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

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Rainbow February 2024

 

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Date of Issue: 19 January 2024



Dehradun February 2024 Vol. XVII Issue No. 194

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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Valentine Greetings


Date of Issue: 26 January 2024


Editorial….


Dear Reader,

I am pleased to present the February 2024 issue of Rainbow Stamp News. Now, once again the philatelic exhibitions are in full swing at the local level, national and international level.  But is actual promotion for philately in progress? Are we able to reach the young generation and introduce them to the hobby of stamp collecting? Probably not because today the children are not in touch with postage stamps. They do not send letters to their friends and relatives. How can they be attracted to the tiny pieces of colorful stamps? For fascination, they must see and use postage stamps. It will be good if more exhibitions are held in schools from time to time.  Workshop for them to be conducted where they write and post a letter using colorful stamps, and see some interesting exhibits, and get closer to the world of stamps.

Recently a very good Youth Promotional Activity was organized by the Department of Posts (DOP) in collaboration with the Philatelic Congress of India (PCI) at Ram Sheth Thakur Sports Complex, Navi Mumbai. It was a really good show where a large number of students interacted and learned about stamps with the help of senior philatelists. Some might have found the colorful stamps thrilling and in the future may develop the hobby .

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









Contents     

                                                                 

  • Editorial
  • From the Desk of Naresh Agrawal
  • Editor’s Mail Box
  • Recent Indian Issues
  • In The News
  • Stories Behind Stamps
  • Book Review
  • Thematics
  • Beginners’ Section
  • Specialized Section
  • New Issues from Other Countries
  • Philatelic Clubs and Society
  • Blogs and Websites on Philately
  • Current Philatelic Magazines and Newsletters









Changes in Physical Philatelic Exhibitions……

I am really very happy to see that many of the senior philatelists have come forward with their opinions and have shared their experiences. This is exactly the purpose of this column.  I want readers, philatelists, stamp lovers, critics, post historians, and organizers to come forward and share their experiences and put them before their opinions. I love to be criticized and condemned. I love readers to counter my opinions.  You know sometimes it becomes very important to give a reverse statement to get true repercussions. Mr. Sandeep Jaiswal, undoubtedly one of the most brilliant and shining stars of the world philately, always has come forward with his experiences and opinions.  His elaborative point-wise opinion on various points raised by me certainly throws a brighter light on the scenario. His disagreement with some of my opinions is warmly welcomed and of course, well accepted too. I still have some disagreement with his opinions but in general, his findings, observations, and experiences are far more authentic, genuine, mature, and appreciable.

Philatelic exhibitions are being held in good numbers today for the promotion and development of philately and to give the opportunity of participation to the maximum number of exhibitors. Here I feel in this process somewhere quality is compromised. One can find a vast difference in exhibits in the same class in the same exhibition, especially in high-level exhibitions. While comparing with the exhibits of the past, the comparative quality has undoubtedly risen because of the change in rules and regulations, and availability of more searched and researched material and text. For example, thematic exhibiting has risen to the so-called 5th generation where in highly researched and searched a vast variety of material is being exhibited supported by well-researched text. Amalgamation of other classes in thematic exhibiting is being encouraged. This means the standard has undoubtedly risen. Here sometimes I see that to fill the allotted frames one finds a great disparity in exhibits. Which somehow implies that somewhere something is going wrong which is not good for the development of philately. The screening process before allotment needs to be stringent.

Yes, Philatelic exhibiting has certainly changed and evolved tremendously over the years and there has been a noticeable change in exhibiting and judgments too in all the classes. In fact, rules and regulations have changed a lot because of the immense search and research done during the last two decades in the field of philately. The introduction of new classes too has changed the direction of philately. Truly to develop and promote philately and to encourage people of different tastes and pocket sizes.

His disagreement with my opinion that exhibiting has become more award-oriented does not fit to my mindset and I most humbly re-iterate that while we look at the philatelic upbringing of some of the lesser-known philatelists today and their sudden appearance and emergence on the scene of high-level exhibitions proves their intentions. They are certainly stamp and hardcore award lovers but lack the qualities required to become a genuine philatelist. Short-term methods are being adopted to get higher awards. Many of the stamp dealers have entered the scenario and can be seen in the race for higher awards. Maybe there are some specific reasons for their entry. I know a particular section of philatelists might not agree to my statement and condemn it but I regret to state this without pointing out a particular person. My only concern is that the satisfaction and joy lies in collecting, studying, sharing, getting involved in search and research and not primarily in the award you get. Hunger for appreciation is more desirable in my view rather than hunger for a higher award. We must understand the fact that the award may not be the true adjudication as different parameters, circumstances, and methods of adjudication might not be very correct. Hence, the joy should be only in participation.

Well, my heartiest thanks to Mr. Sandeep Jaiswal and all the readers especially for their valued opinions, and hope we shall get the same response in the future too.

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


Editor’s Mail Box

 

Dear Naresh, 

Happy New Year !!! 

Let me start of by stating the obvious; you & Mrs. Jyoti have done an amazing job producing 193 issues of Rainbow Stamp News. No matter what, one of the sections that I make sure to read is "From the desk of Naresh Agarwal". And for the most part, I agree with the contents of your column. That said, I felt it important to express my disagreement with some of the statements & conclusions in your article "Changes in physical philatelic exhibition of the past and today".

While we both agree that exhibiting has evolved dramatically over the past few decades, contrary to your statement, I am a firm believer that it is in a better place today. Credit goes to the constant development and fine tuning of the rules & regulations of exhibiting. In my humble opinion, some of the highest awarded exhibits from, say 30 years ago, may not even achieve a mediocre medal, if exhibited today. Very little exhibiting discipline was followed in the past where exhibitors could show multiple copies of the same rarity without being penalized. Today's exhibitor would be penalized for "showing off" multiple copies of the same rarity in an exhibit. Exhibiting rules continue to evolve and become stricter. It is more difficult today, than it was 30 years ago, to get a gold medal. 

