catered not only to Indian philatelists but to the  philatelists of other countries also. This was a sought of an experimental conduct of such virtual show which proved to be very successful from my point of view. Some people complained about slow opening of exhibits. Complaints of literally no communication also came on surface. The timings given for any event in the show  were not strictly adhered to. The commitments were to kept up to the mark and  finally as usual  poor or bad judgment.

Looking at the show positively, undoubtedly this show has taken philatelic exhibiting to the next generation and  ICSRI, Pune deserves all appreciation for taking up the pioneering venture to organize such a huge  virtual exhibiting project in India which  was bound to have certain drawbacks having certain limitations. Slow and poor connectivity was not actually organizers responsibility but   poor net connectivity at different places and  heavy files submission by the participants despite  organizers repeated and categorical advice and instruction to send exhibition sheets images of not more than 800KB. But exhibitors sent heavy files which not only created problem in uploading but in downloading, slowing down and / or opening at viewer’s end also.

Yes, there has been one aspect which in fact created a  disappointment amongst some of the exhibitors  and that is  type of scans of exhibition sheets asked for.  Some of the exhibitors  prepared exhibits from scans of the  material they have and then by using those scans prepared digital exhibition sheets and sent to competitive section. Such exhibitors were entertained also. Whereas most of the exhibitors sent actual scans of the physical sheets of their exhibits which in fact should be. However, being for the first time both the exhibit sheets were entertained and accepted by the organizers and adjudged by the jury. But  personally I feel complete digitalization should not be encouraged as this calls for  display of fake material through exhibit sheets. This is highly detrimental for the survival and future of philately. Since, this is beginning of virtual exhibiting, careful consideration should be given to this aspect.

Well, judgment has always been target of the exhibitors. The reason being over expectations. Yes, luck also plays a role in this matter but it cannot be helped. We should except the judgment open heartedly. Less or high marks are bound to come on the way. We must not forget one this that this show was adjudged  probably by international standards and hence, minimum one step low was expected for those exhibits which  till now had participated in National Level shows only.

We must not forget the webinars conducted before and during the show. Those were all of high quality and  were highly educative.  All in all, the show was good. We witnessed some very good exhibits which  in fact helped us to learn a lot and to groom ourselves. One thing again come out openly and clearly that now getting higher award is a matter of heavy pocket and of course time and hard work also. We could see that the exhibits awarded high had very rare and costly items.

Anyways, once again my heartiest congratulations to the organizers. I appeal to the participants that they should accept the shortcomings / drawbacks  of the show and applaud the hard work and efforts done by the organizers. Believe me handling such virtual exhibits is not an easy job as it looks. I believe that the drawbacks which this show had, will not be repeated in future such shows as we have one big show of such nature in 2021 declared by PCI. Though there is enough time but let’s start working for that show from now.

Naresh Agrawal : email - nareshkumar1992@yahoo.co.in

Recent Indian Issues



24 October 2020 : 75 Years of United Nations- Rs 5

2 October 2020 : 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi

New special Covers

  Shri Hanuman Garhi, Ayodhya Dham : 20.10.2020: Faizabad


Hindustan Chamber of Commerce : 2.11.2020: Chennai



In The News

PHILAVIRTU 2020


PHILAVIRTU - 2020, First National Virtual Philatelic Exhibition with International participation was held from 10th to 18th October 2020. The exhibition was organized by International Collectors’ Society of Rare Items, Pune under the Patronage of Philatelic Congress of India (PCI) for the promotion of philately.The exhibition showcased exhibits of all classes except Literature Class with regular webinars on different subjects. Virtual Opening and Closing ceremony were conducted very well by the organizers.

To commemorate 𝗣𝗛𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗩𝗜𝗥𝗧𝗨 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟬, First Virtual National Philatelic Exhibition a Special Cover was released on 10/10/2020 at the auspicious hands of the Chief Guest, Shri Pradipta Kumar Bisoi, Secretary, Department of Posts in a Grand Opening Function.Guest of Honours Dr. Charles Lobo, Member (Operations), Department of Posts Mr. Ashok Kumar Poddar, Additional Director General, Department of Posts were also present.


Lifetime achievement awards were given to Mr. Ajit Singhee, Mr. Ashok Bayanwala, and Mrs. Damayanti Pittie. Around 1000 frames of more than 200 exhibitors were exhibited. Mr Rajesh Jhunjhunwala won the Champion of Champions Award and Mr Piyush Khaitan won Best Exhibit of the Show Award. Mr W. Danforth( Dan) Walker, RDP, FRPSL was honoured with Philatelic Excellence Award.



View complete award list : https://philavirtu.com/exhibitors/exhibits/



Grand old man of Indian Philately felicitated by West Bengal circle of India Post

 

The Chief Post Master General, West Bengal Circle, felicitated Shri Dipok Dey on the occasion of Philately Day, On behalf of The Chief Post Master General, Director of Kolkata GPO, Sri Manojit Kumar handed over the Memento etc to Shri Dipok Dey at his residence on 13th October 2020.

 

Special Cover on Philately Day released at Sandesh Communication Museum, Bengaluru. 


