Indian Winners at Australia 2013

 

 

Heartiest Congratulations to all winners !!

World Stamp Expo Australia 2013 is being held  at Melbourne from 10  to 15 May 2013. Following participants from India have won awards at the exhibition. 

        

Om Prakash Kedia, Prof VK Gupta, Dinesh Sharma, Praggya Kothari

 

1. KS Mohan : Postal History of Cochin - Large Vermeil

2. Om Prakash Kedia: Development of Indore Post 1873-1908 – Vermeil

3. Pragya Kothari : I am Bow and this is my Story – Vermeil

4. Aditya Desai : Indian Postal Stationery - Large Silver

5. Prof.VK Gupta : Gwalior State Stamps ‐ A Study 1885-1950 - Large Silver

6. Dinesh Sharma : Summer Olympic Games -  Large Silver

7. Mrinal Mathur : From Wheel to Car -  Bronze ( Youth Class)

 

: Ajay Kumar Mittal, National Commissioner for India

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Australia 2013 World Stamp Exhibition

 

Date of Issue : 10 May 2013

The Australia 2013 World Stamp Exhibition is being held in Melbourne from 10 to 15 May and to celebrate the big philatelic show New Zealand Post will issue a Souvenir sheet and a souvenir  cover on 10 May 2013. The miniature sheet incorporates stamps from the Queen Elizabeth II - 60th Anniversary of the Coronation stamp issue, set against an image of the exhibition venue - the Royal Exhibition Building.

Souvenir Cover

 

The exhibition will feature the largest collection of philatelic and numismatic items on show in Australia since 2005, and will also mark the centenary of the 1913 Kangaroo and Map stamp - Australia’s first national postage stamp. It will be attended by national and international dealers, traders, collectors and postal administrations, including New Zealand Post.

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BRASILIANA-2013

WORLD STAMP EXHIBITION – Brasiliana – 2013 will be held at PIER MAUÁ in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from November 19 to 25, 2013  organized by the Brazilian Federation of Philately (FEBRAF) and Brazilian philatelists under the Patronage of Brazilian Enterprise of Posts and Telegraphs (ECT), in accordance with the F.I.P. General Regulations for Exhibitions.

Mr. Madhukar Jhingan is the new National Commissioner - India for BRAZIL 2013.

Address for communication

Mr. Madhukar Jhingan

49-D/BG-5 Paschim Vihar , New Delhi 110063

Phone : 0091-9811160965 e mail: mj@stampsofindia.com

Visit : http://brasiliana-2013.blogspot.com.br/

The new date for submitting entry form for Brasiliana –2013 is 18th  March 2013 to the National Commissioner .  Read More…

Mr. Madhukar Jhingan has taken over as the National Commissioner for India from Rajesh Kumar Bagri on February 24, 2013 at the Governring Council Meeting of the Philatelic Congress of India. The essential information regarding participation from India is now available at :

http://www.stampsofindia.com/Host/brasiliana2013.htm

Those desirous to participate should send 3 copies of duly filled Exhibit Application Form along with the introduction page of the exhibit to the National Commissioner for India by Speed Post ensuring that it reaches him not later than March 18, 2013.

March 31, 2012 is the last date for Exhibit Application Forms to reach the Organizing Committee in Rio de Janeiro through the National Commissioner who needs to process the the forms and after verification of the facts recommend the qualifying exhibits. Please note, there is no Speed Post Service between India and Brazil, hence the applications would need to be sent well in time from India.

Accepted list of Indian Participants at Thailand 2013

National Commissioner : R.D. Binani

Class / Exhibitor/ No. of Frames / Exhibit Title

4   Virendra Sharma  5  British India Queen Victoria Postal Stationery

8   Pradip Mohanty 5 Bills

9   Anil Suri 8 Fiscals of Cochin

10B   Mrinal Mathur 5  From Wheel To Car

10C  Chiranjib Chakraborty 5 Transportation Modality - The Modes of Transportation

11A  Bibhudatta Mishra  -  Dakatikata Sangraha

3B  Om Prakash Kedia 5 Development of  Indore Post (1873-1908)

7A  Lallan P. Singh 5 Hows and Whys of Birds

7A  Birajlaxmi Mohanty 5 Raptors of the World

7C  Naresh Agarwal 5 Automobiles

7C  Ilyas Ahmed Patel 5  The Story of Building Bridges

: Ajay Kumar Mittal – New Delhi

Email : ajaymittal1957@gmail.com

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Brasiliana 2013 : New date for submission of entry forms

 

The deadline for submission of application forms for BRASILIANA-2013 World Stamps Exhibition was postponed. For more details, please, click on:

NEWSLETTER Nº 2

Mr Madhukar Jhingan is the new commissioner for BRASILIANA-2013. Indian exhibitors may send their entry forms to :

Mr. Madhukar Jhingan

49-D/BG-5 Paschim Vihar 
New Delhi 110063 
Phone : 0091-9811160965 
email: mj@stampsofindia.com

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World Philatelic Exhibition - BRASILIANA 2013

 

Dear Friend

On the eve of the New Year, I have the pleasure and honour to inform you that Brazil will be hosting the World Philatelic Exhibition in 2013.

