2025 Pasifika
Festival
Date
of Issue: 2 April 2024
Dehradun March 2025 Vol. XVIII Issue No. 207
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Happy Holi !
Dear Reader,
I am pleased to present March 2025 issue of Rainbow Stamp News. March is the
month of Holi Festival. Greetings to all readers for a very Happy and Colourful
Holi. Many International, Virtual and district level philatelic
exhibitions are being held these days. Once again philately is in full swing. Some
new names are shining in the philatelic field. It shows the interest of new
people in this hobby. It is quite interesting to note that a good number of
entries are seen in the Literature class. Earlier this class used to get few
entries. It is the promotion of philately. More people should come forward and
participate in the exhibitions. Participation in philatelic exhibitions revives
the hobby. The exhibit is re-prepared with the inclusion of new items. It gives
philatelist a real pleasure. It does not matter what award one gets but it is
the immense pleasure one gets in participating. Philatelic literature spreads
knowledge among philatelists and non-philatelists on various subjects. In some
way it promotes this hobby. Philatelic books are important for every stamp
collector. Good philatelic books are source of knowledge for one and all. Literature
class should be promoted and a special award must be given in this class.
This is all for this month. More in the next
issue.
Happy Collecting! Very Happy Holi !
Contents
·Editorial
· From the Desk of Naresh Agrawal
· Recent Indian Issues
· In the News
. Book Review
· Beginners’ Section
. Stories Behind Stamps
· Thematics
. New Issues from Other Countries
· Philatelic Clubs and Society
· Blogs and Websites on Philately
· Current Philatelic Magazines and Newsletters
I understand most of us
might have received blessings of Maa Ganaga along with Maa Saraswati and Yamuna
by having holy dip in Sangam Kshetra during their visit to Prayagraj on the
occasion of recently concluded Mahakumbh. May the holy purpose of their visit
and performing holy bath and puja be fulfilled.
Well, this period of
February also saw the first ever online Virtual Aero & Astro Philatelic
Exhibition organized by Air Mail Society India Foundation (AMSI). It was
delight to watch the same online sitting at home. Undoubtedly, the exhibits
were found true depiction Airmail and Astro philately exhibiting. The
exhibition showcased 81 exhibits, 266 Frames & 16 Literature entries (Court
of Honor 3 Exhibits & 21 Frames, Invitee Class 17 exhibits & 70 frames,
Competitive Class 61 Exhibits& 175 frames and in Literature class 16
entries). Looking at this the size of exhibition might not look that big but
looking at the fact that the exhibition pertained to a particular class of
philately and that too online and further being organized for the first time;
it was undoubtedly a successful show.
The showcasing seemed very
easy and nice. Exhibit display too was found very nice. Literature class
exhibits which comprised of books and other articles needed concern as those
could not be displayed apart from the names shown. Though everything
about exhibition found to be excellent but this non display exhibits in
Literature Class disappointed me. I understand there would be some technical
problems in uploading or may be later unloading at viewer’s end yet there
should have been something about the exhibit for viewer to cherish. At least
PDF could have been made available and accessible. I suggest for future
online organizers to make it compulsory for the participant to prepare a sixteen-page
short exhibit of the publication in case of books. Because even making quality
PDF of book of say 200 pages, there would certainly be some difficulty in
uploading or making it displayable for the viewers. Otherwise also it would be
difficult for the viewers to read the full book at ease. I understand exhibitor
won’t allow viewers to copy the PDF even. In that case a synopsis in form of 16
sheets or say one frame would be handy. Suppose a book has 12 chapters. One
frame for each chapter in short form with one or two images if available. Rest
4 pages for the cover page, Index, preface etc. This will give viewers a fare
idea about the book. This will also help jury in a big way.
Webinar on 18 Feb. 2025
conducted as celebration of World Air Mail Day on occasion of completion of 100
years of First successful experimental Air Mail Service in India was conducted
superb. The speaker of high repute, knowledge and high philatelic stature
discussed on several aspect of aero philately. A truly informative and good
event. We look forward for such webinars in future too. I understand a special
commemorative cover too has been released on the same date from Allahabad to
commemorate the World Airmail Day. I am looking forward to get one piece to
preserve as valuable souvenir.
Regarding judgment,
it has been found quite lenient but encouraging. Personally, I feel it good
because it serves the basic purpose of collecting stamps. I could see some of
the exhibits highly awarded but could be seen as right move to get more and
more stamp lovers in to fold of Aero and Astro philately. In literature
class I could see that one exhibit practically non-Aero/Astro too has been
entertained so that more and more literature enthusiasts are brought in to Aero
philatelic writing. The vision and so the act of Society deserves all
appreciation.
In nut shell, I would
say there was good display of exhibits in different categories. Court of honor
and Invitee Class displays were excellent. In the competition Class, exhibits
have been shown of good quality in different categories. The upload quality of
all the exhibits had been found good as images of all the exhibits were very
clear and quite distinctively visible. The Literature Class could have been
better displayed with the upload of PDF of the synopsis and some important
pages of the book/article for the information of the viewers. With mere title
of the book or article, the visitor is unable to get the brief detail of the
book / article.
My heartiest
congratulations to the whole team of AMSIPEX-25 which undoubtedly worked hard
to make this exhibition a success. I understand this team will come up with yet
another such high-quality exhibition in near future too. My best wishes for
their future endeavours.
-Naresh
Agrawal , Bilaspur (C.G.) email nareshkumar1992@yahoo.co.in
Recent Indian Issues
28 January 2025: Peasant
Uprising of Patharughat – 1891 – Rs 5
11 February 2025: India
Israel – 2 X Rs 50 + MS
13 February 2025: Maha
Kumbh 2025 – 3 x Rs 5 + MS
16 February 2025 : National
School of Drama – 2 Rs 10 + MS
12 February 2025 : Ramashankar Prasad Baranwal : Deoria
24 February 2025 : Onake Obava : 24 February 2025
28 February
2025 : Silver Jubilee St. Francis Shool : Bengaluru
New Special Cancellations
1. Air Mail Day, Bangalore
2. 114 Years of First
Air Mail, Patna
3 March 2025 : World Wildlife Day ; Bengaluru
PPC
1.Wild Buffalo - Gariaband
Forest Reserve by Chhattisgarh Circle -Raipur Philatelic Bureau
2. Clouded
Deer -Semarose Sanctuary by Chhattisgarh Circle -Raipur Philatelic Bureau.
