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Covers from Latvia
I just received these beautiful covers from Latvia so kindly sent by Mr. EN Limanski from Riga. The covers are so beautiful featuring Pluvialis and Oriolus.
Many Many Thanks to Mr EN Limanski for these beautiful covers.
Thứ Ba, 7 tháng 7, 2015
Chủ Nhật, 5 tháng 7, 2015
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PHILATELIC EXHIBITION AT ZOOLOGICAL GARDEN OF HANNOVER
A philatelic exhibitionwas held from June 24th 2015 (Opening Ceremony) to July 9th 2015 at Zoological Garden of Hannover. The philatelic exhibition honnors the 150th anniversary of the foundation ZOO Hannover. The philatelic exhibition was organized by the German Collector Group ARGE ZOOLOGIE with exhibits about the topic animals in more as 40 frames.During this event a meeting of the Collector Group was held for 2015 at Zoological Garden of Hannover.
On June 27th a pictorial postmark was available featuring a Grey Langur and a stationery (postcard) was issued in limited edition of 200 pieces. The postcard is featuring two Grey Langurs at Pre-stamp of 45 cents Euro(Inland postage rate for postcards).On the left side is featuring a group of Grey Langurs and in the background an Indian Elephant. Both topics are on Indian themes.
Some Post cards are available with Mr Wolfgang Beyer, Vice Chairman of the German Collector Group ARGE ZOOLOGIE and member of the German Topical Association VPhA and German Philatelic Association BDPh. He may be contacted at e - mail: Wolfgang.beyer1@aol.de
Stamp on Blood Donor’s Day from Italy
Thank you for saving my life !!
Date of Issue : 14 June 2015
Italy Post has released a special stamp to mark the Blood Donor’s Day. The item aims to raise people’s awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products. The stamp was issued on the 14th of June.
Every year on 14 June, countries around the world celebrate World Blood Donor Day (WBDD). The event, established in 2004, serves to raise awareness of the need for safe blood, and to thank blood donors for their voluntary, life-saving gifts of blood. World Blood Donor Day is one of eight official global public health campaigns marked by the World Health Organization.
The theme of this year’s campaign is “Thank you for saving my life”. It focuses on thanking blood donors who save lives every day through their blood donations and strongly encourages more people all over the world to donate blood voluntarily and regularly with the slogan “Give freely, give often. Blood donation matters”.
The campaign aims to highlight stories from people whose lives have been saved through blood donation, as a way of motivating regular blood donors to continue giving blood and people in good health who have never given blood to begin doing so.
Chủ Nhật, 19 tháng 4, 2015
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From May 5th to June 30th a new machine postmark with slogan is available at the Mail Centre in
12529 SCHÖNFELD. The logo of the machine postmark will feature a Eurasian eagle-owl(Bubo Bubo).
Postmark and Postcard on Langur
The new postmark and a Postmark to be issued on 27th June feature the head of a Grey langur and the stationery (postcard) feature a group of Grey langurs. In background the image of a Indian elephant.
Both items are available on June 27th in Germany during a philatelic exhibition of German Philatelic Collector Group .
Interested philatelists may please contact : Wolfgang Beyer, Vice Chairman of the German Philatelic Collector Group ARGE ZOOLOGIE. Mail:Wolfgang.beyer1@aol.de . Postage rate: 0,80 Euro AIRMAIL.
Thứ Năm, 9 tháng 4, 2015
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South Africa Post issued a set of stamps featuring six endangered South African species to raise awareness of illegal animal trade.
Mlu Mathonsi, acting Group CEO of the Post Office, said a total of 50 000 stamp sheets will draw attention to the plight of the oribi, black rhino, grey crowned crane, ground hornbill, sungazer and Cape parrot.
The six were selected by the Endangered Wildlife Trust, an organisation founded in 1973 with the purpose of protecting South Africa’s threatened wildlife species. The artwork on the stamps is by Alan Ainslie, a wildlife artist who has exhibited with world-renowned artists such as Raymond Harris-Ching (New Zealand), Keith Joubert (South Africa) and Paul Bosman (US).
“But the Post Office is doing more than raise awareness. The Endangered Wildlife Trust has trained staff at South Africa’s international mail centres so X-ray machine operators know how to identify animals and animal parts in parcels to foreign countries”, Mathonsi said.
Animal poaching is an increasing global phenomenon. In Southern Africa, poaching has increased at an alarming rate. The situation has become so bad that local newspapers have labelled our national wildlife parks “killing fields”. Estimated to be the third largest illegal industry worldwide after drugs and human trafficking, poaching often has its roots in organised, trans-boundary crime and is among the most serious threats to the survival of plant and animal populations.
