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Dec 12, 2013
Oct 29, 2013
Two Ancient Artifacts Souvenir Sheet FDC from TAIWAN
Issue Date:8th OCT'2013
Details:
To spread understanding about the beauty of ancient Chinese artifacts,
Chunghwa Post is issuing two souvenir sheets on five items from the
National Palace Museum’s exhibition – “ The all Complete Qianlong: a
Special Exhibition on the Aesthetic Tastes of the Qing Emperor Gaozong.”
Souvenir Sheet A: includes one stamp
New Year’s Chinese silk tapestry scroll with Emperor Gaozong’s calligraphy, Qing dynasty (NT$25): Based on a new year’s painting by Emperor Qianlong of the Qing dynasty, the sheet features a Chinese silk tapestry scroll. The tapestry depicts a pine branch, some camellia flowers and plum blossoms in a vase. In front of the vase are a persimmon, two lily bulbs, as well as some reishi mushrooms placed in an incense burner. It symbolizes good fortune and longevity.
New Year’s Chinese silk tapestry scroll with Emperor Gaozong’s calligraphy, Qing dynasty (NT$25): Based on a new year’s painting by Emperor Qianlong of the Qing dynasty, the sheet features a Chinese silk tapestry scroll. The tapestry depicts a pine branch, some camellia flowers and plum blossoms in a vase. In front of the vase are a persimmon, two lily bulbs, as well as some reishi mushrooms placed in an incense burner. It symbolizes good fortune and longevity.
Souvenir Sheet B: includes four stamps
1. Revolving gourd-shaped vase with decoration of floral pattern in yellow ground of yangcai painted enamels, Qianlong reign, Qing dynasty (NT$5): The vase consists of four parts: a small vase on the top, a middle section that connects to the upper half of the open fretwork, a base that connects to the lower half of the open fretwork, and an inner cylinder. Hibiscuses are painted on the lip, the body, and the base, whereas the neck, the waist and the open fretwork are adorned with representations of golden lotus petals and scroll grass patterns over a sky blue field. A mark on the base in underglaze blue and seal script reads, "Made during the reign of Qianlong of the Qing dynasty.”
2. Carved red lacquer bowl and plate with dragon motif, Qianlong reign, Qing dynasty (NT$10): This glossy red lacquer bowl stand consists of a tall ringfoot, a six-petal sunflower-shaped plate, and a round bottomless bowl holder. The outer wall of the bowl holder features a dragon weaving through clouds. The ringfoot and both sides of the plate are adorned with cloud patterns. A mark on the base includes the character for wisdom in gold regular script and the following text: "Made during the reign of Qianlong of the Qing dynasty.”
3. Plate with celadon glaze, Ru ware, Northern Song dynasty (NT$10): This plate is round with a slightly arched wall and flat well. Its foot rim curls slightly outwards with brass studs on the edge. There is a pinkish sheen where the glaze is thin. There are crackles where the glaze pooled at the edge of the well. The plate has a poem by Emperor Qianlong inscribed on the base.
4. Jade bear vessel, Qianlong reign, Qing dynasty (NT$12): This vessel is made to look like a bear, with its mouth open, its tongue slightly curled, its left hand stretching forward and its right hand pulling back. It holds a ball in its right hand and is posed to throw. A tube sticks out from its back. A three-column inscription in regular script on the back of the tube reads, “In the ancient style, Qianlong of the Qing dynasty.”Source-Chunghwa Post
1. Revolving gourd-shaped vase with decoration of floral pattern in yellow ground of yangcai painted enamels, Qianlong reign, Qing dynasty (NT$5): The vase consists of four parts: a small vase on the top, a middle section that connects to the upper half of the open fretwork, a base that connects to the lower half of the open fretwork, and an inner cylinder. Hibiscuses are painted on the lip, the body, and the base, whereas the neck, the waist and the open fretwork are adorned with representations of golden lotus petals and scroll grass patterns over a sky blue field. A mark on the base in underglaze blue and seal script reads, "Made during the reign of Qianlong of the Qing dynasty.”
2. Carved red lacquer bowl and plate with dragon motif, Qianlong reign, Qing dynasty (NT$10): This glossy red lacquer bowl stand consists of a tall ringfoot, a six-petal sunflower-shaped plate, and a round bottomless bowl holder. The outer wall of the bowl holder features a dragon weaving through clouds. The ringfoot and both sides of the plate are adorned with cloud patterns. A mark on the base includes the character for wisdom in gold regular script and the following text: "Made during the reign of Qianlong of the Qing dynasty.”
3. Plate with celadon glaze, Ru ware, Northern Song dynasty (NT$10): This plate is round with a slightly arched wall and flat well. Its foot rim curls slightly outwards with brass studs on the edge. There is a pinkish sheen where the glaze is thin. There are crackles where the glaze pooled at the edge of the well. The plate has a poem by Emperor Qianlong inscribed on the base.
4. Jade bear vessel, Qianlong reign, Qing dynasty (NT$12): This vessel is made to look like a bear, with its mouth open, its tongue slightly curled, its left hand stretching forward and its right hand pulling back. It holds a ball in its right hand and is posed to throw. A tube sticks out from its back. A three-column inscription in regular script on the back of the tube reads, “In the ancient style, Qianlong of the Qing dynasty.”Source-Chunghwa Post
Remark:Thanks Chen for sending these two FDC on the issue date,The local First day cancellation is good.I hope you will also send the miniature sheets to me later.The size of the two FDC are different for the big & small size miniature sheet.Well planned,now India Post is also doing the same for last few issues this year.