3. ATR (Achanakmar Tiger
Reserve) by Chhattisgarh Circle -Raipur Philatelic Bureau.
4. Asiatic Cheetah
@Baikunthpur by Chhattisgarh Circle -Raipur Philatelic Bureau.
New Picture
Postcards
13 February 2025 : Aero India : 6
Picture Postcards
13 February 2025 : Revered Prayagraj :
2 Post cards
1.Akshayvat Mandir 2. Bhardwaj Ashram
18 February 2025 : World Air Mail Day
3 March 2025 : World Wildlife Day
In The News
Report - AMSIPEX-25
The 1st International Virtual Aerophilatelic & Astrophilatelic Exhibition
Amsipex-25 is the 1st International Virtual Aerophilatelic
& Astrophilatelic Exhibition, organized by the Air Mail Society India
Foundation (AMSI) to celebrate World Air Mail Day on February 18. The event
took place from February 15-23, 2025, and was held virtually.
(www.AMSIPEX.com).
AMSIPEX-25 received Patronage from the International
Federation of Aero-and Astrophilatelic Societies (F.I.S.A.) and the Philatelic
Congress of India (PCI). It was also Jointly Sponsored by the American Air Mail
Society and the Royal Belgian Astrophilatelic Society/COSMOS. Commercial
sponsors were David Feldman (Gold), Robert A.Siegel (Gold) and Argyll Etkin
(Silver) along with Philauctions (webinar sponsor) and Phila Arts (souvenir
book sponsor).
The Exhibition:
Entries were open to exhibitors from across the world
featuring Aerophilately: Development and Operation of Airmail Services, Airmail
stamps, and their use in Airmail Service, and Astrophilately: Exhibits related
to space exploration and astronomy.
The exhibition was in various categories, including
Competitive Class: 5 & 8 frame exhibits and 1-frame exhibits; Literature
Class; Youth: Youth Class: between 10-21 years in three age groups; Novice
Class: Exhibits by new collectors in 1-5 frame exhibits.
Besides
the competitive class, there was a Court of Honour with 3 outstanding exhibits
(21 Frames)
The Invitee Class saw another 17 Exhibits & 70 Frames (8 from Jury & 9 other non-competitive). All exhibits can be viewed at www.AMSIPEX.COM
Judging the exhibits: The exhibition
followed FIP Guidelines for Judging Aerophilatelic Exhibits and for Judging Astrophilatelic
Exhibits. The Jury comprised of 8 world renowned international experts in
Aerophilately and Astrophilately and awards were given based on the exhibits'
scores.
AMSIPEX-25 also
introduced some innovations that were well appreciated by all:
• Novice Class exhibits
for persons who were otherwise ineligible participate in such events
• Medals for eligible 1
Frame exhibitors
World Air Mail Day Celebrations, 18th February 2025:
The
Inaugural Function lasted 30 minutes, and started with a 2600 year old Sanskrit
invocation known as Shanti Mantra (Sahana Vavatu) reminding us all to work as
one for the pursuit of knowledge in a spirit of peace and brotherhood.
A
Special Cover was then released to commemorate the 114th Anniversary
of the first Airmail flight from Allahabad to Naini on 18th February 1911.
Designed and Executed by Naveein O.C. and Akhil Reddy, the cover carried the
special cancellation issued earlier that day from Prayagraj (erstwhile
Allahabad) thanks to efforts of Rahul Ganguli and from Bengaluru thanks to help
from the Karnataka Philatelic Society and its committee members.
The AMSIPEX-25 Souvenir Book was then released. Compiled and edited by Pragya Jain, this book is divided into three sections – All about AMSIPEX-25, expert articles on Indian Air Mails, and a technical section with rules and guidelines for aero- and Astrophilatelic exhibiting. This is available for free download from the AMSIPEX-25 website (https://www.amsipex.com/test1-361884.html ).
The Jury Chair, Glen
Stafford then read out the Jury Report and the exhibition results were
announced with names of winners of all Special Prizes. The jury was divided
into 3 teams, with Team 1 led by Charles Bromser evaluated all the
Astrophilately exhibits and the Novice exhibits, Team 2 led by Glen Stafford
for the aerophilately exhibits and team 3 by Javaid Muhammad evaluated the
literature exhibits. The high standard of the exhibits was also recognised by
the Jury.
The AMSI Chairman,
Piyush Khaitan then spoke about the importance of World Air Mail Day, and
future plans of AMSI, the need for all air mail enthusiasts to work together to
create renewed enthusiasm for this wonderful hobby.
Pratisad Neurgaonkar proposed the Vote
of Thanks where he thanked the patrons, jt. sponsors, commercial sponsors,
jury, exhibitors the team work by the 10-member organizing committee.
World Air Mail Day
Webinar:
The highlight of the day was the
webinar featuring 6 Speakers & 5 hours of Non-Stop Fun on Aero & Astro Philately.
• Terry Hare Walker - (Imperial Route
to India 1972-29).
• Markand Dave FRPSL - (Indian Rocket
Mails during WWII Period).
• Pradip Jain RDP FRPSL - (By the
First Aerial Post of the world 18th Feb 1911).
• Davis S Ball - (Pushing the
Envelope).
• Cheryl Ganz RDP FRPSL – (The Basel
Zeppelin Post Exchange Office).
• Ken Sanford – (Air Crashes of
Imperial Airways).
Despite the long session, audience remained glued to their screens, and we had many participants. Each session was followed by a Q&A. Recordings of all these talks are being made available on the AMSI YouTube channel @HawaSaeByAir. Some have already been uploaded, and the rest will be posted during March 2025.
Jury Feedback Session:
We had a Jury feedback session on
Saturday 22nd February 2025 for Astrophilately & Aerophilately exhibitors,
where the Jury for Team 1 & Team 2 provided feedback and suggestions to
exhibitors on how to improve their exhibits. Questions were taken from participants
and detailed responses were provided.
View : AMSIPEX- 25 Results
- -Piyush Khaitan: email : pk@khaitan.in
Forthcoming Stamp Exhibitions
THAILAND 2025 Asian
International Stamp Exhibition.