DebutPex 2020 is India's first online exhibition on postcards organised by Postcrossing Society of India. This online exhibition witnessed participation from 15 countries by way of 142 exhibits. India Post partnered with Postcrossing Society of India and released 12 postcards on the "Traditional Toys of India" on the inaugural day of DebutPex 2020 (Oct 1). This special cover is released to commemorate the union of "a piece of paper born in 1840 and later, the postcard which together revolutionised the world of communication in 1869".

  - Suresh R. - Bangalore

 Exhibitions - COVID 19/ CORONA Updates


Due to the state of emergency everywhere, the following news may be noted :
News for Exhibitions as on 9th May 2020.

1. London 2020 - Postponed to 19 - 26 February 2022

2. Taipei 2020 ( now Taipei 2021) - Postponed to 4 to 8 June, 2021

3. Indonesia 2020 - Postponed to 05-10 November 2020
4. Bulgaria 2020 - Cancelled

5. New Zealand 2020 - Cancelled

6. UAE 2020, Dubai - Cancelled

7. The PHILANIPPON 2021, a FIP World Stamp Championship Exhibition with about 2,000 frames, is scheduled to be held in Yokohama, Japan during 25 to 30 August 2021. It will include the FIP World Stamp Championship Class, Traditional, Postal History, Postal Stationery, Aerophilately, Thematic, Youth, Modern (1980 to date), One Frame, Open and Literature Classes. It will not include Astrophilately, Maximaphily and Revenue Classes.

8. Cape Town 2021 has been postponed, now to be held from 9th – 13th November 2021.

9. IBRA 2021 International Stamp exhibition and stamp Fair IBRA 2021to be held in Essen, Germany from 6-9 May 2021 is now postponed to year 2023 due to Covid 19 Pandemic..

Commissioner for PHILANIPPON 2021, FIP World Stamp Championship Exhibition




Mr. Surendra Kotadia has been appointed as Indian National Commissioner for the PHILANIPPON 2021, FIP World Stamp Championship Exhibition to be held in Japan from 25th to 30th August 2021.

Philanippon 2021 will have the following competitive classes: Championship Class, Traditional, Postal History, Postal Stationery, Aerophilately, Thematic, Modern, Open, Youth, One Frame, Literature.

Contact information:
Mr. Surendra A. Kotadia
M/s. Dimple Drums & Barrels Ltd.,1119, Maker Chamber No. V,221, Jamnalal Bajaj Road, Nariman Point,MUMBAI - 400 021
Email: 
surendrakotadia@gmail.com Phone: + 91 22 2202 4130 / 2202 4131/ 2284 3244 Mob : + 91 98199 03789

Commissioner for CAPE TOWN 2021 Philatelic Exhibition 


Mr. Shakil Ahmed has been appointed as Indian National Commissioner for the Cape Town 2021, FIP Specialized World Stamp Exhibition to be held at Cape Town, South Africa from 9th to 13th November 2021.

Exhibition Classes: Traditional, Postal History, Aerophilately, Postal Stationery, Revenue, Thematic, Open, Modern Philately, One Frame, Philatelic Literature and Picture Postcards only)  

Contact information: 
Shakil Ahmed
Dargah Bazar, Balakrishna Road,P. O. Buxi Bazar,
CUTTACK-753001, ODISHA 
Email: ahmedshakil99@gmail.com   M): +91-9437225760 / +91-7008025663


Commissioner for TAIPEI 2021 Philatelic Exhibition

Mr. Rajan Jayakar has been appointed as Indian National Commissioner for the Taipei 2021, 38th FIAP Asian International Stamp Exhibition, Taipei, Chinese Taipei to be held from 4 to 8 June, 2021.

Contact information:
Rajan Motiram Jayakar,

Flat No.2, Court View,126, Maharshi Karve Road,Churchgate, Mumbai 400 020 

Email: rajanjayakar1948@gmail.com  Phone: +91-22-22820570, +91-22-22820572,(M) +919821072417

HIMPEX 2020 First State (Zonal)  level Virtual Philatelic Exhibition, Shimla



HIMPEX 2020 is the 1st  State (Zonal) Virtual Philatelic Exhibition, Shimla  was held from 2nd -7th November 2020. The exhibition was open for the philatelists of Punjab and Himachal Pradesh. It is the first ever virtual philatelic exhibition organized by any Postal Circle of India Post. The exhibition conducted all the philatelic activities virtually which are usually organized during any actual  philatelic exhibition like stamp designing competition, Essay writing competition,quiz etc and webinar for the students and also online discussion with  jury . 48 philatelists participated in different categories and displayed their exhibits in 94 frames. During the exhibition 5 special covers were released having single special cancellation (with different dates).

