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

Thursday, July 3, 2025

Rainbow July 2025

   

2025 - Year of Outdoor Recreation



Date of Issue : 12 June 2025


Dehradun July 2025 Vol. XVIII Issue No. 211

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   

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2025 - International Year of Glacier Preservation

 Date of Issue: 6 June 2024


Dear Reader,

I am happy to present the July 2025 issue of Rainbow Stamp News. As the monsoon rains sweep across the country, the high humidity poses a challenge for philatelists. This season is not ideal for handling stamp collections, especially mint stamps, which can be easily damaged by moisture if not stored properly. It is advisable to keep your collections safely closed in cupboards and avoid exposing them to the air during this damp weather.

However, the rainy season offers a perfect opportunity to enjoy philately digitally! Many popular philatelic magazines and newsletters around the world have embraced digital formats, making it easier to reach broader readership. It is now time for change in the guidelines issued by the Fédération Internationale de Philatélie (FIP). In the Literature Class, there should be a clearly defined sub-class for digital literature—including websites, software, and other digital philatelic works. Some exhibition organizers have already begun issuing IREX (Individual Regulations for Exhibitions) that include separate categories for physical and digital entries. Such practices should be adopted by both FIP and FIAP to ensure uniformity across all international exhibitions.

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

· Specialized Section

· Beginners’ Section

. Stories Behind Stamps

. Promotional Section

. New Issues from Other Countries

· Philatelic Clubs and Society

· Blogs and Websites on Philately

· Current Philatelic Magazines and Newsletters





SOCIAL PHILATELY : NEEDS RE-INTRODUCTION

I have observed for the last few years that Social Philately which had been introduced with great expectations has now been sidelined as most of the exhibitions held in the last few years at all levels have not included it in the competitive classes opted for participation. I am surprised why this important and upcoming class of philately has been ignored. Looking into the present scenario when philately is changing owing to declining interest of the young generation towards this hobby.

Well, looking into this aspect only, a few years back new classes like Open Philately, Frugal Philately, Modern Philately, First day covers, Special covers, Fiscal philately etc. had been introduced in competitive classes of  philatelic exhibitions. These classes also showed better results as stamp lovers found new opportunities to  enter and explore their stuff and skills. But later  the interest declined not because the stamp lovers were not interested  but because of the declined opportunities made available for them to participate. 

I am also surprised that at one place all efforts are being made to give life to the old established traditional classes of philately  by  allowing new variety and innovative material because cost of material has increased tremendously in comparison to the pockets of the average person  and also difficulty in availability. Especially when we talk about Thematic , it has drastically changed as so called 5th generation Thematic philately has emerged on the scene by allowing  even material related to postal history, traditional philately and  any  variety of postal / philatelic material   befitting the storyline. Some of the fiscals or even non philatelic material is also allowed.

My purpose to discuss changes in Thematic is to check and ask why Social Philately, which is an image of social history and is highly educational, is being ignored. Of course, it allows  sufficient non philatelic material like Labels, ephemeras, collectibles, leaflets, pamphlets, paper cuttings etc. along with philatelic material to  go by and strengthen the story line. We must appreciate that  collectibles are getting more space in the hearts of hobbyists   today rather than philatelic and numismatic stuff . I remember in 2009 I myself had participated in Stampamania 2009 in Ahmedabad with my exhibit “Insurance in India “ in Social Philately class. The exhibit was highly appreciated. It encouraged me and so might have  others also. That gave me the opportunity to display my collectible stuff which I had been collecting along with my philatelic stuff. Even in philatelic exhibitions collectibles are  allowed to be sold on dealers' counters. Separate booths are allowed for sales of collectibles.

We must not forget that philately is an educational hobby and all efforts are being made to introduce it to the school going students. Just think Social Philately can do wonders ,if introduced to such students. It will not only help to develop their knowledge but also  attract  them in a big way.

With collectibles being available easily in comparison to  philatelic material and also cost lesser; it is for sure that social philately will get  a better atmosphere to prosper and will also help other classes of philately to prosper. I am really happy to see that Literature Class has  gained opportunity to prosper because it has been strongly appreciated and so why not social Philately. 

I hope my concern towards re-introducing Social Philately in the Competitive Philately will be  given due consideration by the philatelic thinkers, federations, organizations to  give more opportunities to exhibitors and to have overall growth of philately. 

-Naresh Agrawal , Bilaspur (C.G.) email nareshkumar1992@yahoo.co.in    Mob/WhatsApp : 09425530514

Recent Indian Issues

20 June 2025: 125 Years of Raj Bhawan Nainital – Rs 5

21 June 2025: International Year of Yoga – Rs 5

28 June 2025 :100th Birth anniversary of Acharya Vidyanand - Rs 5




New Special Covers

Group Capt. Shubhanshu Shukla

The Second Indian Astronaut in Space and the first to visit the International Space Station

Special Cover issued by Karnataka Postal Circle




Special Cover issued by  Air Mail Society India Foundation


 Air Mail Society India Foundation (AMSI) released a special cover on 25th June 2025 to celebrate the launch of Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the second Indian in space and the first headed for the International Space Station.

 This cover was produced in a limited quantity of 100 individually numbered covers and carries the Permanent Pictorial Cancellation of the National Aeronautical Laboratory (NAL) Bengaluru depicting the ISRO Rocket..

 


21 June 2025 : Harit Yog :Ganga Darshan Munger


6 June 2025: Centenary celebrations of Shree Purushdaniya Parshwanath Jain Swetamber Temple : Ballari


5 June 2025 : Introduction of e-Bicycle for mail delivery : Rock Fort

 


This special cover is issued to commemorate the introduction of e-Bicycle for mail delivery in Tiruchirappalli on 5th June 2025. It has been carried through the e-bicycle form Rock Fort Sub Post Office - 620 002 to Tiruchirappalli Head Post Office - 620 001.