I disagree with your statement that exhibiting has become more award-oriented, it has always been award oriented. Exhibitors from yesteryears were just as keen on bagging the top awards as they are today. That's the competitive human nature. Your statement "The hunger for higher award procurement has become detrimental for the development of philately". In my opinion, it's quite the opposite. I have witnessed starter exhibits turn into exceptional "FIP Large Gold exhibits. Perfect example is Pragya Jain's exhibit on the First Issue of India which I have watched evolve into the finest and thoroughly researched exhibits on that subject. I have watched his exhibit go from one medal level to the next and I must say it has been a real pleasure to watch his exhibit's evolution. Was this evolution medal driven, perhaps it was. But the fact of the matter is that the world now gets to see an incredible exhibit on the first issue of India, thanks, perhaps, to Pragya's "hunger for higher award procurement".

Your comment "Today participation in higher exhibitions has become quite easy" would imply that easy participation in exhibitions is a bad thing. I think its great that exhibitions, by accepting starter exhibits, are helping new and upcoming philatelists today unlike yesteryears where only the elite few philatelists participated with their exhibits at International exhibitions. To prove my point, please have a look at the list of FIP exhibitors from India 30 years ago; it was the same five to six surnames exhibiting under their name, their wife's name or their spouse's names.

I agree with you that judging in India is far from perfect; it has a long way to go before it is at par with other countries. However, I am very hopeful in the new group of judges. Remember, "Rome wasn't built in a day".

 The best, 

Sandeep Jaiswal

USA


Recent Indian Issues




18 January 2024: Shri Ram Janma Bhoomi Temple – 6 x 5 stamps  Rs 5 MS

24 January 2024: 100th Birth Anniversary of Karpoori Thakur – Rs 5

25 January  2024: Bharat – The Mother of Democracy – 3 x Rs 5 + MS Rs !5

25 January 2024: Inclusive Elections: Election Commission of India – Rs 5

31 January 2024: The Bombay Sappers War Memorial – Rs 5








New Special Covers

 

Centuries-old Sree Setharama Chandra Swamy Temple, Bhadrachalam

 


Social Principles of Gandhi Ji




2 December 2023: Kasturi Cotton, Bharat: Mumbai




New Pictorial Cancellations

22 January 2024: Shree Ram Janma Bhoomi Temple

24 January 2024: National Girl Child Day

2 February - World Wetland Day









Philatelic Bureau Nainital ( Permanent cancellation)




In the News


EFIRO 2024, Bucharest

Commissioner for EFIRO 2024 FIP Specialised World Exhibition


 

 EFIRO 2024

INTERNATIONAL STAMP EXHIBITION, EFIRO 2024 with a capacity of 2000 display frames, is organized by the Romanian Philatelic Federation under the Patronage of FIP from Apr 16 to 19, 2024 at the National Library of Romania, Bucharest, Romania.

Classes available for participation are: Traditional, Postal History, Postal Stationery, Aerophilately, Astrophilately, Thematic, Maximaphily, Revenues, Open Philately, Picture Postcards, One Frame, and Philatelic Literature. Plus, a new Experimental, Class 12 -II, for 2 or 3 Frames exhibits.

Detailed rules of exhibition (IREX) and Exhibit Application Forms are available for download at https://www.efiro.ro/rules.php

The Philatelic Congress of India has appointed : 1. Mrs Savita Jhingan , as the National Commissioner and 2. Mr. Kapil Gogri as Apprentice Commissioner for the EFIRO 2024 FIP Specialised World Exhibition. Their contact details are given below:

1. Mrs Savita Jhingan  - National Commissioner
phone +91-9811160884
Email: 
sj@stampsofindia.com

2. Mr. Kapil Gogri – Apprentice Commissioner
Mob : +919821111140
Email : 
kapilg25@hotmail.com




JAKARTA 2024 ASIAN INTERNATIONAL STAMP EXHIBITION

JAKARTA 2024 with a capacity of 1200 display frames, is organized by the Indonesian Philatelic Exhibitors Association (IPEA) under the Patronage of FIAP from July 3 to 7, 2024 at the Pos Bloc Jakarta, (ex Jakarta Philatelic Building), Jl. Pos No. 2, Jakarta Pusat 10710.

Classes available for participation are: for Competitive classes : FIAP Championship, Traditional, Postal History, Postal Stationery, Aerophilately, Astrophilately, Thematic, Maximaphily, Revenue, Modern Philately, Picture Post Card, Open Philately, Youth Philately, One-Frame Exhibit and Literature. 

Detailed rules of exhibition (IREX) and Exhibit Application Forms are available for download at https://jakarta2024fiap.com/irex/

The duly filled Form along with a copy of the first page of the exhibit should be submitted by Feb 28,2024 to the National Commissioner, Parvesh Kumar Gupta, Email : maachis001@gmail.com

 WhatsApp +919810628387 OR to the Apprentice National Commissioner, Anil Reddy, Email anilreddy.stamps@gmail.com  WhatsApp +919841022884

CHINA 2024

CHINA 2024 FIAP International Stamp Exhibition will be held from Nov 29 to Dec 3, 2024, in Shanghai, China. This exhibition will have a new class: First Day Covers.


SAVPEX 2024




South Africa Virtual Philatelic Exhibition

The Irex and Entry form can be downloaded from the South Africa Federation website. The web address is https://www.stampssa.africa.






News from Philatelic Clubs, Societies and Philatelists

Philatelic Youth Promotional Activity

 

Navi Mumbai, 20th and 21st January, 2024

 DAV Schools, 5th United Annual Festival (All India)

Philatelic Promotional Activities organized by the Department of Posts (DOP) in collaboration with the Philatelic Congress of India  (PCI) at the sprawling complex of Ram Sheth Thakur Sports Complex, Ulwe, Navi Mumbai.


A Special cancellation was released by DOP on the first day. i.e. 20th January 2024.PCI Youth Academy's promotional event was a grand success.

