Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav
Journey of the National Flag
Date of Issue : 2 August 2022
Dehradun August 2022 Vol. XV Issue No. 176
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Editorial….
Dear Reader,
August is a special month for every
Indian as we celebrate our Independence Day on 15th August and this
year we are celebrating Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. India Post is doing different activities this month to mark this very special occasion like release of special
covers, special cancellations, exhibitions and sale of National flag in post offices
all over the country under Har Ghar Tiranga campaign. To mark the 146th birth
anniversary of Pingali Venkayya, the designer of India's national flag, a special commemorative postage stamp ' Journey of the National Flag' was
released on August 2. Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is an initiative of the
Government of India to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of independence and
the glorious history of its people, culture and achievements. The official
journey of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav commenced on 12th March 2021 which started a
75-week countdown to our 75th anniversary of independence and will end post a
year on 15th August 2023. As a part of this festival, India Post will
organize a National Philatelic Exhibition
AMRITPEX 2023 from 11-15 February 2023. Let’s
all be a part of this national festival and celebrate it with great enthusiasm.
Jai Hind !
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
§ Book
Review
§ Thematic
Watch
§ Specialized
Section
§ Beginners’
Section
§ New Issues from
Other Countries
§ Philatelic Clubs
and Society
§ Blogs &
Websites on Philately
§ Current
Philatelic Magazines & Newsletters
This of course is a matter
of great joy and pleasure for Indian philatelists. They have now another good
opportunity to witness huge number of exhibits under one roof and also to display
their exhibits in this proposed official exhibition. Though last three official
PCI supported National Philatelic Exhibitions had been held by Philatelic
Society of India (PSI) in Mumbai in the
name and style of INPEX 2013, INPEX
2017, INPEX 2019 followed by one First Virtual National Philatelic Exhibition named Philavirtu 2020 organized by ICSRI,
Pune. But this time it is India post. A matter to cheer again.
I remember the last National
Level Exhibition organized by India Post was in 2008 followed by an International
/ World Exhibition INDEPEX 2011 in New Delhi in 2011. It is proposed that this
exhibition will have 1500 frames with huge number of exhibits on display. So,
let’s get ready for the show by way of participation or visit as viewer of
excellent exhibits expected to be on display.
Although during and after
COVID period philately emerged in a different way. Digital philately and
exhibiting slowly took over but physical philately and exhibiting has its own
charm, grace and importance. Various Indian societies have organized physical
exhibitions also during last one year and kept serving Indian philatelists but
this proposed National Level Show with active support of PCI will certainly put
new life in the philatelists as this will motivate them to not only participate
in but witness a good number of exhibits and meet their philatelic friends from
all over India and abroad under one roof after long time .
Now looking at the theme
and title of the exhibition i.e. AMRITPEX 2023, we can expect
a few good exhibits on this theme depicting the history, culture,
freedom struggle, the art and culture, heritage, the old, new and emerging India. I mean there is
lot to explore keeping this theme in mind. I would like to share with readers
that my first ever display in Distt. Level Exhibition in junior class long back
in early seventies was “Freedom Fighters of India” and the next one was “Our
Heritage” and the next to that was “Freedom Struggle of India”. My
love for my country was portrayed long back through philately when I was just a
child. So, for me this year is special and the oncoming exhibition will be a treat to watch not only for me but for
every Indian philatelist and of course every Indian. I appeal all the
philatelists who have in their treasure box related exhibits or can prepare
such exhibits should certainly come forward and display. This will help
motivating our coming generations to know more about our history, culture,
heritage and more importantly the struggle for freedom through stamps and to
celebrate this year of Independence.
I understand the organizers
will certainly give a careful thought to invite
good number of such exhibits and to create a separate class and a
section for these exhibits and
displays. PCI should also sponsor some special
appreciation awards for the exhibits. This will not only be grand celebration of this Amrit Mahotasav of
Aazadi but will be a tribute to the freedom fighters.
Well, we all are excited to know more about this proposed show.
: Naresh Agrawal : email : nareshkumar1992@yahoo.co.in
Whatsapp : 9425530514
Recent Indian
Issues
20
July 2022 : 44th FIDE Chess Olympiad Chennai 2022-Rs 5
30
July 2022 : Right to Free Legal Aid - Rs 5
2
August 2022 : Journey of the Indian Flag – MS Rs 75
New Special Covers
7 May 2022 : Border Road Organization
22 May 2022 : International Day for Biological Diversity
29 July 2022 : International Tiger Day
2 August 2022 : Pingali Venkayya : 146th Birth
Anniversary of ‘Flagman of India’ : Krishna University Post Office Andhra Pradesh
2 August 2022 : A freedom of Indian Freedom Struggle Pingali
Venkaiah : New Delhi
New Rakhi
Envelopes 2022
Special Cancellations
Tribute to Freedom Fighters
Special Cancellations on freedom fighters with the celebration of azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav will be released from 1st Aug to 15th Aug from Dibrugarh Postal Division under Assam Circle.
1. Rani Lakshmi Bai
2. Kushal Konwar (Assam)
3. Malti Mem (Mangri
Orangi)(Assam)
4. Kharageswar Talukdar(Assam)
5. Saheed Bhagat Singh
6. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
7. Tikhewar Borgohain(Assam)
8. Kanaklata Barua(Assam)
9. Mahatma Gandhi
10. Maniram Dewan(Assam)
11. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
12. Durgeswar Sharma(Assam)
13. Ullash Dutta(Assam)
14. Bhogeswari
Phukanani(Assam)
15. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose
In the
News
Post offices
to sell national flag from August 1 under 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign
India’s 1.6 lakh post offices will sell the tricolour from Aug 1 as the
Union government targets a mass display of the nation...
OPHILEX 2022
11th State level philatelic exhibition OPHILEX 2022 will be
held at Cuttack from 23-25 Sep 2022.
National Philatelic Exhibition : AMRITPEX 2023
Special Cover and Picture Postcards released
on International Tiger Day 2022.
On
the occasion of Celebration of International Tiger Day, a Special Cover and a set of 5 Picture Postcards were released by Chief PMG Sir in presence of Sri
Shashi Paul, PCCF (WL) & CWLW
Sri
Debidutta Biswal, PCCF & HOFF, Odisha ,Dr Manoj V. Nair, Director, Dr
Sanjeet Kumar, Deputy Director, at
Nandankanan Zoological Park, Barang
Stamp Exhibition in Allahabad “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav”
Allahabad Museum, Ministry of Culture, Govt of India is organizing an exhibition of " Rare postage stamps related to freedom movement" from 1st August to 20th August 2022 in the series of organizing programmes on Amrit Mahotsav of Independence.
Recent International Stamp
Exhibitions
Indonesia 2022 World Stamp
Championship, Jakarta 4-9 August 2022
Visit : Indonesia
2022
View : List of Exhibits
Cape
Town 2022 International Stamp Exhibition
Mr. Shakil Ahmed is Indian National Commissioner for the Cape Town 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
Visit : https://capetown2022.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/
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
SIPA AMRITPEX 2022
SIPA is glad to announce that our next National Level Philatelic
Exhiniton will be at Olympia Technology Park, Guindy, Chennai 600 032 from 13th
August 2022 to 15th August 2022.
Important
Dates
Last Date of Receipt of Exhibits :
10/08/2022
Exhibition Dates from 13th August 2022 to
15th August 2022 from 10 A.M to 7 P.M
For Details Plz visit :
http://www.sipa.net.in/exhibition.html
ANDHRAPEX- 2022
A state level philatelic exhibition will
be organized by the Andhtra Postal Circle in October 2022 at Vishakhapatnam.