Poaching has a detrimental effect on biodiversity both within and outside protected areas. As wildlife populations decline, species are depleted locally, and the functionality of ecosystems is disturbed.
It is believed that sophisticated rhino and other wildlife theft networks are in operation, using helicopters and trucks to “strip South Africa of its wildlife”. Wildlife organisations in the country are therefore forced to continually increase security measures to protect our conservation areas and their wildlife.
Newq Stamp on Tourism theme
Laško – Tourist’s favourite destination
Slovenian Post released a special stamp that depicts Laško – one of the most famous tourist destinations of Slovenia on the 7th of March.
Laško is particularly renowned for the tradition of beer brewing and healing water springs. Wellness and health tourism are based on honey and beer treatment and are accessible to all.
The countryside around Laško offers pleasant spots, surroundings with its cultural and natural heritage intact. Unspoilt and interesting landscape is waiting to be discovered and explored. They invite you to countless mountain and hiking trails crisscrossing the local hills and valleys, leading through forests, over meadows and pastures.
In Laško, a large number of food and drink tastings take place all year round, as do several displays and presentations of local growers, craftsmen and artists.
Thứ Năm, 2 tháng 4, 2015
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A Special commemorative cover on "Golden Chariot _ an unforgettable journey with myriad experiences" was released on 2nd April 2015 at Meghdoot Auditorium , Bengaluru GPO. This special commemorative cover depicting the Golden Chariot has been brought out by Karnataka Postal Circle in coordination with the Department of Tourism, Govt., of Karnataka.
- Suresh Rao, Bangalore : email : suresh.hobbies@gmail.com
Special Cover on 150 Years of Forestry in India – 21st March 2015
A Special Cover was released at Seoni on the occasion of 150 years of forestry in India and in the memory of "Father of Indian Forestry" Dr. Dietrich Brandis on 21st March 2015.
Forestry in India is a significant rural industry and a major environmental resource. India is one of the ten most forest-rich countries of the world along with the Russian Federation, Brazil, Canada, United States of America, China, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Australia, Indonesia and Sudan.
Sir Dietrich Brandis, KCIE, FRS (b. March 31, 1824 – d. May 28, 1907) was a German forester who worked with the British Imperial Forestry Service in colonial India. He is considered the father of tropical forestry. His major concern was to prevent further degradation of forests in the country, for which, he formulated the Forest Act, 1865, which was later amended in 1878 and 1927. He served as IGF for 20 years, during which time he successfully laid foundations for putting the country’s forest resources under scientific management under an independent forest administration. Appreciating the need for forestry research and training, he took positive actions by setting up research and training facilities at Dehra Dun. He was officially recognised as Companion of the Indian Empire in 1878.
Special Cover on Pench Tiger Reserve, Seoni – 20th March 2015
A Special Cover on Pench Tiger Reserve, Seoni, Madhya Pradesh was released on 20th March 2015 by Madhya Pradesh Postal Circle at the function held at Turia Gate of Pench Tiger Reserve, Seoni. This event was held as a part of World Forestry Day celebrations.
Pench National park, nestling in the lower southern reaches of the satpuda hills is named after Pench river, meandering through the park from north to south. It is located on the southern boundary of Madhya Pradesh, bordering Maharashtra, in the districts of Seoni and Chhindwara. Pench National Park, comprising of 758 SQ Kms, out of which a core area of 299 sq km of Indira Priyadarshini Pench National Park and the Mowgli Pench Sanctuary and remaining 464 sq km of pench national park is the buffer area. The area of the present tiger reserve has a glorious history. A description of its natural wealth and richness occurs in Ain-i-Akbari. Pench Tiger Reserve and its neighbourhood is the original setting of Rudyard Kipling's most famous work, The Jungle Book.
Courtesy – Indian Philately Digest
Thứ Năm, 26 tháng 2, 2015
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Philatelic Exhibition and India Post Stall at Aero Show 2015, Bengaluru - 18th to 22nd February 2015
On 19th February 2015 Defence Minister, Shri Manohar Parrikar, released two Special Covers on ‘Aero India 2015’. (Special Cover approval no. KTK/29/2015 and KTK/30/2015)
Department of Posts, Karnataka Postal Circle had opened a stall at Aero Show 2015 held from 18th to 22nd February at the Air Force Station Yelahanka, Bengaluru.
A unique stall of India Post had stamps of aero shows and aircraft on sale which attracted visitors. Items like mugs and lettersets with stamps embossed over them were also exhibited at the stall. Stamp exhibition based on aero philately in approx. 20 frames was also arranged in the stall.