From 8 -12 August 2025
It will be organized under the
Patronage of the Federation of Inter-Asian Philately (FIAP)
National Commissioner
185, Bhupalpura Main Road,
Udaipur, Rajasthan - 313001, INDIA
Email virsharma@yahoo.com WhatsApp +91-9928570097
Apprentice National Commissioner
N3-502 Vatika Lifestyle Homes,
Sector 83, Vatika India Next,
Gurugram, Haryana 122012
Email adityaasthana@live.com WhatsApp +91-9582212130
AUSVIPEX -2025
Deadlines
Entries
close: 28 September 2025
Title
Pages to Judges: Mon 5 October 2025
Scans
by: 20 Oct 2025 (but can be sent anytime up until then)
Exhibition
available on line for Judges: from Friday 13 November 2025.
Exhibition
available on line for public viewing: from Friday 27 November 2025.
Results
available: Friday 4 December 2025.
Feedback
to Exhibitors: Week commencing Mon 7 December 2025.
On
Line until 28 Feb 2026
Frames
Available: 500
Exhibition
Website https://ausvipex2025.com
Organisation
The
Australian Virtual Philatelic Exhibition 2025 (AUSVIPEX 2025) is an online
National Philatelic Exhibition organised by the Australian Philatelic
Federation (APF). These regulations are based on the APF Regulations for
Australian Philatelic Exhibitions.
For
all enquiries email: Ausvipex2025@gmail.com
Conditions
of Participation
Participation
in the Exhibition is open to all exhibitors worldwide. They do not need to be a member of an
affiliated organisation. The exhibitor must be the bona-fide owner of the
exhibit.
Exhibits
must be of 2-8 frames based on 16 sheets (approximately 28-29 cm x 23 cm each)
per frame. Page size is not critical but entries must be in the format of
frames each comprising 16 single sheets or the equivalent in double pages or
square pages, or a combination of single, double or square pages corresponding
to a ‘frame’ in a physical exhibition.
Exhibits
may come from any of the FIP or APF competitive classes, except for the
One-Frame Class. Only electronic (or digital) Literature Class entries will be
accepted. Exhibits will be classified and judged in their respective FIP class
or Australian National Class. Judging is based on the regulations of their
respective classes and these Guidelines. Each entry must be entered in the
correct class. Non-competitive entries
will be by invitation of the Committee only.
Entries
can be either scans of exhibits prepared and mounted on paper or exhibits
prepared using scans of philatelic items with the pages prepared on a
computer. If the latter, the nature of
preparation must be declared. The items scanned must be owned by the exhibitor
and the scans must not be embellished in any way.
All
entries will be displayed on the Exhibition website and available for public
viewing.
Entry fees
The frame fee of $20
per frame (multi-frame exhibits) or $25 (Electronic Literature entries) must
accompany the entry form.
URUGUAY 2025
17-22 Feb 2025
Heartiest Congratulations !
Award List : Indian Winners
Digital
PALMARES : Complete Award List URUGUAY 2025
Special Covers and cancellations issued by India Post at URUGUAY 2025
National Commissioner: Parvesh Kumar Gupta, Email : maachis001@gmail.com
Joint
National Commissioner:
Raunak Dutta , Email : raunak.dutta1990@yahoo.in
BOSTON-2026
The FIP Patronaged 12th International
Philatelic Exhibition of the United States gathers at the Seaport section of
the city Boston Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) will be held from 23
to 30 May 2026. For more details: https://boston2026.org/
National Commissioner
Mr. Pratisad Neurgaonkar , email: pratisadn@gmail.com , M: +91 9766310553
Apprentice National Commissioner for India -Mr. Anil Reddy ,M: +91-9841022884
EuroPhilex Birmingham 2025
European Philatelic Exhibition
7-11 May 2025
Literature
Entry Deadline: 31 March 2025
Visit : https://europhilex2025.co.uk/
SAVPEX-2025
10th South African Virtual Philatelic Exhibition SAVPEX 2025 will be held in June
2025. The last date for entries is on 30 April 2025. Direct entry : josuav528@gmail.com
Visit : https://stampssa.africa/
AMSIPEX- 2025
1st International Virtual Aerophilatelic and Astrophilatelic Exhibition (15-23 February 2025)
Heartiest Congratulations to all Winners
PHILAKOREA 2025 Specialised World Stamp Championship
Exhibition
From 17 - 21 September, 2025
At COEX Le West Convention Center in Seoul, Rep. of Korea.
PhilaKorea 2025 with a capacity of 2000 display frames, is
organized by The Philatelic Federation of KOREA under the Patronage of FIP.
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://philakorea2025.kr
National Commissioner for India,KAPIL GOGRI
Email : kapilg25@hotmail.com WhatsApp +91.98211.11140
OR CC. to the Apprentice National Commissioner for India,
Meena Mutha :Email meenu55@gmail.com
Dubai 2026
FIP Patronage Specialized World
Dates: 4-8, Feb 2026
National Commissioner
Mr. Rajesh Paharia, E: shreetotal@gmail.com, M:
+919351716969
Apprentice National Commissioner for India, C G Bhaskar
M-9444491111
MACAO 2026
FIP Patronage Specialized WSC
Dates: 26 Jun to 1 Jul, 2026
PHILATAIPEI 2026
FIP Patronage General World
Dates: 19 - 24 Nov 2026
News from Philatelists and Philatelic Societies
Air Mail
Society India Foundation
1. A 3-minute curtain raiser video about AMSIPEX-25 and
World Air Mail Day celebrations.
2. A 28-minute recording of the inaugural function of our
World Air Mail Day celebrations held on 18 February 2025.
1.AMSIPEX 25 - Curtain
Raiser
https://youtu.be/9MOcmNLgJ3c?si=PsUSbCFLd_bkf31J
AMSIPEX-25 : Inauguration and World Air Mail Day
Celebration
https://youtu.be/L0BhDkSChkk?si=aluyJAjhFMuy7ndv
JAMPEX 2025
Exhibits
were displayed in 112 frames in which 36 frames had National Level exhibits by
senior philatelist in invitee class, 54 frames in competitive class and 10
frames by 6 participants in youth class. Total 4 Bronze and 1 silver medal were
awarded in Youth class whereas 8 Bronze, 5 Silver and 2 Vermeil medals were
awarded in Senior class.