Visit : andhrapex2022.blogspot.com
HYPEX – Diamond 2022
Hyderabad Philatelic and Hobbies Society
is going to organize an exhibition of stamps ,coins, notes and other
collectibles from 19 to 21 November 2022. For more details plz contact : Shri
Prakash Agrawal Ph. 9346777206 email : spagarwaal07@gmail.com
News from Philatelists, Philatelic Clubs and
Societies
New e – books
Singapore Stamps and Money : One for the Birds
-By Tan wee Kiat
The e- book is available with the editor on request, free of cost.
e - Book - Birdlife on stamps by Capt. Vijay Wadhawa
e - Book - Birdlife on stamps by Capt. Vijay Wadhawa was released today, 5 August 2022 by CPMG , Chhattisgarh Postal Circle, Raipur.
email: captvijaywadhwa@gmail.com
Whatsapp 918951166141 The book is also available on Amazon
Philately of a monk
Recently, a philatelic exhibition was
held at The Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture, Golpark, Kolkata along
with an exhibition of dolls named “Dolls
of Bengal and Stamps of the World” as a part of their Annual Exhibition
2022 celebrating 125 years of Ramakrishna Mission, and coinciding with “Azadi
ka Amrit Mahotsav”, celebrating 75 years of Indian Independence.
The collection of stamps of Most Revered
Srimat Swami Gitanandaji Maharaj, Vice President, Ramakrishna Math and
Ramakrishna Mission was carefully displayed. The one-month long exhibition was
inaugurated on 17th June 2022 by Most Revered Srimat Swami Suhitanandaji
Maharaj, Vice President, Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission. The
exhibition was later visited by President Maharaj Srimat Swami
Smaranananda ji Maharaj.
Later, Chief PMG Mrs J. Charukeshi, Chief Post Master General, West Bengal circle, visited the exhibition and was delighted to see the collection of more than 10,000 stamps of a monk.
Swami Gitananda Maharaj
was born on 17 April 1924 in Dhaka, Bangladesh. In his childhood, he was
deeply influenced by the discussions
on Ramayana, Mahabharata and Srimad Bhagavata held at
his home. Thus the foundation of his spiritual life was laid at a very young
age. He came to Kolkata for his college education during which, he came in
touch with the Ramakrishna-Vivekananda literature and found in it a new meaning
for life.
Attracted by the spiritual
ideals, he joined the Ramakrishna Order at Sri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai, in
1946 and started his monastic life. He became a Sanyasi with the name
Gitananda, in the year 1956. After suffering from old-age-related ailments for
a few years, he attained Mahasamadhi on 14th March 2014 in Kolkata
at the age of 90 years.
-Eeshita Basu, Kolkata
Crossite Philately Club opened at Holy Cross School
01.08.22, Singtam:
A philately club with the name ‘Crossite’ was officially opened at Holy Cross
School, Tadong on July, 30 to promote a hobby of stamp collection among
students. Twenty students had enrolled their names on this hobby club. Sr.
Florin Mary Murmu and Mukesh Kumar Jha would be the President and Secretary of
the club.
A philatelic workshop and
stamp exhibition was also held on the occasion. The event was organized by the
Department of Post, in association with the Sikkim Philatelic and Numismatic
Society (SPNS). Samir Pradhan, Marketing Head, Gangtok Post Office presented
stamps stationeries to the new stamp collectors. He also informed the students
about different scholarships and benefits as stamp club members.
Aastha Rai, a philatelic
scholar pursuing PhD in Sikkim Postal History spoke about the development of
the postal system in Sikkim. Ganesh Pradhan, President, SPNS presented a
congratulation souvenir to Sr. Florin Mary Murmu on the big occasion. Speaking
on the occasion, Pradhan said SPNS as a society had been working towards the
promotion of philately in Sikkim for the last 17 years and we are happy new
seeds of stamp collectors are getting prepared to take on this pleasure’s
hobby.
Shital Pradhan, Secretary, SPNS, conducted a philately workshop that was attended by more than 150 students of the school. Pradhan gifted Special Covers and stamps to the philately club to start with. Members of SPNS displayed their valuable stamps exhibit which was highly appreciated by the students and teachers. SPNS were represented by Ganesh Pradhan, Shital Pradhan, Sunita Gurung and Pramila Gurung.
- Shital Pradhan
Stamp
Exhibition on Birds in Gorakhpur
News from India Post
Book Review
The Handbook of Permanent Pictorial Cancellations of
India
-Compiled by Sushil Mehra & K. Chaitanya Dev
The Handbook of Permanent Pictorial
Cancellations of India - Compiled by Sushil Mehra & K. Chaitanya Dev :
Pages 340 : Type - Paperback : Edition - 2022 : Published by Sushil Mehra :
Price : Rs 650 : Available with the author : email – gaureshmehra@gmail.com Also available at : Amazon
A permanent pictorial
cancellation is issued to use throughout the year without any time limit. There
are many permanent pictorial cancellations issued in different states on
various subjects which are of utmost importance related to that place.
The new book ‘Handbook of
Permanent Pictorial Cancellations of India’ compiled by Sushil Mehra and
K.Chaitanya Dev gives detailed information about Pictorial
Cancellations/Postmarks from all over India. The permanent pictorial
cancellations have been given state wise with the details of the picture on the
cancellation as well as the initial date of the issue and PIN code of the Post
Office. It also gives QR Code on every page using which through smart phone one
can get the location of the town on Google Maps. A brief description of the
town is also given on every page at which the Post Office is located.
The Book is very useful for
the collectors of permanent pictorial cancellations. It is a reference book for
all stamp collectors. Every philatelist would like to have this book as pictorial
cancellations have an important place in Thematic Philately, Postal History,
Postal Stationery Collection as well as Traditional Philately. The Authors have
taken extra care to illustrate the latest PPCs from the respective e post
offices. The layout a of the book is very good with clear color pictures of the
postal stationery on which the cancellations have been given.
I recommend this book to
every philatelist. The book will help them to arrange their collection of
permanent Pictorial cancellations systematically as well as it is an excellent
reference book for those who are in traditional philately, Postal history,
Postal stationery or Thematic Philately.
The Authors
Sushil Mehra is a noted philatelist and numismatist from Bangalore and writes regularly on stamps. His FB philatelic posts on Pan India Pictorial Place Cancellation Group ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/panindiapostal/) are very popular among philatelists with interesting stories of everyday life and its association with stamps. He is a member of Karnataka Numismatic Society and Karnataka Philatelic Society. Mr Mehra is a keen philatelist and numismatist with special interest in various subjects related to stamps coins and bank notes. He may be contacted at email : gaureshmehra@gmail.com
K. Chaitanya Dev is
philatelist from Bangalore, a mechanical Engineer by profession, with great
interest in French India stamps and Postal History. He has also written a book
‘Stamps of French India’ He is President of Karnataka Philatelic Society,
Member of The Royal Philatelic Society, London, India Study Circle and Lifer
Member of Philatelic Congress of India. He has won awards at several National
and International philatelic Exhibitions. He may be contacted at: chaitanyadev@hotmail.com
- Jeevan Jyoti
India Himalayan Birds on Stamps and
Save India Himalayan Birds….Part II
-M.Lokewara RaoIFS (Retd.), PCCF
and Head of Forest Force (Retd)
A
mountain range is a group or chain of mountains that are close together.
Mountain ranges are usually separated from other mountain ranges by passes and
rivers. The greatest mountain ranges are the Himalayas in Asia. Andes in South
America and Alps in south central Europe. The Himalayas are the highest
mountain range in the world. The Andes are the second highest Mountain Range in
the world. Alps in South Central Europe in Europe are one of the largest and
highest mountain ranges in the world.
