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Saturday, June 4, 2022

Rainbow June 2022

 

 

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 

 Platinum Jubilee



Date of Issue : 1 June 2022

On 6th February this year HM The Queen became the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years of service to the people of the United Kingdom, the Realms and the Commonwealth. To celebrate this unprecedented anniversary, events and initiatives will be held throughout the year . 


Dehradun June 2022  Vol. XV  Issue No. 174

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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II-Platinum Jubilee

70th Anniversary of the accession

(1952-2022)

 




Editorial….

Role of National Commissioner

Dear Reader,

I am pleased to present June 2022 issue of Rainbow Stamp News. After the relaxation in COVID protocols, dates for some physical philatelic exhibitions have been announced and some are already being held. The time period of 2020 - 21 was the worst time for all…. Now gradually life is coming to normal. The promoters of philately did a good job by organizing virtual shows in this worst period of COVID time. Let’s hope that such poor situation may never come in future….

When talking about the international exhibitions, it has been observed that some of the national commissioners, appointed for the exhibitions do not communicate properly with the participants. The role of commissioner is very important. The commissioner is mediator between the exhibitor and organizing committee during the exhibition for the participants as well as the philatelic ambassador of the country.  It is the duty of every commissioner to reply to the mails and messages of the exhibitor. After the results are announced it should have been communicated to the participants as well as to the print and digital media. The medal certificates and catalogue / list of palmares. etc. must be sent to the participants in time. But it is not so…. Sometimes exhibitors have to wait for a long time for their medals and certificates. Catalogues and list of palmares are never sent to the participants. The commissioners stop communicating after taking fee for the exhibition.  Some participants have complained that they have not received their medals even after more than two years of the exhibition…Is it justified??? If these commissioners do not have time to reply, post medals, certificate and return the exhibits timely, why are they appointed??? Are they appointed to enjoy the perks of commissioner which includes the opportunity of a trip abroad, the chance to see hundreds of great exhibits from around the world at one place, to enjoy free accommodation and free travel to and from the exhibition? Besides this they get a chance to attend various events including the palmares dinner, to participate in scheduled meetings and seminars, to discuss with other countries’ Commissioners, with judges, other visitors. Above all  they represent our exhibitors at the international show. These exhibitors spend a good sum of money during participation at these big international shows. After the exhibition they deserve proper communication from the commissioner regarding their result, return of exhibit as well as their awards, certificates, catalogue palmares list etc. Extra fee for all this is already charged in advance from the exhibitors. Then why some of the commissioners do not perform their duty well. Here I wish to mention that there are some commissioners who had done their job very well and must be highly appreciated for their prompt work and good communication but there are some who need to be fired for not fulfilling their responsibility and not doing their duty well. This is a matter of concern and The new Governing Council of the PCI must look into the matter.

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





Contents


§  Editorial                                                              

§  From the Desk of Naresh Agrawal                     

§  Recent Indian Issues                                                                           

§  In The News   

 

§  Letter to the Editor                                                                             

 

§  Thematic Watch                                                 

 

§  Specialized Section                                            

 

§  Beginners’ Section                                        

 

§  Interview                                                    

 

§  New Issues from Other Countries 

§  Lighter side                   

§  Philatelic Clubs and Society                              

§  Blogs & Websites on Philately                            

§  Current Philatelic Magazines & Newsletters      

 

 







YES, THERE IS GOLD IN THEMATIC  TOO


 



A few years back I had written about “WHY NO GOLD IN THEMATIC”.  The reason was that by then I had never heard about GOLD in Thematic by any Indian in FIP exhibitions. Thematic Philately is pursued by most of the philatelists but unfortunately due to changing judging criterions with the time and regular modification in thematic exhibiting being changing from Ist generation to 4.5th generation. But now there is a GOLD by an Indian. 

However, by then I never knew that only one Indian (Mr. Rajesh Bagri) had already received GOLD long back in 1989 in probably in Thaipex 1989 International Stamp Exhibition.  Even most of the philatelists were unaware of this. But of late, it was a great news to know that one Indian has again achieved the so-called hardest peak to win after almost 33 years. The best part of this achievement is that this is supposed to be the toughest phase of thematic exhibiting i.e.  4.5th generation thematic exhibiting which requires not only a big variety of material, a good number of exclusive and rare items but a   huge thematic and philatelic search and research.  The exhibit has to be model in modern perspective i.e., well planned, developed, treated, completed and presented as per the FIP guidelines.

Well, this GOLD will certainly motivate and inspire thematic philatelists. Those who were very pessimistic about this, now can think positively. Gold is now within reach. May be tough but achievable. Yes, one has to work for it with an aim, a goal to achieve which of course is achievable. I happen to go through some of the pages of this esteemed exhibit and am truly mesmerized by the way it has been created. Lot to see, lot to learn and a lot to be adopted. This 5-frame exhibit (not 8 frame as it is desired normally for higher awards) is certainly a masterpiece. After this article, I shall introduce you to this GOLDEN MAN of thematic philately in India.  We shall know about his journey to the gold briefly and his techniques to prepare such a quality exhibit. I have the honor to interview this gem .

TAIL PIECE :

There is apparent silence in PCI after the election of the governing council in Kolkata.  After the formation of a new governing council, PCI has not yet met for finalizing the new projects / works to be undertaken. It is understood that promotion of philately at school level is one of the major agenda which PCI will take up. Methodology will be discussed to promote philately at grass root level. Let’s see how PCI moves ahead with this.