 





A congregation of a few hundred schools from all over India. A huge gathering of students and teachers showed great interest in the 80-frame display pavilion of specially curated youth themes and Philatelic Exhibits mainly from the Maharashtra region which were organised by PCI in a very short time. Small batches of teachers and students were shown presentations and live explanations at the frames.Schools were requested to register their name by email to pci.youth.academy@gmai.com   with their school details.

The event was well publicised by PCI and PSI and several Philatelists actively also participated physically at the event, viz.  AT Haji, Dhananjay Divekar, Surendra Kotadia, Kapil Gogri, Gunvant Shah, Ulhas Chogle, Umesh Jadav and others.The activities were coordinated by Kapil Gogri, Secretary, of PCI

SURYODAYAPEX 2024

A Philatelic Exhibition was held on 23rd and 24th of January organized by the Army Postal Services at Territorial Army Officers' Institute, Kolkata.


Lt-Gen RC Srikanth, COS, HQ Eastern Command inaugurated the Philatelic Exhibition. The event narrated 75 years of incredible journey of Defence Forces through rare stamps and other Philatelic items, showcasing the valour and sacrifices of the Bravehearts.



Eeshita Basu, teacher at The Heritage School Kolkata displayed her collection of rare Army covers- Our Glorious Army and a Philatelic collection on Peacock the national bird of India. Senior philatelist Moloy Sarkar had his rare collection on Taj Mahal on display.

Souvik Roy displayed his collection on Nationalism and Bengal's contribution to Indian Freedom Struggle. A collection on Netaji was displayed by Indra Barui.


Other philatelist also displayed their collections based on themes like 75 years of Defence Forces, Pre-Independence Defence Forces,    Paramilitary Forces, Freedom fighters, Unsung / National Heroes,    National Monuments, National animal, National Bird  etc. Many visitors including civilians, Army personnel, and their families enjoyed this unique experience.


 Most interesting was that the army personnel also showcased their collections. The interest shown by them was worth appreciation.


Stamp Design & Quiz competitions were organized for various schools like Army Public Schools, Kendriya Vidyalaya and private schools. Maj Gen H Dharmarajan, GOC Bengal Sub Area concluded the event and awarded the prize to the winners of various competitions.

-Eeshita Basu Roy, Kolkata






Limca Book of Records



 The prestigious Limca Book of Records has again been awarded to noted philatelist, Mr Sudhir Jain’s special matchbox collection and published recently in the 2024 issue.  He has been honored by the Limca Book of Records continuously third year.

 


 

 In the Limca Book of Records book -

2022 edition : his Stamps collection

2023 edition : his Newspapers collection

2024 edition : his Matchbox collection has been included.


Masterclass on Exhibiting Techniques


PCI Masterclass Registration Link: https://bit.ly/4bqOZAB


Stories Behind Stamps


 


 Trinidad - Lady McLeod

 

 


 The Lady McLeod was a paddle steamer and a private local post. The ship sailed regularly between Port of Spain and San Fernando, on Trinidad Island, now in Trinidad and Tobago from the end of 1845 until 1854. The private local post ran during the same time with the use of postage stamps on its mail from April 1847.

History

Coming from the Napier shipyard in Glasgow, the ship was christened in homage of the

Governor Sir Henry McLeod's wife and began its Port of Spain–San Fernando route in November 1845.

The 60-ton, 40 hp, steamer was bought by Turnbull, Stewart & Co. In 1846, David Bryce bought it and let it some years later to a San Fernando consortium. At the beginning of the 1850s, the postal monopoly ended and American and Netherlands ships entered the competition. After a last purchase, the ship foundered near San Fernando in 1854. The Lady McLeod's bell was retrieved and has been regularly displayed by the Trinidad Philatelic Society.

Postage stamp

The private local post of the Lady McLeod began as soon as its service started in November

1845. There were two rates: a monthly subscription of one dollar, or ten cents per letter. In April 1847, Bryce decided to introduce stamps that were sold individually for 5 cents, or for 4 cents if bought by the hundred. The Lady McLeod only transported letters bearing stamps, or pre-paid mail of the subscribers. The imperforate stamp's illustration was a white ship on a blue background, with the initials "LMc L" printed underneath. Lithographically printed, the stamp was cancelled by a cross drawn by hand or by ripping up a corner. In 1851, the British colony issued its own stamps figuring a sitting Britannia.

 Reference: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lady_McLeod

-Nisarg Sutaria : email : nisargsutaria78@gmail.com


Book Review


The Pigeon By Vijay Wadhwa




 The Pigeon By Vijay Wadhwa : Pages  378 : Type : Kindle Edition  Sold by: Amazon.com Services LLC  : Price : $ 9.98 :The author may be contacted at email : vicks552000@gmail.com  WhatsApp 8951166141

 

People have been keeping pigeons as pets for a very long time. In fact, pigeons are portrayed in Mesopotamian art from as far back as 4500 BCE! Scientists believe these pieces of art are the first recorded images of pigeons. Additionally, pigeons have been a significant food source for thousands of years. These facts have led to the theory that pigeons may have been the first birds humans ever domesticated.

Pigeons are very fast birds, which is one of the reasons they make great messengers. Pigeons are excellent mail carriers. During ancient Olympic games, pigeons were used to deliver the results of the events to fans. At one time pigeons made up the largest system of communication in the world! During the 20th century, it was common for countries to have flocks of homing pigeons for military use. The birds could quickly deliver important messages between bases or across enemy lines. Pigeons are credited with saving thousands of lives through the information they so diligently delivered, commonly known as pigeon post.

Historically, pigeons were released from sinking boats to send for help. Pigeons have also been trained to aid in rescuing people lost at sea. They locate the people who are stranded and notify rescuers of the location. They are perfect for this job because, in addition to having great eyesight, they can detect the ultraviolet light that surrounds the people in the water.  