1.    HIMPEX 2020 : 2.11.2020

2. The Menri Monastery, Dholanji  : 3.11.2020

3. Sada Shiv Mandir 4.11.2020

4.Sach Pass, Chamba : 6.11.2020

5. Atal Tunnel, Rohtang : 7 .11.2020

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 HIMPEX 2020  Winners


Gold Medal

Major Dr Ritu Kalra - Dreams Got Wings

Jeevan Jyoti  - Tourism (Best in Seniors)

Samarth (Youth) Silver - Shapes of Stamps (Best in Junior)

Silver Medal

Smriti Rana - My Life is my Message

Ajay Srivastav - Climate Change

Rakesh Walia ( Literature)

Sarthak Sood

Onkar Nath Chandla

Pritha Doegar (Youth)

Samarth (Youth)

View : Result

View : Exhibition

Jury


Rajesh Paharia  (Jury Team Leader) and OP Kedia


Virtual Philatelic Exhibitions  

Pros and Cons


 -Jeevan Jyoti

In last two months, we had the opportunity to see some very good virtual philatelic exhibitions in India. We had DEBUTPEX 2020, Philavirtu 2020 and the recently concluded HIMPEX 2020 organized for the first time by Deppt of Posts in India. Debutpex 2020 exhibition on Postcards and biggest virtual national level philatelic exhibition with international participation PHILAVIRTU 2020 was organized by philatelic societies . The virtual Philatelic shows being organized due to pandemic of covid 19 are in the experimental stage. It will take time to solve all issues related to such shows. As it is new for the organizers, there remains so many problems that come after the show starts and which they were unable to assume in the beginning. The objective to give here the views of noted philatelists about these virtual shows is not criticize but to discuss those problems and their solution so that future virtual exhibitions could be more successful in every respect. I had the opportunity to see all the exhibitions including the recent exhibition HIMPEX 2020 first-ever virtual philatelic exhibition in India organized by the Department of Posts.I have analyzed all the shows and found the following highly appreciated points and the points that need improvement in the future, of the show briefly as these have already been discussed by some senior philatelists.

Philavirtu 2020

Highly appreciated….

1.   Virtual  Inaugural & Valedictory Function excellent

2.    Webinars by renowned philatelists on the different subjects were very good.

3.    The exhibitors were timely informed about webinars, inaugural and valedictory function by sharing link via email and Whatsapp groups

4.    Virtual lobby, auditorium, exhibition hall, dealers booth all were good.

5.    Hounouring philatelists and online interaction with them  was  very good and the way of presenting the awards was excellent .

 


 

HIMPEX 2020, Shimla

First Virtual Philatelic exhibition in India organized by Deptt, of Posts.

1.    The exhibition included every activity that involves a physical philatelic exhibition like webinar for students and philatelists, online stamp design, painting, essay writing competition, and quiz and discussion with the jury. Inaugural and Concluding function was good. Overall the first attempt was very nice and it set an example to other Postal Circles to conduct such virtual exhibitions in future.

Needs Improvement…

Philavirtu 2020

1.    Website was  slow so caused difficulty in downloading five frames exhibits.

2.    Frame fee should have been  reduced more as the cost of virtual show is less as compared to physical exhibition

3. Display of virtual exhibits prepared with images using different computer programs with the actual physical exhibits. It must not be allowed at any cost and a proper scrutiny team should be there to stop entry of the virtually prepared exhibits.

4.    No Invitee Class/Court of honour

5.    .Absence of Literature Class which could have been included with upload of soft copy of the exhibit.

6.    Lack of communication with philatelist regarding unnecessary delay of result for a week and no update on the website

7.    Jury critic session after the exhibition

 HIMPEX 2020

1.The participants should have been communicated about webinar, Jury critic session, Inaugural function and and closing function via email or Whatsapp  by sharing link timely

2. No Zoom option in the exhibit pages to view exhibits clearly. In a virtual show it is very important

3. Valedictory function could have been organized virtually liking participants online and awarding them virtually.

4. The website could have been much better to highlight main programs of the show and timing.

5. So  much disturbance in the live show due to poor technical arrangement

6. No exhibit in Non Competitive Class. There should have been some exhibits of noted philatelists and some exhibits from the Department of Posts.

Conclusion

When something new is introduced, we are not aware of its drawbacks, it comes  later after it runs and the virtual philately is in the same stage and with the time it will improve and become perfect gradually. The organizers need a big applause for organizing these shows as the things which seem very easy are not so easy behind the screen. It is the effort of teamwork to manage and control at a large level. Thanks to all team members of thees shows.






-Dinesh Sharma, Lucknow ( Jury Member Philavirtu 2020)

I remember my first ever visit to any philatelic exhibition INDIA – 80 (World Philatelic Exhibition) held at New Delhi in January, 1980. I was in the ocean of stamps and I was lost in the fascinating world of philately and even didn’t notice several announcements about the closing of the exhibition. Finally two security guards came and took me out of the exhibition hall at Prgati Maidan, New Delhi.  But I enjoyed two of the recently held Virtual National level shows PHILEX -2020 and PHILAVIRTU2020 as there was no time boundations and I could see and enjoy the exhibit at my own convenience and without travelling.

Philatelists love to be at physical exhibitions because they can interact with philatelists personally but COVID 19 crisis forced the organizers to cancel or postpone all the stamp shows and exhibitions around the world at club levels to the world level. A few creative philatelic organizations came up with the idea of holding the virtual philatelic exhibitions. Recently held PHILAVIRTU – 2020, National Philatelic Exhibition with international participation set an example of organizing it on virtual platform very successfully in India.