New Special Cancellations

12 June 2025 : World Day against Child Labour :Bangslore

21 June 2025 : World Motorcycle Day : Raipur (CG)

21 June 2025 : Summer Solstice Day : Raipur (CG)

21 June 2025 : World Music Day : Bengaluru, Trivandrum
21June 2025 : 11th International Day of Yoga : Bhubaneshwar
22 June 2025 : Say No To Drugs Say Yes to Life : Mumbai
25 June 2025 : Axiom Mission  4 : Raipur (C.G.)

26 June 2025 : International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking : Bengaluru

1 July 2025: Doctor’s Day Thiruvananthapuram




Permanent Pictorial Cancellation

30 May 2025 : Shivarama Karanth  : Kota S.O




In The News


Indian theme on foreign Stamps



Date of Issue : 26 June 2025

On 26 June 2025 Sri Lanka Post issued  10 stamps and 10 Miniature sheets featuring - Minneriya National Park .,. The stamps feature following animals and birds :

LANKAN JACKAL 5.SRI LANKAN ELEPHANT 6. ASIAN OPENBILL 7.BRAHMINY KITE 8.INDIAN STAR TORTOISE 9.PAINTED STORK 10.YELLOW- STRIPED CHEVROTAIN 

1. SRI LANKAN SLOTH BEAR 2.INDIAN PANGOLIN 3.BLACK NAPED HARE 4.SRI

Three stamps feature Indian Species 1. Indian Pangolin 2. Indian Star Tortoise 3. Brahminy Kite (Haliastur indus)

PCI Awards 2025

21 June 2025 Pune





Release of PCI Golden Jubilee logo by CPMG Maharashtra Circle Shri Amitabh Singh, President Elect PCI Shri Madhukar Deogawanka and  Shri Ashok Kumar Bayanwala

  

 Maharashtra Circle released two postcards on Stepwells -

Ballaleshwar Mandir Stepwell and Deulgaon Galande Stepwell during the PCI Awards 2025

 PCI AWARDS 2025

 



Awards Recipients - 2025

Philatelic Ratna - Kishor S. Chandak

PCI Fellow

1.Gautam Rohatgi

2.Dr. Narendra Kumar Saboo

3.Pragya Kothari Jain

4.Mrinal Kanti Ray,

5.Abhishek Bhuwalka,

6.Dinesh Kanabar

Appreciation

1.Aditya Asthana

2.Santosh M. S.,

3.Dilip Saboo,

4.Ghouse Ali Zameer,

5.Dr. M R Ramesh Kumar

6.B. Joseph Stephen

7.Aranya Dutta Choudhury,

8.Roshan Prasad

Youth - Appreciation

Jaagruthi Adka

 

Philatelic Ratna - Kishore S. Chandak

  


Dr Narendra Saboo receiving PCI Fellow Award

 

Dr MR Ramesh Kumar receiving PCI Appreciation Award


 Youth Appreciation - Jaagruthi Adka


 

Indian Winners at Librec 2025

 



National Stamp Exhibition with International Participation “LIBEREC 2025” was organized by Svaz českých filatelistů, z.s. (Union of Czech Philatelists) in cooperation with club “LIBEREC2025, z.s.”, established for this purpose under FEPA recognition.

 Indian Winners

 


1.Capt Vijay Wadhwa- 2 Gold + 1 Vermeil 2. Sushil Mehra - Vermeil


Recent Stamp Exhibitions



THAILAND 2025 Asian International Stamp Exhibition.

From 8 -12 August 2025

It will be organized under the Patronage of the Federation of Inter-Asian Philately (FIAP)

  National Commissioner



 VIRENDRA SHARMA

Email virsharma@yahoo.com   WhatsApp +91-9928570097




Apprentice National Commissioner


Aditya Asthana

Email adityaasthana@live.com  WhatsApp +91-9582212130


AUSVIPEX -2025 



Deadlines

Entries close: 28 September 2025

Title Pages to Judges: Mon 5 October 2025

Scans by: 20 Oct 2025 (but can be sent anytime up until then)

Exhibition available on line for Judges: from Friday 13 November 2025.

Exhibition available on line for public viewing: from Friday 27 November 2025.

Results available: Friday 4 December 2025.

Feedback to Exhibitors: Week commencing Mon 7 December 2025.

On Line until 28 Feb 2026

Frames Available: 500

Exhibition Website https://ausvipex2025.com

Organisation

The Australian Virtual Philatelic Exhibition 2025 (AUSVIPEX 2025) is an online National Philatelic Exhibition organised by the Australian Philatelic Federation (APF). These regulations are based on the APF Regulations for Australian Philatelic Exhibitions.

For all enquiries email: Ausvipex2025@gmail.com

Conditions of Participation

Participation in the Exhibition is open to all exhibitors worldwide.  They do not need to be a member of an affiliated organisation. The exhibitor must be the bona-fide owner of the exhibit.

Exhibits must be of 2-8 frames based on 16 sheets (approximately 28-29 cm x 23 cm each) per frame. Page size is not critical but entries must be in the format of frames each comprising 16 single sheets or the equivalent in double pages or square pages, or a combination of single, double or square pages corresponding to a ‘frame’ in a physical exhibition.