Jul 17, 2013
XXV Nationwide Latvian Song and XV Dance Festival FDC from LATVIA
Issue Date:28-06-2013
Details:
The new stamps depict the Festival's participants - choir singers and dancers - in ornate national costumes. The stamp block and the first-day cover also incorporate the Festival's logo, which has been inspired by Jānis Lūsēns' song Rieta lūgšana (Sunset Prayer) with lyrics by Inese Zandere, recorded by Latvijas Pasts mixed choir.
The designer of the stamp block and the first-day cover is artist Lilija Dinere. The print run of the stamp block, which consists of two stamps, is 30,000. The face value of the stamps is LVL 0.35 and EUR 0.50,corresponding to the cost of mailing a regular letter within Latvia.
The stamps are Latvijas Pasts' second dedication to the Festival. The first stamps dedicated to the Song and Dance Festival were released fifteen years ago - in 1998.
The Song and Dance Festival this year will take place from June 30 to July 7. The Festival is a unique Latvian cultural event rooted in the Latvian national folklore and professional music traditions, and has gained a symbolic meaning of national unity and identity over the course of history. Over a period of 140 years, the Song and Dance Festival has become a treasure of the Latvian cultural heritage. It is a nationwide tradition, a high-level amateur art movement, which is jointly created under the guidance of music, dance and art professionals by tens of thousands of Latvian people from primary school to old age.Source-Latvia post.
Remark:Thanks Juris for sending this nice miniature FDC to me on the issue date.The stamps are realy colourful.Are you coming to Thailand world Stamp exhibition 2013 form 2nd AUG'2013 to 14th AUG'2013.I will be there from 6th AUG'2013.
May 5, 2013
INDIA-Commemorative Postage Stamps on 100 Years of Indian Cinema
FDC Name:100 Years of Indian Cinema
Issue Date:3rd MAY'2013
Details:
- Six Miniature Sheets with a print order of 8.1 Lakhs each are being issued. First two Miniature Sheets consist of nine stamps each and depict some Dadasaheb Phalke awardees. The other four with eight stamps each depict personalities from various fields of cinema.
- The denomination of each Stamp is Rs. 5. Single stamp sheets are not being issued/ printed.
- Sufficient numbers of First Day Covers and Information Brochures will be available for sale with the stamps at the Philatelic Bureaux.
- First Day of Cancellation will be available for six months from the date of release as a special case.
- The denomination of each Stamp is Rs. 5/-. Single stamp sheets are not being issued/ printed.
1st Miniature sheet : Ashok Kumar, Bhalji Pendharkar, Dhirendranath Ganguly, B. N. Sirkar, Bhupen Hazarika, Durga Khote, B. R. Chopra, Dev Anand and Hrishikesh Mukherjee.
3rd Miniature sheet: Allu Ramalingiah, Balraj Sahni, C.V. Sridhar, Kamaal Amrohi, Ashok Mehta, Bhanumathi, Chetan Anand and Geeta Dutt.
4th Miniature sheet: Kannadasan, Mehmood, Nagesh, Prem Nazir, Madan Mohan, Motilal, O. P. Nayyar and R. D. Burman.
5th Miniature sheet: Raj Khosla, Rajesh Khanna, Salil Chowdhury, Shailendra,
Rajendra Kumar, S. V. Ranga Rao, Sanjeev Kumar and Shakeel Badayuni.
6th Miniature sheet: Shammi Kapoor, Smita Patil, Tarachand Barjatya, Utpal Dutt, Shankar Jaikishan, Suraiya, T. R. Sundaram and Vishnu Vardhan.
Source- India Post web site
Remark:This is the largest ever issue of 50 stamps on a single day by India Post.This issue was a record.Thanks to India Post that this time they have made the FDC large enough to fit the miniature sheet and it will have six FDC.The only drawback of the issue is lack of planning by India Post.The stamps & FDC will be available only in the month of JUNE'2013 as per India Post web site.
Apr 7, 2013
Qing Dynasty Embroidery souvenir sheet FDC from TAIWAN
Issue date:20th MAR'2013
Details:
To promote appreciation of the beauty of ancient Chinese art, Chunghwa Post is releasing a set of five stamps and a souvenir sheet on a Qing dynasty lateral curtain with flower and bird embroidery from the National Museum of History’s collection.
Traditionally, lateral curtains were mostly used to decorate the central hall of a house for a wedding or other celebratory occasion. This red silk lateral curtain, stretches nearly five meters long, features meticulously stitched embroidered flowers, birds, grass, trees, clouds and rocks that simply burst with color. The overall effect is sumptuous and elegant. One of the greatest embroidered works of art of the Qing Dynasty, the curtain, with its glorious and colorful vista of blooming flowers and songbirds, signals that all is flourishing. This set of stamps features the most prominent sections of the embroidery. The designs follow:
1. The five stamps, each with a NT$10 denomination, feature the following: (1) peacocks and scholar’s rocks ; (2) a snow crane, a bat, mynahs and reishi mushrooms; (3) a snow crane, a pine tree and orchids; (4) paradise flycatchers, plum blossoms, bamboo, and magnolia flowers; (5) a pair of Mandarin ducks, a kingfisher and lotus flowers.
2. The souvenir sheet includes a single NT$100 denomination stamp. The stamp features a spectacular peacock, yuhinas, peonies and scholar’s rocks. The sheet selvage features a snow crane, mandarin ducks, butterflies and plum blossoms. To highlight the exquisite beauty of the piece, the souvenir sheet is printed on silk paper plus partly embossed and hot stamped with gold foil.