It is also heard that PCI might think about organizing a national exhibition later this year.  Hence, we all look forward to the next meeting of PCI .

 I would like to see how PCI celebrates this GOLD in Thematic. There have been higher awards in other classes in the past and of course even now but GOLD in Thematic is special… far more than special. My personal feeling is that PCI should felicitate Mr. Anand Kakad, the man who did the  so-called impossible by any Indian.  I also congratulate other medal winners in the recently concluded exhibitions, especially my dear friend Mr. Madhukar Deogawanka who also received GOLD  for  his entry in literature class. And a GOLD in literature is also as good as GOLD in Thematic. No Indian has received a GOLD in Literature ever before.

My humble submission to PCI that in the next big event these two philatelic personalities along with others  to whom PCI feels good  may be honored / felicitated

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


Recent Indian Issues


 




3 April 2022 : India and Turmenistan- 30 Years of Partnership MS + 2 x Rs 25

18 April 2022 : Pandurang Vaman Kane – Rs 5

21 April 2022 : Prakash Guru Parb : Shri Teg Bahadur Sahib Ji : 400th birth year - Rs 25

1 May 2022 : Delhi University Centenary Year – Rs 5

New Special Covers

16 April 2022 :75 Years of IICE : Kolkata

18 May 2022 : 12952 Rajdhani Express Carried Special Cover: New Delhi

19 May 2022 : Godavri Delta : Rice Bowl of Andhra : Ravulapalem

19 June 2022 : Platinum Jubilee : CSIR  Central Leather Research Institute India : Chennai

  




In the News


New Book on Philately released….





Philately Its glorious Past and uncertain future By Anil Dhir

(Festschrift volume in Memory of Late Bijayshree Routray)




A book on Philately was released at Bhubaneswar  on the 2nd June, the first Death Anniversary of  the Founder President of Eastern India Philatelists’ Association,  Bijayshree Routray.

The Book titled:  “Philately: It’s Glorious Past and Uncertain Future” is a Festschrift Volume in his honour. The book, written by Anil Dhir,  has a foreword  by Jeevan Jyoti.  It has many interesting articles on the past and present of Philately in a world perspective, with special reference to the Indian context. The book is divided into two parts, the first comprises of scholarly and informative articles, and the second part is memorials and testimonials from philatelists over the country who have written wonderful and emotive pieces.


The book was released by the governor of Odisha, Prof. Ganeshi Lal in the presence of many other eminences of the state. Speaking on the occasion, Anil Dhir, the author of the book said that Bijayshree Routray was not only a politician with a long term stint, but also an excellent scholar and academic person. His role in firming and taking EIPA to great heights will be ever remembered. Philatelists from all over the state attended the memorial.

The book is priced at Rs 400 and is available on Amazon and Flipkart. However a few copies will be given to philatelists for Rs 200.

 

 

HELVETIA 2022 a specialized world stamp exhibition, with FIP Patronage and FEPA Recognition was in Lugano, Switzerland from 18-22 May 2022. Here is the award list of Indian participants.

 

Heartiest Congratulations to all the winners !

 


1. Om Prakash Kedia 2. Dr. KS Mohan 3. Madhukar Jhingan 

4.Piyush Khaitan 5.Lokeswara Rao Madiraju 6. Dinesh Sharma

 

 

HELVETIA 2022 AWARDS 

Indian participants 

Large Vermeil Medal 

Om Prakash Kedia's Litho Stamps of Bhopal

E P James's Cochin Postal History

Dr KS Mohan's Service Stamps of Cochin 

Vermeil Medal 

Madhav Ramachandran's British India

Mahalingam Ramachandran's Kingdom of Cochin

Madhukar Jhingan's Indian Aerogrammes 

Large Silver Medal 

Piyush Khaitan's Air India

Dinesh Sharma's Summer Olympic Games

Lokeswara Rao Madiraju's Buddhism on Stamps 

Bronze Medal 

Dinesh Sharma's Olympic Flame & Torch Relay

 

 Recent International Stamp Exhibitions




Cape Town 2022 International Stamp Exhibition Update


📢📢📢The Organising Committee for CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL STAMP EXHIBITION 2022 ( 8-12 NOVEMBER 2022) has announced that the deadline for entries has been extended to 30 June 2022.📢📢📢


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/




CAPEX 22 Specialised Exhibition CAPEX 2022, to be held from 09 – 12, June, 2022 at Toronto, Canada. Awards will be treated as Continental awards. The One Frame exhibition will include : Traditional, Postal History, Postal Stationery, Aero-philately, Astro-philately, Thematic, Maximaphily, Revenue, Youth, Modern Phil., Phil. Lit. and Picture Postcards, Classes only. Mr. Angeet Suri has been appointed National Commissioner. 

ANGEET SURI, Email: angeet86@hotmail.com

 Phones: +91 9891370070, 8588077077. +91 11 40523366 : Vist : http://www.capex22.org



LIBEREC 2022 

European Stamp Exhibition and Polar Salon “LIBEREC 2022” is  organized by Svaz českých filatelistů, z.s. (Union of Czech Philatelists) in cooperation with club “Evropská výstava poštovních známek LIBEREC 2022, z.s.”, established for this purpose under FEPA patronage and with FIP recognition.