The postage stamp is a true
ambassador of human history, culture and civilization, because its form and
function give it freedom of movement and the ability to transmit information
all over world/ The
promotion of philatelic themes like Himalayas that deal with the natural
beauties and richness of Himalayas, Department of Posts of different countries
have issued philatelic-postal items,
in which images of the
glaciers , peaks and mountains and lakes of Himalayas are
found, consider to be
part of natural capital and also part of the cultural heritage of the
world, to
propagate conservation and environment awareness among the people for
protection of Himalayas. Young people can come into direct contact with the
described philatelic pieces (postal stamps and first day covers), and thus can
fully understand the importance of Himalayas and its protection and save from
climate change.
Contd. from the last Issue
….
Migratory
Birds stamps on the eve
of INDEPEX ASIANA 2000 were issued depicting Rosy Pastor (Sturnus roseus),
The Garganey Teal (Anas
querquedu) and The Forest
Wagtail (Motacilla indica),
Rosy
Pastor (Sturnus roseus) is a distinctive rose-pink starling, or myna,
Migratory Birds stamps 2000 were issued depicting Rosy Pastor (Sturnus roseus), The Garganey Teal (Anas querquedu) and Forest Wagtail (Motacilla indica)
with a glistening black head, neck, upper breast, wings and
tail. It is a winter visitor to India and moves from the north-west eastward to
Bihar, straggling into West Bengal, Assam and Bangladesh. Uttaranchal the bird
was sighted The Garganey Teal (Anas querquedu) is one of our commonest
and most widespread migratory ducks. Smaller in size than Duck, it is one among
the earliest to arrive in its winter quarters, and one of the last to leave.
Small parties of this duck are occasionally seen till well into May. It is well
distributed throughout India and frequents every type of water bodies, large
and small jheels, marshes, village tanks, coastal backwaters and lagoons.
Differences in colouration distinguish the male from female. Known Breeding
areas include Europe, Russia, Mongolia and Japan.The Forest Wagtail (Motacilla
indica), slightly bigger than sparrow in size, has an olive-brown upper
side and blackish brown wings. Mostly a winter visitor, it is commonly seen in
north-east India, Eastern and Western Ghat complexes and Andaman Islands. It is
usually seen singly in well wooded country, sometimes in loose pairs or small
parties. The Forest Wagtail arrives in September and leaves in April. It breeds
during May and June in Assam.
Bugun
Liocichla stamp issued in 2012 “Endemic Species of Indian Biodiversity Hotspots” during the XI
Conference of the Parties on Biological Diversity.
The Bugun liocichla (Liocichla bugunorum) is a passerine bird species from the family
Leiothrichidae closely related to the Emei Shan liocichla. First
spotted in 1995 in Arunachal Pradesh, India, it was described as a new species
in 2006.The Bugun liocichla is a small babbler (20 cm (7.9 in)) with olive-grey
plumage and a black cap. The face is marked with prominent orange-yellow lores,
and the wings have yellow, red and white patches.it is a vulnerable species as
per IUCN Red List.
Two birds appear on the stamps of endangered species 2006 series Manipur Bush-Quail (Perdicula manipurensis) and Greater Adjutant Stork(Leptoptilos dubius). Manipur Bush-Quail inhabits stands of tall grassland and feeds in groups in the open, on grass seeds, wild lentils and insects.Once endemic to the wet grasslands on North-east India, there has been no confirmed sighting of the bird since 1935.A large bird of the Bustard family and the only member of the genus Sypheotides, it is one of the endangered Indian birds. Inhabiting grasslands including fields of cotton and millets, it feeds on grain, green shoots, seeds and beetles.Greater Adjutant Stork a large wading bird of the stork family Coconiidae, it is found in the tropical wetlands of North and North-east India. The bird feeds mainly on frogs, large insects, reptiles, lizards and fish.
National Bird of India: Peacock (Pavo Cristatus) being the Scientific name of Peafowl was declared the National Bird of our country. Based on the occurrence throughout the Country, its identification with the common man, its uniqueness, cultural and heritage acceptability, Peacock was chosen the National Bird of India by the Government of India and a due notification was issued on 1st February 1963. The Indian peafowl (Pavo cristatus), also known as the common peafowl, and blue peafowl is a peafowl species native to the Indian subcontinent. It is found mainly below an elevation of 1,800 m (5,900 ft) and in rare cases seen at about 2,000 m (6,600 ft). Occurs nearly throughout India, from the southern slopes of the Himalayas south to Sri Lanka, west locally into eastern Pakistan, and east to Bhutan and western Assam but apparently extirpated from Bangladesh. It is least Concern as per IUCN Red List. India post has issued Peacock stamps 1973 on the occasion of Indipex 1973 exhibition, and two stamps in 2017 under Nature series, and 2017 India and Papua New Guinea joint issue, 2015 Zoological Survey of India series and 2016 tourism in India.
The Chestnut Crowned Warbler (Phylloscopus castaniceps) is a species of leaf warbler (family Phylloscopidae). It was formerly included in the "Old World warbler" assemblage. Chestnut Crowned Warbler(Phylloscopus castaniceps) stamp issued in 2005 on occasion of World Environment Day “Green Cities”. It is found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, and Vietnam. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. As per IUCN Red List it is Least Concern (Population stable)
2005 Chestnut Crowned Warbler (Phylloscopus castaniceps)2006 stamp depicts sela lake and Satyr Tragopan (Tragopan satyra)
Under Himalayan lakes 2006 stamp depicts sela lake and Satyr Tragopan (Tragopan satyra) also known as the crimson horned pheasant near threatened species under IUCN RedList, , is a pheasant found in the Himalayan reaches of India, Tibet, Nepal and Bhutan. They reside in moist oak and rhododendron forests with dense undergrowth and bamboo clumps. They range from 2400 to 4200 metres in summer and 1800 metres in winter.
Pied Kingfisher (Ceryle rudis) is depicted in Bandipur
National Park stamp of 2017.The pied kingfisher (Ceryle rudis) is a species of
water kingfisher widely distributed subcontinent,
up to about 2,000m in Himalaya has five recognised subspecies.Speckled black and white plumage diagnostic; black nuchal
crest; double black gorget across breast in male as well as its habit of
hovering over clear lakes and rivers before diving for fish, make it
distinctive. It is Least concern as per IUCN Red List.
On the Miniature sheet released with two stamps on 05.06.2010 on the occasion of International year of biodiversity, First stamp depicts Brahminy Kite (Haliastur indus) and Ruddy Shelduck (Tadorna ferruginea). The brahminy kite (Haliastur indus), formerly known as the red-backed sea-eagle in Australia, is a medium-sized bird of prey in the family Accipitridae, which also includes many other diurnal raptors, such as eagles, buzzards, and harriers. They are found in the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and Australia. They are found mainly on the coast and in inland wetlands, where they feed on dead fish and other prey. They are mainly seen in the plains, but can sometimes occur above 5000 feet in the Himalayas, it is Least concern asper IUCN Red List. Ruddy Shelduck (Tadorna ferruginea) Its typical breeding habitat is large wetlands and rivers with mud flats and shingle banks, and it is found in large numbers on lakes and reservoirs. It breeds in high altitude lakes and swamps in Jammu and Kashmir. Outside the breeding season it prefers lowland streams, sluggish rivers, ponds, flooded grassland, marshes and brackish lagoons, it is Least concern asper IUCN Red List. Indian Eagle-Owl (Bubo bengalensis) is depicted on the second stamp of MS, they are seen in scrub and light to medium forests but are especially seen near rocky places within the mainland of the Indian Subcontinent south of the Himalayas and below 1,500 m (4,900 ft) elevation. it is Least concern asper IUCN Red List
Definitive stamps of Birds: The intermediate egret (Ardea intermedia) released in 1975 median egret, smaller
egret, or yellow-billed egret (Ardea intermedia) is a medium-sized heron. Some
taxonomists put the species in the genus Egretta or Mesophoyx. It is a resident
breeder from east Africa across the Indian subcontinent to Southeast Asia and
Australia. It is least Concern as per IUCN Red List. Paradise Flycatcher (Terpsiphone
paradise) stamp issued in 2000
It is native to the Indian subcontinent, Central Asia and
MyanmarHimalayan paradise flycatcher (T. p. leucogaster) was initially
described as a separate species. It breeds in the western Tian Shan,in
Afghanistan, in northern Pakistan, in northwestern and central India, and in
western and central Nepal; populations in eastern Pakistan and in southern
India migrate towards the foothills of the Himalayas in spring for breeding.