Exhibits may come from any of the FIP or APF competitive classes, except for the One-Frame Class. Only electronic (or digital) Literature Class entries will be accepted. Exhibits will be classified and judged in their respective FIP class or Australian National Class. Judging is based on the regulations of their respective classes and these Guidelines. Each entry must be entered in the correct class.  Non-competitive entries will be by invitation of the Committee only.

Entries can be either scans of exhibits prepared and mounted on paper or exhibits prepared using scans of philatelic items with the pages prepared on a computer.  If the latter, the nature of preparation must be declared. The items scanned must be owned by the exhibitor and the scans must not be embellished in any way.

All entries will be displayed on the Exhibition website and available for public viewing.

Entry fees

The frame fee of $20 per frame (multi-frame exhibits) or $25 (Electronic Literature entries) must accompany the entry form.

PHILAKOREA 2025 Specialised World Stamp Championship Exhibition

From 17 - 21 September, 2025 At COEX Le West Convention Center in Seoul, Rep. of Korea.https://philakorea2025.kr 

National Commissioner for India


KAPIL GOGRI

Email : kapilg25@hotmail.com   WhatsApp +91.98211.11140

 



Apprentice National Commissioner for India

 

Meena Mutha :Email meenu55@gmail.com

 Dubai 2026

DUBAI 2026, Specialized FIP & FIAP patronage World Stamp Exhibition ,4-8 February 2026

 


 Participation open in following classes 

Class 1: Traditional Philately

Class 2: Postal History

Class 3: Postal Stationery

Class 4: Thematic Philately

Class 5: Picture Postcards 3

Class 6: Experimental class

A: One Frame Exhibit. (1 frame from above class only)

B: Non-standard Frames Exhibit. ( 2-4 frames from above class only)

Class 7: Youth Philately

Group A 10-15 years old as on Jan.1, 2026(1-3 frame)

Group B 16-18 years old as on Jan.1, 2026(2-4 frame)

Group C 19-21 years old as on Jan.1, 2026(3-5 Frame)

Class 8: Philatelic Literature

A) Philatelic books and research papers published after January 01, 2021

B) Philatelic magazines and periodicals, whole annual volume issued after January 2024

C) Catalogues published after January 01, 2024

Application Forms shall be submitted to Commissioners not later than 20 July 2025 along with copy of the introductory page. When the title of the exhibit differs from the past (irrespective of minor or major changes), the previous title of the exhibit must be stated in the Exhibit Application Form. FIP Exhibitor’s Identity Number must be stated which can also be obtained from PCI.

The participation fee for Competitive Classes (except 6, 7 and 8) will be US$ 100 per frame , Experimental class (Class 6) A: One frame Exhibit is US$ 110 per exhibit B: Non-standard frame exhibit is US$ 100 per frame , Youth Philately (Class 7) is US$ 20 per exhibit and Philatelic Literature (Class 8) is US$ 90 per exhibit. All additional expenses will be informed once applications are received and calculated accordingly.  

For more details & Form download click :https://dubai2026wse.com/

 MACAO 2026



The FIP Patronage Specialised world Stamp Exhibition will be held at Cotai Expo Hall A, The Venetian Macao, Taipa Macau SAR from 26 June 2026 to 1stJuly 2026.

Last date of submitting entries:  18 November 2025

Visit: https://www.macao2026.org.mo/

PHILATAIPEI 2026

FIP Patronage General World

Dates: 19 - 24 Nov 2026

News from Philatelists and Philatelic Societies

 Air Mail Society India Foundation 

AMSIPEX -26

The Airmail Society of India Foundation (AMSI) will conduct its 2nd Virtual International Aero & Astrophilatelic exhibition FROM 14 to 21 February 2026.


Obituary

 


Shri B.K.Nagpal President Hyderabad Philatelic and Hobbies Society, Member PCI. Veteran Philatelist, Jury member  passed away on 1 July 2025 at Gurugram. Our Deepest Condolences! May his soul rest in peace.


Book Review


Guardians of Heritage

Exploring The World of GI Tag Products of India

-      Senthilkumar Chandrasekaran

 


Guardians of Heritage : Exploring the Wold of GI Tag Products of India by Senthilkumar Chandrasekaran : First Edition 2025 : Published By Mohanapriya Senthilkumar : ISBN 978-93-342-5045-9 : Copyright : Senthilkumar Chandrasekaran : Pages: 280 : Size A4 : Type Hardbound : Price: INR 1950: Author email : csenthilkumar78@gmail.com


 A new book “Guardians of Heritage by Senthil Kumar Chandrasekaran” is an excellent book on different philatelic items related to Geographical Indications.  A geographical indication (GI) is a name used on certain products which corresponds to a specific geographical location or origin (e.g., a town, region, or country). India, as a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO), enacted the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999, which came into effect from 15 September 2003. 

 



A geographical indication (GI) is a name used on certain products which corresponds to a specific geographical location or origin (e.g., a town, region, or country). India, as a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO), enacted the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999, which came into effect from 15 September 2003. GIs have been defined under Article 22 (1) of the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) as: "indications which identify a good as originating in the territory of a member, or a region or locality in that territory, where a given quality, reputation or other characteristic of the good is essentially attributable to its geographic origin.

 


India, with its vast cultural and ecological diversity, has given GI recognition to a variety of products ranging from the agricultural products, food products Handicrafts which promote the tapestry of culture and craftsmen, Manufactured products which show case the indigenous capability, to the natural products of India like the Makrana Marble. India Post has issued stamps, special covers, cancellations and other postal memorabilia to promote these GI Tagged Products of India.