Pigeons are gentle, plump, small-billed birds with a skin saddle (cere) between the bill and forehead. All pigeons strut about with a characteristic bobbing of the head. Because of their long wings and powerful flight muscles, they are strong, swift fliers. Pigeons occur worldwide except in the coldest regions and the most remote islands.

The book Pigeon by Mr Vijay Wadhwa gives details about 179 species of Pigeons and Dove, which have been commemorated on postage stamps by different countries across the globe

There are seven chapters in the book. The foreword of the book is written by Ms. Veena Srinivas, the present Postmaster General of Chhattisgarh Postal Circle. The main and very comprehensive chapter of the book ‘The Pigeon’ describes full details and every aspect of the pigeon . . Other two important chapters of the book are The Post and The Peace.

There are 378 illustrated color pages in the book that describe different aspects of the pigeon such as Physical features; Pigeon Facts; The Pigeon–The bird as we know; Historical importance; Pigeon as Totem; Coat of arms; The symbolism of the pigeon in different cultures; Meaning of pigeons in dreams; Species of Pigeon and common varieties on stamps; Fancy breeds of Pigeon; Pigeon as source of Food; Pigeon guano – foul or fantastic? Why do pigeons bob their head? Pigeons in Wall Street; Mating habits of the pigeon; Pigeons are big business; Navigational capabilities; Famous people and pigeons; Pigeon disasters; Pigeons as lifesavers; Pigeons in the news; Why do you never see a baby pigeon? What is the natural predator of the pigeon? Pigeons’ intelligence and achievements; Pigeon for sport; Habitat loss.

In all this is a complete book on Pigeon with beautiful illustrations of stamps issued on pigeon by various countries. It is an excellent book for bird lovers and those collecting stamps on birds and specifically on Pigeons. The book gives a very good idea to philatelists for One Frame exhibit that can be very well prepared on ‘Pigeons’. The book is highly recommended for all bird lovers and thematic stamp collectors.

About the author


Capt. Vijay Wadhwa is a noted philatelist and bird lover from Raipur, Chhattisgarh. He has participated in many national and international philatelic exhibitions. He has authored 6 books related to bird stamps on different topics and have won awards at philatelic exhibitions in Literature class and also won several  awards for his exhibits on birds and other subjects. 


-       Jeevan Jyoti

 

Thematics –


Global Forever Stamp Series




On January 28, 2013, the USPS issued the first stamp in its Global Forever Series.  These stamps are used on international mail.

Up until the mid-to-late 1800s, mail sent to other countries was regulated by a number of different agreements that were binding only to signing members.  Then in 1874, representatives from 22 nations met in Bern, Switzerland to discuss a better system.  They founded the General Postal Union (later called the Universal Postal Union).

On January 28, 2013, the USPS issued the first stamp in its Global Forever Series.  These stamps are used on international mail.




Up until the mid-to-late 1800s, mail sent to other countries was regulated by a number of different agreements that were binding only to signing members. Then in 1874, representatives from 22 nations met in Bern, Switzerland to discuss a better system. They founded the General Postal Union (later called the Universal Postal Union).

The Universal Postal Union revolutionized how mail was sent between countries.  They decided that there should be a uniform rate to mail a letter anywhere in the world, that domestic and international mail should be treated equally, and that each country should keep all money collected for international postage.  It also made sending international mail easier in another important way.  Previously, people had to attach a stamp from each country their mail would pass through.  This was no longer necessary.  Participating countries also standardized postal rates and units of weight.

Another major development in the delivery of international mail came in 1920, with the establishment of international airmail. In the early years, airmail was flown between the US Canada, and Cuba. By late 1930, the US was delivering airmail to nearly every country in the Western Hemisphere. Service continued to expand to Europe and other parts of the world in the coming years.


In May 1977, airmail as a separate class of domestic mail ended when the USPS announced that First Class postage would provide the same or better service.  Thirty years later, international airmail ended on May 14, 2007, though airmail stamps continued to be issued into 2012.



In October 2012, the USPS filed to change international mailing prices.  Additionally, following the popularity of the domestic Forever stamps, first issued in 2007, they decided to start issuing Global Forever stamps.  These new stamps would simplify international mail, by offering a single stamp for all international destinations.

Source: Mystic Stamp Co.


Beginners’ Section


Love Stamps from US



On January 26, 1973, the USPS issued its first Love stamp. In 1962, the Post Office issued its first Christmas stamp after numerous calls for a stamp honouring the holiday. After the Christmas stamps proved popular, they turned their attention to a new holiday in the 1970s.


A holiday with a close connection to greeting cards, Valentine’s Day was a natural choice to receive its own special stamp. For the design, the USPS turned to artist Robert Indiana. Indiana had come up with the now famous design in 1958. Then in 1965, he provided the design for the Museum of Modern Art Christmas card. That card was the most popular card they ever produced. The following year, Indiana created his first LOVE sculpture. In the years since the sculpture has been replicated in different colours and cities all over the country and the world.

The new Love stamp was issued on January 26, 1973, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, “The City of Brotherly Love.” The USPS didn’t call it a Love stamp and didn’t see it as the start of a new series. They called it “A Special Stamp for Someone Special.” They printed more than 320 million stamps. It was generally very popular, though some called it a “Hippie stamp.” When the first-class postage rate was raised the following year, the USPS received many requests to issue the stamp at the new rate, but they didn’t.






Requests for another Love stamp began to pour into the USPS. Finally, in 1982, they released a second stamp, with the word Love spelled out in flowers. Two years later, the third stamp was released. Like the stamp before it, these Love issues weren’t considered part of a series and were issued in higher quantities and available for longer lengths of time than standard commemoratives. As the USPS described it, the stamps were “not just for Valentine’s Day, but for special occasions throughout the year, such as weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, and letters to loved ones.”