Special Cover on 11th CBS Head Post Office of Odisha Postal Circle - 5th January 2015
Cuttack GPO – 753 001 successfully migrated to CBS System on 5th January 2015. It has become 11th CBS Head Post Office of Odisha Postal Circle. On the occasion, a Special Cover was released on 5th January 2015 at Cuttack.
New Pictorial Cancellation from Germany
Tiger
On April 4th 2015 a new pictorial cancellation will be issued at 12057 BERLIN. The cancellation is featuring a
TIGER. Interested philatelists may please contact: Wolfgang Beyer, Vice Chairman of the German Philatelic
Collector Group ARGE ZOOLOGIE.
Mail: Wolfgang.beyer1@aol.de . Postage rates: 0,80 Euro AIRMAIL,2,95 Euro Registered AIRMAIL.
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Special Covers – TAPIPEX 2015
Towards Diamond Jubilee : Jaywanti Haksar Lead College , Betul (MP)
Shri Digambar Jain Siddhakshetra, Muktagiri, Betul ( MP)
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Many thanks to Mr Wolfgang Beyer of Germany for these nice covers !!
Thứ Tư, 25 tháng 2, 2015
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International Cooperative Project On Giant Panda
Here are two beautiful stamps featuring cute giant pandas. Malaysia Post released a set of two stamps with a souvenir sheet to support International Cooperative Project On Giant Panda. today on 25th of February 2015.
Despite their exalted status and relative lack of natural predators, pandas are endangered. Severe threats from humans have left fewer than 1,600 pandas in the wild, according to a 2004 survey. A census of the wild panda population is undertaken every 10 years.
With support from the Chinese government and guidance from national and provincial leaders, the Chengdu Panda Base has launched the “International Long ‒ term Cooperative Project of Giant Panda Breeding”. This collaborative research effort focuses on giant panda breeding, ethology, protection, and education jointly with Japan, the United States, Spain, and France.
15 successfully ‒ bred giant pandas resulted from this work, the largest number of panda cubs produced through international cooperative projects in giant panda breeding to date.
Thứ Hai, 6 tháng 10, 2014
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During Wildlife Week, 2014 celebrations, on 1st October 2014 a function was organized by the forest department at the auditorium of Indian Council for Forestry and Education (ICFRE). Shri Harish Rawat, Chief Minister of Uttarakhand released two Special Covers . One on the Wildlife Week and second on the Silver Jubilee of Gangotri National Park.
For Special Covers Please contact In-Charge , Philatelic Bureau email : gporajpurroad.pm@gmail.com Ph No. 0135 - 2710899
Wildlife Week (01-07 October 2014) - In the year 1952 with a view to preserve the fauna of India, particularly to take urgent steps to prevent extinction of any species, the Government of India established an Indian Board of Wild Life (IBWL). The Board has since been doing pioneering work to arouse public consciousness in favour of wildlife preservation. In order to arouse a general awakening in the common man in favour of protection of wildlife, the Indian Board of Wild Life (IBWL) decided to observe the Wildlife Week and since then it is observed in the first week of October every year. The special cover released depicts the state animal “musk deer” and state bird “monal”. The cancellation portrays tiger pug marks.
Silver Jubilee of Gangotri National Park – Established in 1989, the Gangotri National Park is located in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. It is spread in a massive 2390 sq. kms area and provides some of the most magnificent views of the coniferous forests that surrounds it. The forest of the park is mostly temperate and the vegetation consists of chirpine, deodar, fir, spruce, oak and rhodendron.
The Gangotri National Park falls under the Western Himalayan bio-geographical zone and is located at an altitude of 1,800m to 7,083 meters above sea level. The park consists of some high ridges, deep gorges and some beautiful cliffs as well. The landscape of the park is mainly dominated by alpine scrub, although one can also find oak and betula as well.
The park contains more than 15 species of mammals and 150 species of birds. This also includes some of the rare and beautiful species like the Snow Leopard, Black Bear, Brown Bear, Musk Deer, Blue Sheep, or Bharal, Himalayan Tahr, Himalayan Monal, Koklass and the Himalayan Snowcock The cancellation depicts Himalayan Tahr.
- Abhai Mishra – Dehradun
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New pictorial cancellation from Germany
Mail : Wolfgang.beyer1@aol.de. Postage rates : 0,75 Euro AIRMAIL, 2,90 Euro Registered AIRMAIL.
