New Pictorial Postmarks

New postmarks on animals from Germany

On 11th March 2018 a pictorial postmark   will be available in 74072 HEILBRONN. The postmark is featuring a European Wildcat (Felis Silvestris), animal of the year 2018 in Germany.

On 29th March 2018  a pictorial postmark will be available  in 60549 FRANKFURT/MAIN . The postmark is featuring a Rainbow-billed toucan(Ramphastos sulfuratus).  The postmark is for a FIRST FLIGHT from Frankfurt/Main to San Jose,Costa Rica.

Postmark on Dino from South Korea

On February 28th 2018  a postmark will be available in South Korea .

The pictorial postmark  features a SPINOSAURUS.

- Wolfgang Beyer, German Philatelic Federation (BDPh)

PyeongChang - Host of the XXIII Olympic Winter Games 2018

 

Date of Issue : 3 August 2011

PyeongChang - Host of the XXIII Olympic Winter Games 2018

Pyeongchang (Pyeongchang-gun) is a county in Gangwon province, South Korea. It is located in the Taebaek Mountains region, and is the most popular winter sports location in South Korea. It is also home to several Buddhist temples, including Woljeongsa. Pyeongchang County is located approximately 180 km (110 mi) east of Seoul, the capital of South Korea. Pyeongchang will host the third Winter Olympiad  2018 Winter Olympic Games.

One commemorative stamp celebrating the hosting of the XXIII Olympic Winter Games is issued, conveying  delight and exhilaration and looking forward to the date when this dream is realized in PyeongChang -- a locale that is surrounded by Taebaek Mountains to its east, the Charyeong Mountains to its southwest, the Odae Mountain and Gyebang Mountain to its north. The locale is more than 700 meters above sea level and receives over 250 cm in average annual snowfall.  

 

Special Covers

Madhya Pradesh

: Ashwani Dubey - Gorakhpur

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Anna's victory is a great feeling of satisfaction and pride for Indians.Youth power the back bone of Anna movement is the main factor for this victory . Anna, the true follower of Gandhi, using non violent attitude over anti-corruption has finally succeeds in his motive.

IAAF World Championships - Daegu 2011

 

Date of Issue : 26 August 2011

In celebration of the 2011 IAAF World Championships,  two stamps have been issued by South Korea . Each stamp featuring the sprint and the pole vault as ink-and-wash painting utilizing croquis sketching. It is hoped that this year's competition will be a great success where people, through track and field events – the elite of sports – will thrill to record-shattering competition among world renowned athletes and be imbued with a profound spirit and true sportsmanship.

IAAF World Championships start today ….

Daegu 2011

IAAF World Championships Daegu 2011

The IAAF World Championships, where competitors from all over the world will achieve incredible athletic feats, will be held for 9 days from August 27 to September 4 2011, in Daegu.

The event was created by IAAF (International Association of Athletics Federation), and the IAAF World Championships was first held in Helsinki, Finland in 1983. Since its 3rd competition, it has been held every other year — on odd number years. The slogan of this year's 13th competition is "Sprint Together for Tomorrow." At this year's competition, a total of approximately 6,000 athletes and officials from 212 countries around the world are expected to participate and display the skills they have polished through grueling training in a total of 47 events such as the long jump, the high jump, the javelin throw, the shot put, race walking, and the marathon, as well as the iconic track events such as the 100m, 400m, 1500m and the hurdles.

Daegu, the host city for this competition, is the city of textile, fashion and apple, with dense forests and a clean river winding through the city. Daegu (Korean also known as Taegu, and officially the Daegu Metropolitan City, is the fourth largest city after Seoul, Busan, Incheon, and the third largest metropolitan area in South Korea.

   

The Host Venue for the IAAF World Championships Daegu 2011 is a time tested facility as it was also the host venue of the highly successful 2002 FIFA World Cup.

The Teflon roof, which resembles the thatched roofs of the traditional Korean houses, provides natural light and an optimal viewing environment. Furthermore, the high-definition electronic signboard and the application of state-of-the-art technology will enable the spectators to watch the Championships with utmost excitement .

Club News

 

 The UK based Stamp magazine has published interview and part of collection of our distinguished member Dr Bibhudatta Mishra in its September issue under “ My Collection ” Column ( Pg 72 – 75). I am happy share it with the Readers. His blog FASCINATING WORLD OF UNDERWATER PARADISE  can be viewed at http://fishstamplover.blogspot.com/ 

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New stamps on Dinosaurs…

 

Date of Issue : 11 August 2011

South Korea Post issued a set of four stamps and Miniature sheet  on 11 August 2011 as the second installment of the "Age of Dinosaurs Series," Jurassic dinosaurs of the Mesozoic Era .

Jurassic Period of the Mesozoic Era, which spanned about 50 million years from about 199.6 million years ago to 145.5 million years ago, refers to the period that followed the Triassic Period. In this period, giant reptiles such as dinosaurs thrived on the land, and ammonites, in the sea. In the latter part of the Jurassic Period, birds appeared for the first time, with gymnosperms like cycads and Ginkgo thriving.

Scelidosaurus
As an herbivorous dinosaur, it had a rather small head and small body, being 250 kg in weight and about 4m in height. It walked on four legs. With its hind legs being longer than the front legs, it is thought to have run with its hind legs and to have walked with its hind legs to reach and feed on the leaves of tall trees. Its most prominent body feature is the oval-shaped dermal scutes on both its back and tail. It was discovered both in the U.K. and U.S.A.

Stegosaurus
As an herbivorous dinosaur during the Late Jurassic Period spikes on its tails. Compared to its large body, its head was relatively very small, with its long hind legs and short, crooked front legs making its back crook forward. With its large body, it moved very sluggishly. It is 9 m in height and 2 tons in weight. It was discovered in the western part of the U.S.A.

Allosaurus
As a carnivorous dinosaur flourishing in the latter part of the Jurassic Period, it is known to be the fiercest predator in the North American continent. Its feature is the crests just in front of its eyes. It also had a sturdy jaw and teeth made for killing herbivorous or other carnivorous dinosaurs, as well as the hand that had sharp claws. It was 3.6 tons in weight and 14m in height. And it was discovered in the western part of the U.S., Portugal and Australia.

Dilophosarurus 
As a carnivorous dinosaur during the Early Jurassic Period, it had two crests split in the shape of a V on top of its head. Its razor-sharp teeth, long and strong legs, and long claws were perfect for hunting. Its first toe on its hand was shaped in the way to hold a prey, functioning like a thumb. It was 330~450 kg in weight, and 6~7 m in height. It was first reported in the U.S., with the possibility of having been discovered in the southern part of China being raised.