It was a wonderful experience for so many philatelists from India and the world over as they could enjoy looking at the philatelic exhibits at their leisure. Many times it is not possible for us to visit the physical shows, therefore virtual shows would be very convenient in many ways. Organising virtual exhibitions has different challenges, but they will be more effective and popular in coming time.

Virtual Philatelic Exhibitions provide a different dimension to the organizers, participants, visitors and jury. It will be easy and interesting for a visitor to see exhibit in more detail and according to his/her convenience but for jury it would be challenging and more tedious work. In a recently held survey in USA it has been revealed that more than 85% of the respondents would very likely to attend the Virtual Stamp Shows. Virtual shows may not replace the physical shows in near future but they would definitely add interest among the philatelic community.







-Mohanachandran Nair

Editor : Ananthapuri Stamp Bulletin

 

 

The first virtual philatelic exhibition of India Philavirtu-2020 ended with great success. The Virtual Lobby, Virtual Auditorium, Virtual dealer booths etc were  high standard and user friendly.  The thing I liked very much was its seminars.  It was really helpful to secure more knowledge about philately and its various aspects.  The seminars which were recorded and uploaded in the virtual auditorium were helpful to the visitors to view it according to their choice and time.  The inaugural and valedictory functions organised through Zoom was very nice.  I hope the exhibition can be viewed by unlimited visitors all over the world.

 

I found some drawbacks also in Philavirtu-2020

 

First of all was its speed.  The site was very slow. It took too much time to download the exhibits.  Due to this delay viewers  might have skipped most of the exhibits.  Second one was exorbitant fees for frames and virtual dealer booths. In a virtual exhibition, the expenses for conducting it will be very low. Initially they fixed high fees for frames but due to many complaints received they were forced to reduce it to some extent. Due to this high fees some philatelists and dealers keep away from the exhibition. Organisers also failed to adhere to the time schedule in all aspects.  No Invitee Class/Court of Honour exhibits seen.  Some exhibits were virtually created while others created manually and uploaded the scanned images of which clarity was very poor. 

 

Judging of exhibits is always a complaint zone in every philatelic exhibition. I am not complaining about the judging of Philavirtu-2020.  I think judges have done their duties well. The marks awarded were according to the deservingness of exhibits. Those who got lesser marks should compare with other high marked exhibits.

 

As a philatelic journalist I wish to say that in all virtual philatelic exhibitions Philatelic Literature should be included as one of the competitive classes.  Exhibitors can submit digital formats of literature in the present scenario.  Otherwise this class will be neglected because virtual philatelic exhibition is here to stay for some years.

 

 








- Ajit Kumar Dash , EIPA - Bhubaneshwar

The first National Virtual Philatelic Exhibition with international participation PHILAVIRTU-2020 was concluded on 23-10-2020 with more than 1000 frames with participation of more than 200 philatelists including some participants from abroad. It was organised by the International Collectors' Society of Rare Items, Pune with active support of PCI.  It was a noble gesture and tough challenge for the organisers to hold in India for the first time during the Corona pandemic. Hats off to the organisers for taking this bold step. Because it was organised for the first time, there were some technical drawbacks ought to come. The organisers had tried their best to overcome some of them to some extent. But there were some major draw backs which has dissatisfied the philatelists. The first thing is that there were no names found in the result sheet either the person's name or the country name at the time of declaration, for which it was not possible to know the owner of the exhibit which creates confusion about the authenticity of the exhibit, of course it was modified later after few days .

The second thing is that some of the exhibits appear to have been prepared by using scanned images with computer-aided systems, and some with both. It is not known whether it was allowed or the organisers were aware of it or not. the prospectus is not specific in this regard. There should be some cyber experts in the organising committee to counter such problems. The third thing was the evaluation. It was definitely a difficult task for the jury members to go through each virtual sheet and evaluate them on computers, especially when the internet is slow. This was also a new experience for them to evaluate the virtual exhibits which require computer expertise as well as sound philatelic knowledge and competency. It is seen in this exhibition, several exhibits have been downgraded with respect to their previous medals as well as marks too, though there was total modification of the whole exhibit and replacement of materials with rare and excellent items or part thereof.

This is one of the major reasons of disappointment. The fourth thing is the abnormal delay is declaring the result. Initially the exhibition was scheduled to be held from 10-18, October, 2020, but in view of the high receipt of exhibits and the problem of their evaluation, it was rescheduled from 10-23, October, 2020. The result could not be declared on the scheduled time and date of 22.10.2020. It was declared towards the end of the concluding day of 23.10.2020 and without name of the exhibitor and country in the result sheet, which has created frustration among the participants. It is my request to the organisers who are going to hold any future Virtual exhibition to look into the matters and loopholes to overcome the problems. 









Thematic Watch

Observations / Experiences / Facts




- Jeevan Jyoti

The recently concluded Philavirtu 2020, national-level virtual philatelic exhibition with international participation gave a chance to see many excellent thematic exhibits. It was a philatelic treat as well as a good experience to learn so many new things regarding the thematic exhibiting. The exhibition had a major drawback of display of virtually prepared exhibits by some of the participants which were not appreciated by many philatelists. This was somehow entertained by the organizers. The judgment of the jury is always a controversial issue in each and every exhibition. Thematic is the biggest class in every philatelic exhibition and the competition has become very tough. The rules have changed now and traditional philately and Postal history have become a part of thematic philately at higher levels. One has to include philatelic items pertaining to these classes suitably in the most befitting manner in order to win a higher-level medal. 