In addition to the sheetlet format for the five stamps, for the first time ever, this Post is employing the long, fold-out design to release 200,000 copies of stamp collection. The collection is with a four-fold inner page, printed on phosphorescent paper, stretching about 70 centimeters wide when unfolded; comprising a description of the curtain as well as the entire set of five stamps embedded in the curtain. Also released is a pictorial contains the whole set of stamps, a maximum card of the souvenir sheet, a set of pre-cancelled maximum cards and a poster of the entire curtain. These stamp products have elegant designs, and there are QR codes printed on the cover, which links to the National Museum of History.
Traditionally, lateral curtains were mostly used to decorate the central hall of a house for a wedding or other celebratory occasion. This red silk lateral curtain, stretches nearly five meters long, features meticulously stitched embroidered flowers, birds, grass, trees, clouds and rocks that simply burst with color. The overall effect is sumptuous and elegant. One of the greatest embroidered works of art of the Qing Dynasty, the curtain, with its glorious and colorful vista of blooming flowers and songbirds, signals that all is flourishing. This set of stamps features the most prominent sections of the embroidery. The designs follow:
1. The five stamps, each with a NT$10 denomination, feature the following: (1) peacocks and scholar’s rocks ; (2) a snow crane, a bat, mynahs and reishi mushrooms; (3) a snow crane, a pine tree and orchids; (4) paradise flycatchers, plum blossoms, bamboo, and magnolia flowers; (5) a pair of Mandarin ducks, a kingfisher and lotus flowers.
2. The souvenir sheet includes a single NT$100 denomination stamp. The stamp features a spectacular peacock, yuhinas, peonies and scholar’s rocks. The sheet selvage features a snow crane, mandarin ducks, butterflies and plum blossoms. To highlight the exquisite beauty of the piece, the souvenir sheet is printed on silk paper plus partly embossed and hot stamped with gold foil.
In addition to the sheetlet format for the five stamps, for the first time ever, this Post is employing the long, fold-out design to release 200,000 copies of stamp collection. The collection is with a four-fold inner page, printed on phosphorescent paper, stretching about 70 centimeters wide when unfolded; comprising a description of the curtain as well as the entire set of five stamps embedded in the curtain. Also released is a pictorial contains the whole set of stamps, a maximum card of the souvenir sheet, a set of pre-cancelled maximum cards and a poster of the entire curtain. These stamp products have elegant designs, and there are QR codes printed on the cover, which links to the National Museum of History.
Remark:Thanks Chen for sending the nice M/s FDC & stamps on the issue date by registered post.It is on e of the unique miniature sheet FDC.Thanks to Chunghwa for issuing such innovative stamps & design.
Jan 28, 2013
New Year’s Greeting FDC(Year of snake) from TAIWAN
Issue Date:3rd DEC'2012
Details:
2013 marks the Chinese New Year of the Snake, and Chunghwa Post has issued a new set of New Year’s Greeting Postage Stamps with two stamps and a souvenir sheet featuring the upcoming year’s animal sign.The two stamps are denominated at NT$3.5 and NT$13, respectfully; the souvenir sheet, NT$12.
In keeping with the pop modern art and traditional Chinese ink-wash styles of the 2010 and 2011 issues, the vignette of each of the stamps features an artistically papercutted snake or a pair of snakes colored in bright yellow and royal purple against a pale-orange background with random yellow splatters. The bright color scheme spotlights the joyous atmosphere of the Year of the Snake. The designs follow:
1. NT$3.50 Stamp: The long bodies curled against each other in symmetry and the heads pointing to opposite directions, this pair of snakes represents the spirit of “one mind” and symbolizes “warmth and all one’s wishes will come true.”
2. NT$13.00 Stamp: The snake’s head surges forward, with the plump, curved body curling behind. The snake looks spirited and ready to spring into action. This image represents “courage” and symbolizes “marching ahead bravely.”
2. NT$13.00 Stamp: The snake’s head surges forward, with the plump, curved body curling behind. The snake looks spirited and ready to spring into action. This image represents “courage” and symbolizes “marching ahead bravely.”
3. NT$12.00 Souvenir Sheet: With its upper body standing erect and the head tilting to one side to face its curved tail, this snake signifies “mettle,” and reflects the spirit of “sprightliness and “everything goes according to one’s wishes.”
To add to collectivity and philatelic interest, two press sheets are included in the issue for sale on the same day. Each of these uncut sheets consists of two panes of 20 stamps, with denominations of NT$3.50 and NT$13.00 respectively. Printer’s markings remain on the sheet margin. Also included are a poster tube for storing the press sheet and a certificate of authenticity. Launched in 2009, this series of philatelic items are produced in limited quantities, and very much worth collecting.
This set of stamps features the work of Chen Peiyi, who won the third round competition in the fourth rotation to design the stamps. They are printed by Cardon Enterprise Co., Ltd. in color offset. (Source-Chunghwa Post)
Remark: Thanks Chen for sending 2 FDC on the issue date.Both the local cancellations are great for a collector.They were so clear and beautiful.
Jan 27, 2013
Deep-Sea Creatures in Souvenir Sheets FDC from TAIWAN
Issue Date:12th DEC'2012(12-12-12)
Details:
To increase understanding about deep sea creatures, Chunghwa Post has
issued two souvenir sheets featuring animals that live in the mesopelagic
zone of waters near Taiwan. Their designs follow:
Souvenir Sheet A: includes four stamps
1. Eurypharynx pelecanoides (NT$10): This mesopelagic and bathyalpelagic fish lives at depths of 500-3,000 meters. Despite its huge mouth, the fish mostly preys on small crustaceans due to its tiny teeth and stomach that can’t be over-stretched.
