New stamps from UAE

 

 

UAE - Champion of the 21st Gulf Cup 2013

The Gulf Cup Championship generates great excitement among football lovers and fabs in the Arab world. This tournament attracts teams from the GCC, Yemen and Iraq.

Held once in two years, its inaugural tournament was held in 1970 were Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Qatar took part.

This year the 21st Gulf Cup was held in Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain. United Arab Emirates won the tournament for the second time, defeating Iraq 2-1 in the finals.To commemorate the victory, Emirates Post issued a set of commemorative stamps on 10th Feb 2013 (AED 2) and souvenir sheet (AED 6)

 

 

50 Years of Postal Services in Abu Dhabi (1963 - 2013)

 

On March 30, 1963 the first post office was opened in Abu Dhabi and was operated under the supervision of British Mail from Bahrain. At the opening ,Queen Elizabeth II stamps were in circulation until the Abu Dhabi stamp was issued in 1965.

In 1967, the Govt. of Abu Dhabi took control from the British postal administration and in 1972, after the Union of UAE the postal services were unified.

To commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Postal services in Abu Dhabi, Emirates Post issued a set of four denominations and a distinctive souvenir sheet on 30th Mar 2013

: Kenneth Sequeira – Dubai (UAE)

email : kenneth.sequeira@hotmail.com

News from Philatelic Clubs

Ludhiana Philatelic Club

Following Books were published by Ludhiana Philatelic Club.

S. No.	Name of Book	Author	Publisher	Year	Lang.
1	Dak Tickata Nanhe Rajdoot	Yashpal Bangia	Ludhiana Philatelic Club	1991, 56p	Hindi
2	Punjab di kahani dak tickata di jubani	Yashpal Bangia	Ludhiana Philatelic Club	1992, 75p	Punjabi
3	Dak tickaton par hindi ki vistar yatra	Yashpal Bangia	Ludhiana  Philatelic Club	2002, 71p	Hindi
4	LPC Quizzes for Stamp Collectors	S K Sondhi & Yashpal Bangia	Ludhiana Philatelic Club	2002, 49p	English
5	A Guide to Art of Stamp Collection	Yashpal Bangia	Ludhiana Philatelic Club	2004, 26p	English
6	Dak Tickatan wich Apna Punjab	Yashpal Bangia	Ludhiana Philatelic Club	2005, 97p	Punjabi

: Ludhiana Philatelic Club - email : sksondhi1@gmail.com

 

Amritsar Philatelic Club

Please note the following changes in the executive body of Amritsar Philatelic Club.

President: NAVNEET GOEL. Ph. 09646113228

Secretary: RAJAN ARORA.  Ph. 9216808090

Joint Secretary: VARUN AGGARWAL. Ph. 9417564853

Financial Secretary: SHANTI SWROOP. Ph. 9815974350

09646113228 09216808090 09417564853 Ph. 9815974350

Advisor: DHARMINDER KAPOOR. Ph. 9331113811

Advisor: KOMAL AGGARWAL Ph. 9501499966

: Amritsar Philatelic Club email : bhartitravels@ymail.com

Executive Members:

VIVEK MEHRA MANJIT SINGH S.K.GUPTA RITESH ARORA

Press Clippings

 

Sector News - Chandigarh

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New book on Philately…

Collector's Guide to First Day Covers & Folders of India

With Set of Stamps, Se-tenant Stamps & Miniature Sheets

by Praful Thakkar

Nowadays, in philatelic fraternity, focus on modern Indian philately has gathered grounds. The subject of modern philately is a fascinating section which is capable to delight the collector’s eyes with various sizes, color shades, cancellation marks, legends and creative designs which have a religious, cultural, historical, political and commercial overtone. It has colors, creativity and charisma.  It has carved out an important niche in the hearts of new philatelists and collectors. This has happened because in last few years India Post has issued varieties of stamps, se-tenants, Miniature sheets, Sheetlets, Presentation Packs, FDCs and many more philatelic items which attracted the collectors in India and all over the world.

It is also observed that in recent times, a new category for FDC has been incorporated at all the levels of exhibitions. This shows that the charm and charisma of FDCs has been accepted and acknowledged. It is true that this is a modern subject which has huge philatelic potential.

