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

Wednesday, November 9, 2022

Rainbow November 2023


 Christmas 2022



Date of Issue : 3 November 2022





Dehradun November 2022  Vol. XV  Issue No. 179

Readers are requested to send reports of philatelic activities in their area for publication. Short write ups by the readers about, societies, publications and philatelic requirements can be sent for inclusion in this bulletin to the editor: j.jyoti9@gmail.com

Note- This bulletin is only for circulation among a limited group of philatelists without any commercial purpose. The bulletin will be sent to the readers only on request. Those who wish to receive it regularly please reply giving the name of your city/country with the subject SUBSCRIBE RAINBOW


Gastronomy - Spain in 19 Dishes, Basque Country, Cod Pil-Pil



Date of Issue : 25 October 2022


Editorial….


Dear Reader,

I am pleased to release November 2022 issue of Rainbow Stamp News. India Post has released the brochure of the forthcoming national philatelic exhibition AMRITPEX 2023 . It is a matter of pleasure that India Post has announced to honour renowned philatelists who have won higher awards at national and International philatelic exhibitions and have also worked for the promotion of philately. This is a big step by India Post. To honour a philatelist is to promote the hobby of philately in some way. A common man comes to know about this educational hobby and its importance. It is high time to take such steps as philately is at the edge of the dying stage. The new generation does not know about stamps as the use of stamps in daily mail has almost gone and has been replaced by email and electronic text messages. Young collectors and philatelists are not coming up. If it is not revived it will vanish in a few years. During the exhibition, only a certain group of philatelists seem to be active. The same name could be seen in the list of participants. If philately and philatelists both are given recognition, the hobby reaches the common man. So it is a very good initiative by India Post towards the promotion of philately.

Finally I am happy to share that Rainbow Stamp News got Silver Medal at   Cape Town 2022 International Stamp Exhibition which is being held in Cape Town, South Africa from 8-12 November2022 . Many thanks to all its Readers and Contributors for their appreciation and valuable contribution !

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  

 

§  Thematic Watch

                 

§  Book Review                                                          

 

§  Specialized Section        


§  Beginners’ Section                                                                                     

 

§  New Issues from Other Countries                                                   

§  Philatelic Clubs and Society                                  

§  Blogs & Websites on Philately                                             

§  Current Philatelic Magazines & Newsletters          

 






AMRITPEX 2022


AMRITPEX 2023 is knocking and we all are waiting for the release of prospectus to know the eligibility criterion and the competitive classes in which the exhibits could be placed. Being an official exhibition of India Post (DOP) and proposed to be held in the heart of India i.e. Pragati Maidan, New Delhi which has already hosted various International and World exhibitions in its majestic halls; we look forward to a great show. As the show is being held  to celebrate the AMRIT MAHOTASAV of India’s independence, we expect good exhibits in accordance with the themes  reflected in the information brochure released by organizers to give a  general view and information  about the exhibition covering the following: 

1. AZADI KA AMRIT MAHOTSAV AND NEW INDIA : To bring alive stories of unsung heroes and freedom fighters 2. YOUTH POWER (YUVA SHAKTI) : To shape India’s destiny through harnessing our Yuva Shakti

3. WOMEN POWER (NARI SHAKTI) ACHIEVEMENTS@75 To highlight our progress in the last 75 years 

4.  NATURE AND WILDLIFE  : To celebrate India’s rich reserve of nature and wildlife

5.  CULTURE AND HISTORY :  To celebrate India’s unity in diversity

 

Well, this brochure confused all the philatelists who want to participate in the competitive section of the exhibition. Therefore, the prospectus is eagerly awaited. Because the time left is very short, the eligible participants will find it hard to modify and improve their exhibits. Further, preparing exhibits on the above subjects will be very difficult for most of the philatelists because of the short time given, and also this will discourage many.

 

Well, while I wish this exhibition a great success in terms of philately as well as a great celebration of India’s 75 years of independence by nice displays of the above-narrated themes; I look forward to the participation of the exhibitors in other classes too.

 

A few of my friends discussed the present Jury appointment, monitoring, and appraisal system being followed by PCI because in the last few years the competence of the jury appointed at National and State Level Exhibitions has been regularly questioned.

 

I have carefully gone through the Jury Guidelines, Instructions, Protocol, etc. mentioned on the PCI website which apparently looks very good and appropriate but whether the same is being followed religiously is a big question. Whether the monitoring is done strictly or not, whether the appraisal is done properly and honestly or not & above all whether the guidelines and instructions are being followed honestly or not is a question, answers of which are to be found out by Hon. Secretary General of PCI very carefully. Proper training is very essential for the jury which must comprise proper academics/classroom lectures apart from practical on-frame training. As the introduction of new classes in philately demands high-level expertise/specialization in a particular class by the jury. For example, Postal Historian will find it very difficult to judge Thematic exhibits as Thematic itself has become very advance and specialized. Seminars, conferences, and brainstorming sessions do help but regular classroom / online classroom training is very essential. One must appreciate the fact that subject knowledge along with philatelic knowledge is a prerequisite for the judgment of any philatelic exhibit.