2. Argyropelecus aculeatus (NT$12): Commonly known as the Atlantic silver hatchetfish, it lives at depths of 200-1,000 meters. Its flat silver body resembles a mirror, reflecting the colors of its surroundings to camouflage itself. The light organs along its belly also help it conceal itself by producing light that hides its own shadow.
3. Bufoceratias shaoi (NT$10): This species lives at depths of 500-1,200 meters. Its body is globular in shape but slightly flatter on the sides. The tip of its first dorsal fin has evolved to become a light organ called the illicium or esca, which contains many symbiotic bioluminescent bacteria. The esca can emit light to lure curious prey—hence its Chinese nickname: “lantern fish.”
4. Regalecus glesne (NT$12): This mesopelagic fish is found at depths ranging from the surface to 1,000 meters. There have been occasional sightings of it in waters off the coast of Taiwan. The world’s longest bony fish, it can grow up to 11 meters. It is nicknamed the “earthquake fish” in Taiwan because it is often spotted by fishermen after earthquakes.
The marginal inscription features Leptocephalus (upper left corner), Ctenophora (lower right corner) and Bobtail squid (lower left corner).
Souvenir Sheet B: includes one stamp
Souvenir Sheet A: includes four stamps
1. Eurypharynx pelecanoides (NT$10): This mesopelagic and bathyalpelagic fish lives at depths of 500-3,000 meters. Despite its huge mouth, the fish mostly preys on small crustaceans due to its tiny teeth and stomach that can’t be over-stretched.
2. Argyropelecus aculeatus (NT$12): Commonly known as the Atlantic silver hatchetfish, it lives at depths of 200-1,000 meters. Its flat silver body resembles a mirror, reflecting the colors of its surroundings to camouflage itself. The light organs along its belly also help it conceal itself by producing light that hides its own shadow.
3. Bufoceratias shaoi (NT$10): This species lives at depths of 500-1,200 meters. Its body is globular in shape but slightly flatter on the sides. The tip of its first dorsal fin has evolved to become a light organ called the illicium or esca, which contains many symbiotic bioluminescent bacteria. The esca can emit light to lure curious prey—hence its Chinese nickname: “lantern fish.”
4. Regalecus glesne (NT$12): This mesopelagic fish is found at depths ranging from the surface to 1,000 meters. There have been occasional sightings of it in waters off the coast of Taiwan. The world’s longest bony fish, it can grow up to 11 meters. It is nicknamed the “earthquake fish” in Taiwan because it is often spotted by fishermen after earthquakes.
The marginal inscription features Leptocephalus (upper left corner), Ctenophora (lower right corner) and Bobtail squid (lower left corner).
Souvenir Sheet B: includes one stamp
Histioteuthis
celetaria pacifica (NT$25): This species lives at depths of 300-500
meters. Densely covered with light organs, its body can emit just the
right amount of light to camouflage itself. One of its eyes has evolved
to be larger than the other so as to help it search for prey.The
marginal inscription features Pyrosoma sp. (upper left corner),
Tomopteris sp. (right), Malacosteus niger (bottom) and Gnathophausia sp.
(bottom left).
To highlight the bioluminescent characteristics of these deep sea creatures, the luminescent parts of these animals are printed in luminous ink, giving the stamps a charming effect under darkness. Furthermore, in order to illustrate the color of the silver hatchetfish, it is hot stamped with holographic foil.(Source-Chunghwa Post)
To highlight the bioluminescent characteristics of these deep sea creatures, the luminescent parts of these animals are printed in luminous ink, giving the stamps a charming effect under darkness. Furthermore, in order to illustrate the color of the silver hatchetfish, it is hot stamped with holographic foil.(Source-Chunghwa Post)
Remark:Thanks Shi Ching Chen for sending such nice FDC by registered post.Great issues by Chunghwa Post.I hope I will get such beautiful FDC in the year-2013 also.This is also a official 12-12-12 issue.
Dec 9, 2012
Ancient Chinese Painting “Three Friends and a Hundred Birds” Souvenir sheets FDC from TAIWAN
Issue Date:22nd NOV'2012
Details:
To promote appreciation of the beauty of ancient Chinese art, Chunghwa Post is releasing two souvenir sheets on the painting “Three Friends and a Hundred Birds” by the Ming Dynasty painter Pien Wen-chin from the National Palace Museum collection. The first souvenir sheet features three stamps, each highlighting a portion of the original masterpiece, with denominations of NT$5, NT$10, and NT$12. The second sheet features the full scroll with a denomination of NT$70.The designs of the souvenir sheets follow:
Pien Wen-chin was an important bird-and-flower painter at the early Ming Dynasty court. His work blends the meticulous and exuberantly colored style of the great Northern Song master Huang Ch’üan with the Southern Song court painting tradition. The highly decorative painting features nearly 100 birds perched on bamboo, as well as pine and plum blossom branches. Court paintings of its era often carry symbolic meanings to denote auspiciousness. The “Three Friends of the Winter” refer to pine, bamboo, and plum blossom. Among them, plum blossom symbolizes integrity for its cold hardiness; bamboo is a homonym of a Chinese character that means “blessing,” and pine symbolizes longevity. Though the painting depicts 97 birds, it includes “a hundred birds” in the title to indicate the multitude of birds being featured. Furthermore, the number 100 is regarded as auspicious in Chinese. In consideration of the fact that it was painted for the court, it may also signify “the hundred birds pay homage to the phoenix,” an expression of great reverence. Resembling a spot in a mountain forest where 100 birds have gathered, the entire scroll is fascinating.
