Pride of India Collection

India becomes the Republic

(The original stamp was issued on 26 Jan 1950)

Hi ! I am updating my blog after a short break as I was busy preparing my own collection for an exhibition. I have just completed my work and writing this Post. In today’s Post another new replica from Pride of India Collection of best 25 Indian stamps jointly launched by India Post & Hall mark group. This stamp was originally issued on 26 January 1950 when India became Republic. In club news some contribution by our members. Our thanks to Mr Vinod Sabharwal of New Delhi and Vijay Modi of Himmatnagar, Gujarat for today’s Post. This is all for Today !…..Till Next Post ….Have a Nice Time !

India becomes Republic - Inauguration 26 January 1950

Club News

Articles on Philately in leading dailies

Recently some articles were published on philately in leading Dailies. Here are the links…

http://in.jagran.yahoo.com/epaper/index.php?location=2&edition=2009-11-30&pageno=16

http://in.jagran.yahoo.com/epaper/index.php?location=2&edition=2009-11-28&pageno=20

http://epaper.hindustantimes.com/ArticleImage.aspx?article=22_11_2009_012_003&mode=1

Our member Mr Vijay Modi of Himmatnagar Gujrat has sent this error on sheet of Dushyant Kumar stamps.

Extra Horizontal Black line on sheet of Dushyant Kumar stamps

Best of Christmas stamps 2009

Date of Issue - 2 November 2009

Hi ! Here are the most beautiful stamps on Christmas issued by Australia Post on 2nd November for Christmas 2009. These awesome stamps are so tempting for all stamp collectors because of their attractive designs. For me, these stamps appear to be best stamps of Christmas 2009. It should be noted that Australia Post has also issued other philatelic items besides stamps. All are fantastic and any collector would love to collect these wonderful items. The stamps feature familiar symbols of the Christmas season. The stamps show The fir tree, baubles, candy canes, wrapped gifts, stocking and Santa Claus hat. This issue is a great delight for children.…..This is all for Today !….Till Next Post …Have a Great Time !

Gutter Strip with design

Self Adhesive Sheetlet

FDCs

Max Cards

Booklet of 10 x 50 c stamps

Christmas Cards with self adhesive sheetlet

Courtesy – Australia Post

Christmas Stamps from Australia…

Hi ! It is the time for Christmas preparation all over the world. Many Postal administrations have issued beautiful stamps on Christmas. Australia Post seems to be No. 1 Postal Administration which has brought out most beautiful philatelic items on Christmas for stamp lovers. Here are some awesome philatelic items issued by Australia Post on 2 November 2009. There are some more beautiful items which will be published in forthcoming post. This is all for today…Till Next Post….Have a Nice Time !

Date of Issue – 2 November 2009

Miniature Sheet

This year's Christmas stamps of Australia feature three themes: iconic figures from the Nativity, familiar symbols of the Christmas season and creatures from Christmas Island.

The Nativity issue features the Virgin Mary cradling her newborn son on the 50c stamp, while the $1.25 design depicts the three Magi or Wise Men, Caspar, Melchior and Balthazar offering precious gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh to baby Jesus.

Aerogramme

Max Cards

New Stamps on Christmas

 

The new Christmas stamp from Canada features the Madonna and Child.The other stamp features  a snow-covered Christmas tree. The stamp is part of a holiday series that includes a snowman (2005) and a reindeer (2007).

 

Isle of Man Post Office has issued a set of six stamps featuring Father Christmas. Ruddy cheeked, white bearded and red cloaked... Who could mistake Santa Claus? Like many mythical figures his appearance has evolved with time. He is one of the modern images of Christmas; steeped in emotion for the young: Santa the gift bearer: jovial and portly, otherwise known as 'Father Christmas,' who laughs 'Ho, Ho!' and is drawn magically by reindeer through the night sky on Christmas Eve in a toy-laden sleigh. This issue illustrates the changing image of Father Christmas through the generations.

 

 

The subject of these Christmas stamps  from Norway symbolizes Christmas decorations, and in the background the words from two different Christmas carols can be read.

 

New Christmas stamps from Gibraltar feature Christmas decorations.