Mrs Suchanda
Banerjee was awarded a vermeil medal and Best exhibit award for her collection
on “Rotary Movement”. 2 special covers and pictorial postmarks were released
during the exhibition.
-Ashok Kr. Tiwari - Jamshedpur & Pradip Jain – Patna
Special Cancellation released at Patna on 114 Years of First Airmail
New Book on Wildlife by India Post
Book Review
Threads of Tradition: Khadi Wavers and the GI Tags
By Sushil Mehra
Threads of Tradition : Khadi, Weavers and the GI Tags By Sushil Mehra : First Edition : Type – A4 size Paperback – Coffee Table Book : Author, Publisher & Copyright : Sushil Mehra : Pages : 136 email : gaureshmehra@gmail.com WhatsApp : 9972091818
The new book by Sushil Mehra , Threads of Tradition
: Khadi Weavers and GI Tags features India’s textile heritage. Artisans and
traditional fabrics through philately and GI. The book shows the significance
of Textile industry and its heritage in different states of India through postage
stamps and covers, Post marks and picture postcards. Textile industry plays an
important role in the economy of India. The book gives a new theme to the Thematic
collectors to develop into a beautiful exhibit. The book is presented in an
excellent way and not only for the philatelists but in general for all is a wonderful
book.
The book features articles by noted philatelists on
Khadi, Textiles, GI Tagged handloom products of different states, List of GI
Special Covers, on Textiles, Pages of Philatelic exhibit on Poshak (dresses)
and many more to read. The book is very interesting. Different types of philatelic items related to
Textile, Dresses, Handlooms, Silk, Khadi with lot of information are given in
the book. The book will be very helpful for thematic collectors to prepare a
theme related to textile. General readers would also enjoy the book with good
information on handlooms of different states featured through postage stamps
covers, post cards and cancellations. This beautiful coffee table book is
recommended for one and all.
About the Author
Sushil Mehra is a BA (Hons) in Political
Science from Delhi University and came to Bangalore in 1976. He is the
Managing Director of Pan Office Systems Pvt Ltd, Bangalore which is
engaged in selling office furniture and school furniture.He has been the Past President of Rotary Club of Bangalore Orchards and Chairman of Publications Committee of FKCCI (Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce and Industry) as well as the Past President of Karnataka Hardware and Allied Merchants Association (KHAMA).
He is a
keen philatelist and numismatist with special interest in various varied
subjects related to stamp, coin and note collection. He is a member
of Karnataka Numismatic Society as well as member of Karnataka
Philatelic Society. He has a complete collection of Post Independence
India Stamps. ET (Economic Times) as well Deccan Herald have published
articles on his collection. Karnataka Postal Circle has released Post
Cards on his collection as well as two books on Special Covers of
Karnataka to which he Contributed. He is author/co-author of many books on philately.
Some of them are :
- Glimpses of Vintage Bengaluru’,
- ‘Guide
to Permanent Pictorial Cancellations of India’,
- ‘ My
Dashavatar Collection with special emphasis on Rama and Krishna’,
- ‘Exemplified
Philatelic Terms’,
- ‘Jai
Hind – The True spirit of India’,
- ‘The
Handbook of Permanent Pictorial Cancellations of India’.
- ‘INK
THE PPC: An Updated Guide to Permanent Pictorial Cancellations’
- ‘My
Collection of Special Covers issued by Karnataka Postal Circle 2019-2023’
- ‘The Post Office Buildings of India’
- ‘CARRIED COVERS of INDIA’
- ‘Gandhi
Connections’ on Post Offices in India bearing the name of Gandhiji
- ‘Daakiya
Aaya, Chitti Laya’ – a book in Hindi about Postmen and Letters through the
ages through the eyes of picture postcards
He
has won several award at National and International Philatelic Exhibitions.
Specialized Section
Agatha Christie’s popularity IS SLIGHTLY LESS than God (pt.I)
According to the Guinness Book of World Records,
Agatha Christie’s popularity is second only to the Bible and the works of
William Shakespeare. She is indisputably the best-selling novelist of all time.
Agatha Christie, the best-selling crime novelist
A 1959 UNESCO report claimed her books had been translated into 103
languages, and to date she’s sold over two billion copies—more than the entire
population of China and America combined. She became one of England’s best loved crime novelists. Her stories were
full of mystery as well as history and interesting facts on archaeology as well
as very clever murder methods which she had learned from her time working in a
pharmacy during World War II.
Agatha
Christie, the queen of crime, Booklet pane, GB 1991
Born in Torquay, England on September 15th 1890, Dame Agatha Mary Clarissa Christie, popularly known
as ‘Agatha Christie’ was a home-schooled, intelligent child who grew up with a
love of literature which would last a lifetime.
In her late teens she studied to be a classical musician and wrote a
waltz which was published and was advised that her soprano voice was good
enough for concert singing but not strong enough for opera.
A
CHALLENGE MADE HER “QUEEN OF MYSTERY”
During First World War she worked for much of the war in a hospital dispensary and it was here that she
conceived the idea for ‘The Mysterious Affair at Styles’, her first mystery
plot. Her
autobiography states 'since I was surrounded by poisons, perhaps it was natural
that death by poisoning should be the method I selected.' Her choice of detective, Hercule Poirot, also came
about because 'we had quite a colony of Belgian refugees ... How about a
refugee police officer - A retired police officer?’
Idea of ‘The Mysterious Affair at Styles’ shaped as her first novel in 1916 in response to a challenge from her sister Madge who thought that her plots were just too complicated and she didn’t think Agatha was capable of weaving them together. It was like Henry Rider Haggard, who wrote his first successful novel as a bet.
‘The Mysterious Affair at Styles’
“Poirot and Hastings investigate the crime
scene, forming the skull, as the murderer used poison and whole stamp is
reproduced in miniature on the poison bottle can be viewed by a Magnifying
Glass
Published in 1920, Poirot’s first case after
arriving in England as a refugee in World War I concerns the poisoning of a
wealthy widow following her marriage to a younger man, with various relatives
and house guests under suspicion.