Love-themed stamps continued in this way until 1987. That year the USPS officially announced that they would issue a new Love stamp every year. By the following year, annual production of Love stamps neared one billion. 1988 also marked an interesting first. It was that year that the USPS first issued two Love stamps. One was for the one-ounce first-class rate and the other for the two-ounce rate. Love stamps had become popular on Wedding invitations, so this gave couples the opportunity to use matching stamps on their invitations and RSVP envelopes. In 2006, the USPS issued the first stamps specifically designated for Weddings.



1.First-class stamp for use on wedding reply cards 2. Two-ounce stamps for use one invitations.





There wasn’t a Love stamp in 1989, but there was a Love stamped envelope. This was the first of a handful of stamped envelopes the USPS would issue in the coming years. The Love Series continues to be popular today, with both Love and Wedding stamps issued on a regular basis

History of the Boy Scouts



In the 1880s and 1890s, Lieutenant General of the British Army Robert Baden-Powell was stationed in India and Africa. Much of what he taught his soldiers was based on his fondness of woodcraft and military scouting, which was intended to help them survive in the wilderness. Realizing that the troops needed to be more independent, and not just blindly follow their officer’s orders, Powell wrote, Aids to Scouting.

During the siege of Mafeking in South Africa during the Second Boer War, Baden-Powell encountered a group of boys aged 12-15 called the Mafeking Cadets. Given jobs during the siege to free up soldiers for combat, and dressed in military-like khaki uniforms, Cadets worked as lookouts, bicycle messengers, and postmen. They even escorted enemy Boers to jail.



By the time he returned to England, Powell discovered a large number of boys, teachers, and youth organizations were utilizing his book. The Mafeking Cadets also inspired him, and he had an idea for a new youth organization. In 1907, he wrote a book called Boy Patrols and gathered a group of 21 boys to go on a weeklong camping trip to Brownsea Island, England, to test his ideas from the book.

Using many of the lessons learned in South Africa, Baden-Powell taught the boys about woodcraft, camping, exercise, and chivalry – all designed to guide boys into being good citizens. The boys built their own refuge and learned skills necessary to survive in the outdoors.




Around the same time, Baden-Powell went on a speaking tour, sharing his ideas and promoting his new book, Scouting for Boys, which was first published on January 24, 1908. The book contained, among other things, the scouting method. The scouting method is what scouting units are based on. It describes scouting as “a voluntary nonpolitical educational movement for young people open to all… in accordance with the purpose, principles, and method conceived by the Founder.”


Between the Brown Sea camping experience and the book, Scouting was born. Boys began to form Scout patrols, first in England, but then quickly spreading to Gibraltar and Malta. The first Scout rally, held in 1909 at The Crystal Palace in London, welcomed 10,000 boys and a number of girls. Just one year after Scouting for Boys was published, there were 50,000 Scouts in England. Soon, the idea spread across the oceans. The Boy Scouts of America was founded in 1910 and the Girl Guides in 1911.

Since those early days on Brownsea Island, the Scouting Movement has grown to include 41 million active Scouts and Guides around the world, from over 200 countries. Scouts gather in weekly meetings and events, where they learn about camping and good citizenship. They advance in rank by earning merit badges, in which they have to demonstrate proficiency in various subjects. Robert Baden-Powell’s idea has turned into one of the most helpful organizations in the world.

British Prime Minister Winston Churchill later named Baden-Powell as one of the “Three most famous generals I have known in my life (but who) won no great battles over the foreign foe.” On Baden-Powell’s gravestone is a tracking sign of a dot inside a circle – it means “Gone home.”


Specialized Section




Special Regulations for the Evaluation of Philatelic Literature Exhibits at FIP Exhibitions

Article 1:

Competitive Exhibits In accordance with Article 1.4 of the General Regulations of the FIP for the Evaluation of Competitive Exhibits at FIP Exhibitions (GREV), these Special Regulations have been developed to supplement those principles with regard to the Philatelic Literature. Also refer to Guidelines to Philatelic Literature Regulations.

Article 2:

Competitive Exhibits Philatelic literature includes all printed communications available to collectors related to postage stamps, postal history, and their collecting, and to any of the specialized fields connected therewith.

Article 3:

Principles of Exhibit Composition Philatelic literature will be subdivided as follows:

1) Handbooks and Special Studies

 a) Handbooks

b) Monographs

c) Specialised research articles

d) Bibliographies and similar special works

e) Exhibition catalogues

f) Specialised catalogues which besides philatelic issues of one or more countries treat varieties, cancellations or other specialized aspects.

g) Transcripts of philatelic lectures presented to the public (including radio, television, film and slide show scripts). h) Similar special works

h) Similar special works.

2) General Catalogues Worldwide, regional and single area catalogues whose depth of coverage does not qualify them as specialized catalogues.

 3) Philatelic Periodicals Philatelic journals and newspapers, society organs, house organs, yearbooks and similar publications.

4) Articles Articles of a general nature, in philatelic or nonphilatelic publications.

Article 4:

 Criteria for Evaluating Exhibits

4.1 Literature exhibits will be evaluated according to the following criteria: Treatment of contents Originality, significance and depth of research Technical matters Presentation

4.2 The criterion "treatment of contents" requires an evaluation of the literary style, clarity, and skill in communication shown in the exhibit.

4.3 The criterion "originality, significance, and depth of research" requires an evaluation of the overall significance of the subject matter presented in the exhibit, as well as the degree to which the exhibit displays original discoveries, research, analysis or approaches to a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter.

4.4 The criterion "technical matters" requires an evaluation of such aspects as title page and imprint, pagination, credits, bibliography, index, and use of illustrations.

4.5 The criterion "presentation" requires an evaluation of the effect of binding, typography, and similar production factor on the usability of the publication. To avoid the impact of purely commercial aspects, this criterion will only be evaluated to the degree that it represents a negative factor.