The way of writing text and presentation has changed and the emphasis is given on philatelic text in the proper technical philatelic language. This can be learned by seeing minutely the exhibits which have been awarded high grade medal in International exhibitions.  One can reach up to vermeil medal with sharp philatelic knowledge and skill but cannot reach above this level without spending a huge amount of money for obtaining the items not easily available. However, it is the best way to follow FIP rules while preparing an exhibit, sooner or later it will be awarded suitably. Sometimes the award is matter of mere luck depending on the mood, time spent on frame by jury, good items remained noticed / unnoticed and knowledge of jury sometimes results in some undeserving exhibits getting a higher award and  the other deserving ones getting downgraded. But this is a common practice in every exhibition and cannot be avoided after all we are human, temperament, mood, mind and observation changes…..If we are going to take part in the exhibition we have to bear with it ….sometimes one has to wait for years to get a suitable award……It has a negative aspect too….some philatelists get so much frustrated that they stop participating in exhibitions…..so let’s take it as a hobby and enjoy its pleasure…If you are tensed about it you are not taking it as a hobby but as a work…. However, it takes a very long time to develop this philosophy….some quit during the journey…. Some carry on……but finally they enjoy…..Happy Thematic Collecting !

How to improve a Thematic Exhibit…..


 Sharing slides of a seminar held on Thematic Philately during CHINA 2019 World Philatelic Exhibition










Courtesy : Tono D. Putranto ,

( Understanding the Thematic Exhibiting Rule and The Importance of Philatelic Material )

 

Book Review

Guide to Permanent Pictorial Cancellations of India 

By Sushil Mehra & K. Chaitanya Dev


 






Guide to Permanent Pictorial Cancellations of India by Sushil Mehra & K. Chaitanya Dev : ISBN NO. 978-93-5416-331-9: Published By Sushil Mehra : Price - Rs 2500  : Harbound : Available at : Amazon.in (with Price Rs 2300)

The Permanent pictorial cancellation is a postmark given by Postal Department to be used on the ongoing mail throughout the year without any time limit. Usually, it shows the design of a religious, historical or a place of tourist importance, flora fauna, sculpture, important character related to that place, the natural place of importance, festival, particular city landmark like the clock tower, etc. The book gives the details of all the pictorial cancellations ( As searched and compiled by the authors) being given by India Post in different places of the states.It has a State wise Index of all Cancellations. The authors have given brief information about the place with sketch, photo, or stamp of that place or landmark of that place of all permanent pictorial cancellations. There is a special section in the book on PIN code which helps the readers to know its meaning regarding the place and what the PIN digits stand for. In addition to it, the articles by senior philatelists Shri Ashok Bayanwala and Shri Naresh Agrawal have been published. The Foreword of the book is written by noted philatelist Shri Prashant Pandya.

PPCs are of great interest to the philatelists. Its study, collection, search, and variety have a lot of scope in philately. An exhibit can be prepared on its designs in relation to the place of issue, varieties in shapes n sizes, thematically or other way in the postal history category.

The book is beautifully designed with excellent layout and printing. As the book contains cancellations issued all over India featuring a variety of subjects, the book is recommended for Thematic collectors as well as all philatelists and stamp lovers.

- Jeevan Jyoti 

 

THE BOOK REVIEW : GUIDE TO PERMANENT PICTORIAL CANCELLATIONS OF INDIA

Title                 :           Guide to Permanent Pictorial cancellation of India

Authors            :           Sushil Mehra & K. Chaitanya Dev

Publisher         :           Sushil Mehra First Edition 2020

Printer             :           Shrumudra Printing & Corporate Services, Bengaluru

All the beautiful and important places may not be visited physically but their beauty can be experienced  through magnificent philatelic journey of printed images  and illustrations in the form of a book….

Well, the above quote is proved true if one turns the pages of the newly authored book titled “Guide to Permanent Pictorial Cancellations of India” by Sri Sushil Mehra, a veteran and hardcore philatelist  along with Mr. Chaitnya Dev as the co-author.  Mr Sushil Mehra has already authored two books on philately. One on “Glimpse of Vintage Bangalore”  a collection of  Picture Post cards of Bangalore and other “ My Dashavatara” published in the past.

Permanent Pictorial cancellation is a Postmark which is applied on the outgoing/ongoing mail piece on regular basis from particular post office facility mainly located at places of public interest like historical, religious or tourist importance. This postmark and is not for short period or specified period and is said to be applied throughout the year. Of late, this field of philately has come up with new dimensions.

As the name suggests this book i.e. “Guide to  Permanent Pictorial Cancellations of India”  very well encompasses all the PPC’s so far issued in India as it not only lists but a very clearly, beautifully depicts every cancellation in terms of its technical, aesthetic, historical and philatelic importance.

