HELVETIA 2022 World Philatelic Exhibition
18-22 May 2022 , Lugano
Switzerland is
inviting visitors to attend the HELVETIA 2022 World Stamp Exhibition, which
will take place from 18 to 22 May at the Padiglione Conza fairground and
convention center in Lugano. The famous seated Helvetia, who is celebrating her
160th anniversary, is being honoured.
Dehradun May 2022
Vol. XV Issue No. 173
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Eid Mubarak !
Date of Issue : 6 April 2022
Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, the
Muslim holy month of fasting. These are the first Islamic art stamps issued by
NZ Post, featuring Arabic calligraphy over the silhouette of a mosque, as well
as the Islamic year 1443 AH, the stamps celebrate Eid al-Fitr. The issue is
titled ‘Eid Mubarak’, meaning ‘Eid Blessings’.
Date of Issue : 12 April 2022
Canada Post celebrates Eid by
issuing special festive stamp that features an Eid lantern casting colourful
patterns of dappled light.
Editorial….
Dear Reader
I am pleased to present May 2022 issue of Rainbow. First of all heartiest
congratulations to new members of the governing council of PCI, the national
philatelic federation of India. Hope they will take important steps in the
promotion of philately and try to do something new which has not been done yet!
All the best to the new team of G.C. !
Now the normal life conditions seem to start with the physical opening of
schools and offices long after the severe attack of COVID 19. Physical philatelic
Exhibitions are taking place of the Virtual philatelic exhibitions which is a very
good sign of normal usual life… A national philatelic exhibition INPEX 2023 is
also proposed to be held by India Post this year during December 2022 or January
2023 with some state level exhibitions in different parts of the country. It is
time to prepare for the exhibitions…Make new exhibits or change the old one
with new material ! All you have to decide!!
Just take out your collection and study…..Wish you all the best !!
This is all for this month. More in the next issue. Happy Collecting!
Contents
§ Editorial
§ From the Desk of Naresh Agrawal
§ Recent Indian Issues
§
In The News
§
Letter to the Editor
§
Thematic Watch
§
Specialized Section
§ Beginners’ Section
§ Interview
§ New Issues from Other Countries
§ Philatelic Clubs and Society
§ Blogs & Websites on Philately
§ Current Philatelic Magazines & Newsletters
WELCOME : THE NEW GOVERNING COUNCIL OF PCI
So finally Philatelic Congress
of India has formed its newly elected Governing Council the outcome of successful
conduct of its elections held on 24th of April 2022 in Kolkata. The
new governing council is equipped with both old, experienced as well as some
new faces. My heartiest congratulations to all the winners who contested and
also to those who were declared winner unanimously.
Well, when I look at the
formation of new Governing Council (G.C.), it looks well represented, balanced,
complete, energetic and one can sense the feeling of happiness which indirectly
communicates that all the members are ready to serve and deliver. I understand
we can find a strong bond of collectiveness and respect for each other amongst
them. The entry of new faces both in institutional member category as well as individual
life member like Dr. Ritu Kalra, the first lady
from North India to become member
of GC of PCI, Sri Jagannath Mani a dedicated person for development of
philately philatelists, Sri Kawaljit Singh, Mr. Pravesh Kr. Gupta , Mr. Ghouse
Ali Zameer, Mr. Anup Kr Raut, Mr.
Prakash Agrawal, Mohan Chandran Nair and Mr. Kishore Chandak .
If we look at the performance
of the last G.C., we need to applaud the hard work done by its members. There
were innovations, regularity in activities and strong persuasions and
representations for welfare of Indian philately at International / FIP
level. We must appreciate the fact that the
last GC performed even better in the COVID -19 period and promoted digital philately
by conducting Digital Exhibitions, Seminars, Workshops and other activities
like honouring ourselves. It is its tenure when India performed excellently in
International and World shows by getting very good number of higher awards. One
of the examples of which is the Gold in Thematic Hunfilex-2022 held in Hungary
2022. The Gold in thematic came after almost 33 years. So, we all thank the members of last GC for
their dedication, hard work and serious concern for the development and
promotion of philately.
I understand this newly
elected GC needs to recognize their work and honor the old G.C.. We need to
appreciate each other before we get appreciation from others. We also welcome
the new GC which is now the torch bearer of India philately. I would appreciate if PCI declares some of its
future philatelic development projects and also its expectations from its
members and other. Though there are pending projects like collection of
profiles of members and interviews by media is under progress. I understand
there are several issues taken up by PCI at FIP level. Apart from all the good
works already in progress, I feel PCI needs to look in to following also.
1. PCI has recently come up with new awards such
as Fellowship, Certificate of appreciation and Philatelic Ratna. It should also
come up with some new awards like awards to the selected winners of different
exhibitions.
2. Special recognition to literature
philatelists
3. Formation of digital library
4. Formation of digital exhibit folder where prominent,
different exhibits will be put on display
5. Formation of panel to check and certify
genuineness of Digital exhibits
There
are several suggestions to place but let the new council think and decide the
priorities.
Finally, while I place my heartiest thanks to the previous council, I wish the new council
a very successful and fruitful tenure.
Recent Indian
Issues
13 March
2022 : Rashtriya Military Academy – Rs 5
3 April 2022
: India and Turmenistan- 30 Years of Partnership MS + 2 x Rs 25
18 April
2022 : Pandurang Vaman Kane – Rs 5
21 April
2022 : Prakash Guru Parb : Shri Teg Bahadur Sahib Ji : 400th birth
year
1 May 2022 :
Delhi University Centenary Year – Rs 5
New Special Covers
9 March 2022 : Thanjavur Pith work
5 April 2022 : Jammu Basmati Rice : RS Pura
New Cancellations
From
Dibrugarh : Do not forget to vaccinate your child
In the News
Russian Warship Stamp Becomes Collector's Item
The stamp's illustration features an armed and armored Ukrainian soldier
with his middle finger raised to a Russian vessel. The background, the yellow
ground and blue ocean, evoke the Ukrainian flag.