Venue: Wellness Hotel Babylon https://www.hotelbabylon.cz/en/ 

Date: October 13th – 16th, 2022

Exhibition size: 1200 exhibition frames

European Stamp Exhibition and Polar Salon LIBEREC 2022 :  IREX

Visit : https://www.liberec2022.eu/en/aktuality-en/


TAIPEI 2021  


Mr. Rajan Jayakar has been appointed as Indian National Commissioner for the Taipei 2021 38th FIAP Asian International Stamp Exhibition, Taipei, Chinese Taipei to be held from 6 to 10 May, 2022

Rajan Motiram Jayakar : Email: rajanjayakar1948@gmail.com

 Phone: +91-22-22820570, +91-22-22820572, (M) +919821072417



IBRA 2023 and 33st International Stamp Fair will be held at Hall 1 and 2, Messe Essen, Germany from 25 to 28 May, 2023. Mr. Madhukar Jhingan has been appointed as Indian National Commissioner for the IBRA 2023.

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

 

New Catalogue released…

Phila India 2022-23

Latest edition of Phila India Catalogue ( 2022-23) is now available in the market.


News from India Post


Marching Towards International Day of Yoga

21 June - International Day of Yoga


View : e - Book  : Yoga Utsav



News from Philatelic Societies /Associations/ Club


SIPA AMRITPEX 2022





Visit :  http://www.sipa.net.in/exhibition.html

ANDHRAPEX- 2022

A state level philatelic exhibition will be organized by the Andhtra Postal Circle in October 2022 at Vishakhapatnam. Visit : andhrapex2022.blogspot.com

HYPEX – Diamond 2022

Hyderabad Philatelic and Hobbies Society is going to organize an exhibition of stamps ,coins, notes and other collectibles from 19 to 21 November 2022. For more details plz contact : Shri Prakash Agrawal Ph. 9346777206 email : spagarwaal07@gmail.com


Honours , Awards & Felicitations


FELICITATIONS



       Recently, North East Philatelic Association, Silchar, (Assam), conferred “Life-time achievement Award” to Sri Souvik Roy for his contribution to Philately. The organization is a registered association affiliated with Philatelic Congress of India.

Souvik Roy started his collection of stamps, at an early age, way back in 1972 and had won a medal in his first participation during a State Level Exhibition in 1975. He was the student of CLT Philatelic Club of Kolkata.  He also represented West Bengal in National School of Philately in the year 1977 at Bangalore.

Since then he had participated in various State, National and International Level Philatelic Exhibitions. He won his first Gold medal for his collection on Hinduism, at Dak Bharati 2004: Akhil Bharatiya Philatelic Exhibition, Ahmedabad.

  He has also designed a number of special covers on different topics. He served as Secretary General for Forum for Collectors at Gorky Sadan, Russian Centre for Science and Culture, Kolkata.

Some of his important collections are: Hinduism, Buddhism: a way to Nirvana,

Indian Telegraph (1947 to 1965), Geographical Influence on Indian Cultural Development, Science and Kolkata, Bengali Cinema.. to name a few.

                                                                                                        Report by Eeshita Basu


Felicitation to Madhukar Deogawanka by Rammohun Library Kolkata


Mr Madhukar Deogawanka was felicitated by Rammohun Library and Free Reading Room, Kolkata upon his winning Gold Medal at LONDON 2022 for his book entitled Indian Stamp Booklets. It is the first time that an Indian Entry in Literature Class won a Gold medal at FIP Exhibition.


 RPSL Plaque to Markand Dave



Shri D N Jatia RDP FRPSL was the 1st Indian to present his paper at the RPSL on 1854 Four Annas 3rd Printing. After a long gap of nearly 40 years Shri Markand Dave FRPSL brings us the pride back and keeping the Indian flag high at RPSL. Shri Dave was presented with RPSL Plaque by Mr. Peter Cockburn, FRPSL, President, RPSL, for his outstanding research of One Anna wmk on 1854 Two Annas.

 


Visit :  http://www.sipa.net.in/exhibition.html

ANDHRAPEX- 2022

A state level philatelic exhibition will be organized by the Andhtra Postal Circle in October 2022 at Vishakhapatnam. Visit : andhrapex2022.blogspot.com

HYPEX – Diamond 2022

Hyderabad Philatelic and Hobbies Society is going to organize an exhibition of stamps ,coins, notes and other collectibles from 19 to 21 November 2022. For more details plz contact : Shri Prakash Agrawal Ph. 9346777206 email : spagarwaal07@gmail.com


Obituary



Mr Arjun Ghosh, noted Retail and Wholesale Stamp dealer of Kanpur passed away on 20 May 2022. He had a good collection on war Tax Stamps which he displayed in national exhibitions. His shop ‘Stamp and Book Corner” at Naveen Market Kanpur was very famous among philatelists and Book Lovers as besides stamps he had a big library in his shop and people used to take the books from there. He also opened a stamp shop at Nehru Place, New Delhi which used to be a centre for the philatelists. He promoted philately by donating stamp packets at exhibitions and was associated with Philatelic Society of Kanpur ‘United Philatelists’, Kanpur.  He was also jury in some stamp exhibitions held at Lucknow and Kanpur. He used to supply stamp Catalogues, Exhibit sheets, Books and other fine philatelic accessories . A person deeply associated with the hobby of stamp collecting…. will be missed always...  Our deepest condolences.... May his soul rest in peace....




