Israel National Trail..

 

     - Take a trip with the Israel National Trail stamp sheet – packed with fun attractions and unique sites -

HI !

Here is a beautiful stamp sheet to be issued in May by Israel Post on Tourism. The stamp sheet shows complete National Trail  and along the trail various tourist activities in Israel have been featured. It is a beautiful sheet for those collecting on Tourism. Of course a wonderful sheet for my Tourism collection !!

News from Germany

ANIMALS IN PHILATELY : Stamp Exhibition

In Zoological Park of Hirschfelde in the near of the town Zwickau in Germany  a philatelic exhibition will be held from  August 23th to August 26th with the title : ANIMALS IN PHILATELY. A pictorial cancellation featuring a DEER will be available during the exhibition.

The exhibition is being held in cooperation between  the German Philatelic Youth Association,Philatelic  Collector Club of Zwickau and the German Collector Group ArGe Zoologie.

The following exhibits will be shown at the exhibition:

ORNAMENTAL  FISHES by Reinhard Heisig (1 frame),

THE COLOURED WORLD OF ANIMALS ON STAMPS by Philatelic collector group of the youth from Hirschfelde (4 frames),

THE BIRDS ON STAMP OF THE UN-POSTAL ADMINISTRATION by Rudi Siegemund(1 frame),

THE WORLD OF BIRDS IN ASIA by Rudi Siegemund (1frame),

ROLLERBIRDS by Wolfgang Beyer(3 frames),

BUTTERFLIES by Heinz-Günter Hofmeister (1 frame),GIANT SNAKES by
Eberhard Günther(1 frame),

RARE ANIMALS OF THE NATURE RESERVE SPEEWALD by Lothar Brehme (1 frame)

PELICAN-THE BIRD WITH THE BIG MOUTH by Axel Brockmann (1 frame)

KINGFISHER-BIRD OF THE YEAR by Axel Brockmann (1 frame)

PICTORIAL CANCELLATIONS BIRDS OF THE YEAR FROM POSTOFFICE GAILDORF by Axel Brockmann(1 frame)

THE WORLD OF BIRDS IN EUROPE by Rudi Siegemund(3 frames),

THE WORLD OF BIRDS IN AMERICA by Rudi Siegemund(1 frame)

ADVERTISING FRAME by German Collector Group ArGe ZOOLOGIE(1 frame)

:  Wolfganh Beyer -  Germany : email : wolfgang.beyer1@aol.de

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My recent covers..

 

Kenneth Sequeira – Dubai (UAE)

Thanks to  Mr Veeraghavan for beautiful set of seven Picture Postcards featuring famous temples of Tamil Nadu

K. Veeraghvan – Pattukkottai (Tamilnadu)

12.12.12

Hemant Jain – Mandla (MP) 

 

Thanks to my friend Zeljko for this wonderful  cancellation of 12.12.12 on a

magnificent  stamp

Zeljko Vasilik, Topolovac ( Croatia )

Thanks to Kenneth  for getting this nice cancel. of 12.12.12 for me !!

Kenneth Sequeira ( Dubai)

Missent to Kenya - Cover from India to Israel

Missent to Kenya

 

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Online Directory of Philatelists

 

Indian Philatelists’ Forum has come out with an innovative idea of creating online directory of Philatelists. This directory is intended to facilitate networking among philatelists and members of forum. 

The Directory of philatelists will be divided in to two categories. (i) Philatelists residing in India (ii) Philatelists residing abroad and collecting on any aspect of Indian Philately.

An online directory of Indian Philatelists and Overseas philatelists interested in Indian Philately with their complete profile will be available on forum’s website. Indian Philatelists’ Forum respects privacy of its members and that’s why all data will be available only to the registered members. 

Philatelists interested in India and across the world will welcome this new innovative idea of making online directory. A web based data form is now available on forum’s official website www.indianphilately.net and registration is now open.

My Recent Covers..