The book includes maps of the house, the murder
scene, and a drawing of a fragment of a will. The true first publication of the
novel was as a weekly serial in the “The Times”, including the maps of the
house and other illustrations which were also included in the book. This novel
was one of the first ten books published by Penguin Books when it began in
1935.
Amended First Floor Plan of ‘Styles’, Booklet pane from GB 1991 commemorating 100th Birth Anniversary of Agatha Christie
Her first book waited five years before publication
having been rejected by six publishers but the
day also came when 100,000 copies of ten of her titles published by
Penguin on the same day in 1948 – “A Penguin Million”. Also, a pile of all of
the US editions of her novel ‘Peril at End House’ would stretch to the moon.
Special cover and postmark commemorating her 100th Birth Anniversary, GB 1990
Her entire output consists of 72 novels and innumerable short story
collections, as well as poetry, memoirs of her archaeological experiences in Iraq, children’s stories and plays. Royalties are about $4 million per year.
WRITTEN 6
ROMANTIC NOVELS with PSEUDONYM which REMAINED SECRET FOR 20 YEARS
Christie also wrote six successful romantic novels under the name ‘Mary Westmacott’ silencing those critics who complained that she only wrote ‘glorified crosswords’. One of them, ‘Unfinished Portrait’ (1934), was a deeply personal story about a female novelist who attempted suicide after her marriage falls apart. It has been seen by many as a thinly-disguised retelling her own real-life break-up and subsequent ‘disappearance’. Another ‘Absent in the Spring’ (1944), has an interesting history of having been written in only three days.
The ‘Mary Westmacott’ pseudonym remained a secret for almost 20 years and was discovered by a journalist from the Sunday Times in London in 1949. He was Nan Kon, also a close friend of Agatha Christie, questioned her after finishing “Giant's Bread”, a romantic novel by the then unknown author Mary Westmacott. 'I read a book I liked very much the other day; now let me see - what was it? Dwarf's Blood - that's it - Dwarf's Blood!' From a phrase about children and a poem in the book, she deduced, correctly, that Agatha had written the novel.
Other clues to the author's personality and experiences are contained in
Giant's Bread. Like Agatha, the hero, a talented composer, loses his memory, in
his case while fighting in the trenches of the First World War. A constant
theme of the book is the struggle within him between the desire for the freedom
to compose and the ties of love.
‘Giant's Bread”A Romantic Novel with her pseudonym ‘Mary Westmacott’
Reverse side of the Booklet
pane, GB 1991
CREATED
HISTORY WRITING WORLD’S LONGEST PLAYING STAGE PLAY
The eventual rodent-themed title is an allusion to the name of the play-within-the-play in Hamlet by William Shakespeare.
"The Mousetrap"
Reverse side of the
Booklet pane, GB 1991
"The Mousetrap" has three different entries in the Guinness Book of World Records. It is the longest-running theatrical show in the world. It boasts the world's most durable actor — David Raven played the role of Major Metcalfe for 4,575 performances and Nancy Seabrook being the world's longest-serving understudy for 6,240 performances over 15 years sitting patiently out in the wings doing embroidery and crochet.
“St Martin’s Theatre”
The eventual rodent-themed title is an allusion to the name of the play-within-the-play in Hamlet by William Shakespeare.
"The Mousetrap" ranks alongside Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace as one of Britain's must-see tourist attractions
Commemorative Booklet, GB 1991
One more feather added in her cap as only female dramatist ever to have had three plays running simultaneously in London’s West End in 1954, ‘The Mousetrap’, ‘Witness For the Prosecution’ and ‘Spider’s Web’. On the day she died the West End theatres dimmed their lights for one hour.
SHE WAS A "SAUSAGE MACHINE”
She produced two books per year for many years
SHE
LOVED TO DREAM MURDER PLOT IDEAS WHILE IN BATH TUB, EATING APPLES
Christie
liked to dream up murder plot ideas while soaking in her large Victorian
bath, munching on apples and drinking tea but given up the practice when she
became dissatisfied with the modern baths available to her saying they are
"too slippery, with no nice wooden ledge to rest pencils and paper on”.
THE SECURITY SERVICE “MI5” INVESTIGATED CHRISTIE FOR HER NOVEL
CHARACTER’S CLAIM
Her books were so realistic that during
WWII, MI5 launched an investigation. In her novel N or M, a character named
Major Bletchley claims he knows critical British wartime secrets. It just so
happened that Christie’s good friend Dilly Knox was a well-known codebreaker at
Bletchley Park, so insiders at MI5 wondered if the wartime secrets known by the
fictional character were actually real details that Knox had spilled. Knox
denied that he had told Christie anything, but MI5 wasn’t convinced. If the
author didn’t know anything, why had she given that specific character a name
based on that location? Knox agreed to ask her, and it seems MI5 was satisfied
by her answer: “Bletchley? My dear, I was stuck there on my way by train from
Oxford to London and took revenge by giving the name to one of my least lovable
characters."
CRIMINALS IMITATED CRIMES FROM AGATHA’S BOOKS
There is also a history of criminals
copying crimes from Agatha's books (whether the criminals knew or not). There
was a murder very similar to “Murder on the Orient Express” committed in West
Germany in 1981. Two murders (one a series of murders) and an attempted murder
copied the manner of murder in the Christie novel “The Pale Horse”. Life
imitated Christie's art again in North Carolina in 1979, when a gruesome murder
was discovered, similar to the one in the Miss Marple story “Sleeping Murder”.
“Murder
on the Orient Express”, Guinea 2001
“Murder on the Orient Express”, Sierra Leone 2001
Beginners’ Section
First Transcontinental Telephone
Call
On January 25, 1915, the first official
transcontinental telephone call from New York to San Francisco was made. It was
a revolutionary moment in communication, instantly linking callers on either
side of the country.
US #3183e
honors the completion of the transcontinental
telephone line.
Following Alexander Graham Bell’s
invention of the telephone in 1876, telephone service spread quickly. By 1890,
the Bell telephone had spread to most major cities in the United States. And a
year later, the first commercial long distance line extended 45 miles. Phone
service between New York City and Chicago began in 1892.