Shri DH Rao noted Astro - philatelist from Chennai and Senior member of South India Philatelists’ Association passed away on 1st June 2022. Mr. D H Rao was President of SIPA for more than 2 terms and Founder President of the defunct Madras Coin Society. He had special interest in ships and lighthouse themes. He donated his Navy theme collection in 2018, and now can be seen at the permanent pavilion created at INS Valsura, Gujarat. He had also designed some special covers for SIPA. RIP.... Our deepest condolences !


Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor,

As a regular reader of Rainbow Stamp News, I eagerly wait at the beginning of every month for the new issue. Every issue has something or other special and unique.

The latest issue of May'2022 has many informative philatelic articles.

E-Books on philately is indeed a great opportunity for philatelists as well as bookworms!

Hoping to see more interesting articles in the forthcoming issues.

 Regards,

Kumar Biswas , Noida

 

Dear Jeevanji, 

Thank you very much for including my letter in his issue.

As usual this issue with lots of nice news items including a War Ship story, an interview with Major Rituji, books about Singapore and Goa, India Post news, and much more reference resources.

Once again sincere best wishes.

 Prakash Mody , Toronto Canada



What Thematics are all about….




Next part : Developing The Theme

Source : Stamp Lover


Specialized Section


THE STORY  OF  PIGEON  POST IN INDIA

( Pigeon Mail : The First Air Mail Of The World )







-By Naresh Agrawal

 PIGEONGRAM : 

Though there is no recorded history of issuance of modern pigeongrams in India but it was in 1931 when first official pigeon post was organized with messages carried by pigeons from Asansol to Kolkata.  There after there has been regular commemoration of this service during different events, exhibitions etc. in different parts of the India. Though Calcutta Homing Pigeon Club has played a great role in keeping this service alive by providing pigeons during such shows. The pigeon mail in India now is very seldom used but officially it was closed in 2004 when Orissa police retired their fleet of about 800 pigeons.

The pigeon mail covers and the messages carried by them are known as pigeongram or pigeon o gram. Given hereunder is study of various pigeongrams issued in India during different  events starting from 1931 till 2009

 

Contd.. from the last issue ….

 

INDIA WWII   PIGEONGRAMS  (1940)

 NUR JEHAN   : 

Indian Airmail Society issued WWII pigeongrams to commemorate and to give tribute for the bravery, contribution and outstanding role of carrier pigeons in saving thousands of lives and to send important mails and missives in record time under stringent and life warning conditions of WWI and WWII. Though there were several pigeons belonging to different countries who had their commendable contribution but there are some prominent names such as Cher Ami, Paddy, G.I.Joe  etc.  and were awarded for their commendable services.


14th Oct. 1940 Pigeongram carried by pigeon named Nur Jehan from Burdhwan to Calcutta. The envelope carries a half anna stamp on it with Calcutta cancellation. It shows possibly olive tree with Pigeons flying. The reverse side carries signature of Stephen Smith, the secretary of Indian Airmail Society that time or rather father of Rocket Mail in India. The envelope also has a box shaped slogan cancellation on it which states "BUY DEFENCE SAVINGS CERTIFICATES". 



The patriotic message is also written on the pigeongram urging everyone to be united and contribute as much possible to help win the war:

RAJA   :


14th Oct. 1940 Pigeongram cover with message inside carried by pigeon RAJA from Burdwan to Calcutta  signed by Steph on reverse en Smith

 

TOMMY  :


14th Oct. 1940 Pigeongram cover with message inside carried by pigeon TOMMY from Burdwan to Calcutta signed by Steph on reverse en Smith

 

1941

During the WWI, in 1941 Vice-Admiral Sir Herbert Fitz-Herbert, Flag Officer Commanding, Royal Indian Navy established a ‘Pigeon Mail Service’ in India. Lieutenant Commander Boman Kaikashrov Shroff, a pigeon fancier of Bombay and Officer-in-Charge, Naval Carrier Pigeons, initiated the Mail Service from Lion Gate, Bombay. 

 



The First Pigeons Flight of Royal Indian Navy was performed on 6th April 1941 to raise funds for the British Navy when about 250  nos. Homing Pigeons in Bombay Presidency were flown from Kalyan to Bombay, a distance of about 30 miles. Each bird carried eight slips of ‘Messages'. Each cover contained pigeongram franked with George V 1a 3p stamp with SERVICE overprint tied by magenta "Kalyan/First Pigeon Missive/6 Apr 1941" date stamp. Also shows, ‘1230P.M./ 6 APR. 41 DELIVERY/ POST BY AIR AND SAVE TIME/ BOMBAY G.P.O.’ boxed delivery postmark.                        

.                        

The Message

 

1963                                  


16.06.1963, PIGEONGRAM: First official pigeongram signed and flown by Prof.  Hamayun Kabir, Union Minister for Scientific Research and Cultural Affairs from Birla Industrial and Technological Museum, Calcutta on occasion of the  inauguration of the gallery on Communication.

  1974                       



    125 Missives were carried by Homing Pigeons of Calcutta Racing Pigeons Club from Raj Bhawan to Amherst street Post Office in Calcutta on 6th December, 1974 to commemorate Aeropex 74. The pigeongrams were numbered.