 

This book is based on author’s collection of philatelic items related to Geographical Indications. The book is a tribute to the GI Tagged Products. The author has shown different philatelic items like Stamps, Miniature sheets, Special Covers, Special Cancellations, Permanent Pictorial Cancellations, Picture Postcards, Meter Marks, and other items issued by Deptt. of Posts. related to GI products.

A special chapter has been given in the book on special and specific Products from other countries like Czech Republic, Thailand, Japan, Peru, Chile, France, UK, Mexico, Portugal, Italy and Greece. This is a very interesting part of the book. It covers textile, Agriculture. Cheese, alcoholic beverages and other products from these countries.The list of State wise GI Tag Products and Alphabetical Index of GI Products has been given in the book which makes easy for reference. 


The printing and layout of the book is excellent. There are about 600 multi coloured images covering different philatelic items from India and other countries. The book is very useful for all thematic collectors as well as for non-philatelists too as it gives a comprehensive information on a variety of special GI Products of India. The author has given details about each item very systematically so it is a very good refence book for everyone.  The book will prove to be an asset for all philatelists and book lovers. This book is specially recommended for School and college libraries as it has lot of information on a variety of interesting products from different parts of India and other countries. It will enrich the knowledge of students about many special products and the rich heritage of our country. Thematic philatelists will find this book very interesting as the author has tried to show different types of philatelic items in the book which are part of a thematic exhibit, I recommend this book for every thematic collector as well as people from all walks of life of every age group. 


ABOUT THE AUTHOR


Senthilkumar Chandrasekaran is a Chemical Engineering Graduate from renowned AC Tech Campus of Anna University, Chennai, India. He is currently employed in an Indian multi national company specialised in Water and Wastewater Treatment as General Manager & Head of Engineering Function. 

He was collecting stamps during his school days and restarted his philatelic interest during 2010 and became a very active collector cum exhibitor since 2019. His collection interests includes Water, Olympics, Gandhi, Joint Issue, Indian Heritage, Indian Postal Stationary and GI Tags.

He is a Life member of South India Philatelists’ Association (SIPA), Philatelic Congress of India (PCI), Ananthapuri Philatelic Association (APA) and Madurai Philatelist and Numismatist Association (MAPNA). He had participated in various State and National level exhibitions and won medals in different categories including Thematic, Postal Stationary, Literature and One-Frame.

Specialized Section

Late Dr. Satyendra Agrawal contributed more than 100 articles  for Rainbow Stamp News. He was one of the and most versatile and appreciated philatelic writer on Thematic Philately. He is always with us in his work. I am pleased to reproduce  some of his articles published in Rainbow Stamp News. -Editor



FANCY CANCELS OF USA (Pt. I)








For any Thematic Exhibitor, Us Fancy Cancels are an important philatelic element needed for their exhibit at advanced stage. The wide varieties of classics as well as modern Fancy Cancels always have something to offer for them. What are these Fancy Cancels, how originated and why they are important for any advanced stage exhibit, all have an interesting story to tell. Any serious philatelist can easily pursue America's fancy cancels for they exist in a virtually countless array of designs and in all price ranges.

US Fancy Cancels can be divided in two parts, the 19th century Classics and 20th century Modern. They ruled the periods of 1850-1890 and 1920-1930 respectively. Fancy Cancels of later period are more desirable due to their fanciful designs and themes suited for wide variety of Thematic Exhibits.

19th Century Fancy Cancels

The American provisional postal system was first established in 1775 in defiance of the British system. Benjamin Franklin was appointed Postmaster General, and given charge of organizing a postal system quickly.

In the early days of the US postal system, most post offices were located inside banks, taverns and stores. Employees of these establishments served as postmasters and postal clerks in addition to performing their usual duties. Only in the largest cities were buildings, or parts of buildings, dedicated solely to postal work with full-time personnel.  In the early years there wasn’t much official postal equipment either. Most correspondence was processed and marked by postal clerks using pen and ink. 

As the US postal system matured, additional hand stamps were acquired by post offices to eliminate the time-consuming need of manually marking letters.

In 1847 the first US postage stamps were made available to customers at post offices. To prevent their re-use, some type of “cancel” or “kill” needed and one of the first methods of cancellation was with pen and ink.


Since these ‘Manuscript cancels’ were time consuming to apply a number of offices began to use whatever was at hand, the most common were "PAID",“FREE”, “STEAMBOAT”, “ALL PAID”, “OVERLAND”, “WAY” and numerical Rate hand stamps left over from the pre-stamp era whose original purpose was not to cancel postage stamps.




A clever and very efficient idea of defacing the stamps using twice the CDS (Circular Date Stamp), once for identifying the origin of the post office and again to deface the stamp, can also be found on covers of this era.


Many clerks started cancelling the stamps using cork bottle stoppers dipped in ink. These worked well, but would tend to blot out the entire stamp making it difficult to check the denomination.


To overcome this problem, clerks began to carve a groove across the middle of the cork, making two semicircles. Further enhancements included two grooves cut crosswise (the four-piece "country pie"), and then two more, for the eight-segment "city pie", and notches cut out off the outer edge to lighten the cancel further.


The carving process seems to have sparked the creativity of clerks across the country, and given birth to Fancy Cancel.

One very common hand stamp used for many years, to deface the stamp is known as “target cancel”, a series of concentric rings. Most of this hand stamps where professionally made by local engravers and sold to post offices.



Another in this series is known as the “grid” cancels. Generally, it can be described as a series of closely spaced lines, dots, squares, diamonds, or other shapes that form a grid-like pattern. Grid cancels were produced by postal employees; carved mostly from wood.