The Indian paradise flycatcher (Terpsiphone paradisi) is a medium-sized
passerine bird native to Asia, where it is widely distributed. As the global
population is considered stable, it has been listed as Least Concern on the
IUCN Red List since 2004. It is native to the Indian subcontinent, Central Asia
and Myanmar.
1975 Intermediate egret (Ardea
intermedia) 2000 Paradise Flycatcher (Terpsiphone paradise)
2001 Painted stroke Painted Stork
(Mycteria leucocephala) 2000 Sarus
Crane(Antigone antigone)
In 2001 Painted stroke Painted Stork (Mycteria leucocephala) issued. The painted stork (Mycteria leucocephala) is a large wader in the stork family. It is found in the wetlands of the plains of tropical Asia south of the Himalayas in the Indian Subcontinent and extending into Southeast Asia. Their distinctive pink tertial feathers of the adults give them their name. They forage in flocks in shallow waters along rivers or lakes. It is near Near threatened as per IUCN Red List. Sarus Crane (Antigone antigone) appear on stamps released in 2000 The sarus crane (Antigone antigone) is a large nonmigratory crane found in parts of the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and Australia. The tallest of the flying birds, standing at a height of up to 1.8 m (5 ft 11 in), they are a conspicuous species of open wetlands in South Asia, seasonally flooded Dipterocarpus forests in Southeast Asia, and Eucalyptus-dominated woodlands and grasslands in Aus In Nepal, its distribution is restricted to the western and central lowland plains, with most of the population occurring in Rupandehi, Kapilvastu, and Nawalparasi districts. As per IUCN Red List it is vulnerable species.
Sikkim,
Darjeeling Hills of West Bengal and Seven North East Indian states are in
Eastern Himalayas Biodiversity Hotspot Out of the 977 birds that have been
noted in the region, only 15 are endemic. Some of the most threatened winged
representatives are the Endangered white-winged duck (Asarcornis scutulata), the Critically Endangered white-bellied
heron (Ardea insignis), and the Critically Endangered Bengal florican
(Houbaropsis bengalensis).Some of the endemic birds that are found in the
Eastern Himalaya region include the Manipur bush quail, Blyth’s tragopan,
chestnut-breasted partridge, Sclater’s monal, Tibetan eared pheasant,
Temminck’s tragopan, and the rusty-bellied shortwing.
Anthropogenic
activities including deforestation, fragmentation of habitats, pollution, high
population, climate change and poaching of wildlife poses a serious threat to
the biodiversity of the region.Unplanned urbanisation is causing significant
changes in land use and land cover, with reduced recharge areas of springs.
Degradation of forests due to diversion for large projects, forest fires and
the changing forest regime have also impacted springs and rivers alike. Several
rivers have been identified as critically polluted. The key reasons for this
crisis are rapid urbanisation and unregulated tourism with no policy on solid
waste management.
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has released the second of its three-part report in the 6th assessment cycle which was released on 28 February 2022, focuses on the impacts of a changing climate on vulnerability. This is particularly important for the Himalayas. For the Himalayas, it means that the glaciers will continue to retreat at a
India Himalayas
Birds Stamps released by India Post and
Conservation
Status
|
SI No. |
Name of Bird |
Date stamp
released |
Current IUCN
status |
|
1 |
Red
Billed Blue magpie (Urocissa erythrorhyncha) |
1968 |
Least
concern |
|
2 |
Brown
Fronted woodpecker (Dendrocopus auriceps) |
1968 |
Least
concern |
|
3 |
Brood
Scimitar Babbler (Pomathorhinus schisticeps) |
1968 |
Least
concern |
|
4 |
Crimson
sunbird (Aethopyga siparaja). |
1968 |
Least
Concern |
|
5 |
Black
Headed Oriole (Oriolus xanthornus) |
1975 |
Least
Concern |
|
6 |
Western
Tragopan (Tragopan melanocephalus) |
1975 |
Vulnerable |
|
7 |
1.Monal
pheasant (Lophophorus impejanus) 2007 2.Himalayan
Monal(Lophophorus impejanus) can be seen Kaziranga National Park stamp just
in front of Rhin |
1975 2007 |
Least
Concern |
|
8 |
1.Great
Hornbill (Buceros bicornis)stamp was released
in 1983 on the eve of Centenary of Bombay Natural History Society
1883-1983 2.
2013 50 years of Nagaland Great
Hornbill (Buceros bicornis) |
1983 2013 |
Vulnerable |
|
9 |
White
winged Wood Duck (Asarcornis scutulata) |
1985 |
Endangered |
|
10 |
Osprey
(Pandion haliateus), Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrines), Bearded vulture
(Gypoetus barbatus) Golden eagle
(Aquila chrysaetas) |
1992 |
Least
Concern |
|
11 |
Peregrine
falcon (Falco peregrines) |
1992 |
Least
Concern |
|
12 |
Bearded
vulture (Gypoetus barbatus |
1992 |
Near
threatened |
|
13 |
Golden
eagle (Aquila chrysaetas) |
1992 |
Least
Concern |
|
14 |
Blood
Pheasant (Ithaginis Cruentus) |
1996 |
Least
Concern |
|
15 |
Red
Jungle Fowl (Gallus gallus) |
1996 |
Least
Concern |
|
16 |
Rosy
Pastor (Sturnus roseus) MigratoryBird |
2000 |
Least
Concern |
|
17 |
Garganey
Teal (Anas querquedu) MigratoryBird |
2000 |
Least
Concern |
|
18 |
Forest
Wagtail (Motacilla indica) MigratoryBird |
2000 |
Least
Concern |
|
19 |
Bugun
liocichla (Liocichla bugunorum) |
2012 |
Critically
endangered |
|
20 |
Greater
Adjutant Stork |
2006 |
Endangered |
|
21 |
Manipur
Bush-Quail |
2006 |
Endangered |
|
22 |
Peacock
stamps in Indipex 1973 and two stamps in
2017 under Nature , 2017 India and Papua New Guinea joint issue, 2015
zoological survey series and 2016 tourism in India |
1973, 2017
two stamps 2015 2016 |
Least
Concern |
|
23 |
Greater
Adjutant Stork |
2006 |
Endangered |
|
24 |
Chestnut
Crowned Warbler (Phylloscopus castaniceps) |
2005 |
Least
Concern |
|
25 |
Sela
lake and Satyr Tragopan (Tragopan satyra) |
2006 |
Near
Threatened |
|
26 |
Bugun
liocichla (Liocichla bugunorum) |
2012 |
Critically
endangered |
|
27 |
2010
International year of biodiversity Brahminy Kite(Haliastur indus) |
2010 |
Least
Concern |
|
28 |
2010International
year of biodiversity Ruddy Shelduc(Tadorna ferruginea |
2010 |
Least
Concern |
|
29 |
2010International
year of biodiversity Eagle Owl (Bubo bengalensis) |
2010 |
Least
Concern |
|
30 |
Intermediate
egret (Ardea intermedia) Definitive
stamp |
1975 |
Least
Concern |
|
31 |
Paradise
Flycatcher (Terpsiphone paradise) Definitive stamp |
2000 |
Least
Concern |
|
32 |
Painted
stroke Painted Stork (Mycteria leucocephala) Definitive
stamp |
2001 |
Near
threatened |
|
33 |
Sarus
Crane(Antigone antigone) Definitive
stamp |
2000 |
vulnerable |
1.5°C global warming level. This will result in some
glaciers being at the risk of extinction. Some regions that rely heavily on
glacier melt and snowmelt irrigation will face erratic water supply and
increased food insecurity. Damages and losses from water-related hazards such
as floods and landslides are projected to increase considerably between a 1.5°C
and 2°C Global Warming Level (GWL).Both climatic and non-climatic stressors in
the Himalayas are adversely affecting the socio-ecology of the region. Glacial
decline, encroachment, and degradation of natural water bodies and the
disappearance of traditional water systems such as springs are evident.
