Blood Donor Day observed every year on 14 June.The theme for year 2015 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 […]
Month: June 2015
Claus Cito (1882-1965) who created the “Monument du Souvenir” commonly known as “’Gëlle Fra”, studied art at the School of Applied Arts and at the Art Academy in Stuttgart where he acquired in-depth knowledge. Enthralled by the Social Realism of Constantin Meunier, Cito settled in Brussels in 1909. Having won the “Monument du Souvenir” competition, he […]
The stamps featuring Honghe’s magnificent terraced landscape and its distinctive Hani culture. Added to the World Heritage List in 2013, the cultural landscape of the Honghe Hani Rice Terraces covers 16,603 hectares of land in Southern Yunnan.It is marked by the spectacular terraces that cascade down the slopes of the towering Ailao Mountains to the banks […]
Jewish Bridal Jewellery Jewish bridal jewellery stamps are from the collection of the Israel Museum’s Wing for Jewish Art and Life.The stamps features Bridal Head Ornament, Wedding ring and Bridal jewellery which reflects the rich Israeli culture and their values. Date of Issue: 16 June 2015 Denominations: 4.10 NIS x 3 Centenary of WWI in Eretz Israel […]
Croatia has issued its second series of the Croatian Undersea World stamps on 15th June 2015 featuring various sea creatures. The stamps features Neptune’s lace, Long-snouted seahorse, Violescent sea-whip and Cylinder Anemone.
Santiago de Compostela is one of the main places of Christian pilgrimage and its importance in terms of the history of Christianity is underpinned by ancient traditions that the Apostle James (the Greater) was buried in the place where today stands the Cathedral of Compostela. This conviction has resulted in countless pilgrims converging to Santiago […]
200th Anniversary of Geneva, Neuchâtel and Valais in the Swiss Confederation Issue Date: 07.05.2015 Designer: Tessa Gerster, Lausanne Printer: Cartor Security Printing, La Loupe (F) Process: Offset Colours: 4 Colours Size: Stamps: 33×28 mm Sheetlet: 192×95 mm (2 rows of 3 stamps) Swiss Sponsorship for Mountain Communities The notion of solidarity between mountain and valley has been paramount for 75 years, […]
By Vijay Kumar Jain King of melody R.D.Burman’s 76th birthday is on 27 June.FDC with cancelled stamps and autograph of persons closely related to R.D.Burman. FDC bears cancelled stamps of Rajesh Khanna (scored music for his 19 films),R.D.Burman himself,Geeta Dutt (who sung his first song) & Majrooh Sultanpuri (who wrote lyrics of his first commercial hit). […]
These stamps are about spaying or neutering, regular visits to the veterinarian, proper nutrition, effective identification, safe and comfortable surroundings, plenty of play and exercise, and lots of attention.The stamp illustrations bring to life various scenarios in which pets are being cared for responsibly. The whimsical and colourful brush stroke style brings some light heartedness […]
By Ganesh Prasad Chowdhury Philately is very important ad famous hobby .Philatelic stamps are something different from the normal stamps. Such stamps are released on specific occasions and in limited number. The hobby of stamps collection is popularly known as philatelic hobby. It needs sincere effort and knowledge. The stamps are required to be kept […]