The ‘Geometric’ and ‘Star’ cancellations are large categories that include many designs not otherwise easily described. Some of the most elaborate geometric cancels were used to cancel high value stamps on foreign mail going from the New York City post office to overseas destinations. In the 1870's, clerks in the New York City Foreign Mail section produced some of the most beautiful—and very desirable—geometric designs which are practically unique to covers that went through the NYFM section of the city's General Post Office.

Now postal clerks took great pride in making and using distinctive cancellations and thousands of them including few postmasters, from small towns to large cities spent their leisure hours preparing their own unique cancel devices.






It was a whimsical sort of activity where illustrative cancels were crafted to reflect the ideas, opinions, events and society in general that were on the minds of the postal craftsmen.


Famous ‘Worcester Shield’ and ‘Shaking Hands’ cancels are good examples of this category.


Michelangelo of Fancy Cancels

Though the names of most of the carvers of these beautiful Fancy Cancels scattered in post offices all over USA, remained in dark but John W. Hill, Postmaster of Waterbury, Connecticut, the best known of these craftsmen cannot be forgotten for his imaginative & skilled creativity and master craftsmanship. He produced many different designs, over a fairly long period, from 1869 to 1886 carved from cork and achieved recognition even during his lifetime. He used each cancel for a relatively small number of times, making good examples scarce. His "Running Chicken" (perhaps a turkey) depicts a freshly hatched chick looking like chasing a fly appeared close to “Thanksgiving” of 1869, is the most highly-prized of all U.S. 19th century cancels. Today it sells for more than $100,000.It was in use for only a few days in 1869.


Other remarkable fancy cancels carved by him are related to Animals,



Birds, Fishes and Insects,

 


 Flowers, Fruits &Vegetables,

Daily used objects and geometrical patterns.

 


He also has shown his craftsmanship in carving many human faces for preparing Fancy Cancels.


This era of fancy cancels came to an end in the 1890s, when the Post Office Department issued new regulations that postmasters could only use manufactured "killers" approved by them for the obliteration of postage stamps on mail.

Stamps issued by US in the Philippines 

 US #PH212 was the first US stamp overprinted for use in the Philippines.

On June 30, 1899, the American military government issued its first stamps in the Philippines. Spanish colonization of the Philippines began in 1565 and continued for more than three centuries. In the late 1800s, the people of the Philippines revolted against the atrocities of their Spanish rulers. At the same time, unrest was growing in the Spanish colony of Cuba.

US #PH227 – 1903 Philippines Overprint on US #301

In 1898, the United States and Spain went to war. The chief issue was Cuban independence and the sinking of the American battleship Maine in Havana harbor. American forces easily won the ten-week war, which ended with the Treaty of Paris and US control over Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines.

During the early occupation, the American military government issued US stamps overprinted with the word “PHILIPPINES” in black or red ink. The first stamps were issued on June 30, 1899. The 1899-1900 Philippines stamps were overprinted in black on the 1894 and 1895 Bureau Issues. The 50¢ Jefferson (#212) is unwatermarked, while the remaining denominations feature a double line “USPS” watermark

 

 US #PH220 – 1901 Philippines Overprint on US #280b

The 1901 Philippines stamps were overprints on stamps from the 1895 Bureau Issues and the Series of 1898-99. The 1903-04 Philippines stamps were overprinted on the ornate Series of 1902-03 US stamps. In 1902, the postmaster general had commissioned an entirely new series of general issues. Until this time, the current regular issues had been in use since 1890 with relatively few changes. 

 US #PH241 is the first stamp from the Series of 1906.

In 1906, the American civil government in the Philippines began issuing the “PHILIPPINE ISLANDS – UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” stamp series. The series featured engravings of famous Filipinos, Americans, and Spaniards on watermarked paper.

The Philippines first issued postage stamps in 1854.  Interestingly, 81 years passed before stamps commemorating historical events were issued, in 1935.  A set of 14 pictorial stamps were released, with five designs honoring significant events in the history of the Philippines.  

In 1935, the Philippines was established as a commonwealth, part of ongoing plans to transition to full independence after 10 years. On November 15, 1935, Philippine stamps were overprinted with the word “COMMONWEALTH.” 

Philippines #PHC1 – The first Airmails were issued in 1926

During World War II, the Philippines capital city of Manila fell to Japanese Imperial Forces on January 2, 1942.  The occupying forces quickly set up a provisional government with limited services.  Postal service was suspended temporarily.


On March 4th, the postal service was formally reopened, with the name changed from the Bureau of Posts to the Bureau of Communications.  Two stamps were issued.  The remaining stamp inventory of the commonwealth was overprinted with black bars covering the words “United States of America” and “Commonwealth of the.” Postal service was initially limited to Manila and a few neighboring metropolitan areas.  Provincial offices were reopened as the Japanese stabilized rural towns.  All mail was censored by the Japanese.

Philippines #PHO39 – Victory Stamp issued after Defeating Japanese Troops

Immediately after taking control of the Philippines, American forces reopened the Post Office of Tacloban.  To provide stamps temporarily, the word “VICTORY” was overprinted on pre-war 1935-41 Commonwealth stamps with a rubber stamp. Once the Japanese surrendered, Filipinos began the long road to rebuilding their nation and achieving independence.  In spite of the difficulties, elections were held in April 1946, and the United States ceded its sovereignty over the Philippines.  Close relations continued, however, as the Philippines economy was dependent on the US and America maintained military bases in the country.


Beginners’ Section

Birth of Helen Keller


Helen Adams Keller was born on June 27, 1880, in Tuscumbia, Alabama.Keller was born with the ability to see and hear but lost both senses when she was 19 months old to an unknown illness. Modern doctors believe it was likely meningitis, or possibly influenza or scarlet fever. Over time she developed her own system of about 60 home signs. She could also identify people walking to a room by the vibrations in their footsteps.