State of the
World’s Bird
The State of the World’s Birds, an annual review of
environmental resources published on May 5 2022
by nine natural sciences and avian specialists across the globe, has
revealed that the population of 48% of the 10,994 surviving species of birds is
declining.
The report led by the Manchester Metropolitan University gives an overview of the changes in the knowledge of avian biodiversity and the extent to which it is imperilled.
The study found that 5,245 or about 48% of the existing bird species worldwide are known or suspected to be undergoing population declines.While 4,295 or 39% of the species have stable trends, about 7% or 778 species have increasing population trends. The trend of 37 species was unknown.The study draws from Bird Life International’s latest assessment of all birds for the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List that shows 1,481 or 5% species are currently threatened with global extinction.These include 798 species classified as vulnerable, 460 as endangered and 223 as critically endangered while 52 species were considered to be data deficient.The more threatened bird species (86.4%) are found in tropical than in temperate latitudes (31.7%), with hotspots for threatened species concentrated in the tropical Andes, southeast Brazil, eastern Himalayas, eastern Madagascar, and Southeast Asian islands.
The study says ornithologists have a good understanding of the spatio-temporal patterns of avian diversity compared to many other taxa and the measures needed to slow down and ultimately reverse avian biodiversity loss.The growing footprint of the human population represents the ultimate driver of most threats to avian biodiversity, so the success of solutions will depend on the degree to which they account for the social context in which they are implemented, and our ability to effect changes in individual and societal attitudes and behaviour.
The continued degradation of the primary natural habitats of
birds due to human activities should be mitigated because birds contribute
towards many ecosystem services that either directly or indirectly benefit
humanity. Bird Stamps released by India post are one of the conservation tools
that educate and create awareness among people for protection and conservation
of birds. Avian biodiversity needs to be conserved as it has a direct bearing
on human wellbeing and sustainability. It is the duty of every one to lead
eco-friendly green life and sustainable
consumption to protect the environment from climate change and strike a balance
between conservation and development for
protection of Indian Himalyan Birds
References
1.Avian
Diversity in the Himalayas Dhananjai Mohan Wildlife Institute of India,
Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India Journal of Graphic Era University, Vol. 9 1,
19–30. doi: 10.13052/jgeu0975-1416.912 © 2021 River Publishers
2.Faunal
Diversity of Indian Himalaya: 1-872. (Published by the Director, Zool. Surv.
India, Kolkata)Chandra, K., Gupta, D., Gopi, K.C., Tripathy, B. and Kumar, V.,
2018.
3.
www. datazone.birdlife.org/2022-annual-update
5.www.researchgate.net/publication/346316121_Birds_of_Indian_Himalayan_Region_IHR/link/5fbe3dd1458515b7976b06a1/download
6.www.niti.gov.in/sustainable-development-indian-himalayan-region#:~:text=The%20Indian%20Himalayan%20Region%20is,)%2C%20stretching%20across%202500%20km.
7.www.worldatlas.com/amp/geography/eastern-himalaya-biodiversity-hotspot.html
8.
www.indiapost.gov.in
-M.Lokewara
Rao : email : 
madirajul@gmail.com
Specialized Section
SOCIAL PHILATELY
Contd.. from the last issue…..
Social philately is one of the fastest growing new field of philately which relates itself to the social history and development of any social system purely, fully or partially due to the existence and assistance of the postal system. In other words, it can be said that it represents a study of the development of social systems and products derived from and through the full or partial operation of postal systems. The name Social Philately has been derived from two words “Social and Philately” and it suggests the importance and significance of development of social systems & the role of philately in that cause.
SOME SUITABLE TITLES :
As
this class of philately entertains titles explaining social history in particular, it may include
titles such as to relate the history of a town, biography of a famous person or
impact of an event, the
development of a town or country, the impact or the historical background to an
important event, the development of an important business or industry or a
social convention such as the sending of Valentine’s Day Cards through
postal and philatelic items. Some other title may be : Letters of war, From Hanover to Windsor,
Australian Electoral Office Business, Pre – World War-I Australian Pictorial
Envelops, A philatelic window in to the times, the people and the places in
British South Africa ( Rhodesia 1900 –
1924 ), Genesis of commerce in
Australia, France during the dark years of the world war – II, Mission Mail
- Northern Rhodesia, Australian
Scout Jamborees 1934 – 1970 corroborees 1936 – 1966, Hand-Painted envelopes which talented
Victorian artists, The Earthquake that devastated Messina (Sicily) in 1908,
Telegram services during particular period and place, Insurance in India, Charkha
the wheel which lead to freedom etc.
etc.,
Here are few examples of Social Philately Exhibits - ‘Wartime Postal Forgeries’, ‘Promotional Postal Orders’, ‘Mulready Caricatures’, ‘The Post Office Savings Bank’, ‘Images of Industry’, ‘The Sociology of Reading’, ‘Hand-illustrated Letters’, ‘Airmail in India’, ‘The Post Office Story’ ‘Patriotic Mails’, ‘Money Order Services’, ‘The Road towards Indian Independence’, ‘Red Cross – Support the World’, ‘Kolkata - Social Philately’ (One can develop exhibit on any city or town). This may help readers to think about titles and theme of Social Philately Exhibits. One Frame or Multiple frames Exhibit on Social Philately can be developed on any subject or class. It depends on collector’s own imagination, ideas and skill. Research is essential for developing Social Philately Exhibits.
Some other topics related to following can be taken up such as Studies of the effect of the postal system on commerce, society and industry, Historical, local and/or regional studies, Studies related to an event or historical landmark . This gives a wide scope for different suitable titles.
THE MATERIAL :
In thematic philately only the philatelic material is allowed to be exhibited with allowance of maximum 5 to 10% for other material like fiscals only essentially required and has great importance for the exhibit. In postal History, mainly the postal material is allowed. But in social philately both thematic, postal history and other material is allowed. In other words, it may include material currently accepted in other philatelic categories, other material linked to the postal system being studied and collateral material relevant to the chosen social theme.