 

My contention by taking up this issue for this exhibition is not to condemn the working of PCI accredited or trainee jury but to help PCI to have a quality jury in its panel and further to suggest that PCI appoint a sufficient number of juries for each class to help better judgment and so to give better satisfaction to the participants. After all, this is an official exhibition of DOP, funds will not be a problem, and adjudicating in this exhibition will be an honor for the jury appointed.

 

May I suggest there should be a minimum of two observers too who will observe the functioning, and activities of the jury and also give their report on the exhibition apart from the jury function? The observer may be a person who may not be on the panel of the jury but a senior philatelist having sufficient exposure to visiting and participation in exhibitions.

 

While I understand the jury’s work is very hard and thankless but at the same time, I would like to reiterate one general statement that a good jury not only gives satisfaction to participants but helps in a big way in the promotion of philately.

 

Well, finally I would wish this exhibition to be e great success both in terms of philately and celebration. And also look forward to some new innovative methods of the judgment of exhibits of all classes.  Let technology be a big part of exhibiting and judgment of exhibits.


: Naresh Agrawal : email :
nareshkumar1992@yahoo.co.in Whatsapp : 9425530514


Recent Indian Issues

1 September 2022 : 2nd International Tiger Forum – Rs 5

12 October 2022 : Golden Jubilee of PIN Code – Rs 5

18 October 2022 : 90th General Assembly of INTERPOL

26 October 2022 : 150th Birth Anniversary of Vijay Vallabh Surishwer – Rs 5

3 November 2022 : Assam Medical College – Rs 5

 

 



New Special Covers


National Unity Day : 31 October 2022 : Mumbai

 

The Unsung Heroes of Odisha : 13 October 2022 : Bhubaneshwar

Tribute to Saheed Jayi Rajaguru, the First Freedom fighter of Odisha


Jayakrushna Rajaguru Mohapatra (29 October 1739 – 6 December 1806) popularly known as Jayi Rajaguru was a prominent figure of the Indian independence movement in the state of Odisha. A princely priest by profession at the court of the Khurda kingdom, Rajaguru revolted against the British East India Company in the province


Ambemohar Rice : Pune : 11 October 2022



Purandar Fig : Pune : 11 October 2022



Tomato : Pune : 11 October 2022


 New Postal Stationery


Diwali Greeting Cards




New Pictorial Cancellations

Shubh Deepawali

Nagpur : 22 October 2022

 

Permanent Cancellation

Lonar Lake ,Lonar 443382


In the News


AMRITPEX 2023 Brochure released..




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/




Heartiest Congratulations to all  Winners at Cape Town 2022






Silver Medal to Rainbow Stamp News





CAPE TOWN 2022 Indian Winners ( First Rotation Result) 

GOLD MEDAL

Madhukar Deogawanka, Indian Stamp Booklets 

LARGE VERMEIL MEDAL

Lallan Singh, Hows & Whys of Birds 

VERMEIL MEDAL

Meera Biswal, Pre Independence Postage Stamps

Ilyas Patel, The Story of Building Bridges 

LARGE SILVER MEDAL

Sushil Mehra, Jai Hind 

SILVER MEDAL

Sushil Mehra, Guide to Permanent Pictorial Cancellations

Jeevan Jyoti, Rainbow Stamp News 

BRONZE MEDAL

Avipsa Biswal, Pigeons & Doves 

ONE FRAME EXHIBITS

Jain Pradip, Gandhi Ravels Around the World         80

Jeevan Jyoti, Rainbow                                             68

Naresh Agarwal, Labelling Air Mail                         64






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 is Indian National Commissioner for the IBRA 2023.


Madhukar Jhingan :  Email:
mj@stampsofindia.com   (M) +91-9811160965

IBRA 2023 is being organized by the German Federation of Philatelists (BDPh) under the Patronage of International Philatelic Federation (FIP) With a capacity of 2800 display frames, IBRA 2023 is the first General World exhibition since 2019, with participation open in all Classes - FIP Championship, Traditional, Postal History, Postal Stationery, Aerophilately, Astrophilately, Thematic, Maximaphily, Revenues, Modern Philately, Open Philately, Picture Postcards, One Frame, Youth, and Philatelic Literature.