 

1977



    Hyderabad Philatelic and Hobbies Society organized Pigeon Post on 14th Jan 1977 on the occasion of APPEX 77. As many as 500 small pigeongrams were issued  which were numbered too franked with 2Rs with special Appex 77 cancel. Message was put inside.

1981


INDIA 1981 PIGEON FLOWN COVER LEOPEX RARE PIEGEONGRAM

On 06.04.198, 250 Missives were carried by Homing pigeons  of Calcutta Racing Pigeon Club from Great Eastern Hotel to Sarat Bose Road, Calcutta to Commemorate LEOPEX 81. The reverse shows a man relieving the pigeon with missives

1984

                                   


 Pigeongram issued during APPEX 84  by Hyderabad Philatelic And Hobbies Society  on   07.10.1984. The stamp affixed had pictorial cancellation showing Nagarjuna Museum

1987

Hyderabad 1987 small thin special Pigeongram cover issued by The Hyderabad Philatelic and Numismatic Society  on SILVER JUBLIEE PIGEONGRAM franked with 60p with special  cancel dated 27.2.87. Showing BIRD at left. Delivered on 28.02.1987

1989

On 03.11.1989 during ORPEX-89, a regional Philatelic Exhibition at Cuttack , a pigeon mail service was organized with pigeon carried messages from Barabati Stadium to Cuttack G.P.O.

Postal stamps commemorating pigeon post was also issued on the same  day and first day cover was released.
         


The postal stamp commemorating the first ‘Pigeon Post’ organised by the "Royal Indian Navy" in 1941(issued on 3rd. November, 1989). India - FDC -pigeon post madras-1989

 
India 1989 Pigeon Post Cancelled Folder

 

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


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Beginners’ Section


First USPS ATM Stamp



US #2475 – This stamp was part of what the USPS called its “EXTRAordinary” line of stamps.

On May 18, 1990, the USPS issued an experimental plastic stamp to test the popularity of selling stamps through Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs).  While the plastic stamp proved unpopular, especially with environmentalists, the ATM format proved to be a success.

While this was a first for the USPS, two years earlier a private company tested a similar idea.  On December 14, 1988, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania’s Equibank ABMs dispensed regular US coil stamps under a system they called The Stamp Shop.  The stamps were sold in groups of nine, affixed to carrier paper that was in the same size and shape of a dollar bill.


US #2475 – Colorano Silk Cachet First Day Cover

 

The USPS ATM stamp was born out of the development of pressure-sensitive stamps in 1986.  They weren’t specifically thinking about ATMs at the time – that development came in November 1987.  At that time, they began working on a vending machine program and workers found themselves constantly thinking about the different things offered by vending machines.  Then in March 1988, someone said in passing that “One of these days it might be possible to make stamps that ATMs could dispense like currency.”  The new postmaster general, Anthony Frank, had come from the banking industry and was immediately intrigued.  He told his team to see if they could do it.


US #2475a – ATM booklet pane of 12 stamps

Partnering with Seattle First National Bank (Seafirst), the Postal Service’s Stamp and Engineering Divisions joined forces to develop a stamp sheet that could be dispensed from ATMs.  Because the machines depended on the exact thickness of currency (to prevent “double-vending”), the new ATM stamps had to be exactly the same shape and thickness as US paper currency.


US #2522 – non-denominated “F” rate ATM flag stamp issued in 1991

 

To achieve this, the USPS first tried a stamp made of conventional paper.  They found that unlike currency paper, stamp paper would not allow the precise depth control needed for ATM use.  The idea of using plastic came from pharmaceutical labels.  Plastic proved to be a good product as far as depth control was concerned, and plastic took gravure printing extremely well.  The USPS proceeded with a plastic, die-cut, imperforate sheet of 12 stamps, attached to a self-adhesive backing, in the exact shape of paper currency.



US #2522 – Classic First Day Cover

The USPS displayed specimens of the new stamps at World Stamp Expo in late 1989.  They brought an ATM into the convention center to show how the stamps would be vended.  The stamps were also included in a video presentation on the “Post Office of the Future.”  In announcing the stamps, the postmaster general said that postal customers would have “round-the-clock access to stamps.”  And that “For years, customers have enjoyed the convenience of ‘banking by mail.’  Now they will have the convenience of ‘mailing by bank.’”

US #2522a – ATM booklet pane of 12 stamps

Under this plan, cardholders could select the stamps from a menu of banking options.  The cost of the stamps would be deducted from their account and the stamps would be dispensed just like money.  Customers would also receive a bank receipt showing the date, location, and transaction account.  Some collectors would keep their receipts in their albums alongside the stamps.



US #2531A was printed on 50% recycled paper at the definitive size.

The first plastic flag stamps were issued at five ATMs on May 18, 1990, at the Seattle Columbia Seafirst Center during the stamp’s First Day Ceremony.  The following day, the ATM stamps were also sold at another 22 ATMS in 10 Seattle locations.  Although born of a good idea – to offer 24-hour service to postal customers – the stamps were not without their critics.  Environmentalists were against them because they were made of plastic, and recyclers warned they would make paper envelopes useless for recycling.  The USPS said that if the test proved successful, they would find ways to make future ATM stamps recyclable.