Since 1947, approximately more than 2300 stamps must have been issued along with their respective FDCs and folders. It may be difficult to collect, preserve and present all of them. This Guide is an effort to narrow down the subject to substantial size without losing its collecting pleasure. This Catalogue is a showcase which gives  glimpses of FDCs of Set of Stamps, Se-tenant Stamps and Miniature Sheets which form the total of about 450 having equal number of Folders. Thus this theme has a small gamut and it can be managed easily.  Here, an effort is made to maximize the number of colored examples to give a creative and colorful dimension to this fascinating philatelic theme. In this Catalogue Valuation of various FDCs and folders is given to give a basic guideline to the collectors.

This book is an attempt  to present this subject with all its facets to cater the needs of collectors. Various checklists, illustrations and rare items are displayed in color so as to give an idea as to how the collection will look in totality. Pricing has also been done so that the collector in pursuing his missing items can get a guidance. They need right information, proper way of presentation and required items at a reasonable price. In short, they  require a touchstone to measure their efforts and to further improve their collection. This Guide will be able to satisfy all requirements of the collectors in particular and hobby in general.

Mr Mainak Kathiara, President Emeritus, Gujarat Philatelists' Association has rightly observed in his Welcome Message that " Perhaps once in a generation a book like 'Collector's Guide to First Day Covers & Folders of India with Set of Stamps, Se-tenant Stamps & Miniature Sheets' comes along. I would say it is a more than a book/catalogue, there is a living energy in it, one you would probably feel as you hold it & flip through the chapters. It has the power to create an experience in readers, and change their collections for the better.......

This is a first publication of its kind with pricing on FDCs & Folders with Set of Stamps, Se-tenants, Miniature Sheets and many more collectibles........I would like to tell the collectors that this is the 'future book' in Indian philately with the involvement of large number of philatelists........

If I were to sum up, the essence of the book 'Collector's Guide to First Day Covers & Folders of India with Set of Stamps, Se-tenant Stamps & Miniature Sheets' in one phrase,  it would be 'Present Moment Awareness'. "

The book will be available from Praful Thakkar, Ahmedabad pkthakkar@yahoo.com  or  in Mumbai INPEX 2013 Exhibition from Todywalla's Stall.

 

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The Philatelic Journalists Forum

 

A new Blog of Philatelic Journalists  has been created .

It can be viewed at :

http://philatelicjournalistsforum.blogspot.in/

Informative, interesting & honest philatelic journalism is the base stone for real development of Philately. The Philatelic Journalists Forum is organised to promote Spread of Time Sensitive News - Spread of Important Philatelic News - Philatelic Writing in General - Philatelic Research - Reporting of Happenings in Philately - Reporting of National / individual achievements in Philately - Promoting Local coverage of Philatelic Events & Achievements.

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IPHLA 2012, Mainz - Results

 

 

 

 

IPHLA 2012 philatelic Exhibition of Philatelic Literature concluded in   Mainz – the city of the Man of the Millennium Johannes Gutenberg . It was  the largest   International Philatelic Literature Exhibition (IPHLA) held from Nov. 2–4, 2012.

Indian participation :

Madan Middha – Year Book of Indian Philately – Silver Medal

Jeevan Jyoti – Rainbow Stamp News – Bronze

Jeevan Jyoti – Rainbow Stamp Club – Bronze

Rohan Mundra – Mahatma Gandhi Philately – Certificate of Participation

Complete award list of IPHLA 2012 is available at :

 http://www.iphla.de/pdf/ergebnisliste.pdf

Special Covers and Cancellations issued during IPHLA 2012

 

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New Books on Philately…

 

The Indian National Flag unfurled through Philately  - by Sekhar Chakrabarti

 

From Our Readers…

The Indian National Flag unfurled through Philately  - by Sekhar Chakrabarti

This is an outstanding publication contains rich information, very intense work by the the author Mr. Sekhar Chakrabarty, a well known philatelist of international repute, true stamp lover since childhood. 

The author has left no stone to put down his years of work and research on such well illustrated / presented handy book,  which should be read with pride by every citizen, stamp lovers and  philatelist.

The publisher Niyogi book deserve appreciation for nicely publishing this book well presented.

- Pradip Jain, Patna

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IPHLA 2012, Mainz - Germany

 

International Philatelic Literature Exhibition IPHLA 2012 - Mainz, Germany 2 – 4 November 2012

From Nov. 2– 4, 2012, Mainz – the city of the Man of the Millennium Johannes Gutenberg – is hosting an International Philatelic Literature Exhibition (IPHLA). It continues the reputed name of the well-known IPHLA, which under this label took place for the first time in Frankfurt-on-Main in 1989.

Exactly 150 years before 2012, the first German stamp album and the first philatelic catalogue were published in the city of Leipzig. These two print media of German philately opened an era that made stamp collecting a popular movement.