On April 12, 2022,
Ukrposhta presented and put into circulation the first in martial law
conditions postage stamps with a “Russian warship, go…!” slogan. This phrase is
the response of Ukrainian border guards, defenders of Zmiinyi Island, to the
Russian’s ship offer to surrender on the day of the Russian invasion of Ukraine
on February 24, 2022. It became a symbol of courage and indomitable spirit of
the Ukrainian people in the fight against Russia. Unfortunately, the legendary
phrase was censored for official postal products.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky posed with a stamp book of the new stamps .‘The symbol of the steadfastness of Ukrainian defenders, is now on postage stamps.’
In Kyiv, a special cancellation with the First Day marking took place at
the Main Post Office with the participation of Ukrposhta Director General Ihor
Smilianskyi and the author of the phrase, the defender of Zmiinyi Island Roman
Hrybov. At the same time, cancellations of special stamps “Russian warship,
go…!” took place in all regions of Ukraine.
Crimean Borys Grokh, the
author of the sketch of the First Day postage stamp and envelope and the winner
of the people’s contest for the best postage stamp sketch, took part in the
special cancellation ceremony in Lviv. Borys’s work garnered the most votes, with
8,000 Facebook and Instagram users voting for it. Until 2014, Boris lived in
Evpatoria. After the occupation of Crimea, he was forced to move to Lviv.
“Ukrainian philately during
the war is a reflection of the events happening to our state and our people.
The phrase that inspired us to create a postage stamp has already become a
symbol of the invincibility of the Armed Forces, volunteers, Territorial Defense,
all Ukrainians in the struggle for their land and independence of Ukraine. I am
sure that both Ukrainians and our friends from abroad will be happy to receive
letters with such a postage stamp. And today, in such a postal way, we once
again remind the occupiers that they should immediately leave our land and
follow their ship, “said Ukrposhta General Director Ihor Smilianskyi.
Postage stamp “Russian
warship, go…!” issued by Ukrposhta in two denominations – to pay for postal
items in Ukraine (face value F, equivalent to UAH 23) and to pay for items sent
abroad (face value W, equivalent to US $ 1.5). The corresponding First Day
envelope was issued for the stamp in 20 thousand copies.
Buy postage stamps “Russian
warship, go…!” available in Ukrposhta branches and in the philatelic online store.
Currently, philatelists
from around the world seem to have almost overloaded the online store of
Ukrposhta, it works very slowly.
At the central post office in the capital, Kyiv,
hundreds of Ukrainians of every age queued for hours on Friday to get their
hands on one of the 1 million copies printed so far.The incident
quickly became a symbol of Ukraine's resistance against Russia's
assault. Ukraine's postal service last month launched a competition to
illustrate the episode.
Out of more than 500 submissions, Lviv designer
Boris Groh's winning entry shows a Ukrainian soldier from behind making the
obscene gesture at the warship. It has proved a hit, selling out in many post
offices and quickly appearing for resale online.
Philatelic
Congress of Of India
(National
Philatelic Federation)
Governing
Council 2022-24
Vice Presidents
Members
1. Dinesh Sharma 2. Sudhir Jain 3. Anup Kr. Raut 4. Kishor Chandak
5.Mukesh Malhotra 6. Mohanachandran Nair 7.
Prakash Agrawal 8. Ghouse Ali Zameer
9. Jagannath Mani 10. Madhukar Jhingan11. Kaizad Toywalla12. Maj. (Dr) Ritu Kalra 13. Dr. Kawaljeet Singh 14. Pravesh Kumar Gupta
National Philatelic Exhibition INPEX to be held in December 2022 – January 2023
A
National Philatelic Exhibition is proposed to be held at New Delhi in Dec 2022 –
Jan2023. Prior to this exhibition State level exhibitions will be held in MP,
UP, Odisha, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh.
Special Cancellation on
Maharashtra Day
A
special cancellation on Maharashtra Day was provided on 1 May 2022 at all
Booking offices/ RMS throughout Maharashtra.
Diamond Jubilee: Governor Releases Special Cover & Picture Post
Cards Of Sainik School In Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar: Governor Prof Ganeshi Lal released
a ‘Special Cover and Picture Post Cards’ of the Sainik School, Bhubaneswar as part of its diamond jubilee celebration on 20 April 2022. On his arrival to attend a function organised
on the occasion as chief guest, the Governor was received with a guard of
honour by the Sainik School cadets. Later, he released the Special Cover & Post Cards at Vivekananda Hall
of the school.
2022 – Year of the Tiger
February 1, 2022 starts
the Year of the Tiger and many beautiful stamps are being issued by postal administrations
around the world.
View: Year of the Tiger – 2022 stamps from around the world
EUROPA
2022 Theme
This
year’s Europa theme is ‘Stories and Myths’.
View all Europa
2022 stamps
New e –
Books
Mr Tan Wee Kiat is 82-year-old retired teacher and a philatelic
writer from Singapore. He has written several children's books based on
Singapore stamps. At the moment he is converting these books into e-book form
which is easy to e-mail to other stamp lovers. Here are few e-books by
him. Those who are interested to get these e books may email to the Editor.
Singapore Stamps : Remembering VIPs
British rule to Self-Rule
by Tan Wee Kiat
New Michel 2022 edition Catalogues launched
Five new Michel Catalogs were launched on the
29th of April by the publisher Schwaneberger Verlag GmbH, from Germany, some annual editions such as those
in Europe that are already in their 170th edition, others with less regularity
and a first edition that is this catalog in English. , the "Michel
Catalog of the Channel Islands and Isle of Man - 2022", an edition long awaited by
English-speaking collectors. It has the news released until December 2021,
and more than five thousand photos and twenty-three thousand prices of stamps
and philatelic pieces.
Recent International Stamp Exhibitions
Commissioner for HELVETIA 2022, Philatelic Exhibition
The
exhibition will include WSC, Traditional, Postal History, Aero-Philately,
Postal Stationery, Thematic, One Frame (TR, PH, PS, AE & TH) and Philatelic
Literature Classes only. Details at : website www.helvetia2022.ch
Email: anilksuri@email.com Mob : +91 9811176908, 8130827029
CAPEX 22
Specialised Exhibition CAPEX 2022, to be
held from 09 – 12, June, 2022 at Toronto, Canada. Awards will be treated as
Continental awards. The One Frame exhibition will include : Traditional, Postal
History, Postal Stationery, Aero-philately, Astro-philately, Thematic,
Maximaphily, Revenue, Youth, Modern Phil., Phil. Lit. and Picture Postcards,
Classes only. Mr. Angeet Suri has been appointed National Commissioner.