For the Rules of exhibition (IREX) please visit : https://ibra2023.de/wpcontent/uploads/2022/03/IREX-IBRA-2023-english.pdf

and for the Exhibit Application forms please visit

https://ibra2023.de/wpcontent/uploads/2022/03/IBRA2023_ApplicationForm_engl.pdf

Please submit the duly filled Forms with a copy of the first page of the exhibit to the

National Commissioner for India, Madhukar Jhingan, mj@stampsofindia.com +919811160965 

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

GUJPEX 2022

State Level Philatelic Exhibition GUJPEX-2022 will be held by Gujarat Postal Circle from 5

to 7 November 2022, at Shreemati Sushilaben Ratilal Hall, Navarangapura, Ahmedabad.


News from Philatelic Societies/ Clubs/Philatelists


New Picture Postcards released by India Post, Karnataka Postal Circleat Varanga, Karnakaka

Picture Postcards on Karnataka Rajyotsava





UPHILEX 2022


UPHILEX 2022 recently concluded at Lucknow. The glimpses of the exhibition are available at the following link :

UPHILEX 2022 : Glimpses


PCI WEB SITE ON JURY

JURY GUIDELINES:

It has been protocol and a requirement that all National Level Jury/ Senior most Jury Member attending any State level Exhibitions as Jury, should send a detailed report to PCI about the Exhibition, and that all the norms are followed by the organizers and all Jury, enabling PCI to take up steps for improvement in future.

Secondly the concerned National Jury is supposed to give a detailed report about the performances of the other State level Juries and Apprentices (in standard proforma apprentice jury appraisal form of PCI.)

As per standards set by DOP, for any exhibition one Jury per 75 Frames are to be appointed. This may be relaxed as 1 full Jury for every 100 Frames or part thereof. The Jury member should accept the Jury assignment only after ascertaining about the practice being followed by the Exhibition management and they should be suitably advised and requested politely about the same to avoid undue pressure and imbalance affecting Jury performance.

As a standard practice, the state level Jurors are selected from other state(s), to avoid a possibility of bias. In case of a need to appoint two or more state jurors in any state exhibition, a national juror should be appointed as the team leader. In case of any disagreement the decision of the National Jury will be final. Proper decorum is to be followed. It is the duty of every Jury Member to keep the local DOP authorities informed of the practice.

Jury member should inform Secretary General, PCI about the intimation request for appointment received by him and then confirm his acceptance of the same. Deviation of standard practices and code of conduct, may warrant disciplinary action.

The Juror must send a Report to Hon. Secretary General within 15 days of conclusion of the exhibition.

Performances of all Accredited Juries at all levels is subject to review at regular intervals and updating themselves by continuously participating, attending & conducting Exhibitions and seminars.

Persons not following the Jury Protocol and other Rules and Regulation may be removed from the Jury Roster and/or suspended.

Specific Instructions to all Jury

1. The Jury will use standard marksheet and judging procedure as per State Level exhibition.
2. Strict discipline and code of conduct to be followed
3. All Jury members to respect the seniority and work together in a conducive manner.
4. All communication, certificates, Notices, Marksheets, and Jury Reports to specifically mention as “State Level Exhibition” and the same should be clarified to each participant and all concerned.
5. All Jury members to be present at all Jury functions and offer sufficient time for Jury critique session.
6. Jury work should be carried out very confidentially. Jury discussions should remain confidential, without any iota of leakage, even after Jury work is over.
7. Till awards are finalized and officially declared by the Exhibition management, the same shall not be disclosed or published anywhere.
8. The Jury members should avoid meeting other collectors, philatelists, dealers and participants and are restricted to go to public areas until Jury work is officially over.

Note: All the State level Juries are requested to send details about their medals, exhibits, under whom they have done apprenticeship, their certification of qualification, State level Jury ship done under whom, with all documentary proof be submitted to PCI within 15 days, failing which their names may not be considered for future nominations.

7th September, 2022

JURY PROTOCOL:

Organizers of Philatelic Exhibitions required to adhere to the following minimum protocols.

Jury Chairman/ member of jury’s protocol.

Will be provided a proper position on stage, in all the functions held during the Exhibition, especially during Opening and Closing ceremonies.

All the courtesy and protocol followed for PMG rank should be accorded to the members of the Jury.

Photograph and short introduction together with their email for interaction between Jury and exhibition should be published in Souvenir and Palmares list.

Transportation:
Less than 200 kms up to 500kms AC car/ AC II tier/ AC 1st Class train fare / air fare to be provided, as per convenience of the Jury.

State level & above Jury to be provided with car & attended during course of exhibition and 1 day after for Sight seeing.

Car and escort to and from Station / Airport.

Hotel:
(For self & spouse) For all days of Duration of Exhibition + 1 day extra, subject to availability/timing of flight/train

For District level - minimum 2 star hotel.
For State Level – minimum 3 star hotel.
For Nationals - minimum 4 star hotel.

Honorarium:
For District level 3days Rs. 3000/- minimum
For State Level 3 days Rs. 8000/- minimum
For Nationals 5 days Rs. 20,000/- minimum.