Just like the two preceding literature exhibitions of 1989 in Frankfurt and 2007 in Leipzig, IPHLA 2012 Mainz will be an international meeting.

IPHLA 2012 Mainz is being held in the generous and pleasant location of the remarkable city hall. The Gutenberg-Museum of the city of Mainz has been incorporated in the event as well.

The German Philatelic Federation BDPh e.V. is the host and invites all authors of study groups, small and big publishers, literature dealers and libraries to take part in this philatelic literature exhibition of 2012 as an exhibitor, dealer or sponsor.

List of IPHLA-exhibits

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Care for the Alzheimer' patient…

 

 

The Correo Argentino has issued a stamp to draw public attention to the Alzheimer's disease. Unfortunately, There is no cure for the disease, which worsens as it progresses, and eventually leads to death. Most often, it is diagnosed in people over 65 years of age, although the less-prevalent early-onset Alzheimer's can occur much earlier. In 2006, there were 26.6 million sufferers worldwide. Alzheimer's is predicted to affect 1 in 85 people globally by 2050.

The stamp calls not to leave people affected by the Alzheimer's disease alone with their trouble. Relative or companion should accompany, understand and support the sick person each day, as tells the slogan on the stamp.

 

Philatelic Journals

Just received  Journal of The Army Philatelic Society edited by Col Jayanta Dutta. This is a special issue on Mughal Architecture. The Journal is very informative with a beautiful layout. Readers may contact Col.Jayanta Dutta to join The Army Philatelic society and subscribe the journal at email : doctorjayanta2009@gmail.com

 

My recent Card

Many Thanks to Kenneth Sequeira of Dubai for this beautiful card from Bhutan !!

From our Readers….

 

Grievances

Ashok Kumar Tiwary

Secretary, Jamshedpur Philatelic Society

mobile- 09334617581

Sub - Malpractices at Srinagar Philatelic Bureau

Dear Sir,
I want to draw your attention towards malpractices at Srinagar philatelic Bureau.

I had sent an EMO ref.no 149703120827003247 dated 27/08/2012 in favour of Senior Postmaster, Srinagan GPO for Rs. 1300 (One thousand Three hundred only).

I had requested to send me following items:-

Item No.  Item     Rate    Quantity Amount

62 Vashnodevi cover 20 2  40

73 Gandhi Booklet 30 3  90

74 Film fest cover 20 3  60

75 film fest cover 20 3  60

76 film fest cover 20 3  60

79 Film fest booklet         30 3  90

80 film fest cover 100 3 300

81 film fest cover 100 3 300

82 film fest cover 100 3 300

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Total                                 Rs. 1300

Very surprisingly, I got a packet from there which contain following items:-

Last 4 items-booklets--3 each-as per my requirment.

Total 40 nos. of covers.

But all those special covers I got were simple envelopes without stamp or postmark on them. Those were of no use for me.

Then I talked to the Postmaster, who asked me to return those blank spl covers.
I had sent those covers on 15th Sept 2012 by Speed post.After several reminders, they sent me 3 sets of Special covers with stamps and postmarks-but again wrong covers. All the 9 covers they postmarked as 15-06.2012.

They also sent me a stamp booklet issued on 2-10-2012, but stamps were affixed on wrong side.

I assume that postal staffs at Srinagar has no idea about spl. covers and booklets and whatever I paid was just a loss.
Please take care of such malpractices and do needful. Please arrange to send me correct items too.

Thanks
ASHOK

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Indian National Flag unfurled through Philately..

 

The Indian National Flag unfurled through Philately

By Sekhar Chakrabarti

 

 

A new book by noted philatelist Mr Sekhar Chakrabarti, "The Indian National Flag unfurled through Philately" has just been published by Niyogi Books, New Delhi.

This book in the form of possibly the first and only authoritative book on the history of the Indian National flag, exposed through philatelic articles, till date.... This book is a must-read for those who are interested in Indian history and those who are curious about the Indian National flag, its background, development and true meaning...

For details Contact : Niyogi Publishers website : http://www.niyogibooks.com/

Prof Bharati Roy, Vice President, Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), Govt of India says, "Sekhar Chakrabarti's innovative book "The Indian National Flag unfurled through Philately" tells us the fascinating history of the Indian flag through the medium of stamps. It is a fine blend of painstaking research and a dedicated pursuit of philately. The stamps reveal a visual message from the past and the text lucidly transports us through the process by which the Indian national flag had its birth. I congratulate the author for giving us this treasure of a book".