ANGEET SURI, Email: angeet86@hotmail.com
Phones: +91 9891370070, 8588077077. +91 11
40523366 : Vist : http://www.capex22.org
LIBEREC 2022
European
Stamp Exhibition and Polar Salon “LIBEREC 2022”
is organized by Svaz českých filatelistů, z.s. (Union of Czech
Philatelists) in cooperation with club “Evropská výstava poštovních známek
LIBEREC 2022, z.s.”, established for this purpose under FEPA patronage and with FIP recognition.
Venue: Wellness Hotel Babylon https://www.hotelbabylon.cz/en/
Date: October 13th –
16th,
2022
Exhibition
size: 1200 exhibition frames
European Stamp Exhibition and Polar Salon LIBEREC 2022 : IREX
Visit : https://www.liberec2022.eu/en/aktuality-en/
CAPE TOWN 2021
Philatelic Exhibition
The Cape Town
2021 Exhibition has been postponed. The new dates will be 8th – 12th
November 2022.The date that Entry forms must be received by the National
Commissioners will be no later than 15 May 2022.
• Last date for receipt of Literature exhibits
1 October 2022
Mr. Shakil Ahmed is Indian
National Commissioner for the Cape Town 2021, FIP Specialized World Stamp
Exhibition to be held at Cape Town, South Africa from 8 to 12 November,
2022.Exhibition Classes: Traditional, Postal History, Aerophilately, Postal
Stationery, Revenue, Thematic, Open, Modern Philately, One Frame, Philatelic
Literature and Picture Postcards only)
Shakil Ahmed : Email: ahmedshakil99@gmail.com : (M)
+91-9437225760 / +91-7008025663
TAIPEI 2021
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 6 to 10 May, 2022
Rajan
Motiram Jayakar : Email:
rajanjayakar1948@gmail.com
Phone: +91-22-22820570, +91-22-22820572, (M)
+919821072417
IBRA 2023 and 33st International Stamp Fair will be held at Hall 1
and 2, Messe Essen, Germany from 25 to 28 May, 2023. Mr. Madhukar Jhingan has
been appointed as Indian National Commissioner for the IBRA 2023.
Madhukar Jhingan : Email: mj@stampsofindia.com (M) +91-9811160965
News from
India Post
Withholding
of the booking of mail for China
Revised
compensation policy for International Articles
Review
of Booking of International Airmail
Resumption
of booking of mail destined to New Zealand and Serbia
News from Philatelic Societies /Associations/ Club
EIPA
EIPA honours Grand old
man of Indian Philately
EIPA honoured the Grand Old Man of
Indian Philately, Shri Dipok Dey at his residence at Kolkata on the 24th
April. A plaque, a shawl and a few
philatelic gifts was given on behalf of EIPA.
Mr Anil Dhir along with Mr Kashi, Dr. Panda, Venkat Ji and Mr. Purohit
were present at his residence and spent a good hour with him.
Press
Clippings
DECCAN HERALD Bengaluru coverage of Book ‘Jai Hind - The True
Spirit of India’ By Sushil Mehra & K. Chaitanya Dev : Published on 4 May
2022
Letter to the Editor
Dear Jeevan Jyotiji,
Congratulations on one more excellent issue of Rainbow Stamp News.
Editorial; Efforts for Ukraine Relief & Covid19; New e-books: Himachal Pradesh, Singapore Children; Exhibitions worldwide with Indian winners’ information; Support for PCI; and other interesting regular sections with pictures and details.
I am still hopeful that you will make it available (if not included in the Rainbow issue). Please include in that Listing theme of frames that have won with names and email ids, so that in future if one wants to contact that person, it will be useful as well as helpful.
Kindly send me the link or ebooks of Singapur's Tan Wee Kiat.
With best wishes and kind regards,
-Prakash Mody, Toronto, Canada.
In this issue, I am sharing some slides of a
Presentation on Thematic Philately by Barry Stagg, British Thematic Association.
Thematic philatelists will get clear concept of Thematic Philately as well as some
guidelines in exhibiting their exhibits at a competitive philatelic exhibition.
-
Editor
Thematic Exhibiting
A Philatelic Tribute to the Architectural Icons and Heritage of Goa
Every year, World Heritage Day is celebrated on April 18 in order to spread awareness about the dying cultures and natural heritage around the globe. The day focuses on solutions to preserve the ancient culture in order to create awareness about monuments, dying cultures, and sites.
The main aim of the day is to conserve
and preserve the heritage culture which depicts the ancient history. It has an
outstanding universal value. It is a concerted effort to preserve our heritage
that has. A vital link to our cultural, aesthetics, educational, economic, and
inspiration legacies.
The aim and significance of the day are
not just restricted to the different historical monuments, and sites. It also
plays a vital role in securing the cultural integrity of a community.
This year’s theme for World Heritage Day
is kept as “Heritage and Climate”.
It is decided by the International Council on Monuments and Sites every
year. This year’s theme offers a platform to respond to questions of climate
change and equity to protect heritage. in the background of climate justice. It
is also an opportunity to discuss ways in which we may achieve equitable
protection of vulnerable communities.
Conserve your cultural diversity,
preserve it for future identities. Preserve these monuments to memorise history
and understand its mystery. Keep the monuments fresh and clean by preserving
its sheen.
A World Heritage Site is a place that is
listed by UNESCO for its special cultural, physical, historical and scientific
or other form of significance, which is legally protected by international
treaties. The list of World Heritage Sites is maintained by the International
“World Heritage Programme “, administered by the UNESCO World Heritage
Committee.
India, has the 6th largest
number of sites in the World. India has 38 Heritage sites that include thirty
cultural sites, seven Natural sites and one mixed site. Our state of Goa, has
one such UNESCO cultural site namely, “Churches and Convents of Goa “.