For the first time ever in this Post, the souvenir sheet featuring the entire scroll is printed on silk paper. The elegant silk further helps to shine a spotlight on the fine strokes of this masterpiece. A pictorial and a stamp folio featuring both souvenir sheets will also be released on the issuing date of the stamps. The cover of the pictorial is made of hard golden paper with red and black foil stamping, and the front features a fabric paper printed with colorful flowers and birds. The folio is with a classical golden paper cutting to gracefully show up the souvenir sheet printed on silk. Both designs are extremely elegant.The set of stamps are designed by Delta Design Corporation and printed by Cartor Security Printing (France) in color offset.Source-Chunghwa Post.
Remark:Thanks Ching Chen for sending this extra ordinary silk paper souvenir sheet FDC.
Aug 3, 2012
Walking Ferns Minitature Sheet FDC from TAIWAN
Issue Date:25th JULY'2012
Details:
Having issued its first set of stamps on ferns on November 26, 2009, Chunghwa Post has issued the second set of four stamps and a souvenir sheet. The new set of stamps features “walking ferns,” which spread in an unusual manner: The tips of their fronds characterized by adventitious buds, when the fronds tips touch the ground, the buds grow into new plants. The set features four species: Polystichum lepidocaulon, Bolbitis heteroclita, Adiantum malesianum, and Asplenium prolongatum. The stamps and the souvenir sheet are printed in intaglio combined with offset . The designs follow:
1. Polystichum lepidocaulon (NT$5): It has a short, erect stem and fasciculate fronds. Its laminas are lanceolate and simply pinnate, with pinnae that are falcate. Some of the rachises are prolonged and viviparous at tips. This species of fern grows on slopes in the forest understory.
2. Bolbitis heteroclita (NT$5): Its stem is short and procumbent. Its fronds are simply pinnate with dimorphic: the fertile laminas are thinner and erect, whereas the sterile laminas are more spreading. The pinna grows without a tooth in each sinus. The terminal pinnae are lanceolate, and some of them are elongated and droop downward. The tips of the pinna have adventitious buds. Either lithophytic or terrestrial, the species can be found in humus soil along streambeds in the understory of forests.
1. Polystichum lepidocaulon (NT$5): It has a short, erect stem and fasciculate fronds. Its laminas are lanceolate and simply pinnate, with pinnae that are falcate. Some of the rachises are prolonged and viviparous at tips. This species of fern grows on slopes in the forest understory.
2. Bolbitis heteroclita (NT$5): Its stem is short and procumbent. Its fronds are simply pinnate with dimorphic: the fertile laminas are thinner and erect, whereas the sterile laminas are more spreading. The pinna grows without a tooth in each sinus. The terminal pinnae are lanceolate, and some of them are elongated and droop downward. The tips of the pinna have adventitious buds. Either lithophytic or terrestrial, the species can be found in humus soil along streambeds in the understory of forests.
3. Adiantum malesianum (NT$10): It has a short, erect stem and fasciculate fronds. Its laminas are linear to narrow lanceolate and simply pinnate. The rachis extends to be whip-shaped tendril and has adventitious bud at tip. The pinnae are fan, obliquely triangular or obliquely oblong shaped with a pair of basal pinnae half-circular or wide fan-shaped. The species grows on slopes or cliffs at the edge of forests.
4. Asplenium prolongatum (NT$25): It has a short, erect stem and fasciculate fronds. Its laminas are narrow and lanceolate and deeply bipinnatifid. A portion of the rachises are prolonged and viviparous at tip. The ultimate pinnule is linear with a singular vein. It grows in shady cliffs or on the trunks of trees in the understory of forests.
The stamps are planned by professor Guo Meng-cheng, curator of National Taiwan University’s herbarium, painted by Chen Yi-ming, and printed by the Central Engraving and Printing Plant.
Remark:Thanks Chen for sending both the FDC by registered post.The stamps & all the three cancellation are excellent( The local first day cancellation are different for the two FDC)It is very much unfortunate that one stamp was teared off from the FDC by India Post personal.
Jul 21, 2012
Bees of Taiwan-Real Posted FDC from TAIWAN
Issue Date:12th JUL'2012
Details:
In recent years, bee colonies have been vanishing mysteriously all over the world. Because bees play an important role in pollinating flowering plants, their disappearance could lead to food shortages. What’s more, at a time when the environment and climate is changing drastically, conservation of biodiversity deserves urgent attention. And because bees play the roles of pollinators, predators, and parasitoids, they directly and indirectly promote biodiversity.
In order to raise understanding about bees, Chunghwa Post will issue a souvenir sheet which comprises six stamps, each featuring a bee species of Taiwan. The stamps are hexagonally shaped. The designs follow:
1. Phimenes flavopictus (NT$5): This predatory wasp can be found in foothills and low-elevation mountains. Its black body has yellow markings, giving it coloring that resembles that of a yellow and black striped tiger. Females build their mud nests in places such as tree trunks and cliff-face crevices. It is also called the “tiger-striped potter wasp” in Chinese.
2. Apis mellifera (NT$10): Commonly known as the western honey bee, this pollinator is distributed in warm low elevation areas. Most western honey bees have a yellowish brown chest. The species’ worker bees have specialized pollen baskets, which can be found on the tibia of their hind legs.
3. Xanthopimpla pedator (NT$5): The range of this parasitic wasp stretches from the plains to hills and low-elevation mountains. The main hosts of this wasp are the larvae and pupae of Lepidoptera. The species was once used to control she-oak pests.
4. Xylocopa tranquebarorum (NT$10): This pollinator is found in low-elevation plains and forests. Its entire body is black except for a few grey fuzzy hairs on its chest. Its wings have a purple, copper sheen to them. Females build their nests by boring holes into dead bamboo.