Received these nice covers with 12.12.12 cancellation from my friends. Thank you very much Dr Eli  Moallem and Mr K Veeraraghvan !!

12.12.12 : Israel

Dr Eli Moallem - Jerusalem

 

12.12.12 : Pudkkottai

K.Veeraraghvan - Pudkkottai

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My recent covers..

Israel

Dr. Eli Moallem – Israel

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Received these beautiful covers recently from my friends.. Many thanks to all of them for these wonderful covers.

San Marino : Rainbow

Zeljko Vasilik - Croatia

Germany

Wolfgang Beyer - Germany

10.11 .12

Ashwani Dubey – Gorakhpur

Philately Day

Pushkaraj Deshpande - Nagpur

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New Stamps from India..

 

India – Israel Joint Issue

Date of Issue – 5 November 2012

Image : Courtesy – Shrikant Parikh, Ahmedabad -  http://setenantsofindia.blogspot.in/

India Post and Israel Post  released the joint issue of commemorative Postage stamps featuring  their two important Festivals of light -  Deepavali  and Hanukkah . India Post issued two stamps with a mixed sheetlet of 20 stamps.

Souvenir Leaf issued by Israel Post

20 Years of Diplomatic Relations between India and Israel

 

FDCs – Festival of Lights

 

Courtesy – Pradip Jain – Patna

Club News

From Baroda Philatelic Society

New Governing Council of Baroda Philatelic Society for 2012-13
President Sh. Prashant Pandya
Vice-President Sh. Suresh Thakkar
Secretary Sh. Timir Shah
Jt. Secretary Sh. Ashwin Shah
Treasurer Sh. Bhavin Marfatia
Ex. member Sh. R.U.Dave
Sh. Kaushik M.Choksy
Librarian Sh. Kalidas Kacchia
Int. Auditor Sh. Devesh Shah
Sh. Mihir Shah

: Timir Shah - Vadodara

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Nepal - Israel Joint Issue …

 

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Here is the Nepal stamp of Nepal Israel Joint issue. Yesterday I published Israel stamp of this joint issue. It’s a wonderful issue featuring flags and great land marks of the two nations. My thanks to Dr Eli Moallem of Israel who sent details about this stamp issue !! It is a wonderful collectible item for all collectors featuring Mount Everest and Dead Sea !! A stamp to be fit  for Themes on  Tourism, Joint issues  Flags and to be included in several other themes !!

This is all for this Morning…More in Next Post..Have a great festive Time !!

 

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Israel – Nepal Joint issue..

 

Date of Issue : 4 September 2012

Israel Post issued a  postage stamp on 4th September featuring Dead Sea and Mount Everest. This is Israel Nepal joint issue.Over the years, the two countries have created a diverse network of cooperation and close ties in various areas. Nepal is located in the Himalaya Mountains and includes Mt. Everest - the earth’s highest mountain, and Israel is home to the lowest place on earth - the Dead Sea.

This is a beautiful joint issue and a wonderful item for those   collecting  on  Tourism, Flags and Joint issue themes !!

The Dead Sea

422 meters below sea level, the Lowest Place on Earth

The Dead Sea is a salt lake located in eastern Israel. The Kingdom of Jordan lies on its eastern border. The Dead Sea - a national and worldwide natural treasure - is the largest spa in the world, drawing tourists and extreme sports fans. The Dead Sea’s hyper salinity provides a unique floating experience and the health benefits of the minerals found in its water and mud are immense. It is a breathtakingly beautiful area which includes wadis, cliffs and an extraordinary zoological and botanical population. The Dead Sea and the surrounding area have great religious and historic significance and represent a turbulent chapter in the history of Eretz Israel.

Mt. Everest

8,848 meters above sea level, the Highest Place on Earth

Mt. Everest is located in the eastern portion of the Himalaya Mountains, on the border between Nepal and Tibet. Most of the mountain lies in Tibet, while the southern portion is located within the borders of the Sagarmatha National Park in Nepal.