All products issued during the course of exhibition including a Memento together with a certificate and Thank you letter be provided to all the jury members.

Apprentice Juries are not required to be paid for Fare or Hotel or Honorarium.

JURY APPOINTMENT:
Minimum of 2 juries be appointed irrespective of number of frames at all levels.

For State Level Exhibition:
Minimum 1 jury for every 75 frames.
Minimum 1 National Level as senior Jury + Required State Level Juries
1 Apprentice Jury minimum, depending on number of frames, National, State & Apprentice be appointed.

For National Level :
The numbers and nomination will be based upon the exhibition classes, expertise and size of the exhibition.

Note:
It is customary practice and convention that in any State Level Exhibition, Jury Member should be appointed from any other state than the home state to ensure free and fair judgement process.

The Jury member should not accept any such assignment and may face disciplinary action for default.

Any deviation from standard practice and above guidelines will require specific approval from PCI.





Unique Microthemes for One frame exhibits

Breakfast on stamps

Breakfast is the first meal of the day usually eaten in the morning. The word in English refers to breaking the fasting period of the previous night. Various "typical" or "traditional" breakfast menus exist, with food choices varying by regions and traditions worldwide. Breakfast is an interesting theme for one frame exhibit. Collectors would find a variety of items in this theme to develop the story of the theme.

Breakfast around the world

Irish 


French and American

Indian 




Bolivian 



Turkish Breakfast


TURKISH COFFEE & DESSERT - BAKLAVA & ASHURE - TEA & SIMIT


Sandwiches - most popular breakfast around the globe


The humble sandwiches are one the most popular food item around the world, enjoyed by millions of people. Sandwich, which is often touted as an ‘international’ dish Observed annually on 3 November, the World Sandwich Day celebrates the legacy of John Montagu (1729 – 1792), the 4th Earl of Sandwich. Earlier, sandwich was considered a gourmet dish, often enjoyed by the rich and the wealthy. However, now, sandwich is considered a tasty and filling meal that is eaten by everyone.

The ingredients that are ‘hidden’ between two bread slices could be changed to suit the tastes and preferences of the individuals. In the beginning, meats were mostly used as the filling. However, now, you could choose your sandwich filling from myriad varieties of ingredients and condiments. Besides various kinds of meats, eggs, veggies and cheese are also used as sandwich fillings or toppings.

John Montagu was the 4th Earl of Kent in the Sandwich province. He was a lover of card games and often spent long hours playing at the local taverns. It is said that in 1962 when he was on a gaming spree, the Lord had ordered his valet to bring him some meat tucked between two pieces of bread.

It was easy eating like this, without the hassle of using a knife and fork. Besides, he could continue playing without getting the cards greasy. His friends too found this easier and ordered their servants to serve them meat just as Sandwich (the Lord) had done. This food item soon gained popularity around the world, with sandwiches available even in local flavours and ingredients.

While most people are familiar with some of the more popular sandwiches (including the hamburger, ham and cheese, grilled cheese, tuna salad, peanut butter & jelly, and bologna sandwiches). There are an almost infinite variety of sandwiches out there in the world.

The 250th birthday of the sandwich was grandly celebrated in England, in 2012. It was the British Sandwich Association that organized grand events to celebrate the most popular food item in the world. Even the Montagu family took part in the celebrations, which were held in honour of their famous ancestor. Sandwich-making contests were conducted at Kent town as part of the celebrations. Besides, the iconic scene when the Lord asked his valet to prepare the world’s first sandwich too was recreated.

The town of Sandwich

The town which has been made famous by Lord John Montagu is now a popular tourist destination.

Health benefits Sandwich:

Nutritionists say that the health benefits of sandwich depend on the fillings or the ingredients that are used to make the sandwich. It could be as healthy as a salad if the sandwich is prepared using low-fat ingredients that are loaded with nutrients.


Image n Sandwich story : Courtesy – Jagannath Mani

Sandwich Island



Two groups of islands in the extreme south Atlantic Ocean, South Georgia is about 875 miles east-southeast of the Falkland Islands and about 1,000 miles equidistant from Cape Horn and the tip of the Antarctic Peninsula. The even more remote and southerly South Sandwich Islands are uninhabited. The last remaining component of the Falkland Islands Dependencies, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands assumed its new title in 1985 and issued stamps beginning the following year.