When Keller was six, her mother read about the successful teaching of a deaf and blind woman in Charles Dickens’s American Notes. Her mother then consulted a doctor who led her to Alexander Graham Bell, who was working with deaf children at the time. Bell referred them to the Perkins Institute for the Blind, where they were introduced to 20-year-old Anne Sullivan. Sullivan was also visually impaired and agreed to become Keller’s teacher, marking the start of a 49-year-long friendship.


 

Sullivan officially began teaching Keller in March 1887. She taught her to communicate by spelling out words in her hand. Keller initially had trouble with the lessons, but Sullivan had a major breakthrough when she ran water on one of Keller’s hands while making the sign for it on the other. Keller soon wanted to know the names of everything else in her world.


US #2783-84 – American Sign Language issue

When Keller was six, her mother read about the successful teaching of a deaf and blind woman in Charles Dickens’s American Notes. Her mother then consulted a doctor who led her to Alexander Graham Bell, who was working with deaf children at the time. Bell referred them to the Perkins Institute for the Blind, where they were introduced to 20-year-old Anne Sullivan. Sullivan was also visually impaired and agreed to become Keller’s teacher, marking the start of a 49-year-long friendship.

With Sullivan’s teaching, Keller was able to attend a school for the deaf before being admitted to Radcliffe College. When she was 24, Keller graduated, making her the first deaf-blind person to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree. She learned to speak so she could deliver lectures, and found she could understand people by “reading” their lips with her hands.

Keller became famous around the world as an advocate for people with disabilities. She visited 25 different countries delivering motivational speeches. She was also a suffragette, pacifist, and socialist. In 1915, she founded the Helen Keller International, an organization that researches vision, health, and nutrition. She also helped to found the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). Additionally, Keller was an accomplished writer, publishing 12 books and several articles. Her birthday was proclaimed Helen Keller Day in 1960.


Item #81941 – Commemorative Cover marking Keller’s 109th birthday

After suffering a series of strokes in 1961, Keller spent her final years at home but also worked to raise funds for the American Foundation for the Blind. In 1964, she received the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Keller died on June 1, 1968. 

US #4545 – Mark Twain once said “Helen is a miracle, and Miss Sullivan is the miracle worker.”

Mark Twain had admired both Keller and Sullivan. While he was unable to personally provide financial help, he convinced his friend, industrialist Henry Huttleston Rogers to help pay for Keller’s tuition to Radcliffe College. He’s credited with first referring to Anne Sullivan as the “miracle worker.” Decades later, William Gibson wrote a play based on Helen Keller’s autobiography titled The Miracle Worker. The play was later adapted to film, three times.

Source: Mystic Stamp Co.

Stories Behind Stamps








Finland - 10k Rose Tête-Bêche Block Of Four, 1856

 


 Price: USD 170,000

1856 10k Rose, tête-bêche block of four, is a well-known and unusual mint block with two tête-bêche pairings. Many philatelists consider this piece to be one of the world's most recognizable classic rarities. According to experts, just three mint tête-bêche blocks survive today. The greatest example of this exceptional philatelic item was sold for $170,000 at the Spink auction in May of 2008. It was owned by well-known philatelists such as Mertens, Fabergé, Lichtenstein, and Amundsen. The auction company characterized the item as "brilliantly fresh and pristine, with large and wonderfully well balanced margins all around, full original gum, barely perceptible crease in one corner, extremely fine and stunning".

Reference : https://findyourstampsvalue.com/rarest-stamps/most-valuable-finnish-stamps

 -Nisarg Sutaria email : nisargsutaria78@gmail.com


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Gibbons Stamp Monthly


The latest issue of Gibbons Stamp Monthly, which has been published by Stanley Gibbons since 1890, has just been released.Inside the July issue the editorial staff review the latest stamp sets from Royal Mail which commemorate 75 years of CS Lewis’s beloved Chronicles of Narnia book series, and the 350th anniversary of the Royal Observatory in Greenwich.

Keeping with British philately, Robert Galland FRPSL explores the evolution of returned letter envelopes during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, and Christer Brunström FRPSL provides the background story to the latest stamp issue from the island of Lundy, located in the Bristol channel.

Elsewhere, Jan Hofmeyr FRPSL reveals how US trials using fragile double-paper stamps brought two decades of philatelic experimentation to a close, and Michael Burzan explores the rich world of Papal State stamp issues, uncovering the rare printings, forgeries and colour varieties that make this a standout field for philatelic study.

Also, this month, Ed Barrow explores the wild, weird and wonderful world of crypto stamps and Nicholas Oughton explains the technical complexity of the 1906–07 Papua overprints.

All this, plus the latest news from the philatelic world and the latest supplement to the famous Stanley Gibbons Catalogue can be found inside the July issue of Gibbons Stamp Monthly.

For more information, please visit gibbonsstampmonthly.com

 -Dean Shepherd: Editor - Gibbons Stamp Monthly


New Issues from other countries


Belgium

16 June 2025: Iconic Belgian Banknotes



Croatia

13 June 2025 : 100 years of the Zagreb Zoo





Estonia

19 June 2025 100th Anniversary of the Military Magazine Kaitse Kodu!


100th Anniversary of the Military Magazine Kaitse Kodu!