The introduction of loading coils in 1899 aided the expansion of
long-distance service. By 1909, AT&T, then led by Theodore Vail, set out to
establish a transcontinental line. Five years and 4,750 miles of telephone line
later, AT&T reached that goal, when the final pole was raised on June 27,
1914, in Wendover, Utah. Vail made the first phone call that July, but decided
to wait six months to inaugurate the service to promote the Panama-Pacific
International Exposition.
US #1683 was issued on the 100th anniversary of Bell’s
first telephone call.
Bell
and Watson continued to talk and were joined by Vail, who was on the line from
Jekyll Island. Then the mayors of New York and San Francisco got on the line.
“Hello, Mr. Mayor. As Mayor of New York, which stands at the gateway of the
East, I greet you, as Mayor of San Francisco, which stands at the gateway of
the West. It is a long way to San Francisco, but I think that by the completion
of the transcontinental telephone line our respective cities are now doubly
joined together, first by the Panama Canal, which joins us together for the
rapid passage of maritime commerce, and now by the telephone, which links us
together by the power of the human voice.”
After the mayors spoke for a few minutes, President Woodrow Wilson in Washington, DC, got on the line. He first addressed the president of the Panama-Pacific Exposition, saying, “It appeals to the imagination to speak across the continent. It is a fine omen for the Exposition that the first thing it has done is to send its voice from sea to sea. I congratulate you on the prospects for a successful Exposition. I am confidently hoping to take part in it after the adjournment of Congress.”
President Wilson then addressed Mr. Watson, “I want to say to you, Mr.
Watson, that I consider it an honor to be able to express by admiration for the
inventive genius and scientific knowledge that have made this possible, and my
pride that this vital cord should have been stretched across America, as a
sample of our energy and our enterprise. I want to convey to you my personal
congratulations, Sir.”
Wilson then spoke to Bell, saying, “I am very much obliged to you. I want to congratulate you very warmly on this notary consummation of your long labors and remarkable achievements. I think this will be remembered as a memorable day. I convey to you my warm congratulations.”
After all these men shared further greetings, the spectators invited to
witness the calls were then allowed to listen and talk into the phones
themselves. Commercial transcontinental telephone service would begin March 1.
A call between New York and San Francisco would cost $20.70 for the first three
minutes and $6.75 for each additional minute.
Source : Mystic
Stamp Co.
Stories Behind Stamps
United Kingdom - 10sh Grey Green on Blued Paper, 1883
Price : USD 40,000
10sh Grey Green on Blued Paper is one of the most
scarce regularly issued unused stamps of Great Britain, absent from even the
most sophisticated collections. At the time of publication, there was no
regular postal demand for large value stamps. They functioned as postage due
stamps on letter bill dockets and were utilized for mass mailing in 1883.
Reports also reveal that large denominations circulated in key cities. As a
result, stamp collectors currently have a limited number of unused copies. In
March 2019, Siegel auctioned off an outstanding well-centered copy of 10sh Grey
Green on Blued Paper with "deep rich color on lightly blued paper, small
inclusion on gum mentioned for complete accuracy only". The lot was
auctioned at $40,000.
Reference : https://findyourstampsvalue.com/rarest-stamps/most-valuable-great-britain-stamps
-Nisarg Sutaria : email : nisargsutaria78@gmail.com
Thematics
The Coin as a Symbol of Civilization
Coins
have played a central role in human history, not just as a medium of exchange
but also as a symbol of power, culture, and identity. Since the earliest days
of coinage, societies have imprinted their values, beliefs, and rulers onto
these small, portable objects, making them enduring symbols of civilization.
Over centuries, coins have evolved from mere tools of commerce into powerful
symbols of national pride and historical memory.
With the
advent of postage stamps in 1840, another small, yet powerful, medium for
conveying messages, stories, and histories came into being. Just as coins
became vessels for national identity, so too did postage stamps. It was only
natural, then, that these two forms of symbolic currency would intersect. Coins
began to be featured on postage stamps, creating a fascinating confluence of
numismatics and philately that allows collectors and historians alike to
explore the rich tapestry of global history.
The
Historical Significance of Coins
Samudra Gupta gold coin with Asva
Before diving into the world of coins on postage
stamps, it's important to understand the historical significance of coins
themselves. The first coins are believed to have been minted in the Kingdom of
Lydia, in what is now Turkey, around 600 BCE. These early coins were made of
electrum, a naturally occurring alloy of gold and silver, and were stamped with
symbols representing the issuing authority.
Coins quickly spread throughout the ancient world,
becoming a standard medium of exchange in Greece, Rome, Persia, India, and
China. Each civilization that adopted coinage used it as a way to assert its
sovereignty and identity. Greek coins often featured gods and heroes from their
mythology, while Roman coins depicted emperors and significant events. In the
Islamic world, coins were inscribed with verses from the Quran, reflecting the
centrality of religion in governance.
Coins also played a role in the spread of culture and
technology. As traders and conquerors moved across the ancient world, they
carried coins with them, introducing new designs and minting techniques to
distant lands. Coins from the Roman Empire, for example, have been found as far
away as India, evidence of the vast reach of Roman trade networks.
The Advent of Postage Stamps
As
postage stamps became more widespread, they began to serve as more than just
proof of payment for postal services. Stamps became miniature works of art,
showcasing the culture, history, and achievements of the issuing country. They
were a way for nations to project their identity to the world, much like coins
had done for millennia.
The Advent of Postage Stamps
With the
advent of postage stamps in 1840, another small, yet powerful, medium for
conveying messages, stories, and histories came into being. Just as coins
became vessels for national identity, so too did postage stamps. It was only
natural, then, that these two forms of symbolic currency would intersect. Coins
began to be featured on postage stamps, creating a fascinating confluence of
numismatics and philately that allows collectors and historians alike to
explore the rich tapestry of global history.
The
introduction of the postage stamp in 1840 revolutionized communication. The
world's first postage stamp, the Penny Black, was issued in Great Britain and
featured a profile of Queen Victoria. This small piece of paper allowed for the
efficient and standardized sending of letters, democratizing communication and
enabling the rapid exchange of ideas.
As
postage stamps became more widespread, they began to serve as more than just
proof of payment for postal services. Stamps became miniature works of art,
showcasing the culture, history, and achievements of the issuing country. They
were a way for nations to project their identity to the world, much like coins
had done for millennia.