Also Read :  The History of the Sandwich on Postage stamps


Book Review

Philatelic Paradise 

 

- Major (Dr) Ritu Kalra



Philatelic Paradise by Major (Dr) Ritu Kalra : Pages : 140 : Type - Paper Back : Published By : Minerva Book House, Shimla :  Price - Rs. 399 Available with the author - email :  ritukalra23@yahoo.in & ritukalra32@gmail.com : Mob. Whatsapp  - 9816352225

Philately Paradise by Maj. (Dr) Ritu Kalra is a very informative book for stamp lovers. It gives comprehensive details about the hobby of stamp collecting. It has 16 chapters with special reference to the anatomy of postage stamps., Tools and Accessories used in stamp collection, Systematic Handling of stamps, and how to participate in a philatelic exhibition.  The book also gives the list of changed country names, country identifier Index, and Philatelic Glossary.  

 


Besides these, it has special chapters on the First Indian Postage Stamp - Sinde Dawks, Rare stamps of the world, Errors on stamps, and some more interesting chapters related to philately. Stamp lovers will find this book very interesting and informative. One can start the hobby just by going through this wonderful book. I recommend this book to all philatelists and stamp collectors as well as to school and college students. One can learn systematically about the philately through this book. The schools must have this book in the library so that young children may start collecting stamps and acquire knowledge about history, culture, science, Flora and Fauna, personalities, and famous places of the world through the postage stamps. This book will be an asset for every stamp lover. The philatelic clubs and societies must have this book for the reference of young budding collectors as well as philatelists.

 

About the author

 

Major (Dr.) Ritu Kalra is a renowned philatelist of Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. She has participated in several Philatelic Exhibitions and won many awards. She is the founder member and President of 'The Himachal Philatelic Club' and has conducted philatelic workshops in different schools of Shimla to promote philately. She is a life member of the Philatelic Congress of India and a member of the India Study Circle. 

She has served the Indian Army in the Army Dental Corps and is presently a practicing dentist at Shimla. Besides being an ardent philatelist and dentist by profession, she is a  wonderful painter and has made many paintings on different themes.

 -Jeevan Jyoti


Specialized Section

On big demand of many readers, the article 'Disinfection of Mail' by Naresh Agrawal is being published here again in a series. The article was highly appreciated by readers around the globe. -Editor

DISINFECTION OF MAIL









-By Naresh Agrawal


Contd from the last….

Mail is the postal material that travels long distances and is handled by various persons right from the sender to the addressee. Climatic, geological, and biological conditions all around the world differ from place to place and from time to time. Sometimes there are some epidemics or contagious, infectious and communicable diseases spread in some areas which are likely to be transmitted through the mail. Also, sometimes there are chances of chemical or bioterrorist attacks by so-called militants through the mail system, sometimes some viruses get attached to the mail which are then spread to wherever the mail goes and whosoever handles it or the mail in contact with the mail adds to the threat.

MARKINGS ON  DISINFECTED LETTERS  :

The mail quarantined or disinfected at different places at different times does have some sort of markings or marks, seals and hand stamps on them informing about the treatment done or any information related to disinfection of that mail. These markings have wide range mainly consisting of official stamp or seal of the certifying body, with or without location. Examples are : “Provisores Salutis Venetiae”  ( Overseers of Health, Venice ), “Deputazione Sanitaria” ( Sanitary Commission Sicily), “ Koeniglich Bayerisches Sanitats Siegel” (Royal Beverian Hygiene Seal).

          


                                           Various cachets from 19th-century envelopes

Other marks specifically referred to disinfection. Perforated mail from Italy claimed  full and complete  disinfection. “Netta Dentro efuori” ( Clean inside and out). Fumigated letters claimed only external treatment: “ Profumatro solution al di fuori”  ( Fumigated only from outside). The word disinfected or its equivalent appeared of its own or with its location. ; Gerienigt:Lichtenfels Disinfettata; Bologna; Disinfektiert; Purifee a La Coitat’.  Specific treatment appeared in a hand stamp from Chile in 1887  “ Disinfecteada Por Calor” ( Disinfected by Heat).

 

 

Stampless folded letter, with contents, manuscript rate marking. Postmarked with WIEN/FRANCO two-line handstamp, addressed to PARMA, ITALY, with two DISINFECTED oval markings  on back and red wax seal applied over the markings

The town of Reggio provided a paste on printed unperforated stamp – not unlike a postage stamp–bearing the legend “ Uffizio di Disinfezione in Reggio” ( Office of Disinfection, Reggio)

                   


 

      ITALY 1855 Disinfected Cover REGGION  to MONTECCHIO during Cholera outbreak with disinfection markings and slits

Disinfected letter dated 09.08.1835 from Athens to Geneva  with marking on back flaps reads flaps SANITA' IN ANCONA / NETTA FUORI E DENTRO and disinfection slits

With the advent of the terrible plague of the mid-17th century, Mediterranean ports smoked or scorched mail from suspect vessels, sometimes after dousing it with vinegar. But wafers or seals, legitimizing the opening of covers to treat the contents, are not seldom seen before the 1720s. The earliest cachets to certify treatment appeared in the 1780's

  


       

French Colonies Algeria 1836 Disinfected Mail Envelope to France routed via Toulon with boxed  French entry PAYS D'OUTREMER in black hand struck PURIFIE A TOULON in red with disinfection slits and French receiving back stamp.  