The book is beautifully designed with excellent layout and printing. The cover of the book is interesting which makes you open it instantly. Once the book is opened, one is mesmerized by the plethora of beautiful colored images printed on white glossy paper which takes one to the philatelic journey of various important historical and tourist places of India. Landscape orientation –indulges the reader into the subject matter. Easy to read text, attractive color combinations on the border and accurately placed text information gives the reader a pleasant feeling.

To start with, the book is well acknowledged, Introduced by author and eminent philatelists. It also covers articles on PPC enlightening readers about scope of collection and exhibiting the PPC’s. The whole book is permeated with the beauty of Indian heritage, fulfillment of expectations and maintenance of completeness of the subject matter. In fact, while moving from page to page, one gets a mixed feeling of being a philatelist as well as a traveler. All thanks to the lively images and clear printing with concise text.

The book contains description and illustration of about 275 PPC’s , each on one page issued till 31.08.2020 searched and compiled by the authors, a few pages covering detailed information supported with pictorial illustrations related to PIN CODE, a few pages dedicated to Baseline messages/ slogans on postal receipts. And finally, on the last pages a complete list of PPC’s state-wise as ready reckoner.  This book is also bestowed with articles of the subject by veteran philatelists like Mr. Ashok Bayanwala which throw light on PPC’s and helps in guiding one to how to go about collection and exhibiting. In the last pages it also lists all such postmarks issued so far in their actual size and state-wise index of all cancellations; it genuinely serves as a detailed guide to Permanent Pictorial Cancellations of India. 

While turning the pages, the major descriptions that can be found are  the cover / postal stationery with PPC, Initial Date of issue, Current  status such as availability, revision, Pin code of the PO, initial cancellation issued, cancellation description,  cancellation abstracted from cover in its actual size and  modified for clarity, actual picture of the  subject matter of  site , QR Code,  brief description of the town in which the P.O. is located, PPC number provided by the authors and  subsequent cancellations issued.

The book depicts cancellations issued of all over India and features a variety of subjects; it is equally good for thematic collectors also and provides very good exhibition material. Hence, it is recommended to Thematic, collectors also.

-Naresh Agrawal

Philately Promoter of the Month

This column is dedicated to great philatelists who are promoting selflessly the hobby of stamp collecting in their own way and making a bridge between philately and our daily life.

 

Bibhuti Mohan Mohanty is an active philatelist from Cuttack ,Orissa and a member of Eastern India Philatelists Association . He collects F.D.C./ Special covers / Miniature sheets on Indian Cinema & Gandhi Maxim Cards . He regularly writes on philately in EIPA Group. He has prepared Gandhi's Maxim Cards 7 Frames / Indian cinema ( personality - Actors , Singer , writer, Director , poet , etc.) 5 Frames / 1 Frame Jaydev & Geetagovinda / One Frame ASEAN AND INDIA : ANCIENT CULTURAL LINKAGE.His articles tell stories through beautiful stamps…. Sharing here two of his posts.

Every stamp tells a story…..


A commemorative postage stamp Issued on (06.Nov.1968) the Birth Centenary of Marie Sklodowska Curie ( Madame Curie) a Polish physicists and chemist. received Nobel Prize in physics (1903) and in chemistry ( 1911) . Madam Curie ( 07.Nov.1867 - 04.July.1934) who conducted pioneering research on radioactivity. As part of the Curie family legacy of five Nobel prizes , She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize , the first person and the only woman to win the Nobel Prize twice , and the only person to win the Nobel prize in two scientific field.She was also the first woman to become a professor at the University of Paris , she Shared the 1903 Nobel prize in Physics with her husband Pierre Curie and physicist Henri Becquerel , for their pioneering work developing the theory of "Radioactivity" . She was born in Warsaw in what was then the Kingdom of Poland , Part of the Russian Empire.

Hirakud Dam

A commemorative postage stamp Issued on ( 29/10/1979) the Golden Jubilee of International commission on Large Dams  ( ICOLD)  , an international non-governmental organization for sharing of professional information and knowledge of design, construction, maintenance and impact of large dam , on 15 . March 1946 , Sir Hawthorne Lewis , the Governor of Odisha laid the foundation stone of the Hirakud Dam.A Project report was submitted to the government in 1947. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru laid the first batch of concrete on 12.April.1948.


Hirakud Dam is built across the Mahanadi River, about 15 kilometres (9 mi) from Sambalpur in the state of Odisha in India. Behind the dam extends a lake, Hirakud Reservoir, 55 km (34 mi) long. It is one of the first major multipurpose river valley projects started after India's independence.

 Beginners’ Section 

The 1864 Shakespeare Penny Memorial poster stamp ( Cinderella)

What are Cinderella stamps ?

Once upon a time, stamp-like objects were not allowed to join stamp exhibitions and were never included in major stamp catalogues.

At first, philatelists turn up their noses on cinderella postage stamps, calling them album weeds. Purist stamp collectors thought labels had no place in philately because they were too broad and thus impossible to compile.

But nothing can take away the beauty of cinderella stamps. Their designs are often more elaborate than the regular issue stamps. Stamp-like labels were continually used to mark envelopes and postcards for propaganda and advertising features.

