The landscape sheet, consisting of twenty first class stamps, has images of paintings and sculptures from the Art Russe foundation’s collection. The designs are based on artworks that were displayed in March at the first UK exhibition dedicated to the end of the Second World War and its reflection in Russian art, hosted by London’s Saatchi […]
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The six stamps in this issue commemorate 75 years since the Battle of Britain and depict some of the key factors that enabled Britain to survive. Together these factors helped to form a springboard for allied victory in World War Two.Hat-Trick Design, London, has designed the 40’s styled stamps in keeping with the stamps they […]
Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Dharmendra Pradhan has released the special postal stamp on 17th July 2015 to commemorate historic Nabakalebara Rath Yatra 2015.Odisha Tourism Minister Ashok Panda, Chief Secretary Gokul Pati and Tourism Secretary Arvind Padhee were present at the occasion.The postage stamp is dedicated to Mahaprabhu Sree Jagannath. Dharmendra Pradhan has […]
By Dr.Pradeep Jain
Isle of Man Post has issued a set of six stamps on 15th July 2015 on the public transport buses of 1930s and 40s.This beautiful set augments “All Aboard Please!” issue of 1999, proving that, like buses, good stamps are worth the wait! Now, as then, the images are specially-commissioned from Isle of Man artist […]
Russia has released a stamp on 25th June 2015 to mark the Year of Literature 2015. It depicts the profiles of such famous Russian writers as Alexander Pushkin, Nikolai Gogol and Anna Akhmatova. The Tsarskoye Selo Lyceum near St. Petersburg has played host to the official opening ceremony for the All-Russia Year of Literature. 2015 […]
30c – Fou (Hibiscus tiliaceus):The fou is one of the most commonly found trees in Niue, with bright yellow hibiscus flowers that turn red with age. The fou has several useful elements that are utilised in Niue. The bark of the fou contains strong fibres, making it ideal for creating cordage and fashioning into ceremonial […]
Slovenia issued a stamp on boat on 9th July 2015 under Euromed Postal stamp.Theme of this years Euromed stamp is boats of Mediterranean.The stamp features a wooden fishing boat called “tonera”, powered by oars, used to catch tuna (Little tunny Euthynnus alletteratus).
By Suresh Rao West Bengal Circle of India Post has released a special cover on 22nd June 2015 to commemorate 150th ear Celebrations Kripasaran Mahasthavir – Buddha Dharmankur Sabha – Kolkata (WB/07/2015) . Kripasaran Mahasthavir was the founder of Buddha Dharmankur Sabha ( Bengal Buddist Association – 1892) and Jagajjyoti (1908) and revivalist of Buddhism […]
Tata (in Latin Dotis and in German Totis) lies on the river Által in northern Transdanubia, where the flat Kisalföld and the Transdanubian Mountain Range meet at the north-western entrance to the Tata valley separating the Gerecse and Vértes mountain ranges. The city of Tata has been inhabited since ancient times, which the archaeological finds […]