         

          Malta 1847 entire letter from Constantinople to Livorno, Italy, showing French P.O. in Constantinople date stamp "CONSTANTINOPLE/ TURQUIE", "LIVORNO/ C/ VIA DI MARE" maritime cancel, and fine "PURIFIE AU LAZARET/ MALTE" disinfection cancel. 

1848 part outer letter sheet from ALAXANDRIA in Egypt to Bath, U.K., showing British P.O. Alexandria c.d.s. and poor "PURIFIE AU LAZARET/ MALTE" disinfection cancel

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Efforts for health controls through disinfection spanned over 300 years. Precautions largely  centered on control of the movement of persons or cattle, but general goods, mail and packages were a constant concern. Even imports of rags of paper making were suspect.

In the early 8th century, British officers demanded health declarations on oath from masters of incoming ships. A bible, kept for the purpose was handed from shore to ship at the end of a boathook for the declaration. It was afterwards dragged through sea water to purify it.

                          


         1838 folded letter from Calcutta to Bordeaux "Via Bombay & Suez" with a circular Malta "Purifie Aux Lazaret" h.s., two neat disinfection slits 

Turkey 1884 Disinfected mail envelope from Smyrne cancelled by bilingual Office  Sanitaire Smyrne in Blue addressed to constantinople.

Turkey 1824 Disinfected Letter to France, via Austria written from Constantinople cancelled by handstruck Tur. Charged 20 in manuscript, with disinfection cachet and punch holes, routed via Austria with AT. And Boxed Autriche par Huningue transit

 

                           Entire letter dated Feb.23,1844  from Smirne to Treviso, Italy struck with fine strike of "Smirna"  straight line hand stamp in black (Tchilinghirian), "Sanitas Sigillum" Disinfection   cachet in black (and red wax seals) applied at Semlin

             
  

Entire letter dated 20.10.1845 from Alexandria ,Egypt addressed to Grenoble with ALEXANDRIE (EGYPTE) cds of despatch, slitted for disinfection  and with MARSEILLE arrival (Oct 28) and two line hand stamp on reverse  PURIFIÉ LAZARET / MARSEILLE


1844 (19 Oct.). Cover from the Austrian Consulate in Serbia, addressed to the Military Magistrate in PANCSOVA (Pancevo) showing rate first type 19 OCT/BELGRAD hand stamp in black of Austrian P. O.   Red wax seal for disinfection on reverse SIGILLUM SANITATIS SEMLINIENSIS and circular NETTO DI FUORI E DI DENTRO applied at the LAZARET in SEMLIN. A fine and rare cover especially with two such fine disinfection markings.

 

MAIL STERLIZATION

MAIL  SANITIZATION  BY  IRRADIATION

            


Mail sanitization is the process which is applied as a precautionary measure to kill micro organisms that may be contained in the mail or to sterilize mail that is suspect of  or known to be  contaminated with dangerous microorganisms. In this process, the mail is decontaminated by exposure to radiation, high pressure, or gases. Micro organisms, such as the bacterium that causes anthrax succumb to these conditions. Ion beam sterilization (high-energy electrons) and x-ray radiation have been considered very useful on individual letters.

Otherwise also this process has great role in forensic investigations which sometimes require the analysis of substances found in contaminated mail. Identifying toxins or harmful residues present in mail, along with their concentrations to find evidence in criminal cases and information necessary to decontaminate the mail.

 MAJOR USAGE DURING ANTHRAX ATTACK IN U.S. IN 2001

The major usage of this method of decontamination of mail was done by USPS  which used to combat the bioterrorism attacks on American people shortly after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Mail containing the anthrax bacterium was detected. Few persons  infected by the anthrax bacterium died from the disease. As a direct result of this, the USPS developed an Emergency Preparedness Plan(EPP) with the goal of protecting USPS employees and customers from future bioterrorism attacks. The plan was composed of six initiatives  such as Prevention, Protection and health-risk reduction, Detection and identification, Intervention, Decontamination, Investigation.


The SML 5520 is designed as an anti – bio – terrorism tool; the system eliminates contagious and harmful bacteria and viruses including anthrax. Each system can process 70 kg of mail per hour. The system produces no radiation residue or contamination.

METHODS TO IRRADIATE  MAIL   :

The USPS has been studying various different methods of decontamination of mail  to find the one which could most effectively sanitize mail. For proper mail sanitization, the decontamination method must thoroughly penetrate letters, flats, and packages but not damage the mail in any way. In the year 2002, irradiation was the only acceptable method for decontaminating mail. But this method had reduced the rate of mail delivery due to time taken in irradiation..