The
list of material allowed is very long as it entertains varied types of material
various philatelic, postal, ephemera, fiscals, documents, whether postal linked or non-linked materials such as
revenue stamps, insurance stamps, cinema stamp, entertainment stamps, transport
and travel stamps, various govt. tax and fee stamps, pamphlets, notices, hand
bills, tickets, news paper cuttings, clippings, articles from books and
magazines, abstracts from official papers, govt. orders, certificates,
licenses, permits, receipts, invoices, brochures, photographs, documents, maps,
drawings, prints, leaflets, brochures,
(Guernsey Social Philately)
A
very early letter from a soldier in France to his wife back in Guernsey in
which he gives clues as to where he is without actually giving ant details
although his own details have been censored
coins,
medals, trade cards, picture post cards, badges, tokens, labels, pamphlets,
Cinderella like( Christmas seals, charity seals, wildlife
conservation stamps, Promotion Stamps, Poster Stamps ), post cards,
trade cards, match box labels, tobacco cards, coins, playing cards, packing
labels and wrappers, medals, medallions, Bank notes, or any material developed
by commerce to use or reflect post office services and products. etc. i.e. collection of postal articles including
philatelic and non-philatelic but related material. Hence, its exhibit may
include material currently accepted in other philatelic categories, other
material linked to the postal system being studied and collateral material
relevant to the chosen social theme
( Jersey Social Philately )
Pictorial Post Card
National Registration
The post card shows scenes in and around the POW camp were
sketched by one of the inmates which
were later used on a set of postcards probably after the armistice. This is one
of the most common to be found Card.
Non-philatelic materials which gives background and other useful information includes : directories, Government or official publications, maps, newspapers, patents, timetables, biographies, Army and Navy lists, travel tickets etc.
Examples of Historical, social and special studies include Telegram Services, Greeting Cards including Valentines, Illustrated and Pictorial Envelopes (including Patriotic Covers), Post
Office and Official office stationery (without imprinted stamp), Philatelic History other than literature (including albums hinges, perforation gauges etc, the impedimenta of philately), Officially issued documents bearing illustrations of postage stamps, PHQ Cards -objects associated with postage stamps and their use, Aspects of the affect of the postal system on commerce or industry, Locality studies based on postal and social history using the materials of Social Philately, Objects associated with postage stamps and their use (letter weighing balances, stamp boxes, maps, prints, model post office, model letter boxes, model post office equipments etc. such as mailbags, uniforms, postal tools etc, Illustrated, Pictorial commercial envelopes used in a postal system, This material should be arranged so as to illustrate a balanced plan as a whole or to develop any aspect of Social Philately.
 |
Non philatelic material must have an
intimate/close connection with the operation or the objective of postal system
or if not directly related to the postal system then it should have an integral
part of social system (for example medals awarded to trade fair participants
where the medal was often posted but where the connection is more with the
social story, insurance policy,
certificates etc. sent through postal system)
THE EXHIBIT AND ITS PREPARATION :
As it is
concluded that a social philately exhibit is combination of postal history and
thematic exhibit allowing usage of certain non postal/non philatelic items too;
the exhibit suitable for this class of philately has to be one which tells the
social history of some place or some event or some system.
An
Exhibit ‘The Sydney Harbor Bridge’ of Maurice Williams of Sydney, a former
Chairman of Australia Post is a five-frame exhibit which coincided with the
75th Anniversary of the Opening of the Bridge on 19th March 1932. This is a
beautifully presented exhibit combining stamps, postcards, photographs and
ephemeral items to tell the story of the construction and impact of Sydney's
iconic bridge.
‘Art
through the post’ is an exhibit of Hand-Painted envelopes which talented
Victorian artists sent through the post to friends and relatives. They were
probably inspired to use postal correspondence in this way by William Mulready
who designed Britain's first postal stationery and thus pioneered the idea of
illustrated envelopes.
The
basic preparation requires exhaustive thematic study and research, availability
of wide range of material directly related to the operations and products of
the postal system either as post office equipment or as material developed by
commerce to use or reflect postal services and products as explained above. The
philatelic importance and explanation is also a pre requisite.
PREPARATION
OF EXHIBIT:
The plan or introductory page and the development of exhibit are the two aspects of an interlinked process, based on the personal study and research by the collector on both the social theme and the material. The introductory plan should show the scope and development of the exhibit. The title of the exhibit should correspond to the introductory plan. The plan should give general information on the subject and must indicate areas of personal investigation. It should also contain a short list of the important documentary sources (social and philatelic) used. It will help the judges to evaluate the material shown in relation to the aims set forth by the exhibitor.
The
exhibit must elaborate the theme in depth, and should comply with the
introductory page. Creativity, the personal development of new themes and
originality, the introduction of new aspects or approaches are key elements of
Social Philately exhibits. A thorough knowledge of both the theme and the
appropriate material is a pre requisite for the best possible social philatelic
development. The social information should provide the main thread of the
story. It is necessary to include philatelic information where required so that
philatelic knowledge and personal study can be demonstrated. It is advisable.
I have in my one frame social history exhibit
have incorporated insurance policies, receipts, stamps, notices etc. Though
most of these are not philatelic items but certainly most of them had postal
link as either those were sent through mail, or the fee paid is through
postal/revenue stamps. For me these are the most suitable items. Even the mail
exchanged between the insurers, insured and the agents can be part of the
exhibit , if it is so required.
Marine and
Fire Insurance Policy Documents : Ephemera essentially required to be displayed
in Insurance exhibit as they show the nature and type of Insurance policies
issued and the coverage given.
The photo material printed on the side or back
for advertisement purpose can be considered as suitable for the purpose of
social philately. Like in case of special or First day covers, the illustration
given can of great use to such exhibits to complete the story
In brief, the exhibitor should take care of the
following while preparing the exhibit :
1. The exhibit must have an introductory page showing the intended scope and development of the exhibit.
2.
The exhibit represents a study of the development of social systems and
products derived from the operation of
postal systems or the development of a social activity or enterprise.
3. The theme should be developed using both philatelic and non-philatelic, but related, material.
4.
The non-philatelic material should comprise up to a maximum of 50% of the
items on show. It should
support and enhance the philatelic items in the development of the theme.
5. Rarity is not a judge of value but reflects
the relative scarcity of items.
6. Items should be of as good a quality as is available.
7. The significance of the items
shown should show the impact the items have upon the story/theme being shown.
Double width sheets are normally permitted and
count as 2 sheets, provided they are horizontal. Double vertical height
is normally not allowed but can be in special cases.
Though various heavy, voluminous, big items can
be part of social philately exhibit such as mail bags, letter boxes, parcel
packet cover, stamp pads and seals, badges, belts and other artifacts etc. But
only if allowed in particular exhibitions. Broadly the items not more than 5mm
thick and easily displayable on the vertical display board are allowed. So, take utmost care of this
aspect.
FIP RECOGNITION :
In
the development of this class of philately explained above, it is seen that it
has been a regular class included in Australian and New Zealand National
Exhibitions since 1988.But it got FIP recognition when it was allowed in 1999
in an International stamp exhibition (FIP world Exhibition) in Melbourne
('Australia 99'), as an experimental class of exhibiting. This exhibition had
very limited classes. However, FIP entertained it as an trial of this
new class and there was substantial number of entries. However, the FIP
did not adopt the new class, in that form and subsequently introduced the Open
Class, which allowed even more flexibility in the type and quantities of
material shown than did Social, thus attracting many existing Social
exhibitors. There after in many National and International shows it has been
allowed either as social philately or in
form of Open Class. Of late, JUBURG 2010 International Exhibition includes
Experimental Open Class.
FIP REGULATIONS AND RULES :
After the amendment of social philatelic class in to Postal
History Class 2C,it was first introduced in Astralia’99 an FIP International
Stamp and thereafter in IBRA 2009 in
Germany and at Bulgaria 2009 under FIP
patronage. Following general views were
put forward by the judges regarding guidelines and judging process :
Quotations from the SREV and Guidelines
(hereafter referred to as the Guidelines) set out in the FIP Commission for
Postal History Newsletter of October 2008, were intended to place the reality
of judging Class 2C Historical, Social and Special Studies exhibits in the
context of the Guidelines.
1.
These state that historical, social and special
studies exhibits show the interaction of
the postal system with society, events, commerce or the historical geography of
an area and the effect the postal system has on humanity and humanity on the
postal system.