A set of 4 Picture post cards were
released by the Department of Posts on 18 April, 2022 one cancelled and three
mint Post cards to bring out the awareness of the Architectural Heritage over
the North and South Goa through Picture Post cards. The Architectural Icons
used in the present article have been photographed Mr Pantaleao Fernandes and
the Graphic Designing has been done by Siya Nadkarni and Aslesh Kamat, both
members of the GPNS. Further a brochure was also prepared mentioning about the
above Heritage Buildings.
One of the main threats to these
Architectural Monuments, is the increase in the extreme weather events such as
Flooding, Heat Waves, and Hailstorms etc. Also these extreme weather phenomena
can also affect adversely the Natural
Heritage sites such as Bondla, Mahaveer, Mollem Wildlife sanctuaries and
their flora and fauna.
Braganza Mansion
The Biggest house in Goa is the Braganza
Mansion, located at Cuisabhat at Chandor and consist of the east and west
wings. The house is more than 450 years old. The east wing is occupied by its
current owner Mrs Aurea Braganza Pereira while the west wing is occupied by the
Menezes Braganza family. The interiors of both the wings show the elaborate
life style of the elite families during the colonial era. The house is open for
visit to the public.
Fernandes Heritage Home
The Fernandes Heritage Home was an old
Hindu house located by the Kushawati river at Chandor. It has been converted in
the seventeenth century to a Christian House which one sees today. It has a
hidden stairway underneath a closet which enabled the occupants to escape by
boat kept at riverside in case of attack by enemy.
For the special cancellation of this Picture Post Card a seal with the writing International Day of Monuments and Sites along with a typical Goan Window was used along with the stamp of the UNESCO Heritage Site stamp “ Churches and Convents of Goa and Church of Bom Jesus”.
Margao Municipal Building
This is the most elegant building in
Margao and has been housing the Municipality of the town for the last 117 years
since its inauguration in 1905 after the partial collapse of the old Camara
Municipal Building. All the 4 faces of this imposing structure are dominated by
Multiple Arches.
Panaji Old Secretariat (Adilshahi
Palace)
The Adilshahi Palace was built around
1500 by Yusuf Adil Shah, the Sultan of Bijapur who conquered Goa in 1489-90.
When Afonso de Albuquerque re conquered Goa in November 1510, he took over the
Palace.
However, it was only after several
decades, it gained acceptance as the Regal residence in 1710 after its
transformation. Goa was ruled from this Palace by the Portuguese till its
liberation, on 19th of December, 1961. After its first elections in
Goa, in 1963, the Palace became the seat of Power till 2005, when Goa
Legislative Assembly, shifted to its new Complex in Porvorim.
Reference
The brochure prepared by the Department
of Posts, Goa Postal Division, Goa.
-Dr M R Ramesh Kumar , Goa Philately and Numismatics Society, Goa.
email
: rameshkumar.mr@gmail.com
Specialized
Section
THE STORY OF PIGEON POST IN INDIA
( Pigeon Mail : The First Air Mail Of The World )
-By Naresh AgrawalContd.. from the last…
PIGEONGRAM :
Though there is no recorded history of issuance
of modern pigeongrams in India but it was in 1931 when first official
pigeon post was organized with messages carried by pigeons from Asansol
to Kolkatta. There after there has been regular commemoration of this
service during different events, exhibitions etc. in different parts of
the India. Though Calcutta Homing Pigeon Club has played a great role in
keeping this service alive by providing pigeons during such shows. The pigeon
mail in India now is very seldom used but officially it was
closed in 2004 when Orissa police retired their fleet of about 800 pigeons .
The pigeon mail covers and the messages carried by them are known as pigeongram or pigeon o gram. Given hereunder is study of various pigeongrams issued in India during different events starting from 1931 till 2009.
1931
The first recorded modern pigeon mail service
was organized by Calcutta Homing Pigeon Club, Calcutta from Asansol to Calcutta
on 18th Feb 1931 when pigeon grams i.e. cover with
messages were sent through various pigeons to commemorate the 20th anniversary
of the world’s first official airmail service which was organized from
Allahabad to Naini on 18.Feb. 1911. The covers were stamped in
red “FIRST INDIAN PIGEONGRAM”.
18th Feb.1931 tiny cover with 1an Inauguration value cancelled at PARK ST. P.O., CALCUTTA cachets front FIRST INDIAN PIGEONGRAM carried by pigeon LONESOME, from Asansol to Calcutta
India, Pigeon Post Collection, 1931-41. Thirteen items incl. first modern pigeongram dispatched in
India with cover which carried it to its final destination, 1933 Indian Airmail
Society commemorative pigeongram and cover which carried it to its final
destination, 1941 pigeongram to raise funds for the British Navy (250 flown)
with cover that carried it to its final destination, and five 1940 Indian
Airmail Society covers (two different styles) that forwarded a pigeon flown
flimsy incl. two with original flimsies, on exhibit pages.
Pigeongram Cover dated 18th
Feb.1931 delivered by a carrier pigeon named ECLIPSE who
flew it from Asansol to Calcutta,
Pigeongram Message dated 18th Feb.1931 delivered by a carrier pigeon named RUBYS LOVE who flew it from Asansol to Calcutta
Pigeongrams, group of ten slips comprised of Asanol to Calcutta (2) and Hazaribagh to Calcutta (8), all signed on reverse by Stephen Smith, plus two covers containing pigeongrams franked with George V 1a3p tied by magenta "Kalyan/First Pigeon Missive/6 Apr 1941" date stamps,
31st Dec. 1931, Pigeongram envelope franked with 3p stamp tied by Calcutta c in red with missive from His Excellency The Viceroy carried by homing pigeon 'MOLLY' from Hazaribagh to Calcutta
31st Dec.
1931, Pigeongram envelope franked with 2 nos. 3pstamps tied by Calcutta
cds in red with enclosed missive from His Excellency The Viceroy carried
by homing pigeon 'Little Titch' from Hazaribagh to Calcutta
1933
Indian Air Mail Society organized another pigeon
mail service on 19th Jan. 1933 when missives from His
Excellency The Viceroy during his camps in India. The messages were
carried from Chandranagore ( French Settlement ) to Calcutta by
Homing Pigeons. The pigeongrams had a white and blue vignette affixed on
them with a homing pigeon and flag on it. The covers were signed by Mr. Stephen
Smith on the reverse.