Private Special Covers on Jainism

 

: Sanjiv Jain, Dehradun - email : jainsanjiv@live.com

 

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Barnardos - the leading children's charity

 

On 11 October 2012, An Post issued a stamp to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Barnardos in Ireland. Thomas Barnardo, or 'The Doctor' as he was affectionately known, managed to transform the lives of more than 59,000 children  during his lifetime,  who had been blighted by poverty and neglect.

Today, the children's charity that bears his name continues to deliver vital child-centered programmes and services in both Ireland and the United Kingdom.

Born in Dame Street, Dublin on 4 July 1845, Thomas Barnardo was destined to become a medical missionary. However while studying at the London Hospital, he was so deeply moved by the numbers of homeless children he saw living on the streets that he started his Ragged School in Stepney. In 1868, with the financial backing of Lord Shaftsbury, he opened the first of many homes for destitute children. Not satisfied with alleviating poverty, Barnardo sought to train children in skills that would enable them to become productive members of society.

In 1962, an arm of Barnardos UK operation first offered its services to Irish children and their families. It would not be until 1989 that a separate Republic of Ireland organisation emerged. Today, Barnardos is the leading children's charity in the country with more than 40 centres located in communities throughout the Republic. The work of Barnardos falls into three categories: practical and professional support for children and their families; specialised services in the areas of literacy, bereavement and representing children in court; and campaigning and lobbying for the rights of children.

 

Club News

Festival of Lights

Israel Post will issue two commemorative stamps on 20 Years of Diplomatic Relations with India, featuring Festivals of Lights – Deepawali and HanuKKah on 5th November 2012. Readers may contact Mr PradipJain, Patna for this issue, email : philapradip@gmail.com

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Israel - India Joint Issue…

 

 

20 Years of Diplomatic Relations

    

Deepawali

Date of Issue : 12 December 2012

Hanukkah

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Here are two beautiful stamps  to be issued by Israel Post in December this year.Israel Post will issue this  set of two stamps to commemorate 20 years of Diplomatic Relations with India featuring Festivals of Lights in India  ( Deepawali ) and Israel ( Hanukkah ) .

This is a wonderful set, a great delight  for Indians !! My sincere thanks to Dr Eli Moallem of Jerusalem for this Post !!

Festival of Lights in Israel and India

Hanukkah Menorah

Hanukkah also known as the Festival of Lights, is an eight-day Jewish festival commemorating the rededication of the Holy Temple  in Jerusalem at the time of the Maccabean Revolt of the 2nd century BCE. Hanukkah is observed for eight nights and days, starting on the 25th day of Kislev according to the Hebrew calendar, which may occur at any time from late November to late December in the Gregorian calendar.

The festival is observed by the kindling of the lights of a unique candelabrum, the nine-branched Menorah or Hanukiah, one additional light on each night of the holiday, progressing to eight on the final night. The typical Menorah consists of eight branches with an additional raised branch. The extra light is called a shamash  and is given a distinct location, usually above or below the rest. The purpose of the shamash is to have a light available for use, as using the Hanukkah lights themselves is forbidden.

Diyas ( Olil lamps) of Deepawali

Diwali  or Deepavali, popularly known as the "festival of lights," is a festival celebrated between mid-October or mid- November . For Hindus, Diwali is one of the most important festivals of the year and is celebrated in families by performing traditional activities together in their homes with crackers and lighting oil lamps and candles.

The name "Diwali" is a contraction of "Deepavali" which translates into "row of lamps". Diwali involves the lighting of small clay lamps filled with oil to signify the triumph of good over evil. .

Diwali commemorates the return of Lord Rama, along with Sita and Lakshman, from his 14-year-long exile and vanquishing the demon-king Ravana. In joyous celebration of the return of their king, the people of Ayodhya, the Capital of Rama, illuminated the kingdom with earthen diyas and by bursting firecrackers.

 

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