2. Historical, social and
special studies exhibits would include material developed by commerce and
society for use in the postal system and may include non-philatelic material
where relevant to the subject of the exhibit. The non-philatelic material
should be incorporated into the exhibit in a balanced and appropriate manner in
such a way that it does not overwhelm the philatelic material.
3. These are, however, not a limitation on the
permissible subjects.
4. These also
note that exhibits … may be planned chronologically, geographically (e.g. by
local/ national districts), by mode of transport/service, or by any other way
that the exhibitor may feel appropriate to employ.
5. They add that exhibits should avoid … large-scale duplication of similar items, large
chronological gaps where possible, and the inclusion of expensive items not
directly relevant to the subject shown.
6. Furthermore, and as … a general rule a
Postal History exhibit should show interesting material (philatelically and,
where permitted, non-philatelically) to the best advantage, and not appear to
be a manuscript for a monograph.
7. All exhibits under such category must be capable
of being exhibited in standard exhibition frames.
8. The plan or concept of all sub-classes of postal
history exhibits shall be clearly explained in an introductory statement (ref.
GREV, Article 3.3).
In other
criteria of judging may be adopted keeping following points in mind it may be
said that :
1.
The Postal History2C (social Philately) must tell
the story; other material should be ancillary and supportive.
2. The
writing up and interpretation of Postal History items must be from a postal
historical point of view.
3. Rates and
routes should be described.
4. Mint stamps
should be used very sparingly, if at all.
5. Cancelled
stamps and stamps postmarked on piece should be used only when entries are not
available.
6.
Photographic or other illustrative material should be, where possible,
contemporary with the material exhibited.
7. Ancillary
material should not be greater than 20% of the items shown. i.e. a maximum of
5-6 items per frame, on average.
8. Ancillary
material should not dominate the exhibit.
JUDGING
AND EVALUATION :
The initial
recommended system of awarding points as per SREV was as follows :
1. Treatment
(20) and Importance (Philatelic 5 & Historical & Social aspects
5) 30
2. Philatelic, Historical & Social Knowledge, Personal Study and
Research 35 ( Philatelic Knowledge 15,Historical and Social
Knowledge 10,
Personal Study and Research 10)
3. Condition (10) and Rarity
(20) 30
4.
Presentation 5 Total 100
The
Commission’s guidance in judging this class was incomplete since its intention
appeared to be enabling and not prescriptive, soothe necessity was felt to
establish a framework so that judgment could be made systematically and
equitably.
The above
Guidelines were very specific in respect of Introductory Pages, and were
considerably sharpened later at the Bucharest FIP meeting in 2008 which recommended as under :
1. The
exhibits must contain an introductory statement, showing the scope of the
exhibit. The title of the exhibit must correspond to the introductory
statement.
2. The title
page should possess and reflect the following
:
i ) It should
give relevant general (Postal History) information on the subject being
developed in the exhibit.
ii) It should include the plan showing
structure of the exhibit i.e. chapters
or sections etc., which have postal/social history relevance; and not “frame by
frame” or “page by page” description.
iii) It should include areas of personal
investigation.
iv) It should include details of important documentary
sources and references.
3. The evaluation will be done for the material
shown, and the associated text in the exhibit against the information included
on the Title Page (Title, Introductory Statement; information relevant to the
whole exhibit; the way the exhibit is structured; research and references).
Note : A
well thought out title page was highly recommended as that would assist both
the exhibitor and judges.
NOTES ON JUDGING
:
Those
recommendations helped in focusing attention on the distinctive nature of the
class which stated that the exhibit should require the following :
i) The Postal History 2C (social Philately) must tell the story ; other material should be ancillary and supportive.
ii) The writing up and interpretation of Postal History items must be from a postal historical point of view. iii) Rates and routes should be described.
iv) Mint stamps should be used very sparingly, if at all.
v) Cancelled stamps and stamps postmarked on piece should be used only when entries are not available.
vi) Photographic or other illustrative material should be, where possible, contemporary with the material exhibited.
vii) Ancillary material should not be greater than 20% of the items shown. i.e. a maximum of 5-6 items per frame, on average.
viii)
Ancillary material should not dominate
the exhibit.
Like other philatelic exhibits Historical, Social
and Special Studies evidently need a connected thread running through them, and
lessons from other Postal History divisions, Thematic Philately and the Open
Class in the use of different fonts, for example could help to distinguish
them, but the primary characteristic of the class should be Postal History.
The Guidelines so framed state that :
1. Colored photographs or reproductions should
be at least 25% different in size from the original. Full size reproductions of
single cancellations or part of a cover are permitted. All material whether
non-postal or non-philatelic material, should preferably be original.
2.
Photocopied or scanned Postal History items are not permitted unless they show
detail or reverse of a Postal History piece included in the exhibition.
3. Ancillary
or supportive items should generally not be photocopied or scanned. They should
usually be in the possession of the exhibitor.
4. Where
items are too large to display they can be reduced but must be accompanied with
a statement that the item in question is in the possession of the exhibitor.
Where possible the item should be on the reverse of the exhibition page.
5.
The relevance, balance and importance of non-philatelic material shown in
historical, social and special studies will be evaluated by the judges.
The
other criteria for evaluation being recently adopted Internationally is as
under :
Treatment
(20) and Importance (5 for philatelic and 5 for social): 30
Philatelic and related Social Knowledge, Personal Study and Research: 35
Condition (10) and Rarity (20): 30
Presentation: 5
Total: 100
NOTE
: That the information given above is based on
the opinion and jury report of Australia’99 followed by amendments made in
subsequent meetings. It does not confirm any standard guidelines so far given
by FIP, if any, for particular class as there are three classes, so to say
Social Philately, Open Class, Postal History Class 2C which are still being used independently
or as different classes in different
exhibitions. Of late, the oncoming International Exhibition JOBURG 2010 in Johannesburg
includes OPEN CLASS.
FINAL
REMARKS :
Social Philately presents a wonderful but
interesting opportunity and challenge for anyone wishing to expand the scope of
his collection but of course intensive research, long search and creative
imagination is required to develop a social philately exhibit. In India, there
is little development in Social Philately and it is hoped that all philatelists
in India will now tend to explore this category of philately. Undoubtedly it
has much more pleasure and interest as it has very limited restrictions on
display of material and given opportunity to tell and display the story
completely and in a better way. In the time to come, this class in its present
form or little bit changed form will certainly
become a most wanted class of philately as it is attracting philatelists mainly from Postal History and
Thematic classes which have big participation and contribution in philatelic
exhibitions.
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1. The
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Beginners’ Section
Cricket
Bat
SPECIAL POSTAL
COVERS ISSUED BY INDIA POST ON CRICKET BAT
Evolution of Cricket bat from 1740s to 1900s
One of the integral parts of
game of cricket is the bat which has been used for hitting the ball. The
evolution of cricket bat can be dated from 1620, from then onwards the bat has
undergone tremendous transformation from time to time based on the requirement
of the game. Initially, the shape of cricket bat was like hockey stick this is
because the rolling of the arm over wasn’t practiced at that time. The cricket
bat got into a rectangular shape in 18th century. This
transformation can be attributed to the laws which got formulated and bowlers
started to roll their arms as we see now in modern cricket.
In 1820’s lighter cricket bats
were introduced; this is because the round-arm bowling was allowed instigating
more bounce, so the cricket bat became lighter with a higher “swell”.
By 1870’s the cricket bat was
made according to MCC regulations. In 1960’s first shoulder less bats were
introduced by Slazenger. This paved the way for the ‘sweet spot’ of the bat,
has moved from the bottom to a more central area providing more power to
the stroke
With the T20 format, double
sided bats are experiencing renewed interest. On 11March 2010, Mongoose
launched its range of bats in India with Mathew Hayden being the brand
ambassador.