19th Jan.1933
letter cover ( pigeongram) with vignette and ½ an. postal stamp carried a
message from His Excellency The Viceroy by Homing Pigeon SANS
AME from Chandernagore to Park
Street Post Office, Calcutta
19th Jan.1933 letter cover with
vignette and ½ A. postal stamp carried a message from His Excellency The
Viceroy by Homing Pigeon LITTLE TITCH from Chandernagore
to Park Street Post Office,Calcutta
1940
Again in 1940, The Indian Air Mail Society organized another pigeon mail service on 18th Oct. 1940 when messages were carried from Chandranagore ( French Settlement ) to Calcutta by Homing Pigeons. The pigeongrams addressed to the secretary, Indian Airmail Society had a Red Cross mark and the missive at front affixed with King George Stamp. The covers were signed by Mr. Stephen Smith on the reverse.
18th Oct. 1940 letter cover
(Pigeongram) with a red cross and ½ A. postal stamp at front
carried a message by Homing Pigeon ROBY from
Chandernagore to Park Street Post Office, Calcutta signed by Stephhen Smith on
its reverse
18th Oct. 1940 letter cover
(Pigeongram) with a red cross and ½ A. postal stamp at front
carried a message by Homing Pigeon QUEENIE from
Chandernagore to Park Street Post Office, Calcutta signed by Stephhen Smith on
its reverse
To
be contd….
: Naresh Agrawal : email : nareshkumar1992@yahoo.co.in
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Beginners’ Section
Creator of Pulitzer Prize
Obverse and reverse sides of the gold medal - Pulitzer
Prize for Public Service The Pulitzer Prize is an award for achievements in
newspaper, magazine, online journalism, literature and musical composition
within the United States. It was established in 1917 by provisions in the will
of Joseph Pulitzer, who had made his fortune as a newspaper publisher, and is
administered by Columbia University. Prizes are awarded yearly in twenty-one
categories. In twenty of the categories, each winner receives a certificate and
a US$15,000 cash award (raised from $10,000 in 2017). The winner in the public
service category is awarded a gold medal.
Birth of Joseph Pulitzer
US #946 was issued on
Pulitzer’s 100th birthday.
Publisher and politician József “Joseph” Pulitzer was
born on April 10, 1847, in Makó, Kingdom of Hungary. Pulitzer often used
sensationalism to sell papers, leading to wider circulation. The Pulitzer
Prize was created as a result of an endowment he left to Columbia University.
Pulitzer’s father was a respected and successful
businessman. In 1853 Pulitzer’s father moved the family to Pest and hired
private tutors for the children. However, after his father died in 1858,
the business went bankrupt. Pulitzer tried joining several European
armies, before being recruited in Hamburg, Germany, to fight for the Union in
the American Civil War.
US #946 – Pulitzer Plate
Block First Day CoverPulitzer came to America when he was just 17 years
old, with his trip paid for by Massachusetts military recruiters.
However, he soon found out that the recruiters were keeping most of his
enlistment money and fled to New York where he joined the Lincoln
Cavalry. Pulitzer went on to serve under Philip Sheridan in the First New
York Lincoln Cavalry, Company L. He served for eight months fighting in
the Appomattox Campaign before his unit was disbanded. Pulitzer didn’t
learn English until after the war because his regiment was mostly made up of
German immigrants (he spoke German, Hungarian, and French).
US #787 pictures William T. Sherman, Ulysses S.
Grant, and Philip H. Sheridan.
When the war ended, Pulitzer traveled to New York
before settling in St. Louis. There he attempted a variety of jobs
including mule driver, waiter, and recorder for the railroad. In 1867, he
became an American citizen and the following year was admitted to the
bar. His law career was short lived because of his poor English and
gangly appearance.
US #PR82 – Newspaper and Periodical stamp
picturing Roman goddess of Justice, JustitiaLater that year Pulitzer became a reporter at
the Westliche Post, a job for which he was better suited.
Pulitzer became involved in politics in 1869, when he joined the Republican
Party. The following year, he filled a vacancy as a state representative,
even though he was three years younger than the required age. During this
time, he also advanced to managing editor of the newspaper.
In 1879, Pulitzer bought two newspapers in St. Louis
and merged them to create the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Circulation increased because he reached out to the average citizen, rather
than the intellectual. The newspaper is still in existence today.
Pulitzer returned to New York and bought the New
York World in 1883. He turned around the failing paper, using
human-interest stories and sensationalism. Circulation grew from 15,000
to 600,000, making it the largest newspaper in the country. Pulitzer’s
habit of sensationalism and yellow journalism (biased reporting) was later an
instigator (along with that of William Hearst) in America’s entrance into the
Spanish-American War.
US #2224 was issued for the Statue of Liberty’s
100th anniversary.
Pulitzer tried his hand at politics again in
1884. He was elected to the US House of Representatives, but resigned
after a year because of the demands of his newspaper. In his resignation
letter to the secretary of State of New York and the voters of his district,
Pulitzer stated, “Unwilling to hold the honors of a seat in Congress without
fully observing all the expectations attached to it, I hereby return to you the
trust which you so generously confided to me.”
One of Pulitzer’s most notable newspaper ventures came
in 1885. Two years earlier, construction had begun in New York City on
the 15-foot pedestal that would hold the Statue of Liberty. But over time
fundraising efforts stalled. Pulitzer had a stroke of genius. He launched
a fund-raising drive and offered to print the name of every donor in his New
York World. Within five months, he had collected $102,000,
mostly from donations of less than a dollar.
In 1892, Joseph Pulitzer offered money to Columbia
University to set up the world’s first school of journalism, but the gift was
turned down. Years later, a graduate school was established using a
donation left to the school in Pulitzer’s will.
US #1029 was issued for the 200th anniversary of
Columbia University.
Pulitzer
died on October 29, 1911. His will included $250,000 for a prize and
scholarship. In 1917, the first Pulitzer Prize was awarded in
journalism. The prize has since been expanded to include literature,
photography, and poetry.