US #2719 was the first self-adhesive ATM Christmas stamp

By the following year, the first class rate was changing, and the ATM experiment was still on-going.  The USPS would have liked to have developed the recyclable paper stamps, but hadn’t quite done it yet.  So, on January 22, 1991, they issued an “F” rate non-denominated stamp to meet ATM customers’ needs.


US #2874 was the first ATM Christmas stamp with an original design.

But the work was on-going, and on June 25, 1991, the USPS issued the 29¢ Liberty Torch stamp on 50% recycled paper.  It was still part of the test phase and was only available in select ATMs in Washington, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee.  The following year, the USPS issued a Christmas stamp for ATMs that reproduced one stamp from the block of four issued in other formats.  They did the same in 1993, but in 1994, issued an ATM Christmas stamp with an original design.  The popularity of these stamps has led the USPS to regularly issue patriotic definitives and holiday stamps for use in ATMs ever since.

Source : Mystic Stamp Co.


Interview








Anand Maruti Kakad, resident of Nasik, a Mechanical engineer of  43 years of age who runs his own business and consultancy for Purchase and Supply chain, is the new shining star in the field of thematic philately in India. He is the Golden Man of Indian thematic philately who was awarded GOLD in the recently concluded HUNFILEX -2022 FIP World Stamp Exhibition, held in HUNGARY BUDAPEST  this year for his 5 frame exhibit.

Most of the philatelists might not be well aware of the name of this gem as it emerged on the philatelic scene in India very quickly and recently but his entry has been   excellent as he reached the GOLD in thematic in short span of 6 years after his first participation in Sate Level   Exhibition in 2016.

A man with varied personality traits, a sports person having interest in Soccer, Formula-1, cricket and badminton is hopefully a big motivation for the Indian philatelists especially thematic philatelists. We wish him a very bright future in philately as it can be well visualized that Large Gold is not far away from him.

We present here his valued interview which we hope the readers would love to read and get inspired by this Golden Man. 











Interview with Anand Kakad

  1. Before we ask any question, we congratulate you for the glittering Gold you got in Thematic in HUNFILEX -2022 FIP World Exhibition. An Indian to achieve this after 33 years. How are you feeling?

Ans –It was a feeling of great joy, up on cloud nine, a dream come true, I'm very happy to get a gold with five frames. 



2. Well, tell us about how you fell in love with stamps and how you pursued this hobby in the initial years before you matured in to a philatelist?

Ans- I was fascinated with stamps when in secondary school but it was just used stamps on envelopes...in the year 2005 I started collecting bird stamps.

 

3. Please tell us about selection of your theme. Why did you choose the bird theme ? Any specific reason ? Are you a bird lover ? Please explain.

My childhood fancy and growing love for the birds especially peacock forced me to collect and prepare exhibit on peacocks. Watching birds through stamp eyes relaxes me. Starting from collection of almost all spices of birds I finally ended up with the peacock and then gradually extended to its whole family the Phasianidae. 


A page from Anand’s exhibit


4.We understand you are a sports person also as you play Soccer, Formula-1, Badminton, Cricket and other games. Do these sports and philately complement each other?

Ans :-Yes, I played football and also badminton for many years. I'm also a great passionate Formula One Ferrari fan as well as for the Arsenal soccer team. With the same passion I also pursue thematic philately.


5.We would be pleased to know about your philatelic interests and know how you develop your collections?

Ans:-My philatelic interests are varied because as a pure thematic collector one has to know all aspects of philately, from counting the perfs on an ordinary postage stamp to understanding postal history and rarities. That is the beauty of a thematic collection, one becomes well rounded is so many aspects of the hobby. The development of the collection happens with time as there is so much to learn and appreciate

6.  We understand you reached the Gold practically in a short span of 5/6 years. Is it true? Please give a brief note of your philatelic journey?

Ans:-My exhibiting journey began in 2016 with the Maharashtra show at state level...... I have exhibited each year since then at national and international level, gradually improving the result each time

7.  A man cannot succeed unless he is guided, backed, helped by his family. How did your family and close social circle help you in your journey?

Ans - My family have always supported me in my hobby. They always believed I would achieve my goals as do my close stamp friends who are always there to help. 

8. Please tell us about your philatelic achievements and your goals in philatelic life .

Ans: My philatelic achievements have certainly enriched my life and the recent gold medal was a goal I never expected in so few years. 

9. Without mentor learning is difficult. So is the case with philately as one cannot build an exhibit which could fetch you a GOLD. Please put light on the persons or associations which helped you to improve your exhibit.

Ans :-By joining stamp clubs, being part of online specialist stamp groups and also  developing a good network with collectors of similar interests  one can learn how to create a good thematic exhibit. 

10.Getting higher awards in FIP exhibitions needs a lot of searches, research, hard work and of course a big pocket to procure some exclusive, special and rare material. Otherwise, a big part of life just passes in searching material. Please put some light on how to build a Gold winning exhibit in FIP exhibitions?

Ans :-To fully understand  Thematic philately from the exhibiting side of it requires a certain amount of study and research and that is why it takes so many years and collaboration to develop a successful exhibit. It starts with a story you want to tell, you must have a plan and slowly accumulate the material to tell that story. The rules are on the FIP website, they need to be studied and understood. We also learn from studying other exhibits, not only at exhibitions but there are many online.  