Ionizing radiation kills bacteria. The energy from ionizing radiation destroys the chemical structure. Thus results in significant damage to the DNA and proteins of bacteria and causes them to die. Three sources of ionizing radiation were selected for mail sanitization that are x rays, gamma rays, and electron beams as each of these could kill the anthrax bacteria. Radiation can easily penetrate and sanitize most types of mail, however, it may damage some other materials. 

X RAYS are a type of high-energy electromagnetic radiation. X-ray particles, or photons, are generated when electron-dense materials are bombarded by high-energy electrons. X rays have a high-energy content and can penetrate most objects.

GAMMA RAYS are another type of high-energy electro-magnetic radiation. Gamma rays are released by decaying radioactive compounds such as cesium 137 or cobalt 60.

 


                                                            TT1000 Rhodotron

Rhodotron TT100 is a very cost-effective E-beam solution as it develops very high-power electron accelerator devoted to X-ray ideally suited for customers with medium production volumes. It delivers up to 45kW giving sterilization facilities processing an average of 80 000 m³ of sterilized material per year

ELECTRON  BEAM or e-beam, is a stream of electrons that is propelled by a high accelerating voltage. The energy content of the e-beam is determined by the accelerating voltage and is lower than both x rays and gamma rays.

Of the three ionizing radiation sources, e-beam technology has been found the safest and most readily adaptable system for mail sanitization.

In 2001, the USPS bought eight electron - beam machines and installed them in Washington D.C. and the New York and New Jersey area. And till 2002, e-beam technology has been used to sanitize incoming federal government mail only. A facility in Bridgeport, operated by Sterigenics International, used a Rhodotron continuous wave electron beam accelerator built by IBA Industrial, to irradiate the mail. 

           


 

Piece of mail irradiated at a private facility known as Ion Beam Applications (IBA) located in Bridgeport, NJ. Sautello. It was detained at the Hamilton Post Office due to Anthrax contamination. Every such irradiated mail piece was then placed in a bag with a letter describing the effects of the irradiation. Some pieces of mail could be discolored by the irradiation process

         

Letter through FPO with disinfection cachet Checked by Fluoroscope machine and considered safe PCC

NON-IONIZING RADIATION  :  Two of non-ionizing radiation methods that have been used for sterilization are ultraviolet (UV) light and microwaves. Both are effective in killing microorganisms but in different ways.

UV light radiation damages DNA  which then can not reproduce or survive. It cannot penetrate objects and is used to sterilize surfaces and air only. In addition, some microorganisms are resistant to the effects of UV radiation. Therefore, UV radiation is an unacceptable method to sanitize mail.

Microwave radiation is a low energy-non-ionizing radiation that ultimately kills the microorganisms. Due to shortcomings like difficulty in controlling the heating effects as it has "hot spots" and "cold spots”   and a low destruction rate of bacterial cells (spores), it is also found ineffective for mail sanitization.

UlTRA HIGH PRESSURE STERLIZATION  :   

Ultra-high-pressure (UHP) sterilization is accomplished by applying a pressure of almost 100,000 psi, which causes physical changes to DNA and proteins. The resulting cellular damage kills the microorganisms.

The UHP sterilization cycle time can be less than 30 minutes and the process is non-destructive to the object being sterilized. This method was found suitable for mail sanitization..

 To be contd…..

 : Naresh Agrawal : email : nareshkumar1992@yahoo.co.in Whatsapp : 9425530514


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Beginners’ Section


Happy Halloween ! 


US #5137-40 – set of four Jack-O’-Lantern stamps

 

Samhain (Old Irish for “summer’s end”) is often considered to be one of the oldest precursors to Halloween. It’s a traditional Gaelic festival first documented around the 10th century. It is believed modern Jack-o’-lanterns were inspired by a Samhain custom. People would hollow out turnips and carve faces into them to use as lanterns at night.


Samhain was a festival to prepare for winter. It lasted from sunset on October 31st to sunset on November 1st. Huge bonfires were lit as a cleansing ritual, crops were harvested and stored, and animals were moved to winter pastures. It was a celebration to hold people through the long, cold days to come.

US #1548 was issued just in time for Halloween mail in 1974.

Samhain was also believed to be a day when the barrier to the otherworld could be crossed by fairies, spirits, or souls of the dead. Although some spirits were good or the souls of loved ones, others were evil and needed to be warded off. It was said that dressing in disguise and mimicking a spirit would prevent it from harming you. Some of these disguised people went door-to-door singing or reciting verses in exchange for food. Samhain was originally observed in Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man. But its practices have since evolved and spread to other countries around the world.