Article 5:

Judging of Exhibits

5.1 Literature exhibits will be judged by approved specialists in their respective field and in accordance with Section V (Article 31-46) of GREX (ref. GREV. Article 5.1)

5.2 For Literature exhibits, the following relative terms are presented to lead the Jury to a balanced evaluation (ref. GREV. Article 5.2): Treatment of contents 40 Originality, significance and depth of research 40 Technical matters 15 Presentation 5 Total 100 Article

6: Concluding Provision

6.1 In the event of any discrepancies in the text arising from translation, the English text shall prevail.

6.2 These Special Regulations for the Evaluation of Philatelic Literature Exhibits at FIP Exhibitions have been approved by the 54th FIP Congress on 5th November, 1985 in Rome. They came into force on 5th November, 1985 and apply to those exhibitions which are granted FIP Patronage or Recognition at the 54th FIP Congress and thereafter.

Supplementary Rules for the Philatelic Literature Class in FIP Exhibitions

Rule 1: These supplementary rules for the admission of Literature Exhibits have been developed under Article 3.3 of the General Regulations of the FIP for Exhibitions (GREX) and will apply to all literature entries in General and Specialised Exhibitions of FIP (GREX Article 2).

Rule 2: In amplification of Article 17.1 (GREX), entries may be exhibited by the author, compiler, editor, publisher, sponsoring organization or society, or any other individual holding proprietary rights.

Rule 3: A literature exhibit may be admitted provided the exhibitor, as defined under Rule 2 above, meets the qualification requirement of GREX Article 10.1. Recently published works which have not had the opportunity to be exhibited at a national exhibition may directly participate in a FIP exhibition (GREX Article 10.3).

Rule 4: A separate application form will be used for entries in the literature class. In addition to the other information needed by the Exhibition Management, this form should also include the publication date, publisher, number of pages, frequency of publication (for periodicals) and means of ordering the publication (address, price).

Rule 5:

Two copies of each literature exhibit shall be provided by the exhibitor: one copy for judging, and the other for a reading room as per Article 6.8 of GREX. Following the exhibition these copies shall be sent by the Exhibition Management to a library designated by the member federation hosting the exhibition, unless the exhibitor specifically asks for the return of these copies.

Rule 6:

The entry fee for a literature exhibit shall be equivalent to the price of one frame in the general competition class of the same exhibition.

Rule 7:

The Exhibition Management shall furnish the judges a list of literature entries at least three months prior to the exhibition.

Rule 8:

Handbooks and special studies must have been published not earlier than 5 years prior to the exhibition year. For all other entries the publication date should be not earlier than 2 years prior to the exhibition year. For multivolume works, the date of publication of each volume shall govern. Revised editions will be considered as new publications. For periodicals, the most recent complete volume or year shall be exhibited. A selection of at least ten different newspaper articles is required for exhibition.

Rule 9:

Medals in the literature class will bear the word "Literature" either abbreviated or in full. Literature entries are also eligible for special awards (Article 8.6 GREX).

Rule 10: Literature judges must have a reading ability in at least two languages, one of which must be any of the four official FIP languages (Article 29.3 of the Statutes).

Rule 11: In the event of any discrepancies in the text arising from translation, the English text shall prevail.

Rule 12: The Supplementary Rules for the Evaluation of Philatelic Literature Class in FIP Exhibitions have been approved by the 54th FIP Congress on 5th November, 1985 in Rome, and replace all previous special regulations for literature. They came into force on 5th November, 1985 and apply to those exhibitions which are granted FIP Patronage or Recognition at the 54th FIP Congress and thereafter.

Note : The cross-references to the Statutes and GREX have been updated to refer to the Statutes and GREX approved by the 69th FIP Congress on October 13th, 2006, at Malaga.

Guidelines for Judging Philatelic Literature

Introduction

These guidelines are intended as a checklist which is detailed enough to be of service for specialized literature exhibitions as well as for general philatelic exhibitions in which literature is only one of several classes.

General Principles

While the majority of the principles in exhibiting philatelic literature is identical to those which apply to other philatelic classes as well, there are certain distinct differences.

In the first place, the significance and importance of a piece of literature cannot be seen from the outside. Literature must be judged by its content, and obviously the judges have to be familiar with that content before the start of the exhibition. While the three to five days available for judging will allow time for review and some reading, it in no way suffices for each judge to read each entry thoroughly.

Second, literature exhibits cannot be taken apart and improved from one show to the next. In many cases, the exhibit represents a lifetime of research and effort which will serve philately for years to come. For this reason, the exhibiting of philatelic literature must be looked at primarily as a means of encouraging and promoting such literary efforts, and only secondarily as a competition for various levels of awards.

Third, it follows that the public must be able to examine the literature. A glance at a row of books in a locked case gives little information, and is a disservice to the viewer and the exhibitor. It is the content that is of interest, not the covers.

The FIP has developed a comprehensive set of regulations for evaluating philatelic exhibits, incorporating those FIP principles common to all competitive classes. For philatelic literature, these principles are expressed in the Special Regulations for the Evaluation of Philatelic Literature Exhibits at FIP Exhibitions.

They are supplemented by provisions which recognize aspects of philatelic literature which are unique to this class, the Supplementary Rules for the Philatelic Literature Class in FIP exhibitions.

The two documents, taken as a whole, constitute the requirements for exhibiting and judging philatelic literature at F.I.P. exhibitions.

Use of the Evaluation System

The use of a point system, together with appropriate "scoring sheets", can be helpful in reaching balanced and rational evaluations. However, it must be emphasized that such a system cannot be applied mechanically; the final point totals also must be looked at in terms of the overall quality of the exhibits.

Points

TREATMENT OF CONTENTS – Authorship                              40

How well is story identified & told?

- Evaluation of literary style, clarity

 - Skill in communication

ORIGINALITY, SIGNIFICANCE, DEPTH OF RESEARCH

– Philatelic Aspects                                                                    40

- Overall significance = global importance to philately

- Degree of original discoveries, research, analysis - Comprehensive = depth & scope - Understanding of subject

TECHNICAL MATTERS – Editorial aspect                               15

How well is work constructed?