The
Intersection of Numismatics and Philately
The intersection of numismatics (the study of
coins) and philately (the study of stamps) is a relatively recent phenomenon,
but it has roots in the deep symbolic power of both objects. Coins on postage
stamps represent a celebration of history, heritage, and national pride. They
allow countries to commemorate significant events, honor past leaders, and
educate the public about their numismatic heritage.
Early
Examples of Coins on Postage Stamps
One of the earliest examples of coins on postage
stamps comes from Greece. In 1959, Greece issued a series of stamps featuring
ancient Greek coins. These stamps celebrated the rich numismatic history of
Greece, showcasing coins from different city-states, each with its own unique
design. The series included coins from Athens, featuring the iconic owl, a
symbol of wisdom and the goddess Athena; and from Corinth, with its famous
Pegasus design.
Another early example is from Italy. In 1921, Italy
issued a stamp featuring a Roman denarius, a silver coin that was widely used
during the Roman Republic and early Roman Empire. This stamp was part of a
series commemorating the 600th anniversary of the death of Dante Alighieri, and
the coin featured on the stamp was one that would have been in circulation
during Dante’s lifetime. These early examples set the stage for a long
tradition of featuring coins on postage stamps, a tradition that would be embraced
by countries around the world.
Commemorating National Identity Through Coins
on Stamps
As countries began to issue stamps featuring their
coins, these stamps became a way to commemorate national identity and heritage.
Coins are deeply tied to a nation's history, often bearing the images of its
leaders, symbols of its culture, and reminders of its past. By placing these
coins on stamps, countries could celebrate their history and share it with the
world.
Europe: A Legacy of Ancient Coins
Many
European countries have used postage stamps to celebrate their ancient
numismatic heritage. In addition to Greece and Italy, other nations have issued
stamps featuring coins from their ancient pasts. For example, in 1989, France
issued a series of stamps featuring ancient Gallic coins. These coins predate
the Roman conquest of Gaul and are a reminder of the distinct cultural identity
that existed in the region before it became part of the Roman Empire. The
stamps showcase the intricate designs of these coins, which often featured
stylized images of animals, gods, and chieftains.
The
United Kingdom has also celebrated its numismatic heritage through postage
stamps. In 1977, to mark the Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, the Royal
Mail issued a stamp featuring the profile of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse
side of a modern British coin. This stamp highlighted the continuity of the
monarchy, linking the reign of Queen Elizabeth II to the long history of
British coinage.
The
United States: Celebrating Founding Fathers and National Symbols
In the
United States, coins have been featured on postage stamps as a way to celebrate
the nation's founding fathers and national symbols. One of the most famous
examples is the 1952 stamp commemorating the 200th anniversary of Benjamin
Franklin's birth. The stamp features an image of the Liberty Bell, along with a
depiction of the first U.S. coin, the "Fugio" cent, which was
designed by Franklin. The coin bears the inscription "Mind Your
Business" and a sundial, symbolizing the importance of time and industriousness.
Another
notable example is the 1972 stamp commemorating the 150th anniversary of the
birth of Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th President of the United States and a Civil
War general. The stamp features an image of Grant, along with a depiction of a
U.S. silver dollar coin from 1878, which bears the image of a bald eagle, a
symbol of American strength and independence. These stamps not only celebrate
the individuals depicted on the coins but also highlight the role of
numismatics in telling the story of the United States.
Coins
on Stamps as a Tool for Education
Beyond
their role in commemorating national identity, coins on postage stamps also
serve an educational purpose. They provide an accessible way for people to
learn about numismatics, history, and culture. For many, stamps are a gateway
into the world of coin collecting and numismatic history.
Coins
of the World Series
One of
the most significant series that combined education with the celebration of
world coins was the "Coins of the World" series issued by various
countries in the 1960s and 1970s. These stamps featured coins from around the
world, highlighting the diversity of numismatic design and the rich history of
currency. For example, India issued a stamp in 1964, featuring obverse side of
one rupee coin with Jawaharlal Nehru, its first prime minister. Another
educational stamp was issued by India in 1978, featuring Kushan Gold coin. The
stamp showcased coin from Kushan dynasty from 1st Century AD, providing a
visual history of India's numismatic heritage.
In the year 2008, the United Nations issued a set of stamps featuring coins from different member states. Each stamp depicted a coin from a different country, along with the name of the country and the denomination of the coin. This series was not only a celebration of global unity but also an educational tool, introducing people to the coins of countries they might never have heard of.
Commemorative Issues
In
addition to educational series, many countries have issued commemorative stamps
featuring coins to mark significant historical events. These stamps serve as
both a celebration of the event and a reminder of the role of coins in history.
For example, in 1992, Spain issued a stamp commemorating the 500th anniversary
of Christopher Columbus's first voyage to the Americas. The stamp features a
depiction of a Spanish doubloon, a gold coin that was widely used in the
Spanish Empire. The doubloon is a symbol of the wealth and power that Spain
gained through its colonial empire, as well as a reminder of the complex
history of exploration and conquest.
Similarly, in 2008, the Malta issued a miniature
sheet featuring the euro, the new currency that was being adopted by member
states. These stamps marked a significant moment in European history, as the
euro represented a step toward greater economic integration and unity in
Europe. The stamps featured images of euro coins, highlighting the new currency
and its significance.
Commemorative Coins on Stamps
One of the most popular trends in numismatics is the
issuance of commemorative coins, which are often featured on postage stamps.
These coins are typically issued to mark significant events, anniversaries, or
achievements, and their depiction on stamps serves to further commemorate the
occasion. For example, in 2008, Canada Post issued a stamp depicting 50c coin
on completion of 100 years of Royal Canadian Mint. In 2015, the Royal
Canadian Mint issued a commemorative coin celebrating the 50th anniversary of
the Canadian flag. The coin featured a stylized maple leaf, the central symbol
of the Canadian flag, and was depicted on a postage stamp issued by Canada
Post. This combination of coin and stamp created a powerful symbol of national
pride and unity.