By and by, cinderella philately became internationally-known as a legitimate branch in stamp collecting. And all the cinderella philatelists lived happily ever after.

American Easter Seals from 1930s ( Cinderella)

 What are cinderella postage stamps?



The cinderella stamp definition is a label that resembles a postage stamp but is not used as a postal fee for sending mail. Cinderella postage stamps are recognized as one of the 11 types of philately. They are often called philatelic labels or revenue stamps.

The designs of cinderella stamps may look similar to the usual postage stamp parts except that the cinderellas lack the country name and face value. Instead, they may have the name of an organization who issued them.

Types of stamp-like objects and service labels



Cinderella stamps cover an extensive variety of labels that look like stamps but are not. Revenue stamps, these are also known as fiscal stamps or tax stamps. They are applied to an object to indicate that tax has been paid. They are usually issued by the government.

Examples of these stamps are cigarette stamps, medicine stamps, and royalty stamps.Telegraph stamps, these cinderella stamps are used to mark a service fee in sending telegrams. Telegraph tax stamps are issued in countries where telegraph lines exist.

Railway stamps, these labels were placed on envelopes and parcels that were aboard trains.Today, railway letter stamps and railway parcel stamps are no longer issued except for tourist trains.



Fantasy stamps, from its name, these are make-believe stamps supposedly issued for non-existent countries or places that do not have a postal system. Often called bogus stamps, they are also, fall under another category in stamp collecting called philatelic fakes and forgeries.

Fantasy postage stamps created by painters are called artistamps, the term is a combination of the words “artist” and “stamp”.These stamps are considered an art form and are collected by both cinderella philatelists and art patrons.

Poster stamps, in short, these cinderellas were created to advertise a product or an event.They look like miniature posters and most of them are reduced versions of the actual tarpaulins.


Charity stamps, otherwise known as charity seals are sold by charitable organizations to raise funds for various causes.The common examples are Christmas stamps which are sold during the holidays to complement greeting cards.

Philatelic exhibition seals, these philatelic labels serve as souvenirs in philatelic events. Stamp collectors love to collect them because of their direct connection to their favorite hobby.Another way of collecting stamp exhibition seals is by having them on first-day covers.

How to collect revenue stamps and philatelic labels

Cinderella philately is very broad and it also includes government-issued and privately-produced labels and stamps.Cinderella postage stamps are not listed in major stamp catalogues, though some charity labels and revenue stamps as an appendix at the back of stamp collecting books. Thus, these stamp-like items are also called back of the book stamps.

The best way to know about philatelic labels and other album weeds is through cinderella stamps forums. There are many cinderella stamp clubs that cater to collectors of fiscal stamps charity seals.Another good way to scour cinderellas is through the cinderella stamp auctions. The process is entirely the same with other philatelic auctions wherein a cinderella stamp dealer pegs a certain stamp for bidding.

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  Specialized Section


DISINFECTION OF MAIL





-Naresh Agrawal

 Contd from the last…..

DECONTAMINATION  CERTIFICATE  :

DISINFECTION CERTIFICATE   :

Goods imported into the country could be seized and treated or even destroyed. The certificate hereunder shows  the disinfection of wine flagons imported from Timor. The parcels post section of every state sent goods to be disinfected to their local quarantine station or board of health. Parcels of second-hand clothes or animal products were often treated.

                        


               

FUMIGATION CERTIFICATE  : 

The Fumigation/Disinfection Certificate certifies that the goods contained inside the container have been fumigated/disinfected against insects, fungi or any other kind of parasite that could be carried within the wooden material. In some countries is not mandatory; costs are different depending on the quantity of goods to be disinfected and are not included in the Shipping expenses.

                          Chinese Fumigation / Disinfection Certificate for Importing and Exporting

CERTIFICATION OF DECONTAMINATION  :

Once letters had been decontaminated, some sort of certification was noted on them. As late as 1837, a paste or wax seal was affixed to fumigated letters. But this certification was impractical with large numbers of letters, so soon each letter was simply stamped, much like a modern-day postal cancellation. Cancellations, cachets, seals and marks were used to certify the same.

DISINFECTION  EXAMINATION  STAMPS  :

                                        


                                  Japan early disinfection examination stamp  K5752

HEALTH  PASSPORTS  :

These health certificates were initially referred to the medical health of the ships, vessels and the material arrived in to a zone  and not referred to the individuals normally until mid of the  20th centaury Later these were issued to individuals.

                      

        

                                                             Italian Health Passport

                                                         


HEALTH PASSPORT - 1806 stamped and signed by medical authority -- the double circle COMMIS DIPART DI SANITA' DEL PANARO with scale and swords – Modena, the document shows traces of disinfection fumigation

PRATIQUE      :

It is the license or health certificate given to a ship to enter port on assurance from the captain to convince the authorities that he/she is free from contagious disease. The clearance granted is commonly referred to as Free Pratique.

Pratique issued at New Heaven, Connecticut in April11, 1777 during an epidemic of smallpox. It reads “This may certify that Samuel Jacket is clean from smallpox so that he may return  to his business and not expose to public”

FITTNESS CARD   :

The card were issued to passengers certifying that they were fit and needed not to be detained at quarantine.