5. Vespa ducalis (NT$5): This stinging wasp is found in low- and mid-elevation forests. The two golden yellow rings on its abdomen are its most salient feature. Its last four abdominal segments are black.
6. Apis cerana (NT$10): Commonly known as the eastern honey bee, this pollinator is found in low- and mid-elevation mountain areas. Most live in the wild. In its appearance, it greatly resembles the western honey bee. It has alternating yellow and black stripes on its abdomen.
1. Phimenes flavopictus (NT$5): This predatory wasp can be found in foothills and low-elevation mountains. Its black body has yellow markings, giving it coloring that resembles that of a yellow and black striped tiger. Females build their mud nests in places such as tree trunks and cliff-face crevices. It is also called the “tiger-striped potter wasp” in Chinese.
2. Apis mellifera (NT$10): Commonly known as the western honey bee, this pollinator is distributed in warm low elevation areas. Most western honey bees have a yellowish brown chest. The species’ worker bees have specialized pollen baskets, which can be found on the tibia of their hind legs.
3. Xanthopimpla pedator (NT$5): The range of this parasitic wasp stretches from the plains to hills and low-elevation mountains. The main hosts of this wasp are the larvae and pupae of Lepidoptera. The species was once used to control she-oak pests.
4. Xylocopa tranquebarorum (NT$10): This pollinator is found in low-elevation plains and forests. Its entire body is black except for a few grey fuzzy hairs on its chest. Its wings have a purple, copper sheen to them. Females build their nests by boring holes into dead bamboo.
5. Vespa ducalis (NT$5): This stinging wasp is found in low- and mid-elevation forests. The two golden yellow rings on its abdomen are its most salient feature. Its last four abdominal segments are black.
6. Apis cerana (NT$10): Commonly known as the eastern honey bee, this pollinator is found in low- and mid-elevation mountain areas. Most live in the wild. In its appearance, it greatly resembles the western honey bee. It has alternating yellow and black stripes on its abdomen.
The stamps are planned by professor Yang Ping-shih of the College of Bioresources and Agriculture at National Taiwan University, and Dr. Lu Sheng-shan of the Taiwan Forestry Research Institute, Council of Agriculture, Executive Yuan, to serve as consultant. The stamps are painted by Hung-tu Ko and printed by China Color Printing Co., Ltd. in color offset.Source-Changchun Post.
Remark:The large FDC has the right size to accommodate the beautiful miniature sheet.The Hexagonal stamps are brilliant.Both the cancellations are great. It is must for any bee thematic collector.Thanks Chen for sending such beautiful FDC by registered on the issue date.This is the ultimate example of a real posted FDC.
Jan 23, 2012
20th Anniversary of Establishing Diplomatic Relations between Belarus and China Souvenir sheet from BELARUS
Details:
On January 20, 2012 Belarus has issued the souvenir sheet entitled "20th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations between the Republic of Belarus and the People's Republic of China".
The Agreement about establishing diplomatic relations between the two countries was signed in Beijing on January 20, 1992. During these years the Belarusian-Chinese relations have become a model of international partnership and strategic interaction.
The stamp features the national Emblems of the Nations; the souvenir sheet's background features an aurochs and a panda - animals-symbols of the countries.(Source-Stamp News)
The Agreement about establishing diplomatic relations between the two countries was signed in Beijing on January 20, 1992. During these years the Belarusian-Chinese relations have become a model of international partnership and strategic interaction.
The stamp features the national Emblems of the Nations; the souvenir sheet's background features an aurochs and a panda - animals-symbols of the countries.(Source-Stamp News)
Sep 2, 2011
170th Anniversary of Hong Kong Postal Service FDC from HONGKONG
FDC Name:170th Anniversary of Hong Kong Postal Service
Issue date:25th AUG'2011
Details:
The first post office in Hong Kong was opened on 25 August 1841, heralding the beginning of the local postal service. In response to subsequent socio-economic developments, our postal service has moved with the times, ever expanding and innovating to meet public demand. The year 2011 marks the 170th anniversary of postal services in Hong Kong. Hongkong Post issues a stamp sheetlet to commemorate the occasion.
Established in 1841, we are one of the oldest government departments in Hong Kong. For more than a century and a half, we have carried on the fine tradition of providing an efficient and reliable postal service at a reasonable price, earning recognition both at home and abroad. In 1995, we converted to a trading fund operation. We have succeeded in building a good corporate image by promoting a quality service culture, living up to our purpose statement of "Linking People, Delivering Business".
The stamp sheetlet is divided into three parts. The buildings on the left and in the middle depict the old General Post Office set up in 1911 and the current General Post Office opened since 1976 respectively, with a shift of colour in the background from brownish red to light green, to echo the old red and new green posting boxes in the foreground, suggesting the passage of time. On the right, the globe surrounded by service brands of Hongkong Post and the "hummingbird" logo symbolises innovation and improvement in our service delivery to the world. The red Victorian Pillar-type posting box with the longest history (cast between 1837 and 1901) on the stamp is juxtaposed with its green modern version. The superimposed postmarks of 1841 and 2011 serve as a reminder of the 170 years of postal service in Hong Kong.
Looking ahead, Hongkong Post will keep abreast of the times and continue to develop an array of diversified products and services for the public and corporate clients. We will strive to play an active role in facilitating global communication and in promoting industrial and business activities to create new business opportunities.(Source-Hongkong Post)
Established in 1841, we are one of the oldest government departments in Hong Kong. For more than a century and a half, we have carried on the fine tradition of providing an efficient and reliable postal service at a reasonable price, earning recognition both at home and abroad. In 1995, we converted to a trading fund operation. We have succeeded in building a good corporate image by promoting a quality service culture, living up to our purpose statement of "Linking People, Delivering Business".