The military magazine Kaitse Kodu! is the fifth-oldest Estonian publication still in print today. Its first issue was published on October 14, 1925; the last pre-war issue appeared on June 20, 1940; and the magazine was restored in 1993

by the Estonian Defense League. For a century, it has embodied patriotism, national defense awareness, and civic courage. The stamp commemorating it is reportedly the second in the world and the first in Europe dedicated to a military magazine. This stamp embodies Estonia's determination to defend itself. We have much to be proud of and much to cherish!

Great Britain

3 July 2025 : Mushrooms



This special stamp issue celebrates the extraordinary diversity and ecological importance of fungi found across the United Kingdom. Often overlooked, mushrooms and toadstools reveal a hidden kingdom of remarkable beauty, colour and form—from the iconic red-and-white fly agaric to the jewel-like amethyst deceiver and the delicately sculpted scarlet elf cup. With over 4,000 known species in the UK alone, fungi are a vital and varied part of our natural landscape. They thrive in woodlands, meadows, hedgerows, and even garden lawns, playing essential roles in nutrient cycles and ecosystem health. Many species form intricate symbiotic relationships with plants, supporting tree and shrub growth through underground mycorrhizal networks, while others contribute to the decay and recycling of organic matter. Some mushrooms are prized edibles, others strikingly toxic, but all are fascinating in their own right.

This stamp collection offers a glimpse into this complex and captivating world, paying tribute to the fungi that enrich our environment with their presence, beauty and biological importance. Through these designs, we celebrate not only the visual wonder of mushrooms but also the essential role they play in the delicate balance of life around us.

A set of ten mint stamps featuring striking photography of some of the extraordinary species of mushrooms found in the United Kingdom. This vibrant set will appeal to nature lovers and stamp collectors alike.

2nd Class: CHICKEN OF THE WOODS Laetiporus sulphureus

The common name of this popular edible mushroom relates to its texture and taste when cooked. The very large, flattened brackets, up to 50cm across, are found on standing or fallen trees, especially oaks, chestnuts and other deciduous species. The yellow to orange colours and fleshy texture make it difficult to mistake for any other mushroom. The underside of each bracket has thousands of minute pores from which the spores are ejected. This mushroom appears in the early summer and continues throughout the autumn

2nd Class: CLUSTERED BONNET, Mycena inclinata

Wherever you find fallen oak logs, you may see the clustered bonnet, one the most common and widespread British species of Mycena. The reddish brown stems, paler at the top, pale grey-brown caps and rather strong odour – sometimes likened to wet paint, cucumber or flour – are good identification characteristics. Several other species of Mycena grow in clumps on logs, but this is perhaps one of the easiest to identify.

2nd Class: SCARLET WAXCAP, Hygrocybe coccinea

This is one of the most beautiful mushrooms. Its scarlet cap can be found in late autumn in open, undisturbed, unfertilised meadows. The lamellae, or gills, on the underside of the cap and the fragile, waxy stem are both reddish-orange, with the stem being almost white at the base, while the thin reddish flesh is nearly odourless. The caps can reach up to 4cm across. There are several other red species of waxcap, differing in subtleties of colour, texture, size and smell, all best identified using a good field guide.

2nd Class: MOREL, Morchella vulgaris

Morels are found from March to May and are considered to be prized edibles. There are several very similar species, of which this is one of the more common; its sponge-like head is where its spores are formed in special cells, from which they are ejected in huge numbers in a smoke-like puff. The greyish-brown head can be up to 8cm tall. When cut in half, the body is hollow. This mushroom is widespread in the UK and found in mixed woods on rich soils.

2nd Class: SCARLET ELF CUP, Sarcoscypha austriaca

Found in the late winter through spring, this beautiful species can reach 5–6cm across and often occurs in groups along fallen, mossy branches in wet or humid deciduous woodlands. It is widespread and locally frequent in some parts of the UK. The outer surface of the cup is whitish and finely woolly, formed of microscopic curly hairs. If disturbed by tapping, it often fires clouds of spores up from the inner cup surface. It has an almost identical twin, Sarcoscypha coccinea, differing in microscopic features.

1st Class: PENNY BUN, Boletus edulis

Also known as cep, this is one of the most famous edible mushroom species in Europe, celebrated in numerous cuisines. A robust species, it has caps that can reach 25cm across, varying from yellowish brown to dark chestnut. The fleshy stems have a fine white mesh or network on the surface, while the spongy pores on the underside of the caps are white, then yellowish. The flesh is thick, white and unchanging when cut. This fairly common mushroom can be found in the autumn in mixed woods throughout the UK.

1st Class: AMETHYST DECEIVER, Laccaria amethystine

Small troops of amethyst deceivers may appear almost as soon as the autumn rains begin. They push up through the fallen leaf litter in forests across the UK. The amethyst deceiver’s small size and striking colour of bright amethyst violet on all its parts help make it one of the easier mushrooms to identify. Its violet gills may be dusted with the white spores it produces.

1st Class:- COLLARED EARTHSTAR, Geastrum michelianum

This mushroom starts growing closed up, rather like an onion, but then the outer tissues split and fold back into star-like arms, lifting the central ball up from the ground. Inside the ball are spores that puff out when the ball is struck by rain drops or falling debris. Earthstars are fairly common in the autumn in mixed woodlands and hedgerows and can reach up to 12cm across. This mushroom is also commonly called Geastrum triplex, but that is now known to be a different species from Southeast Asia.

1st Class: FLY AGARIC, Amanita muscaria

This is the classic toadstool illustrated in children’s books of fairy tales around the world, but many people do not realise that it is a real fungus. Widespread over the whole of the UK from around August to December, it is most commonly found in birch woods, although it will grow with other trees too. The white spots are the remains of a veil that once covered the entire fungus when young. The fly agaric is one of several poisonous species in the genus Amanita, some of which are deadly.