The Exhibition will be held at PIER MAUÁ in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from November 19 to 25, 2013  organized by the Brazilian Federation of Philately (FEBRAF) and Brazilian philatelists under the Patronage of Brazilian Enterprise of Posts and Telegraphs (ECT), in accordance with the F.I.P. General Regulations for Exhibitions.

I earnestly request you to please forward the mail and information to eligible fellow philatelists, who can communicate with me at my  address and email id given below.

Wishing you a Very Happy New Year!!!

With warm regards,

Rajesh Kumar Bagri

Address for communication

Rajesh Kumar Bagri                                       

National Commissioner – India

C/o Computer Management Centre, 33A, Chowringhee Road, 5th Flr,

Room-13 . Calcutta - 700071.                            

http://brasiliana-2013.blogspot.com.br/

PHONE : +91 33 22265722.

Email : rkbagri.brasiliana2013@gmail.com

 

BRASILIANA-2013 Individual Regulations

BRASILIANA-2013 IREX

Organization, Venue and Date
2.1 BRASILIANA 2013 is organized by the Brazilian Federation of Philately (FEBRAF) and
Brazilian philatelists under the Patronage of Brazilian Enterprise of Posts and Telegraphs (ECT),in accordance with the F.I.P. General Regulations for Exhibitions. BRASILIANA 2013 is
managed and run by an Organizing Committee.

2.2 The Exhibition will be held at PIER MAUÁ in the city of Rio de Janeiro. Approximately 3,000 frames of the world’s finest philatelic collections will be on display.

2.3 The Exhibition will open on 19 November 2013 and close on 25 November 2013.

Article 4 – Conditions of Participation
4.1 Competitive Exhibits Classes:
Exhibitors from FIP Member Federations and FIAF (Federación Inter-Americana de Filatelia)
member federations who are not FIP members thereof shall be eligible for participating at
BRASILIANA 2013. An exhibitor who satisfies the following condition may submit exhibits (for
classes 1 to 9 & class 12 under Article 5.2 below): entries winning at least a 75 points or
equivalent award at the National Exhibitions (National Vermeil).
4.2 Non-Competitive Classes:
Entries in non-competitive classes (including Court of Honor) shall be by special invitation at the
discretion of the Organizing Committee.
Article 5 – Exhibition Classes
5.1 Non-Competitive Exhibits (By Invitation)
A Court of Honor
B Other Non-Competitive Entries
5.2 Competitive Exhibits Classes
Class 1 FIP Championship

Class 2
For exhibits that have been awarded three Large Gold medals, in three different
years, at World Exhibitions held under FIP patronage over the last ten years (2003-
2012). (A Grand Prix counts as a Large Gold medal)
Class 2 Traditional Philately:
A) Brazil.
B) Americas (except Brazil).
C) Europe.
D) Asia, Oceania and Africa.
Class 3 Postal History:
A) Brazil.
B) Americas (except Brazil).
C) Europe.
D) Asia, Oceania and Africa.
Class 4 Postal Stationery
Class 5 Aerophilately
Class 6 Astrophilately
Class 7 Thematic Philately (*)
Exhibits will be classified under:
A) Nature.
B) Culture.
C) Technology.
(*) Please, indicate clearly in the “Exhibit Application Form” as to the subclass
(A, B or C) the exhibit is entering.
Class 8 Maximaphily
Class 9 Revenue
Class 10 Youth Philately:
Age for Group A: 10-15 years old (As of January 1st, 2013).
Age for Group B: 16-18 years old (As of January 1st, 2013).
Age for Group C: 19-21 years old (As of January 1st, 2013).
Class 11 Philatelic Literature (*)
A) Philatelic books and research papers (published on or after January 1st,
2008).
B) Philatelic magazines and periodicals (the whole annual volume issued after
January 1st, 2011).
C) Catalogues (published after January 1st, 2011).
(*) Exhibitors are requested to fill in the particulars stated in the “Philatelic
Literature Exhibit Information Form”, in addition to the “Exhibit Application
Form”.
Class 12 One-Frame Exhibit

Exhibits in this class should be based on a narrow subject that is best treated as One
Frame. An extract from a past International award winning multiple frame exhibit
(5 to 8 frames) to One Frame is not allowed.
Awards are presented by Points (60 points to 100 points) and awarded by
certificates only. No medals will be awarded.
Certificate of Participation will be given to exhibits attaining less than 60 points
Exhibits will be classified under:

A) Traditional
B) Postal History
C) Postal Stationery
D) Aerophilately
E) Astrophilately
F) Thematic (*)
G) Maximaphily
H) Revenue

Article 8 – Application and Acceptance
8.1 Exhibitors shall submit one Exhibit Application Form for each exhibit applied for through the
Commissioners of their respective countries, as provided for in Articles 11 and 21 of GREX.
8.2 The Organizing Committee, with the advice of the FIP Consultant, shall have the authority to
accept or reject entries without specifying the reason therefore.