Source
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: Naresh Agrawal : email : nareshkumar1992@yahoo.co.in
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Beginners’ Section
Creator of Pulitzer Prize
The Pulitzer Prize is an award for achievements in newspaper, magazine, online journalism, literature and musical composition within the United States. It was established in 1917 by provisions in the will of Joseph Pulitzer, who had made his fortune as a newspaper publisher, and is administered by Columbia University. Prizes are awarded yearly in twenty-one categories. In twenty of the categories, each winner receives a certificate and a US$15,000 cash award (raised from $10,000 in 2017). The winner in the public service category is awarded a gold medal.
Birth of Joseph Pulitzer
US #946 was issued on
Pulitzer’s 100th birthday.
Publisher and politician József “Joseph” Pulitzer was
born on April 10, 1847, in Makó, Kingdom of Hungary. Pulitzer often used
sensationalism to sell papers, leading to wider circulation. The Pulitzer
Prize was created as a result of an endowment he left to Columbia University.
Pulitzer’s father was a respected and successful
businessman. In 1853 Pulitzer’s father moved the family to Pest and hired
private tutors for the children. However, after his father died in 1858,
the business went bankrupt. Pulitzer tried joining several European
armies, before being recruited in Hamburg, Germany, to fight for the Union in
the American Civil War.
US #946 – Pulitzer Plate Block First Day Cover
Pulitzer came to America when he was just 17 years old, with his trip paid for by Massachusetts military recruiters. However, he soon found out that the recruiters were keeping most of his enlistment money and fled to New York where he joined the Lincoln Cavalry. Pulitzer went on to serve under Philip Sheridan in the First New York Lincoln Cavalry, Company L. He served for eight months fighting in the Appomattox Campaign before his unit was disbanded. Pulitzer didn’t learn English until after the war because his regiment was mostly made up of German immigrants (he spoke German, Hungarian, and French).
US #787 pictures William T. Sherman, Ulysses S.
Grant, and Philip H. Sheridan.
When the war ended, Pulitzer traveled to New York
before settling in St. Louis. There he attempted a variety of jobs
including mule driver, waiter, and recorder for the railroad. In 1867, he
became an American citizen and the following year was admitted to the
bar. His law career was short lived because of his poor English and
gangly appearance.
US #PR82 – Newspaper and Periodical stamp picturing Roman goddess of Justice, Justitia
Later that year Pulitzer became a reporter at the Westliche Post, a job for which he was better suited. Pulitzer became involved in politics in 1869, when he joined the Republican Party. The following year, he filled a vacancy as a state representative, even though he was three years younger than the required age. During this time, he also advanced to managing editor of the newspaper.
In 1879, Pulitzer bought two newspapers in St. Louis
and merged them to create the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Circulation increased because he reached out to the average citizen, rather
than the intellectual. The newspaper is still in existence today.
Pulitzer returned to New York and bought the New
York World in 1883. He turned around the failing paper, using
human-interest stories and sensationalism. Circulation grew from 15,000
to 600,000, making it the largest newspaper in the country. Pulitzer’s
habit of sensationalism and yellow journalism (biased reporting) was later an
instigator (along with that of William Hearst) in America’s entrance into the
Spanish-American War.
US #2224 was issued for the Statue of Liberty’s
100th anniversary.
Pulitzer tried his hand at politics again in 1884. He was elected to the US House of Representatives, but resigned after a year because of the demands of his newspaper. In his resignation letter to the secretary of State of New York and the voters of his district, Pulitzer stated, “Unwilling to hold the honors of a seat in Congress without fully observing all the expectations attached to it, I hereby return to you the trust which you so generously confided to me.”
One of Pulitzer’s most notable newspaper ventures came
in 1885. Two years earlier, construction had begun in New York City on
the 15-foot pedestal that would hold the Statue of Liberty. But over time
fundraising efforts stalled. Pulitzer had a stroke of genius. He launched
a fund-raising drive and offered to print the name of every donor in his New
York World. Within five months, he had collected $102,000,
mostly from donations of less than a dollar.
In 1892, Joseph Pulitzer offered money to Columbia
University to set up the world’s first school of journalism, but the gift was
turned down. Years later, a graduate school was established using a
donation left to the school in Pulitzer’s will.
US #1029 was issued for the 200th anniversary of
Columbia University.
Pulitzer
died on October 29, 1911. His will included $250,000 for a prize and
scholarship. In 1917, the first Pulitzer Prize was awarded in
journalism. The prize has since been expanded to include literature,
photography, and poetry.
Source
: Mystic Stamp Co.
Azadi Ka Amrit
Mahotsav
Interview
Interview
with Major (Dr.) Ritu Kalra
Major (Dr.) Ritu Kalra, a practicing Dentist, a retired Major from Indian Army is an ardent philatelist who has accumulated a huge number of stamps . From her childhood she was attracted to stamps and now she has become a renowned philatelist. Recently she won the elections conducted by PCI and has become member of its Governing Council. A very busy lady said to have all the time for philately. Rainbow is pleased to have interview of such dedicated ex-army officer who is not only passionate for stamps but also helps in promotion of philately.
1. First of all, many congratulations on being elected as member of Governing Council of PCI, the apex body of philatelists in India. How are you feeling being the first lady from North India to achieve this?
ANS : I
am very happy and give heartiest thanks
to all the philatelists who supported me.. But having elected I am feeling a
big sense of responsibility to work for
promotion of philately.
2. How
are you looking at your future contribution to development and promotion of
philately being part of G.C of PCI? .
ANS
: With
this inclusion in the governing council, I will have to work more
towards development of philatelic activity both with budding philatelists,
school program and at national level towards more collaboration with the
government.
3. Well,
tell us about your beginning in to the stamp world. How and when you got
attracted to the beautiful world of stamps?
ANS : I got fascinated by the knowledge trove of
stamps as a toddler and I have been addicted to this fascinating hobby ever
since. My father has been a great philatelist. I would get a peep once in a
while into his trunks. He taught me the basics of stamp collecting. My
collection includes Penny Black and other fascinating mini encyclopedia stamps
which tell different stories, I have chronologically assembled my Indian
collection from 1854 till date.
4. So,
how you developed from a small stamp lover and collector to philatelist? Please
tell us about your philatelic Journey and the achievement ?