1st Class: TURKEY TAIL, Trametes versicolor

Bracket fungi, or polypores, produce bracketshaped bodies and usually grow on tree trunks or branches. One of the most common of the smaller bracket fungi found in deciduous woodlands throughout the UK, turkey tail is remarkably variable in the colour of the concentric zones, with purples, browns, greens and even bluish shades all being common. The fruiting bodies are tough but flexible, and the pale cream undersides have thousands of minute pores from which the spores are ejected.

Romania

2 July 2025 :Hydrangea





Hydrangeas

As part of the general FLORA theme, Romfilatelia has included the philatelic issue titled Hydrangeas, consisting of four postage stamps, a First Day Cover and a philatelic folder with a special product in limited run printing which will be introduced into circulation on  July 2nd.

The stamps of the philatelic issue (with the face values of Lei 4, Lei 6.50, Lei 8 and Lei 14 respectively) depict images of various flowers of the Hydrangea macrophylla species, highlighting the shape of the inflorescence and the shades of colour.

Hydrangea macrophylla, or hydrangea (the Latinised version of the French given name Hortense, in honour of astronomer and mathematician Nicole-Reine Lepaute, as proposed by botanist Philibert Commerson), is an ornamental shrub in the Hydrangeaceae family.

Originally from Japan and China, the hydrangea initially spread to Central and South America, and later being cultivated in areas on all continents.The plant’s flowers appear in mid-spring and last until the end of summer, and depending on weather conditions, they can persist until mid-September.

The smooth hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens) is a variety of shrub known for its large, spherical inflorescences in shades of white, pink, or even green. The rounded crown typically reaches heights of 1-3 metres. The leaves are oval with serrated edges. It prefers locations with alternating sun and shade. It adapts well to a wide range of soil conditions, and the colour of the flowers is not affected by the soil’s acidity or alkalinity.

The panicled hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata), originally from south-eastern China, is a large-sized shrub characterised by its large, cone-shaped flowers. The blooms start out white, gradually turning a delicate pink, and eventually a strawberry red toward the end of summer. In addition to landscaped gardens, it is also suitable for planting in large pots on terraces and balconies. It prefers soils with low acidity.

The large-leaved hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla) has rich flowers, usually in various shades of pink, blue, purple, white, colour influenced by the soil’s acidity or alkalinity; acidic soil promotes the appearance of blue or light purple flowers, while alkaline soil favours pink and red flowers.

It originates from Japan and Southeast Asia and is adaptable to various soil types, which has contributed to its wide distribution.

The shrubs reach a height of 1 to 1.5 metres, depending on growing conditions. Generally, they require more water. They withstand low temperatures and are resistant to plant diseases. The plant’s fragrant flowers appear in June and bloom until the end of August.

The First Day Cover features a floral arrangement matching the image of a beautiful garden space.

Philatelic Clubs and Societies

Air Mail Society India Foundation - https://www.airmailsocietyindia.org/

Karnataka Philatelic Society - https://www.karphil.in/index.html

Prayag Philatelic Society - https://prayagphilatelicsociety.org/

Ananthapuri Philatelic Association, Thiruvanthapuram

Baroda Philatelic Society -  http://www.vadophil.org/

Chandigarh Philatelic Club

Deccan Philatelic Society – Pune, Maharashtra

Eastern India Philatelists’ Association -  https://eipa.in/home

The Hyderabad  Philatelic and Hobbies Society

India Study Circle -  http://www.indiastudycircle.org/

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

Ludhiana Philatelic Club

Numismatic & Philatelic Association of Vellore Fort 

http://numismaticphilavellore.site40.net/index.htm

Philatelic Congress of India - http://www.philateliccongressofindia.com/

Philatelic Society of Rajasthan, Jaipur

Philatelic Society of India , Mumbai : http://www.psi1897.com/

Orissa Philatelic Association, Mail id-: orissaphilatelic@gmail.com

Rainbow Stamp Club -http://rainbowstampclub.blogspot.com/

Rajkot Philatelic Society – Rajkot, Gujarat

Gujarat Philatelic Association - Ahmedabad

South India Philatelists Association -  http://www.sipa.net.in/

The Army Philatelic Society, Pune

Stamps of India – http://www.stampsofindia.com

Durgapur Philatelic & Numismatic Society –  https://www.facebook.com/share/1B3TasUbyR/


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Indian Stamp Exhibiting      

Jusqu’a Markings and other Route Indicators

Philatelic Congress of India 

Indian Philately Digest

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Rainbow Stamp News

Se-tenant Stamps of India

Flags & Stamps

Europa stamps

Welcome to Indian Philately

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The Philatelist

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Current Philatelic Magazines – Newsletters

-VADOPHIL, Editor - Prashant Pandya &TimirShah and published by Baroda Philatelic Society, Vadodara. Website -http://www.vadophil.org/ 

-Ananthpuri Stamp Bulletin - Monthly e -stamp bulletin of Anathapuri Philatelic Association,
 Thiruvananthapuram. Eduitor – Mohanachandran Nair

-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
 

-The Fila Capsule issued by Eastern India Philatelists' Association, Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Editor - Dr Bibhudutta Mishra

Gibbons Stamp Monthly edited by Dean Shepherd – Stanley Gibbons

Acknowledgment

- Ananthapuri Stamp Bulletin July 2025 issue edited by Mohanachandran Nair:  email : apa.tvpm@gmail.com

- Judaica Thematic Society, UK .  Society Newsletter July 2025 edited by Gary Goodman email :  judaicathematicsociety@talktalk.net 

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