Kite-flying, one of Filipinos’ favorite hobbies, is celebrated in the second quarter topical stamps issued by the Philippine Postal Corp. PHLPost said the stamps feature the “Saranggola,” which are usually made of bamboo sticks and plastic bags. According to PHLPost, this series of stamps will have 10 designs, with the kites “in upward position flying […]
Category: Asian Philately
During the Korean War, Lt Col James Power Carne led 700 men of the Gloucestershire Regiment against more than 10,000 Chinese in the Battle of Imjin River in 1951.He was eventually captured and spent 19 months in solitary confinement, and was later awarded the Victoria Cross.He is depicted on one of 10 stamps issued to […]
Karnataka circle of India Post has released a special cover on Rotary Bangalore Down North on 27th June 2015.
Date of Issue:4 January 2015,Width:42 mm,Height:30mm,Perforation:14,Printer:Security Printing Works Government Press
India Post has released two new Meghdoot Postcards on the occasion of “Godavari Mahapushkaram”.Language-Hindi and Telugu.
Israel– Germany Joint Stamp Issue Israel issued joint stamps with Germany to commemorate 50 Years of diplomatic relations between both the countries. Cobra Helicopter After the Yom Kippur War, it was clear to the IDF that new attack helicopters must be acquired in order to assist infantry and armored forces in ground warfare. On April […]
India Post has invited applications from artists for designing of various philatelic products.
Philippines issued joint stamps with Finland to commemorate 60 Years of diplomatic relations between both the countries.The stamps showing the Philippine tamaraw and Finland’s brown bear. While the P40 design shows front and side views of the tamaraw, the P10 design shows the front and side views of the brown bear.
A special carried cover was released on 29th June 2015 to commemorate the metro train in Chennai.Back of cover is showing technical details like number of stations and speed of the train etc.
By Sudhir Jain It happens only in India. Two first day cancellations of Agartala on Acharya Gyansagar stamp. Both the designs are different. How it is possible?