Coins on
Stamps as a Window into History
Coins on
postage stamps represent a unique intersection of two of the most enduring
forms of symbolic currency in human history. Both coins and stamps serve as
powerful symbols of national identity, heritage, and culture, and their
combination on a single object creates a rich tapestry of meaning and
significance. Through the depiction of coins on stamps, countries can celebrate
their history, commemorate significant events, and educate the public about
their numismatic heritage. Whether through commemorative issues, educational
series, or thematic collecting, stamps featuring coins offer a window into the
fascinating world of numismatics and provide a way for people to connect with
the past.
In
a world where the digitalization of currency and communication is becoming
increasingly prevalent, the enduring appeal of coins and stamps as physical
objects of value and meaning is a testament to their deep-rooted significance
in human culture. As we continue to navigate the complexities of the modern
world, the stories told by coins on postage stamps will remain a valuable and
cherished part of our shared history.
-Capt. Vijay Wadhwa :
email : vicks552000@gmail.com
Aland
19 March 2025 : Magical Island
Belgium
27 January 2025 : Digital Arts and Entertainment
Digital Arts and Entertainment
Educating future talent in games, VFX and 3D animation. Howest's DAE
course has been awarded several times by third parties as the best game design
and development course in the world. All the more reason to give the upcoming
talent a chance to develop their DAE stamp.
Faroe Island
24 February 2025 : Landscape
- Vikar
Landscape - Vikar
Víkar is located on
the northern side of Vágar. The walk from Gásadalur northwards to Víkar is
about 15 km.The route takes you from Gásadalur up to Gresskarð, which is 518
metres high. You then descend into Gresskarðadal and continue to Sniðdal. From
there, you reach Neytagjógv, and after making your way down the gorge, you
arrive at Víkar.
Víkar is an incredibly beautiful place. The wide plain,
surrounded by towering mountains, is stunning to behold. The view northward
over the sea is magnificent, and to the east, you can see the cliffs near
Miðvágur to the north, and in the distance, one can catch a glimpse of
Streymoy. Many tourists visit the area in the summer.
Gibraltar
20 March 2025 : Cats
Monaco
3 March 2025 : Int. Bouquet Competition
3 March 2025 : International Dog Show
International Bouquet Competition
Organised by the Garden Club de Monaco under the presidency of HRH the
Princess of Hanover, the 56th International Bouquet Competition will take place
on 10 and 11 May 2025. The stamp shows one of the winning bouquets from last
year’s competition, on the theme “seas and oceans”.
International Dog Show
The next International Dog Show will be
organised on 10 and 11 May 2025 by the Société Canine de Monaco, under the
presidency of Mélanie-Antoinette de Massy. The Berger Picard or Picardy
Shepherd will be one of the featured breeds
Norway
26 February 2025 : UN Biodiversity
Agreement
UN Biodiversity Agreement : Global Nature Agreement
The UN's nature agreement, the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity
Framework (GBF), was adopted in December 2022 to halt and reverse the loss of
nature. It has four main goals and 23 sub-goals, which all member countries of
the Convention on Biological Diversity have committed to achieving by 2030.
The main goals include protecting 30% of all nature on land and in
water, restoring 30% of partially destroyed nature, and ensuring representative
nature conservation. The agreement will also establish a fund to which
wealthier countries will contribute to support conservation efforts in poorer
nations, aiming for an annual contribution of USD 200 billion by 2030.
Furthermore, subsidies that are harmful to the environment will be reduced by
$500 billion, and a gene bank will be established to facilitate the sharing of
genetic information. Moreover, global food waste will be halved, and there will
be a substantial reduction in overall waste and overconsumption. The agreement
warns that, without urgent action, species extinction will escalate
dramatically.
New Zealand
2 April 2024 : Pasifika Festival
Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s annual Pasifika Festival – a vibrant
celebration of Pacific cultures – has been inspiring Aotearoa New Zealand to
honour its Pacific connections and community since 1993.
As the Polynesian capital of the world, Auckland is home to over 300,000
people of Pacific heritage, and the festival reflects this rich diversity
through music, dance, food, and art. The Pasifika Festival stamp issue pays
tribute to this iconic event, capturing the essence of the festival’s costumes,
crafts, and traditions. Each stamp offers a window into the creativity and
pride of 11 Pacific nations – Aotearoa, Cook Islands, Fiji, Hawai‘i, Kiribati,
Niue, Samoa, Tahiti, Tokelau, Tonga, and Tuvalu – mirroring the festival’s
eight cultural villages and their celebration of shared stories.
Just as the Pasifika Festival preserves traditions through performances,
food, and arts and crafts, these stamps showcase the rich and colourful spirit
of Pacific communities. Like the festival itself, the stamps are a treasure for
everyone – collectors, families, and those wanting to connect with Pacific
culture.
Switzerland
6 March 2024 : Seasonal Flowers
6 March 2025 : 150
Years Appenzell Railways
Philatelic Clubs and Societies
Karnataka
Philatelic Society - https://www.karphil.in/index.html
Prayag Philatelic Society
- https://prayagphilatelicsociety.org/
Ananthapuri Philatelic Association, Thiruvanthapuram
Baroda Philatelic Society - http://www.vadophil.org/
Chandigarh Philatelic Club
Deccan Philatelic Society – Pune, Maharashtra
Eastern India Philatelists’ Association - https://eipa.in/home
The Hyderabad
Philatelic and Hobbies Society
India Study Circle -
http://www.indiastudycircle.org/
Indian Thematic Society, Ludhiana -http://indianthematicstamps.webs.com/
Ludhiana Philatelic Club
Numismatic
& Philatelic Association of Vellore Fort
http://numismaticphilavellore.site40.net/index.htm
Philatelic Congress of India - http://www.philateliccongressofindia.com/
Philatelic Society of Rajasthan, Jaipur
Philatelic Society of India , Mumbai : http://www.psi1897.com/
Orissa Philatelic Association, Mail id-: orissaphilatelic@gmail.com
Rainbow Stamp Club -http://rainbowstampclub.blogspot.com/
Rajkot Philatelic Society – Rajkot, Gujarat
Gujarat Philatelic Association - Ahmedabad
South India Philatelists Association - http://www.sipa.net.in/
The Army Philatelic Society, Pune
Stamps of India – http://www.stampsofindia.com
Durgapur
Philatelic & Numismatic Society – https://www.facebook.com/share/1B3TasUbyR/
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