11. Judgment in philatelic exhibitions has always been a controversial facet of philately. You have participated in several in FIP exhibitions/ What is your experience? Your specific tips to impress jury through your exhibit.?

Ans: - For a successful thematic exhibit, one needs to know and love the subject so the passion shines through 

12.    Digital philately is trying hard to replace physical philately and exhibiting. Your opinion on this. What is the future of philately in your opinion?

Ans:- Its good to see philately keeping  up with the times and the increasing number of virtual exhibitions available. FIP too, have added new exhibiting classes so it looks like philately is here to stay. 

13.Finally, appeal to how to promote philately at grass root level and also at FIP level?

Ans. Philately is a hobby to be shared, it always has been. I recommend collectors to join local stamp clubs and get involved in local competitions such as the One Page comps. Get online, join the online stamp groups of your particular interest, get involved with stamp exchanges, enjoy the hobby, it can take you on a wonderful journey.

- Interview By  Naresh Agrawal


New issues from other countries


Austria



30 April 2022 : Golden Yellow Sweet Wine 

The distinguishing features of the city of Rust on the shores of Lake Neusiedl are the storks that nest on chimneys and the city’s wine, especially the delicately sweet “Ruster Ausbruch”.

It is a golden yellow sweet wine made from grapes affected by botrytis cinerea, an edible mold. The berries are dried, which increases the sugar content and enhances the aroma. The “Ruster Ausbruch DAC” must be made from hand-picked white quality grapes grown in the area of Rust and have a minimum must weight of 30 °KMW.

The city centre of Rust with its stately homes dating from the 16th to 19th centuries is a protected area. In addition to the historic buildings, large stork nests on the roofs catch the eye, which is why Rust is called the “city of storks”. Rust is also part of the UNESCO World Heritage site Fertő/Lake Neusiedl, recognised in 2001.




 27 May 2022 : Landscapes

Austria has many different landscapes to offer. This souvenir sheet includes beautiful landscape motifs that were previously released as dispenser stamps. The impressive Krimml Waterfalls are Austria’s highest waterfalls. The Krimmler Ache river flows down almost 400 meters over three levels. The picturesque town of Seewinkel, located to the east of Lake Neusiedl in Burgenland, stands out for its salty ponds that are home to many rare plant and animal species. Dachstein Mountain is located between the provinces of Salzburg, Upper Austria, and Styria. Gondolas provide easy access to the Dachstein glacier, which offers many hiking and climbing options. The Blockheide nature reserve is located in the Lower-Austrian Waldviertel region near Gmünd. It offers legendary rocking stones and numerous bizarre granite formations.


Brazil


28 April 2022 : Centenary of the week of Modern Art




The Municipal Theater of São Paulo was the place chosen by several artists to present the Modern Art Week that took place from the 11th to the 18th of February 1922. This centenary that has now been marked celebrates the participants and great exponents of Brazilian modernism, Mário de Andrade, Oswald de Andrade, Anita Malfati, Di Cavalcanti and Heitor Villa-Lobos, as the text of the Brazilian Institute of Museums tells us in the public notice for the philatelic issue of  Correios do Brasil,  which was released on April 28.It is  philatelic block with four stamps. The stamps represent literature, painting, music and architecture.

 

3 May 2022 : Sunsets




4 May 2022 : Professions : Firefighters

 



Netherlands


16 May 2022 : Mail Trains


 

New Zealand


1 June 2022 : Welcome Back

From 31 July 2022 New Zealand’s borders will reopen to all tourists and visa holders. This follows more than two years of restrictions on entry in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

A group of organisations including Tourism New Zealand wish to welcome back visitors to explore h in the spirit of manaakitanga - with respect and care. New Zealand is precious, and everyone who lives and travels here has a responsibility to look after it. This special Welcome Back stamp issue reflects the message of the Tiaki Promise.





Tiaki – Care for New Zealand was created through a collective desire to share a connection to the natural world, inspiring and helping visitors to travel safely and conscientiously. It is a message that has been brought to life by organisations throughout New Zealand’s tourism sector.The Tiaki Promise is a challenge and commitment to care for New Zealand, for now and for future generations.


Slovenia


27 May 2022: Occupations 1. Driver 2. Education 3. Outdoor labour 4. Performing Arts

 

 


 

27 May 2022 : Visit Slovenia : 1. Carved wooden mould – D 2. Panthera Aircraft – C 3. Great Kozjak Waterfall – B 4. View from Lipanski Vrh – A


Visit Slovenia - Carved wooden mould – D



Slovenia's essential characteristic, from both the historical and modern points of view, is its diversity, which results in an abundance of riches and beauty in a relatively small geographical area.

This is also illustrated by all four stamps inviting visitors to Slovenia. Slovenia is a green, mountainous country, as shown by the stamp featuring the view from Lipanski Vrh towards Pokljuka. Slovenia is also a land of abundant fresh water, as illustrated by the stamp showing the Kozjak or Great Kozjak waterfall on the Kozjak stream, which flows into the emerald river Soča at Kobarid. Slovenia is also a land of know-how, as symbolised by the high-tech Panthera aircraft built by the Ajdovščina-based manufacturer Pipistrel. In all its modern endeavours, Slovenia does not forget its cultural heritage, which represents not only stored historical memory, but an excellent starting point for contemporary creativity. The fourth stamp features a photograph of a carved wooden mould used to make decorated gingerbread, which relates both to artistic heritage and (because of the use of honey to make gingerbread) to Slovenia's remarkable beekeeping tradition and modern forms of apiculture.