Courtesy: Wolfgang Beyer & Wolfgang Hoelzl
THÜBRIA 2014
Greiz - Germany (Thuringia)
From October 3rd to October 5th 2014 a philatelic exhibition was held in , a small town in Germany (Thuringia). About 70 exhibits in more as 400 frames were shown from exhibitors of Germany and other countries from Europe.
Mr. Wolfgang Beyer as Vice Chairman of the German Collector Group ArGe Zoologie (collectors of philatelic items about animals) and contributor of Rainbow Stamp Club showed a presentation of Indian Philately with books(from Mr. Madan Middha and Mr.Abhai Mishra ),modern stamps and miniature sheets from India,Customized sheetlets,special covers and Meghdoot postcards.
RPSL Regional Meeting – Delhi
A meeting on RPSL & PSOD Members was held on 28 Sep 2014 in The Crystal Banquet, New Delhi. In the meeting Mr. Dhananjay Desai talked about his collection on Indian feudatory states and his book on Indian Telegraph stamps, Mr. Uttam Reddy about Modern India errors Mr. Gautam Rohatagi on 1854 One anna lithograph stamps, Mr. Ramu S on 1854 Half anna lithograph stamps and Markand Dave gave a presentation on Gandhi Mourning covers . Total 25 RPSL & PSOD members attendedthe meeting.
- Markand Dave – Nadia, Gujarat
Thứ Bảy, 4 tháng 10, 2014
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Date of Issue : 25 September 2014
Slovenia Post issued a set of 3 stamps and a miniature sheet featuring bats on 25th September 2014.
AUNA – Bats
Bechstein’s bat – Myotis bechsteinii (Kuhl, 1818)
Bats are the only mammals to have a wing membrane that allows true flight. The membrane is stretched between the digits of the forelimbs, the body, the hind legs and the tail and forms a special flying organ. Bats have also developed an effective echolocation system based on high-frequency sound which enables them to orient themselves in space and hunt food in the darkness.
Bechstein’s bat belongs to the vesper bat family (Vespertilionidae), which lack the enlarged nose-leaf of other echolocating bats. It folds its wings along its body when at rest. Another characteristic of Bechstein’s bat are its big ears, which are more than 2 cm long and have a long, narrow tragus with a pointed tip. Like other bats, Bechstein’s bat is endangered and its distribution and numbers are shrinking. The reason for this is a lack of suitable roosts, the use of poisons in the environment, lack of food and light pollution. Bechstein’s bat is a forest species that roosts in hollow trees. In commercial forests with few old trees, we can help bats by installing bat boxes.
Lesser horseshoe bat – Rhinolophus hipposideros (Bechstein, 1800)
Bats of the horseshoe bat family (Rhinolophidae) have a horseshoe-shaped nose-leaf, a special fold of skin, around the nostrils. Four species of horseshoe bats live in Slovenia. The lesser horseshoe bat is the smallest
of them. It is found in central and southern Europe and in northern Africa. Its body is between 3.5 and 4.5 cm long, its tail measures 2 cm, its wingspan is around 20 cm and it weighs between 5 and 9 g. It has a grey-brown back and a lighter, white-grey belly. The ears are large, pointed and have no tragus. When the bat hangs from the ceiling, it is entirely wrapped in its wings and is around 10 cm long. In summer it roosts in buildings, frequently church bell towers or attics, while in winter it hibernates in caves, cellars or mineshafts. The lifespan of the lesser horseshoe bat is usually around four years but in some cases it can live up to 30 years. The lesser horseshoe bat is another endangered and protected species. We can help it by keeping openings clear in buildings and caves to allow them to fly in and out, by not illuminating their roosts at night and by not disturbing them during hibernation in caves and other places.
Kuhl’s pipistrelle – Pipistrellus kuhlii (Kuhl, 1819)
Kuhl’s pipistrelle is a medium-sized species of bat from the vesper bat family (Vespertilionidae), which, with more than 300 species (25 of which are present in Slovenia), is the largest family of bats in the world. Vesper bats do not have a nose-leaf and when at rest fold their wings along their body instead of wrapping themselves in them like other bats. Kuhl’s pipistrelle typically has short ears with a short, sickle-shaped tragus. The bat gets its Slovene name belorobi netopir (literally: white-edged bat) from the edge of the wing membrane between the last digit of the foreleg and the hind leg. Its body is around 4.7 cm long, it has a wingspan of around 22 cm and it weighs between 5 and 10 g. It is found in Europe, Asia and parts of Africa. It is a nocturnal hunter of flying insects and uses echolocation in a frequency range of between 36 and 40 kHz.
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Received this cover from Latvia sent by EN Limanski from Riga, Latvia. Many thanks to Mr Limanski for this cover.
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