Few of the famous incidents
which are linked to cricket bats controversy are listed below
Monster bat incident of 1771
In a local county match between Chertsey and Hambledon in Surrey 1771, an English player named Shock White tried to use a bat that was as wide as the wicket. The batsmen would never get bowled as long as he had the bat in front of the wicket. The incident brought about the change in cricketing laws where the maximum width of the bat was set at four and a quarter inch. The rule remains intact till today.
Aluminium bat
During an Ashes Test at the WACA Ground in December 1979, Lillie played with an aluminium bat (ComBat) manufactured by a company owned by his friend. There were no rules against such usage at that time so no one could question him. The real trouble started when the opposition captain complained about the bat damaging the ball. Greg Chappell captain of Australia asked Lillie to change his bat to wooden bat immediately.
Graphite bat
In late 2005, the MCC scrutinized Ricky Ponting's use of the Kahuna (a type of graphite reinforced bat), after complaints that the bat provided unfair advantage to the batsman. In 2006, MCC went on to ban graphite-coated bats (including Kookaburra's Kahuna, Genesis Hurricane and the Beast) in international cricket. Other than Ponting, this bat was also used by Damien Martyn, Justin Langer, and Sanath Jayasuriya.
A postal cover was issued on 06-11-1987 during Reliance
Cup-1987 where the cachet of the cover shows the evolution of cricket bat from
the 1740s to 1900s.
The special postal cover on “Kashmir willow” was issued on 13-09-2021 by J & K Postal Circle, Srinagar. Kashmir Willow is locally named as “Vir” and is brownish in color.The wood is tough,strong and light in weight is being used in the manufacturing of cricket bat. Some famous crickets who have used bats made of Kashmir willow are Sachin Tendulkar from India and Sir Vivian Richards from West Indies.
As part of “one district one
product “initiative by government of India to step forward towards realizing the true potential of a
district, fuel economic growth and generate employment and rural entrepreneurship,
taking us to the goal of Atma Nirbhar Bharat. A special postal cover was
issued by U.P postal circle on 29-09-2021 at Meerut, with cancellation
depicting the cricket bats. Meerut in Uttar Pradesh (India) is one of the
largest producers of sports goods and known as the “Sports city of India”. The sports goods manufactured here
are not only supplied nationally but are also exported internationally.
-Ganesh. K : Email : ganbiotech@gmail.com
New issues from other countries
Armenia
29 July 2022 : 2022 Children’s Philately - Armenian Cartoons
Croatia
27 July 2022 : 2022
Birdpex - Protected Bird Species
Great Britain
28 July 2022 : Birmingham Commonwealth Games
The 22nd edition of the
Commonwealth Games, a mass celebration of sport throughout the Commonwealth
dating back to 1930, takes place between 28 July and 8 August 2022. Held in
Birmingham and the West Midlands for the first time, the Birmingham 2022
Commonwealth Games features 19 sports and 8 para sports, with 72 nations and
territories coming together to compete in 283 medal events.
The set of eight stamps
have a distinctive design showcasing eight exciting sports including para
sports, which are integrated into the main Games rather than a separate Para
event afterwards. All the products carry the official Games logo hologram. We
have also collaborated with The Royal Mint to produce a coin cover featuring
both the official Stamps and 50p Coin of the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Liechtenstein
9 September 2022 Crypto Stamp
After
the successful launch of the first crypto stamp last year, Philately
Liechtenstein is continuing its blockchain series with Stamp 4.1
"Equality" (face value: CHF 9.00). The wet-glue postage stamp
contains an SQR code that connects the analogue with the digital world.
By
scanning the printed SQR code, the collector is taken to a website where he can
find the serial number of his personal stamp and learn more about the stamp and
the history it contains. The stamp can be scanned and checked (verified) to
ensure it is authentic with the related app. Through the authenticity check,
the stamps are uniquely assigned to their owners before they are anchored in a
personal data room in blockchain technology.
An
additional fun factor is the puzzle world included in the app, where users can
learn more about the history and rise of the Princely House of Liechtenstein.
Both historical events and current topics are covered at the same time. Digital
puzzles also bridge the gap between tradition and modernity and are waiting to
be solved by the young and old.
New Zealand
6 July 2022 : artworks from the IHC Art
Awards
About the stamps:
$1.70 Matthew Tonkin, ‘Aeroplane’ - Matthew’s screen print, the L’affare
People’s Choice Award winner in 2021, was created at Two4nine art studio in
Auckland. It is the result of his time spent mastering techniques and
experimenting with colours and his own unique designs.
$3.00 Katie McMillan, ‘Colourful Unicorn’ - “I love all the bright colours and making this.
I hope when people see it, they are happy,” says Katie about her 2020 winning
artwork, which is made from coloured acrylic pompoms over a paper-mâché
support, mounted on a shield.
$3.80 Malachi Oldridge, ‘My Nani as a Māori Girl’
- Malachi won in 2019 with a
graphite pencil drawing on paper, paying tribute to his grandmother. The
artwork is influenced by the late E. Mervyn Taylor’s artwork, ‘Māori Girl
(Hina)’.
$5.10 Charlize Wilson, ‘Looking Out from the Inside’
- Charlize was only 13 when
she won the L’affare People’s Choice Award in 2018 for her acrylic piece. She
says art helps her “be herself” and that she likes doing art, “because it’s so
much fun”.
About IHC
IHC is New Zealand’s leading provider of
services for people with intellectual disabilities. The organisation advocates
for the rights, inclusion, and welfare of all people with intellectual
disabilities and supports them to live satisfying lives in the community.
The IHC Art Awards remains an
annual highlight as a showcase for the talent and achievements of people with
intellectual disabilities.Entries are open to New Zealanders aged 13 or over
with an intellectual disability or intellectual disability and autism
regardless of whether they use IHC, IDEA Services or Choices NZ services.
Romania
29 July 2022 : Humming Birds
Romfilatelia introduces into circulation on Friday, July 29th, this year a
new issue under the generic name “Hummingbirds”, inviting collectors of the
Fauna theme to the wonderful world of the smallest birds in the world, which,
despite their small size, are extremely fast and intelligent. The issue
includes four stamps, four minisheets, a First Day Cover and for the passionate
of maximaphily, a set of four different maxicards.
29 July 2022 : Humming Bird
Philatelic
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This is a blog of e-Stamp Club www.rainbowstampclub.blogspot.com . The idea of this blog is to extend the philatelic fraternity in all corners of the world. Readers may write about themselves with their collecting interests and share new ideas with other philatelists. New Posts on recent issues, news on stamp activities, and Contributions by members are published every day on this blog. Readers may also express their views on any philatelic matter which will be published under Club News at Rainbow Stamp Cub Blog. Philatelic Clubs and Societies may also send brief write ups. Readers may send reports on new issues, special covers, cancellations & philatelic activities of their area for inclusion in this Blog. - Editor
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
-India Post – Quarterly Journal of the India Study Circle publishes original
articles submitted by members of ISC.
-Deccan Philatelist edited by Dr Anjali Dutta email : dranjalidutta0303@gmail.com
from Deccan Philatelic
Society, Pune.
-The Hyderabad Philatelist from Hyderabad Philatelic and Hobbies Society Editor
– Shri Prakash Agrawal
-SIPA Bulletin issued by South India Philatelists’ Association
Acknowledgment
- Deccan Philatelist Vol 22 Issue No.2
2022 Edited by Dr Anjali Dutta
- Ananthapuri Stamp Bulletin August 2022 issue edited by
Mohanachandran Nair
- Judaica Thematic Society (UK) August 2022 Newsletter edited by Gary Goodman
email : judaicathematicsociety@talktalk.net
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