The card was required to be kept by passengers to avoid detention by Quarantine in New York, or while traveling by Rail or Steamers in the United States

QUARANTINE  INSPECTION  CARD  :

At Sydney Harbor, the ships arriving needed a certificate of freedom from disease that pertained to the entire ship, and that would be determined by the route on which the ship had come. If the ship had come to Sydney from London via what was then Ceylon, and if there was known to be an epidemic of cholera or smallpox in Ceylon, then that entire ship would be understood to be diseased and it would be put in quarantine for a certain period of time. So for mail to be assured as clean the entire ship was needed to have clean certificate of disinfection and cleanliness irrespective of the health or otherwise of the individuals on board.


Early 1940 Quarantine Inspection Card   Issued by Doller  Steamship Company for passenger arrival at Honolullu

FINAL REMARKS : 

In the past for almost last 500 years and even now , the mail has been considered a major carrier of epidemics throughout the world as its quantity and movement has increased tremendously. And so, there are strict and regular measures employed to check the same. Different sanitation , quarantine disinfection and decontamination rules, laws and acts were made from time to time by different governments, authorities and administrations. Quarantine is still in existence and is being appreciated at times. However, with the development in medical sciences, there has been change in treatments given to the mail adhered to in past because of lack of knowledge regarding the cause of disease. Also different methods have been adopted utilizing latest technology to handle good quantity of mail in limited time with assurance of disinfection.

Naresh Agrawal is well known in the field of philatelic writing in India as he has been writing on selected topics of philately which have not been so widely explored in India. His work has always been in direction to promote philately in one way or the other. His remarks and suggestion given from time to time have been well acknowledged. He has pursued this hobby since his childhood. In this article he has again taken up a topic to introduce the philatelic fraternity in general with a strange but strong aspect of philately. The matter, the text and the images have been taken in parts from different net sources and reshaped in to an article to make readers understand in brief the history, necessity, methods and other aspects of disinfection of mail and mail articles. Printing and publishing limitations have restricted and limited the article. Author thanks all the sources from where the information has been taken while informing that the article has been shaped only for philatelic fraternity for development of this hobby. He may be contacted at email : nareshkumar1992@yahoo.co.in

New issues from other Countries


Canada

14 October 2020 : Diwali

2 November 2020 : Holiday Stamp

5 November 2020 : Hanukkah

 


Estonia

16 October 2020 : Christmas


Christmas tunes 'Jingle bells' and 'O Christmas tree', these two songs are the inspiration for this year's bright and glittering Christmas stamps. Sleigh bells and church bells are the first sounds that resonate with Christmas .and Estonian people have the centuries-old tradition of bringing a living tree indoors for the midwinter time – Christmas time. 

Estonians have always been nature-loving people and thus bringing a fir tree home has been part of our desire to feel close to nature. When a fir tree is brought inside, it becomes the heart of home, providing warmth during the dark winter months.

Families gather around this energy and, as a sort of thank you, they decorate the tree to make the source of joy sparkle even more. To make it light up. To make it shine.

 17 October 2020 : Bird of the Year

 


France

26 October 2020 : Ludwig Van Beethoven 250th Birth Anniversary

 


Gibraltar

2 November 2020 : Christmas



Slovenia

24 October 2020: 75th Anniversary of the United Nations 


It does not build nests but lays up to two egg in early June in a hollow on the ground, sometimes right on forest paths. The young hatch in early July and leave the nest early. There may be two broods over a summer. The nightjar is a migratory bird, and can be seen from late April to early September. Estonia has up to 10,000 pairs. Because of its stealthy, secretive habits, there are more than 100 popular names for the nightjar in Estonian.



Slovenia joins other countries in issuing a commemorative stamp to mark the 75th anniversary of the United Nations 

Founded on 24 October 1945, the United Nations (UN) is the most important international organisation working for peace and security, friendly relations between nations and the improvement of living conditions around the world. Over the course of its 75 years of existence, the UN has made a significant contribution to the safeguarding of international peace and security, the peaceful resolution of conflicts, international cooperation, and the respect for human rights and international law.

United Nations

24 October 2020 : 75 years of United Nations



USA

6 October 2020 : Hanukkah


New Postal Stationery from Czech Republic

1. Nice Czech botanist and collector tropical flowers B. Roezler

2. Rare Czech breeds of domestic pigeon

3. World farm animals day - nice Czech breed pig - "presticke black-spotted"  (from Pilsen region)

4. World farm animals day - African breed watusi

5. World farm animals - nice Czech red-spotted cattle

6. 450 years deer park Vrisek ( with a single herd in Czech Rep,. Capra aegagrus )





-    -Wolfgang Beyer, Germany  (BDPh -German  Philatelic Federation) and Vaclav Fiala , Czech Philatelic Collector Group FAUNA and  FLORA

Philatelic Library

The Silver Key to the Golden Treasure of Indian Philately - By Manik Jain - SB Kothari

This wonderful book is the real treasure of Indian philately. Stamp lovers would enjoy its every chapter presented in a beautiful way.

 


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-The Hyderabad Hobby Magazine September 2020 issue edited by Prakash Agrawal 

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