US #1548 – Classic First Day Cover

 

Christian practices also play a significant role in the history of Halloween. November 1 is All Saints Day and November 2 is All Souls’ Day. It has long been common practice to hold vigils the night before these holy days, so October 31 became known as All Hallows’ Eve. The term “Allhallowtide” was first used to describe the season in 1471.


US #3661-64 were issued for National Stamp Collecting Month and Halloween in 2002.

 

It was said the boundary between the living and the dead thinned during this three-day period. Some thought they needed to disguise themselves to avoid being recognized by a wayward soul – one possible origin of Halloween costumes. In Poland, people were taught to pray aloud when walking at night to comfort the souls of the dead. Some believed that Jack-o’-lanterns represented souls trapped in purgatory.


US #3661-64 – Fleetwood First Day Cover

November 1st is All Saints’ Day, which celebrates all dead saints and martyrs, while November 2nd is All Souls’ Day and includes all Christians who have died. Different countries have different traditions to celebrate these days. Some prepare offerings of food for their loved ones’ souls. Others lay flowers or wreaths on graves and light candles in the cemetery. Allhallowtide not only remembers the dead but celebrates their lives as well.

According to most accounts, Halloween spread into North America in the 19th century largely due to an influx of Irish and Scottish immigrants.  It soon became a major holiday throughout the country and by the start of the 20th century was celebrated coast to coast.

How did Jack-o’-lanterns get their name? 

The name comes from an old Irish folk tale told at Halloween. “Stingy Jack” was a notorious drunk and trickster. Satan heard about Jack’s deeds (rumored to be more evil than his own) and went to see for himself. When Jack met Satan, he asked for one last drink before Satan took his soul. Satan agreed and the two went drinking at a local pub. When it came time to pay, Jack convinced Satan to transform into a silver coin. Instead of paying, Jack put the coin in his pocket next to a crucifix, trapping Satan. Jack only released the devil after he promised not to claim Jack’s soul for 10 years.



US #5420-23 – Fleetwood First Day


 

Covers with Digital Color Postmarks

 US #5137-40 – Set of four Jack-O’-Lantern First Day Covers with Digital Color Post Mark



After a decade, Satan returned and Jack requested to eat one last apple before going to hell. Satan climbed a nearby apple tree and Jack trapped him again. This time, Jack made Satan agree never to take his soul. When Jack died, he was denied entry to heaven due to his evil deeds. Satan kept his promise and did not take Jack’s soul either. Instead, he threw him an ember from the fires of hell, which Jack put into a hollow turnip to light his way. He was sentenced to roam the Earth for eternity seeking a place to rest. The Irish nicknamed him “Jack of the lantern.” Each Halloween the Irish carved grizzly faces into hollow turnips to ward off the ghost of Stingy Jack.



New issues from other countries

Aruba

1 November 2022 : Landscapes of Aruba



Austria

28 October 2022 :  Crypto Stamp 4.0 - Grab the Bull by the Horns !

With Crypto stamp 4.0, the Austrian Post is once again issuing a unique collector's item of value – and for the first time in cooperation with the Netherlands Post. Issued at the same time as the Austrian edition of Crypto stamp 4.0, the Dutch version NL Crypto Stamp is also available. Both versions have the bull as their motif, an important symbol of the financial world synonymous with share price increases. Only the background distinguishes the two editions of Crypto stamp 4.0. It features flowers typical for each country: the edelweiss on the Austrian, the tulip on the Netherlands edition.


Estonia

27 October 2022 : Narva-Joesuu Lighthouse



The Narva-Jõesuu Lighthouse is located on the sand dunes by the sea on the left bank of the mouth of the Narva River. It helps to navigate at sea and marks the mouth of the river.The lighthouse built on the west bank of the mouth of the Narva River in 1808 was 16 metres tall, made of limestone, and had a round ground plan. In 1886, after thorough repair works, the lighthouse became 8 meters taller and also gained a new metal lantern room with a new light.

 


France

24 October 2022 : Red Cross


 

The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is a humanitarian movement with approximately 97 million volunteers, members and staff worldwide. It was founded to protect human life and health, to ensure respect for all human beings, and to prevent and alleviate human suffering. Within it there are three distinct organisations that are legally independent from each other, but are united within the movement through common basic principles, objectives, symbols, statutes and governing organisations.


Iraq

1 November 2022 : World Post Day

1 November 2022 : Arab League Summit Algeria




Slovakia


27 October 2022 : The 150th Anniversary of the Foundation of the Eastern Slovak Museum in Kosice



Spain

26 October 2022 :  Discoverers of Oceania - Alvaro De Saavedra





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Indian Thematic Society, Ludhiana -http://indianthematicstamps.webs.com/

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Rajkot Philatelic Society – Rajkot, Gujarat

Gujarat Philatelic Association - Ahmedabad

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- Judaica Thematic Society , UK November Newsletter edited by Gary Goodman

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