- Title page, imprint, pagination, list of contents, use of footnotes - Acknowledgements, bibliography, index & use of

- Illustrations & tables - captions, consistency in layout & text

PRESENTATION – Publishing aspect                                       5

- Effect of binding, clarity of print, paper quality, page size

- Use of colour in illustrations

To avoid impact of purely commercial aspects, this criterion only to be evaluated to the degree that it represents a negative factor.

Two aspects of the thought process in judging are worth stressing:

First, judges should look first for the positive aspects of the exhibits, rather than merely looking to see "how many points can I take off".

Second, all evaluations have to be made on a comparative basis with respect to what else has been published on that subject, how well similar matters are handled in other publications, even such questions as how significant a given publication may be for one country or language group as compared with others. These comparative factors can all change from one year or one exhibition to another, and it's conceivable that such changes may affect the evaluation of an exhibit

JUDGING OF CDs

The marking system is the same as for hardcopy literature. However, there are differences.

Technical Matters:

At 15% would include such things as ease to load, compatibility with your software (even though nominally the same software, some CDs can be difficult or impossible to open depending on the country). Clarity of images, use of contents page, index etc are all important considerations. For a CD to gain high marks under this heading, it must use the unique features of a CD. For instance, has it got a search capability, one of the key matters for electronic literature.

Treatment of Contents or Authorship

40%, Research 40% and Presentation 5% are the same standards as are used for hard copy books.

Source : Philatelic Congress of India


New issues from other countries

Aland

1 February 2024 : Boathouse



Boathouse

The stamp is one in a 3-year series featuring Boathouses in Åland. The stamp series is issued from 2024 to 2026 and consists of a total of 6 stamps. The stamp shows hibernating boathouses. This row of boathouses is located by Västerängaviken bay in Lemland. The gutter of the stamp sheet is decorated with boathouses at Ovasfjärden bay on eastern Kökar.



Austria

20 January 2024: European Capital of Culture Bad Ischl Salzkammergut



European Capital of Culture Bad Ischl Salzkammergut

With the Salzkammergut and Bad Ischl as the "flagship town," an inner Alpine, rural region was named a European Capital of Culture for the first time. Since 1985, the title of European Capital of Culture has been awarded by the European Union. More than 60 European cities and regions have been honoured to date, including Graz (2003) and Linz (2009). The Capitals of Culture for 2024, alongside the Salzkammergut with 23 participating Upper Austrian and Styrian municipalities, are Tartu in Estonia and Bodø in Norway. The Salzkammergut Capital of Culture region has developed four program lines that guide its agenda: “Power and Tradition,” “Culture in Motion,” “Sharing Salzkammergut – The Art of Traveling,” and “Globalocal – Building the New.” Through numerous projects, the region presents itself, showcasing the diversity of traditional and contemporary art and culture, as well as opportunities for actively shaping the future.

17 January 2024 : Lohner L98 Camel



Lohner L98 Camel

The Lohner L98 was the first Austrian motor scooter and marked the beginning of a series of legendary Lohner scooters.Founded in 1821 by Heinrich Lohner, the Lohner Works had already made automotive history with the Lohner-Porsche electric car and the Mixte with hybrid drive. In the 1950s, there was an increased demand for affordable means of transport, heralding the golden age of two-wheelers. Otto Kauba designed the L98 (L for Lohner and 98 for the engine displacement) in 1950 as an affordable vehicle for everyday use. The single-seat scooter, which could be upgraded with a second seat, featured a self-supporting chassis and was equipped with a 2.25 HP single-cylinder two-stroke engine from Sachs. The L98 got the nickname "Camel" because of its "hump" serving as a luggage compartment. In 1952, an improved touring model, the L98T, was launched, followed by more powerful models until the scooter boom gradually waned in the 1960s.

24 January 2024 : Amboss - Cutlery 2060



Amboss - Cutlery 2060

The musical piece for the bassoon featured on the commemorative stamp is a suite by the composer Egon Wellesz, marking the 50th anniversary of his death this year.Carl Auböck (1924–1993) was a Viennese designer and architect, as well as a professor at the Uni-versity of Applied Arts in Vienna, where he led the master class for metal product design. Auböck is considered a representative of a factual, internationally oriented modernism. He designed apartments, residential complexes, commercial premises, and a church, with a special focus on industrial design for renowned manufacturers. The 2060 cutlery, captivating with its reduced elegance and sculptural design, was created around 1955 for the Upper Austrian manufacturer Neuzeughammer Ambosswerk. Founded in the 18th century, Amboss was in business until the 1990s and was especially known for its high-quality designed cutlery. The 2060 cutlery was awarded the silver medal at the 11th Triennale in Venice in 1957 and the gold medal at the 1958 World's Fair in Brussels

25 January 2024: Bassoon


Bassoon

The musical piece for the bassoon featured on the commemorative stamp is a suite by the composer Egon Wellesz, marking the 50th anniversary of his death this year. The versatile bassoon is the deepest instrument in the woodwind family. It is typically made from maple wood and comprises a bell, tube, wing, and boot. The metal S-bend is attached to the wing, to which the reed mouthpiece, usually handmade by bassoon players, is attached. The bassoon can be played standing or sitting, held diagonally in front of the body. It has a warm, dark timbre and is predominantly used as a bass instrument in chamber and orchestral music today.The Austrian composer and musicologist Egon Wellesz (1885–1974) composed the Suite for Solo Bassoon, op. 77 (first movement: Pastorale) in 1957 while in exile in England, where he was forced to flee in 1938.

Belgium

22 January 2024 : Belgium’s Iconic Motorcycles



Finland

17 January 2024 : Taste of Summer


France

22 January 2024 : Lancome : Life is Beautiful

29 January 2024: Chinese New Year: Year of the Dragon

29 January 2024: Andre Franquin 1924-1977




Across the globe, Asian communities are celebrating the Chinese New Year and the advent of the Year of the Wooden Dragon on February 10, 2024. For several weeks now, the streets and buildings have been dressed in red, a symbol of happiness and prosperity. Lanterns are hung everywhere and duilian, calligraphed strips of fabric or paper expressing wishes, are hung on the front doors. On New Year's Eve, everyone gets together as a family for the most important meal of the year, the “reunion dinner”. The composition of the menu leaves nothing to chance, foods promoting good fortune are in the spotlight... The festivities will last two weeks, punctuated by fireworks, public celebrations, visits to family, exchanges gifts, donations of money slipped into red envelopes, the color of good luck.