Prof. Dipak Ranjan Das, Former Professor & Head, Dept. of Ancient History & Culture, Calcutta University, Member: West Bengal Heritage Commission says;  “Mr Sekhar Chakrabarti, an acclaimed philatelist, has taken upon himself the challenging task of narrating the history of Indian flags from the days of yore, deriving information from an unconventional source. It is like the bow of Ulysses which could not be drawn by any weaker hand. He weaves the colourful history of Indian flags gathering data primarily from philatelic materials. The successful completion of this daring venture earns for Mr Chakrabarti a permanent niche in the world of historians engaged in vexillological research”.

The author may be contacted at email : sekhar.chakrabarti@gmail.com

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New philatelic publications…

 

YEAR BOOK : 2011 by MADAN MIDDHA

New edition of Year Book edited by Madan Middha has bee released. The book contains articles by noted philatelists Mr Ashok Bayanwala, Naresh Agarwal and Rajesh Paharia on different branches of Philately.The Year book contains 26 Chapters with all impotant details of philatelic activities of the year 2011 like new issues, Postal stationery,Society News, exhibitions, Indian awardees and many other important details. The book is an essential reference book for all collectors . Philatelists would find this book very useful.

Price : Rs 250 -  US $ 20 

For Book Contact : Madan Middha email : madan_middha@yahoo.co.in

Phone : 9301101244

Brief of PREFACE

It is one of the greatest mysteries I have ever encountered in my life! After all Philately is what? Is it an accumulation of a government product called stamps? Or it is collection of the pre-payment tokens for a service, i.e. the delivery of letters? Is it concerning a commodity or a commercial activity? Is it a pastime or a profession? Is it a hobby for the youth or is it a serious recreational pastime for the matured? Is it History or is it a research subject? Is it the world itself or a window to the world of culture and humanity? Is it a specialised trade or a new investment avenue for the investors? After all what is it? How can Philately be explained and defined properly? How should this great hobby be presented before others including the new-comers? Let us ponder over it once again.

Philately is a Serious Study. Philately is not just collecting stamps; it envisages a serious & deep study of the subject. Look at the Thematic Collections, how deep and far they go! The depth of study for the collection's subject is always commendable in awarded collections. In specialized or period collections it is more focused. Technical aspects of the specialized philatelic studies can match any technology expert's knowledge, in cases. paper quality, ink variety, printing processes and other similar aspects are treated very carefully in these collections.

Philately is a Niche' Investment Avenue. Of late, Philately has started to be recognized as a specialized investment avenue too. Investment advisors are actively suggesting additional investments in to it, with a view to diversify the portfolios of the Big Investors. Prices of classical stamps have been rising fast & constantly over last decades. Gandhi set of 1948, which I myself bought for Rs 100/- in late seventies is being quoted for Rs 45,000/- now. The recent example is of the My Stamp Sheetlets issued at the Indipex 2011 in February 2011. This set of 17 sheetlets is being quoted for Rs 20,000/- against the issue value of Rs 2,550/- . Stamps have proved a good investment if made judiciously.

Now what can we extract from all the above discussion? After all what is philately? Which word can explain all its traits?

After going through a number of dictionaries and thesauruses I fail to find a word which can define the Philately with all its qualities, except the word Philately itself !

So, what now? We surrender. Let the Philately be Philately. Nothing can explain it, but only our pure love & respect for this great hobby. Come; let us re-devote ourselves for it, for it has given us major portion of all our happiness & enjoyments. AMEN.

As usual, let us conclude with happy notes once again. Blessed by the good wishes of our learned readership the “Year Book of Indian Philately” has won a number of more awards. It started the year with a 'Bronze' at the 'INDIPEX 2011' at New Delhi in February 2011, followed by a 'Silver Bronze' at the 'NIPPON 2011' at Yokohama in Japan in August 2011 and a ‘Bronze’ at 'CHINA 2011' at Wuxi in China in November 2011. At home it has won a 'Silver' at the 'SINE 2011' at New Delhi in November 2011. We have surprisingly discovered that the Year Book has won a medal at every competitive exhibition, it has participated in!! We are reproducing here-in-after the score card of the Year Book of Indian Philately for an instant view. Is not this a delighting news? But this imposes a new set of duties too. We have to commit ourselves to higher standards to maintain this record, and…… WE DO.

You can expect a better outcome every next time. We are committed to this.

We trust to have the usual whole hearted support of our learned readership, all the ways; all the times.