The stamp sheetlet is divided into three parts. The buildings on the left and in the middle depict the old General Post Office set up in 1911 and the current General Post Office opened since 1976 respectively, with a shift of colour in the background from brownish red to light green, to echo the old red and new green posting boxes in the foreground, suggesting the passage of time. On the right, the globe surrounded by service brands of Hongkong Post and the "hummingbird" logo symbolises innovation and improvement in our service delivery to the world. The red Victorian Pillar-type posting box with the longest history (cast between 1837 and 1901) on the stamp is juxtaposed with its green modern version. The superimposed postmarks of 1841 and 2011 serve as a reminder of the 170 years of postal service in Hong Kong.
Looking ahead, Hongkong Post will keep abreast of the times and continue to develop an array of diversified products and services for the public and corporate clients. We will strive to play an active role in facilitating global communication and in promoting industrial and business activities to create new business opportunities.(Source-Hongkong Post)
Remark:Thanks Trudy Yuen for sending such a nice miniature sheet FDC.It is really great to know the postal history of Hongkong which way back to 1841.
Aug 30, 2011
2011-Thomas the Tank Engine Miniature Sheet FDC from GREAT BRITAIN
FDC Name:Thomas the Tank Engine Miniature Sheet
Issue date:14-06-2011
Details:
1st Class – Thomas and Bertie the Bus
In this original illustration from the story Thomas and Bertie (from Tank Engine Thomas Again), Thomas challenges Bertie the bus to a race. Here he is speeding past Bertie at a level crossing in this original illustration by C Reginald Dalby.
68p – James
James ends up covered in tar when he crashes into the yard after failing to pin down his brakes at the top of a hill, fortunately it’s only his pride that is hurt. Original illustration by C Reginald Dalby from the story Dirty Objects in Toby the Tram Engine.
76p – Percy
Percy ends up in the sea when he ignores a sign in Percy Takes the Plunge (from The Eight Famous Engines). Original illustration by John T Kenny.
£1.00 – Henry
In the Sad Story of Henry (from The Three Railway Engines), Henry ends up being walled up in a tunnel as punishment for not wanting to get his paint wet. Illustration by
C Reginald Dalby.(Source-Royal Mail)
Thomas the Tank Engine miniature sheet technical details | Feature | Type/Detail | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of stamps | Four | |
| Size of sheet | 115mm x 89mm | |
| Design | Elmwood | |
| Acknowledgements | Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends™. Based on The Railway Series by The Reverend W Awdry. © 2011 Gullane (Thomas) Limited. Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends and Thomas & Friends are trademarks of Gullane (Thomas) Limited. | |
| Stamp Format | Landscape | |
| Stamp Size | 41mm x 30mm | |
| Printer | Cartor Security Printing, Meaucé, France | |
| Print Process | Lithography | |
| Perforations | 14.5 x 14 | |
| Phosphor | All over | |
| Gum | PVA |
May 27, 2011
Taiwan Butterflies Minitature sheet FDC from TAIWAN
Issue date:8th APR'2011
Details:
Because of its varied geography and its location straddling the tropics and subtropics, Taiwan has a great number of butterflies with rich species diversity. Euploea butterflies are among the few butterflies that can overwinter as adults in Taiwan’s mountain valleys. Before the arrival of winter, Euploea butterflies fly south to warmer “purple butterfly valleys.” When spring arrives, they fly back north. The sight of these migrating butterflies passing the Linnei section of National Freeway No.3 is simply breathtaking.
To call public attention to the importance of ecological conservation, Chunghwa Post previously issued a souvenir sheet with four stamps on Taiwan butterflies on June 25, 2009, and it is now following up with another souvenir sheet (Issue of 2011) with four stamps, featuring Euploea butterflies. The souvenir sheet, following the format of its forerunner of 2009, is printed in the shape of a butterfly, with a butterfly-shaped cutout on each stamp. The stamps will be issued on April 8, 2011. The designs follow:
1. Euploea eunice hobsoni (Butler) (NT$5): This butterfly has dark brown forewings with an iridescent blue shimmer. There are some pale blue gray markings on the submarginal areas of each of its wings and at the center of its forewings. The undersides of its wings are paler in color.
2. Euploea sylvester swinhoei Wallace & Moore (NT$5): The upper surfaces of the forewings of this dark brown butterfly have an iridescent blue shimmer near the apex and light blue spots along the outer edges of its cells. The undersides of its wings are paler in color, with white spots in corresponding positions to the light blue spots on the upper surfaces. There are three pale blue gray spots at the center of the underside of its forewings.
3. Euploea tulliolus koxinga Fruhstorfer (NT$12): This dark brown butterfly has iridescent blue forewings. There are rows of white markings in the submarginal areas of the upper surfaces of each of its wings. The undersides of its wings are paler in color, with white markings at the center of its forewings and also in positions that correspond to the white spots on its upper surfaces.
4. Euploea mulciber barsine Fruhstorfer (NT$12): The male has a large violescent patch near the apex of its forewings and male has dark brown wings with some scattered tiny white spots outside of the center cell on the undersides of its wings. The female has slightly lighter brown wings, with white scattered spots near the apex and white streaks on the inner edges of the forewings and the cells of the hind wings.