Andre Franquin 1924-1977

André Franquin is considered one of the pillars of post-war Franco-Belgian comics. He stands out for the quality of his lines, the rendering of movements, the originality of his characters, and his humor tinged with poetry. Drawing at a time when illustrated books (we are not yet talking about comics) are subject to the rigors of the 1949 law on publications intended for young people, the artist finds himself forced to create stories modelled on strict moral criteria.

André Franquin was decorated in 1991 with the Order of Léopold, the most important Belgian honorary distinction. He returned to the spotlight in 1996 on the occasion of the release of Gaston Lagaffe's 15th album, awaited for ten years by his fans. It will be the last. The following year, he died of a heart attack, two days after his 73rd birthday.

Great Britain

1 February 2024: Weather Forecasting



Weather Forecasting

Royal Mail celebrates the 170th anniversary of the Met Office, and the history, science and future of Weather Forecasting with a special issue of 8 mint stamps.

For most of human history, people regarded weather as a mysterious force of nature. The wind might blow, the rain might fall or the sun might shine, but it all seemed to happen without a clear pattern. For centuries, people relied on folk wisdom or the prognostications of astrologers as they sought to find out what was coming next. But then, about two hundred years ago, in Britain, a bold new scientific discipline began to emerge. It would transform our relationship with the atmosphere, making life safer and more enjoyable. Today, we refer to this discipline as weather forecasting.

2024 marks 170 years since the foundation of the Met Office in 1854, the UK’s national meteorological service. Since its inception, it has pioneered the science of meteorology and its application. Their experts use a wealth of scientific, technological and operational expertise and work around the clock to provide critical weather services to help us make better decisions, stay safe and thrive in our environment.

2nd Class Luke Howard, pioneer meteorologist, classified clouds in 1803

2nd Class Storm barometer of Robert FitzRoy, founder of the Met Office in 1854

1st Class Terra Nova Expedition studied extreme weather in 1910–12

1st Class Marine buoys collect data for the Shipping Forecast, first broadcast in 1924

£2.00 Weather observers were vital to the success of the D-Day invasion in 1944

£2.00 Radar and computers improved forecasting accuracy from the 1950s

£2.20 Barbara Edwards became the first British female TV weather presenter in 1974

£2.20 Supercomputers and satellites help track the Earth’s weather today

Guernsey

14 February 2024 :,Animals : 150th anniversary of GSPCA

The Guernsey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (GSPCA) is celebrating 150 years of rescuing animals in Guernsey and further afield. Every year, the charity helps more than 3,000 sick, injured, stray, cruelly treated, and unwanted animals.

Founded in 1873, the GSPCA's key aims are to prevent cruelty to all animals, rescue animals in distress, provide shelter for strays, and foster kindness and consideration in the treatment of animals and birds, whether domestic or wild.

 


65p stamp: Common Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus)

£1.20 stamp: Grey Seal (Halichoerus grypus)

£1.36 stamp: Senegal Parrot (Poicephalus senegalus)

£1.68 stamp: Atlantic Puffin (Fratercula arctica)

£2.65 stamp: Guinea Pig (Cavia porcellus)

£2.71 stamp: Bearded Dragon (Pogona vitticeps)

Iraq

7 January 2024 : Birth of Fatima Al Zahraa

10 January 2024 : Centenary of the First Iraqi Pictorial Stamps

10 January 2024 : Baghdad International Fair 









Monaco

5 February 2024 : Rolex Monte-Carlos Masters



Rolex Monte-Carlos Masters

From April 6 to 14, 2024, the 117th edition of the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters will bring together the 56 best players in the world on clay in the unique setting of the Monte-Carlo Country Club. The first major European event in the ATP World Masters 1000 category, the tournament is an unmissable sporting event broadcast on television in more than 60 countries.

New Zealand

7 February 2024 : Marine Reserves





Norway 

5 February 2024: European Capital of Culture



European Capital of Culture

The world's longest party

February 2024 marks the start of a year filled with hundreds of cultural events in Bodø, which has the honour of being the European Capital of Culture.

In autumn 2019, it became clear that Bodø would become the European Capital of Culture in 2024. Bodø thus becomes Norway's third European Capital of Culture and the first city north of the Arctic Circle. Bodø municipality is working purposefully with the UN's sustainability goals "sustainable cities and communities" as it prepares to be European Capital of Culture in 2024. More than 500,000 spectators are targeted during the project year, which is referred to as the world's longest party in terms of both time and space. After all, the stretch of road through Nordland County from Bindal in the south to Andøya in the north is 800 kilometres – and the party will actually last a whole year.




Slovenia

26 January 2024: Podpesko Lake


Philatelic Clubs and Societies

 

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

Ananthapuri Philatelic Association, Thiruvananthapuram

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

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The Philatelist

Echo’s Phila House

Prayag Philatelic Society


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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 

-Journal of the Army Philatelic Society

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

-Deccan Philatelist edited by Dr Anjali Dutta email :
dranjalidutta0303@gmail.com from Deccan Philatelic Society, Pune.

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

-SIPA Bulletin issued by South India Philatelists’ Association
 

Acknowledgment

- Ananthapuri Stamp Bulletin February 2024 issue edited by Mohanachandran Nair:  email : apa.tvpm@gmail.com

- Judaica Thematic Society, UK .  Society Newsletter February 2024 edited by Gary Goodman email :  judaicathematicsociety@talktalk.net 

- Fila Capsule - Oct-Dec 2023 issue edited by Dr Bibhudutta Mishra

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