ANS : I have been collecting stamps since childhood. My
philatelic journey took an important turn in 2003 when I started getting
associated with school children to help them inculcate this hobby. I have been
organizing workshops for philatelic enthusiasts of all age groups. These
workshops introduce philatelists to the basics of stamp collecting. In 2008
after completing my tenure with Indian Army, I devoted 3 years to assemble my
collection with my mother, mounting in a chronologic manner with stamp mounts (hawid).
Every day I am learning something new in philately it is an ocean of hidden
treasure
I
founded the Himachal Philatelic Club which has been active in philatelic
activities and have written a book ‘Philatelic Paradise for Beginners’.
5. Who
all are responsible for your philatelic grooming like persons, clubs, societies
etc. How they contributed to your
philatelic upliftment?
ANS :
My father is my inspiration and guru in philately . Not only I have inherited
his collection but learnt about this Pandora box of stamps. Every bit unfolds a new dimension. My mother has also been a constant companion
in my philatelic journey. We sat for endless hours in organizing my collection.
6. Please
share your interests and what more your look forward to pursue?
ANS : I have a
good collection of INDIA from pre independence from 1854 till now mostly mint , a decent collection of
errors, stamps of most countries of the world, some beautiful most treasured
items are India’s first flight cover; UK’s first flight cover posted to Shimla;
also a rare album of South Korea prior to KOREA’S LIBERATION, I have exhibited
themes like cultural heritage of India , REFUGEE year collection ; exhibit
about transition from Man’s imagination to fly to supersonics , flowers . I
also write a regular column in garden society SAGES newsletter associate my
articles on flowers supported with stamps.
7. We
understand that you have kept the huge accumulation of stamps and philatelic stuffs
in trunks. We would be pleased to know about those and also tell us the
measures you have taken to preserve your stamps and other philatelic material.
ANS : I have stored my collection in trunks ..the
measures that I have taken to preserve stamps are.. keeping mint sheets in
blotting paper files; my best collection is mounted in albums first mounted
with stamp Hawids / mounts then sheets are sealed in transparent plastic
subsequently the main trunk is double layered with asbestos making it moisture
proof also I have placed silica gel pouches .
8. You
have already done a good work in promotion and development of philately. Please
put some light on some of the work done by you so far.
I have conducted school workshops and our exhibitions are coordinated to display and discuss exhibits with school groups. My book philatelic paradise is written for beginners so that all age groups have an access to basic stamp collecting.
9. You being a practicing dentist who remains busy most of the time. How do you manage your time to give time to philately. What exactly philately means to you?
ANS: Philately is my stress buster and over the years it has become a part of me every day whatever time I get in between my work I devote to my hobbies philately, painting , gardening.
10. COVID 99 has given new life and style to philately. It has turned philately from physical to digital. Though physical exhibiting and activities are returning. But how do you look at future of philately in terms of its existence as physical or digital?
ANS : This pandemic has given new direction to
our hobby. I was part of the first state level philatelic exhibition HIMPEX
also first national virtual exhibition PHILVIRTUE,
I feel physical exhibitions allow us to bond with audience like schools and digital exhibitions allow us to reach wider audience at international level.
11. Due to time constraints, life styles and other major distractions; the hobby of philately or say stamp collection is not being perused by children in general. How do you look at the future of philately. Your suggestions for promotion and development of philately.
ANS : Philately needs inclusion in school curriculum and made more interesting so that children and teachers realize this is only hobby which helps groom you and give knowledge even of UPSC level.
12. Your own views on philatelic display system, what changes do you suggest. Please also put light on quality and standard of judgment at high level exhibitions.
ANS : Philatelic display system is becoming very good due to advancement in technology. We can reframe and improve frequently as the skeleton of exhibit pages is at a click away with digitalization. I cannot give any comment on standards of judgement as I feel I am learning new aspects of philately every day .
Major (Dr.) Ritu Kalra may be contacted at : email : ritukalra23@yahoo.in Whatapp No. 9816352225
Interview conducted by : Naresh Agrawal
New issues
from other countries
Austria
31 March 2022 : Austrian
Film Museum
Austrian Film Museum
Austrian Film Museum: Love for film and a mythical creature In 1964,
Peter Konlechner and Peter Kubelka founded the Austrian Film Museum as a
cinema, research and education institution as well as a space for collecting,
archiving, and restoring old films. The commemorative stamp features the iconic
logo of the Austrian Film Museum, the mythical creature “Zyphius”. Gertie
Fröhlich had seen this fantasy animal in a historical publication and thought
that an animal that can live both on land and in the water would be a fitting
symbol for the Film Museum, which she hoped would never go under. Gertie
Fröhlich (1930–2020) studied painting at the Academy of Fine Arts and stage
design, costume design, and typography at the Max Reinhard Drama School. In
1954, she encouraged Monseigneur Otto Mauer to establish the St. Stephan
Gallery. She not only created numerous posters for the Film Museum, but also
many graphic designs for magazines, drawings, and watercolours. In the spring
of 2022, the Austrian Film Museum will be showing a large retrospective of the
work of director Michael Haneke on the occasion of his 80th birthday.
Belgium
21 March 2022 : Toots 100
The sheet has the shape of a vinyl
single and comes in a record sleeve, which is completely made up of photos that
show the rich life of Toots Thielemans.
Bosnia and Herzegovina Mostar
18 April 2022 : World Amateur Day
World Amateur Radio Day - Amateur Radio
Association of Herceg Bosna
No limits are an obstacle
for radio amateurs. They put their knowledge and experience in the field of
technique and technology at the service of others, helping to maintain
communication in crisis situations (war, accidents, natural disasters). Their
day - the World Amateur Radio Day is celebrated on 18 April.
Croatia
14 April 2022 : Croatian Protected Agricultural and Food products
PAG CHEESE
PROTECTED DESIGNATION OF ORIGIN
Pag cheese ("Paški sir") is a hard sheep cheese characterized
by a pleasant sharp taste and a compact closed texture. It can be recognized by
its regular low cylindrical shape, flat to slightly convex upper surface and
relatively small dimensions (weight up to 3.5 kg).