(Source-Chunghwa Post)To call public attention to the importance of ecological conservation, Chunghwa Post previously issued a souvenir sheet with four stamps on Taiwan butterflies on June 25, 2009, and it is now following up with another souvenir sheet (Issue of 2011) with four stamps, featuring Euploea butterflies. The souvenir sheet, following the format of its forerunner of 2009, is printed in the shape of a butterfly, with a butterfly-shaped cutout on each stamp. The stamps will be issued on April 8, 2011. The designs follow:
1. Euploea eunice hobsoni (Butler) (NT$5): This butterfly has dark brown forewings with an iridescent blue shimmer. There are some pale blue gray markings on the submarginal areas of each of its wings and at the center of its forewings. The undersides of its wings are paler in color.
2. Euploea sylvester swinhoei Wallace & Moore (NT$5): The upper surfaces of the forewings of this dark brown butterfly have an iridescent blue shimmer near the apex and light blue spots along the outer edges of its cells. The undersides of its wings are paler in color, with white spots in corresponding positions to the light blue spots on the upper surfaces. There are three pale blue gray spots at the center of the underside of its forewings.
3. Euploea tulliolus koxinga Fruhstorfer (NT$12): This dark brown butterfly has iridescent blue forewings. There are rows of white markings in the submarginal areas of the upper surfaces of each of its wings. The undersides of its wings are paler in color, with white markings at the center of its forewings and also in positions that correspond to the white spots on its upper surfaces.
4. Euploea mulciber barsine Fruhstorfer (NT$12): The male has a large violescent patch near the apex of its forewings and male has dark brown wings with some scattered tiny white spots outside of the center cell on the undersides of its wings. The female has slightly lighter brown wings, with white scattered spots near the apex and white streaks on the inner edges of the forewings and the cells of the hind wings.
Remark:This is the 2nd miniature sheet from Chunghwa post on butterflies.This is as excellent as the 1st one.I like the design and cancellation.The FDC size is bigger to accommodate the M/s size.Thanks Chen for sending this FDC on the issue date by registered post.
Apr 16, 2010
Astrological Signs Minatiture Sheet (M/s)
Issue Date:14th APR'2010.
Details: 12 nos of stamps ,Minitature sheet and 4 FDC was issued by India Post.
Astrological signs represent twelve equal segments or divisions of the zodiac. According to astrology, celestial phenomena reflect or govern human activity on the principle of "as above, so below", so that the twelve signs are held to represent twelve basic personality types or characteristic modes of expression.There are sun signs and moon signs, which both depend on your date of birth.
In Western and Indian astrology, the twelve signs are associated with constellations, while in Chinese astrology there is no connection with constellations, as it is simply the line of the equator that is divided into twelve equal segments.
In Western and Asian astrology, the emphasis is on space, and the movement of the sun, moon and planets in the sky through each of the zodiac signs. In Chinese astrology, by contrast, the emphasis is on time, with the zodiac operating on cycles of years, months, and hours of the day. A common feature of all three traditions however, is the significance of the ascendant or rising sign, namely the zodiac sign that is rising (due to the rotation of the earth) on the eastern horizon at the moment of a person's birth.More
- Miniature Sheet/Stamps & FDC design by- Bharti Mirchandani
- Cancellation & Brochure design by - Alka Sharma
- Stamps Printed - 0.8 Million
- Miniature Sheet Printed - 0.8 Million
- Printing Process - Wet Offset
- Printer - India Security Press,Nasik
Jan 25, 2010
Beijing - Hangzhou Grand Canal FDC from CHINA
FDC Name: Beijing - Hangzhou Grand Canal.
Issue date:26th September 2009.
Details:The Beijing - Hangzhou Grand Canal, stretching 1,794 kilometers from Beijing in the north to Hangzhou in the south, is the longest manmade water course in the world. It passes through Beijing and Tianjin Municipalities and the provinces of Hebei, Shandong, Jiangsu and Zhejiang, connecting the Haihe, Huanghe (Yellow), Huaihe, Changjiang (Yangtze), and Qiantang Rivers. Since its construction, the canal has played an important role in shipping, irrigation, flood control, drainage, and the interflow of commodities, and has promoted cultural exchange as well. The Zhenguosi Pagoda, in the canal's Gaoyou Section, is one of the representatives for the extensive promotion of Buddhist culture. First built in the Tang Dynasty (618 - 907), the pagoda originally stood on the bank of the canal, and when the canal was extended in 1956, a 100-meter-diameter earthen islet was erected to surround and defend the pagoda, making it the only islet-based Buddhist pagoda along the Grand Canal.
Remark:Nice Miniature sheet FDC posted on the issue date by registered post,Great.
Issue date:26th September 2009.
Details:The Beijing - Hangzhou Grand Canal, stretching 1,794 kilometers from Beijing in the north to Hangzhou in the south, is the longest manmade water course in the world. It passes through Beijing and Tianjin Municipalities and the provinces of Hebei, Shandong, Jiangsu and Zhejiang, connecting the Haihe, Huanghe (Yellow), Huaihe, Changjiang (Yangtze), and Qiantang Rivers. Since its construction, the canal has played an important role in shipping, irrigation, flood control, drainage, and the interflow of commodities, and has promoted cultural exchange as well. The Zhenguosi Pagoda, in the canal's Gaoyou Section, is one of the representatives for the extensive promotion of Buddhist culture. First built in the Tang Dynasty (618 - 907), the pagoda originally stood on the bank of the canal, and when the canal was extended in 1956, a 100-meter-diameter earthen islet was erected to surround and defend the pagoda, making it the only islet-based Buddhist pagoda along the Grand Canal.
Remark:Nice Miniature sheet FDC posted on the issue date by registered post,Great.
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