Thanks.

Madan Middha

Editor

Fiscals of Jamkhandi State – A study

- Col Jayant Dutta and Dr Anjali Dutta

Published by The Army Philatelic Society, Mumbai

Jamkhandi State was one of the princely states of British India. Its capital was at Jamakhandi. It was administered as part of the Bombay Presidency, and later the Deccan States Agency. all fiscal stamps and stamp papers of this state are rare and never found in mint condition.This Monograph by Col Jayanta Dutta and Dr Anjali Dutta gives detailed study of stamp papers and  stamps of  Jamkhandi State. This Monograph is very informative and useful for those collecting Fiscals.

 

Journal of The Army Philatelic Society

Chief Editor – Col Jayanta Dutta

The newsletter contains interesting  articles on Thematic Philately.This edition contains special articles on Horses, Rhododendron and  Maximaphily .

For above publications Please contact Col Jayanta Dutta at email : doctorjayanta2009@gmail.com 

ITS Stamp News

A complete newsletter on Thematic Philately

Editor – Suraj Jaitly

This issue contains specilalized articles on Thematic Philately by Dr Avinash Jagtap. Dr SK Agarwal and Pradeep Kumar Malik with regular fetures of the magazine.

For newsletter Contact : Suraj Jaitly      Mobile: +91 98728 51244 email : indianthematicsociety@gmail.com

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International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

 

Theme for 2012 : Global Action for Healthy Communities without Drugs

 

June 26 is the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. Established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1987, this day serves as a reminder of the goals agreed to by Member States of creating an international society free of drug abuse.

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) selects themes for the International Day and launches campaigns to raise awareness about the global drug problem. Health is the ongoing theme of the world drug campaign. This year’s theme is “Global Action for Healthy Communities without Drugs ”.

UNESCO – World Heritage  Sites

(Part – 2)

Check List for the Stamps issued worldwide in 2011 related to the theme of ‘UNESCO - World Heritage

- Pradeep Kumar Malik

Six Scandinavian sites (United Nations): Every year UNPA (United Nations Postal Authority) issues a set of stamps on World Heritage Sites. In 2011 a set of six stamps was issued on six different Scandinavian World Heritage properties, namely – ‘Surtsey Volcanic Island (Iceland)’; ‘Drottningholm Castle (Sweden)’; ‘Suomenlinna Fort (Finland)’; ‘Kronborg Castle (Denmark)’; ‘Urnes Stave Church (Norway)’ and ‘Struve Geodetic Arc (a trans boundary World Heritage property in Belarus, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Norway, Russia, Sweden and Ukraine)’.

Struve Geodetic Arc: Besides United Nations, Latvia, Estonia, Finland and Sweden issued One Souvenir Sheet each on ‘Struve Geodetic Arc’ in May 2011.

Roma Capitale (Italy): Italian Postal Authority, every year since 2007, issues a stamp of the face value of 60 Eurocents to commemorate its capital Rome. On the stamp issued in 2011 panoramic view of the ‘Historic centre of Rome’ is depicted.

Laurasilva of Madeira (Portugal): This Souvenir Sheet of Portugal was released as Europa 2011 depicted beautiful landscape of ‘Laurasilva of Madeira’, a World natural Heritage property.

Beloveshkaya Pushcha (Belarus): The Belarus Stamp for Europa 2011 was issued on ‘Beloveshkaya Pushcha’, a World natural Heritage property.

Bialoweza Forest (Poland): The Poland Stamp for Europa 2011 was issued on ‘Bialoweza Forest’, a World natural Heritage property.

Palacio Postal (Mexico): A stamp on Postal Headquarter Building of Mexico City was released in May 2011. This building is a part of various monuments enlisted in UNESCO World Heritage list as ‘Historic Centre of Mexico and Xochimilco’.

Russia – Montenegro joint issue: On Russia – Montenegro joint issue the Kazan Cathedral of Saint Petersburg is depicted. This Cathedral included along with various other monuments of Saint Petersburg as World Heritage properties of ‘Group of Monuments at Saint Petersburg’.

JUNE 2011:

Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty (Republic of Korea): Republic of Korea issued a set of two stamps on World Heritage property of ‘Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty’.

Club News

Indonesia 2012 - WORLD STAMP CHAMPIONSHIP

Mr Praful Thakkar of Ahmedabad received a Bronze Medal in Indonasia 2012 for his book ‘Collector's Guide to First Day Covers & Folders of India 1947-1964 - Official & Private’ in Literature section.

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