Pag cheese is produced from whole sheep's milk of the native Pag breed
of sheep, on the island of Pag and two islands of the Pag archipelago: Maun and
Skrda.
SLAVONIAN HONEY
PROTECTED DESIGNATION OF ORIGIN
Slavonian honey ("Slavonski med") is honey produced by native
grey honeybees (Apis mellifera carnica, Pannonian subtype) from the nectar of
melliferous plants or the secretions of living parts of plants or excretions of
plant-sucking insects on the living parts of plants. The bees collect the
nectar, transform it by combining with specific substances of their own,
deposit, dehydrate, store and leave in honeycombs to ripen and mature.
VARAŽDIN KLIPIČ
PROTECTED GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION
The Varaždin klipič ("Varaždinski klipič") is a handmade wheat
milk pastry sprinkled with cumin seeds, made from fine wheat flour, milk,
sunflower (or vegetable) oil, yeast, sugar and salt, which are used to make a
thin dough that is then stretched, cut into strips and rolled in the shape of a
stick.
Czech Republic
6
April 2022 : Europa 2022 Stories and Myths
Estonia
20 April 2022 : Estonian Forest Threes - The Curly Birch
The curly birch is a variant of the silver birch with a peculiar wood
texture. It is extremely variable in terms of growth form: it may stand at a
medium height or, more often, be a stocky, short tree with a curved or straight
trunk and a crown reminiscent of an apple tree. Sometimes, it might also occur
as a shrub or shrub-like tree. A particular characteristic feature is the
appearance of knot-like thickenings or lumps of various shapes on the curly
birch’s trunk. The leaves, fruits, and shoots are similar to those of the
silver birch. The curly birch is slow-growing, light-loving, and undemanding in
terms of soil fertility.
Isle of Man
12 April 2022 :
Animals by Eileen Schaer
Eileen Schaer is a self-taught
contemporary visual artist and painter whose artistic career spans for nearly
50 years. Her magical paintings depict Eileen’s unique imagination of dreamlike
worlds and intriguing characters. At first glance her paintings would appear
childlike but it is precisely this quality of innocence and spontaneity that
her admirers and collectors like so much.
Norway
22
April 2022 : Europa 2022 - Stories and Myths
Europa
2022 - Stories and Myths
Legends,
or myths, are said to differ from fairy tales in that the narratives appear to
be true. This does not necessarily mean that the narrator believes the story is
true, but as the storyteller, he must present it as the truth. Unlike the fairy
tale, where the hero wins over the opponent, legends mostly end with defeat for
the main protagonist. While fairy tales are not linked to specific locations
and take place in an indeterminate time, the legend’s attachment to reality is
reinforced by how the events often unfold in a named place, with named persons.
This serves to reinforce the credibility of the story.
22
April 2022 : Royal Anniversary Set
Royal Anniversaries
King Haakon VII was born in Denmark on 3 August 1872 and was christened
Christian Frederik Carl Georg Valdemar Axel. In 1896, he married Maud Charlotte
Mary Victoria of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, Princess of Great Britain and Ireland.
In 1905, Prince Carl was elected King of Norway. He took the name Haakon VII
upon his accession and gave his son, Prince Alexander, the name Olav. Norway
was invaded by German troops in 1940 and, after a daring escape, the King
continued the resistance from London until he was able to return to a liberated
Norway in 1945. After a period of failing health, King Haakon passed away on 1
September 1957.
Poland
25 March 2022 : We are Together
21 April 2022 : Europa 2022 stories and
Myths
Spain
29
April 2022 : Polytechnic University, Spain
Switzerland
28
April 2022 : Agenda for sustainable development
Under
the name “2030 Agenda”, 193 UN member states defined 17 goals, which provide a
global framework for sustainable development. These are known as the
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In 2022, Switzerland will provide a
comprehensive national report for the second time.
The
special stamp aims to highlight the 2030 Agenda and its SDGs. The design
features 17 colours that represent the SDGs. They make up the term “2030
Agenda” using basic geometric shapes – in other words, the simplest visual
elements from which all complex forms are created.
Slovakia
2 May
2022: Europa 2022 : Myths and Stories
Philatelic
Clubs & Societies
Prayag Philatelic Society - https://prayagphilatelicsociety.org/
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 Society
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
Rainbow
Stamp Club -http://rainbowstampclub.blogspot.com/
Rajkot
Philatelic Society – Rajkot, Gujarat
Gujarat
Philatelic Association - Ahmedabad
South
India Philatelists Association - http://www.sipa.net.in/
The
Army Philatelic Society, Pune
Stamps
of India – http://www.stampsofindia.com
Blogs & Websites
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the world. Readers may write about themselves with their collecting interests
and share new ideas with other philatelists.
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Current
Philatelic Magazines – Newsletters
-VADOPHIL, Editor - Prashant
Pandya &TimirShah and published by Baroda Philatelic Society, Vadodara.
Website -http://www.vadophil.org/
-ITS Stamp News - Quarterly - Editor: Suraj Jaitly Publisher: Indian Thematic Society
website - http://itsstampnews.blogspot.com/
-Ananthpuri Stamp Bulletin - Monthly e -stamp bulletin of Anathapuri Philatelic
Association, Thiruvanthapuram
-Journal of the Army Philatelic Society : Editor – Col Jayanta Dutta
-India Post – Quarterly Journal of the India Study Circle publishes original
articles submitted by members of ISC.
-Deccan Philatelist from Deccan Philatelic Society, Pune. edited by Col Jayanta
Dutta
-The Hyderabad Philatelist from Hyderabad Philatelic and Hobbies Society Editor
– Prakash Agrawal
-SIPA Bulletin issued by South India Philatelists’ Association
Acknowledgment
- Ananthapuri Stamp Bulletin May 2022 issue edited by
Mohanachandran Nair
- Judaica Thematic Society (UK) May 2022 Newsletter edited by Gary Goodman
email : judaicathematicsociety@talktalk.net
- Vadophil Issue No. 167-168-169 edited by Prashant Pandya
Courtesy - News and Image Resource to this issue : EIPA, Orissa Philatelic Association, SIPA, Philately Promoters Whatsapp groups ; Europa Stamps , Jagaannath Mani, Bangalore; India Post; The Philatelist
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