Slovakia


27 May 2022 : 150 Years of Scientific Observations of the Earth



150 Years of Scientific Observations of the Earth

The desire to learn about the Earth is as old as humanity itself. The first written records of observations of the natural world go back to antiquity. In Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt these were mainly records of climatic phenomena and weather that met the needs of farmers. The Phoenicians were not only excellent traders and seafarers but also cartographers. In addition to philosophy, the Ancient Greeks and Romans developed mathematics and physics and were also able to describe the effects of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. In China and India, a high level of science developed. The Arabs were excellent metallurgists and chemists. In Slovakia, scientific knowledge of the Earth especially developed in the 18th century in relation to mining and metallurgy during the extraction and processing of mineral raw materials.


Lighter Side




There was a time when letters were the only form of mass communication and we all have written letters to cousins, grand parents and family members.. Waiting eagerly for the Post man to arrive with response. Letters also formed an integral part of communication in Films too many songs have been picturised on writing letters and waiting for the response. This was the same Post office where then the sensation Mandakini used to write and post letters to Rajeev Kapoor in Raj Kapoors super hit film "Ram Teri Ganga Maili".. Apparently Raj Kapoor was a great fan of Uttarakhand and this film was extensively shot in these locales..

A hidden gem near Gangotri Dham, Harsil  is a serene Himalayan hamlet surrounded by snow- clad mountains,pine forests and apple orchards.Popularly referred as the mini Switzerland of India..The village Post office situated at an altitude of 9005ft (2745m) from sea level,which was featured in this film,stands here even today, just the way it was 40 years ago...


Philatelic Clubs & Societies

 

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

Ananthapuri Philatelic Association, Thiruvanthapuram

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

Chandigarh Philatelic Club

Deccan Philatelic Society – Pune, Maharashtra

Eastern India Philatelists’ Association -http://www.filacapsule.blogspot.com/

The Hyderabad  Philatelic and Hobbies Society

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

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

Ludhiana Philatelic Club

Numismatic & Philatelic Association of Vellore Fort 

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

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

Philatelic Society of Rajasthan, Jaipur

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

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

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

Rajkot Philatelic Society – Rajkot, Gujarat

Gujarat Philatelic Association - Ahmedabad

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

The Army Philatelic Society, Pune

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


Blogs & Websites

Philatelic Congress of India

Indian Philately Digest

Stamps of India

Rainbow Stamp News

Se-tenant Stamps of India

Flags & Stamps

Europa stamps

Welcome to Indian Philately

Blogs by Kumar Biswas

The Philatelist

Prayag Philatelic Society


RAINBOW STAMP CLUB

This is a blog of e-Stamp Club www.rainbowstampclub.blogspot.com . The idea of this blog is to extend the philatelic fraternity in all corners of the world. Readers may write about themselves with their collecting interests and share new ideas with other philatelists.  New Posts on recent issues, news on stamp activities, and Contributions by members are published every day on this blog. Readers may also express their views on any philatelic matter which will be published under Club News at Rainbow Stamp Cub Blog. Philatelic Clubs and Societies may also send brief write ups. Readers may send reports on new issues, special covers, cancellations & philatelic activities of their area for inclusion in this Blog. - Editor


Current Philatelic Magazines – Newsletters

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

-ITS Stamp News - Quarterly - Editor: Suraj Jaitly Publisher: Indian Thematic Society website - 
http://itsstampnews.blogspot.com/ 

-Ananthpuri Stamp Bulletin - Monthly e -stamp bulletin of Anathapuri Philatelic Association, Thiruvanthapuram 

-Journal of the Army Philatelic Society

-India Post – Quarterly Journal of the India Study Circle publishes original articles submitted by members of ISC. 

-Deccan Philatelist from Deccan Philatelic Society, Pune.

-The Hyderabad Philatelist from Hyderabad Philatelic and Hobbies Society Editor – Shri Prakash Agrawal 

-SIPA Bulletin issued by South India Philatelists’ Association 

Acknowledgment

- Ananthapuri Stamp Bulletin June 2022 issue edited by Mohanachandran Nair

- Judaica Thematic Society (UK)  June 2022 Newsletter edited by Gary Goodman

email :  judaicathematicsociety@talktalk.net

The Hyderabad Philatelist Feb-March 2022 edited by Prakash Agrawal

Courtesy - News and Image Resource to this issue :  EIPA, Orissa Philatelic Association,  SIPA, Philately Promoters Whatsapp groups ;   Europa Stamps , Jagaannath Mani, Suresh R. Bangalore; Anil Dhir -Bhubaneshwar, Madhukar Jhingan - New Delhi ; India Post; The Philatelist


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INPEX 2019, Mumbai - Silver

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CHINA 2016 - Bronze

TAIPEI 2015 - Bronze

CG International Philatelic Promotion Award 2014, Germany - ( 4th Position)

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SHARJAH 2012, Sharjah ( UAE ) - Silver Bronze

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JOBURG 2010 - 26th Asian International Stamp Exhibition, Johannesburg - Silver Bronze

PORTUGAL 2010 - World Stamp Exhibition, Lisbon - Bronze

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