Last Date
8.3 Exhibit Application Forms duly filled shall be submitted through the respective Commissioners to the Commissioner General not later than 28 February 2013. When submitting the Exhibit
Application Form, the exhibitor shall attach a copy of the introductory page, in one of the FIP’s official languages.

Participation Fee
9.1 There is no fee for Non-Competitive Class entries.
9.2 The participation fee for Competitive Classes (except Class 10, 11 & 12) is US$ 50.00 per frame.
9.3 The participation fee for Philatelic Literature (Class 11) is US$ 50.00 per exhibit,
9.4 The participation fee for One-Frame Exhibit (Class 12) is US$ 70.00 per exhibit.
9.5 There is no fee for Youth Philately (Class 10) entries.

 

a) EXHIBIT APPLICATION FORM

b) PHILATELIC LITERATURE EXHIBIT INFORMATION  FORM

Visit : http://brasiliana-2013.blogspot.com.br/

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IPHLA 2012 – Mainz , Germany

 

 

  

Hi !

Today I just received my certificate and commemorative medal from IPHLA 2012 Organizing Committee. IPHLA 2012 held in Mainz Germany from 2-4 November 2012, was the world’s largest and one of the most comprehensive exhibitions of literature class in the history of Philately. Here is the story …how I received my award from IPHLA 2012…

Attention

But it is a pity that organizers did not send the documents with Certificate and medal by Registered Post but they had posted the packet containing these items  by ordinary post. I received the packet in a very poor condition. It was wet, open, completely torn and the medal was missing from the packet. When I enquired from the Post Office they said that they found a round metallic object in the dispatch mail bag which is with the Postman. Finally the postman handed over the medal after checking the documents of the envelope. In fact the postman could not understand from which packet the medal dropped in the dispatch bag when he emptied the mail bag the medal fell on the ground and the postman was confused.

Such items should have been sent by Registered Mail only by the organizing committee  . In India the authorities who check foreign mail for security purpose, must re-seal the envelope in order to save and protect  the document sent with the envelope and the receiver could  receive it in good condition.

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75th Anniversary of the First World Philatelic Exhibition

Serbia Post issued a postage stamp to commemorate 75th anniversary of the First Word Philatelic Exhibition

First earthly philatelic exhibition (ZEFIB) was held in Belgrade from 12 to 29 September 1937 in the organization of Yugoslav philatelic union, which had at that time 26 members (companies) with 1150 registered philatelists. The exhibition was held in the building of the new University (Philology faculty today) on the King's square number 3 (Student's square today), while the grand opening was held at the big hall of the old University (Captain Misa's building) with the great number of guests, ministers, ambassadors and king's emissary.

150 exhibitors participated in the exhibition, of that 70 from Yugoslavia and 80 from abroad: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, Egypt, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Hungary, Germany, Poland, USA, France, Holland, Czechoslovakia and Switzerland, which made this exhibition international. Pursuant to the Exhibition Regulations, it was allowed to exhibit: "state issued postage stamps of all kind, units, imprints, documents from pre-philatelic period, stamps of local and private post offices, telegraphic and railway stamps, drawings, essays, proofs, counterfeits, fantasy stamps, literature, philatelic kit and other objects related to philately". At the end of the exhibition gold, silver and bronze medals were awarded, and within the exhibition the exchange of stamps was organized according to the special Regulations.

Indian Theme on foreign stamps… Indian Flag

                                                                                                - Kenneth Sequeira

The Pacific Islands Forum 

  

 

The Pacific Islands Forum is an inter-governmental organization that aims to enhance cooperation between the independent countries of the Pacific Ocean. The Pacific Islands Forum was founded in 1971 as the South Pacific Forum. In 2000, the name was changed to the Pacific Islands Forum to better reflect the geographic location of its members in the north and south Pacific.

The Pacific Islands Forum is a political grouping of 16 independent and self-governing states. 
Members include Australia, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, New Zealand, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Republic of Marshal Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu.

New Caledonia and French Polynesia, previously Forum Observers, were granted Associate Membership in 2006.

Forum Observers include Tokelau, Wallis and Futuna , the Commonwealth , the United Nations, the Asia Development Bank , the World Bank , the ACP Group , American Samoa , Guam  and the Commomwealth of the Northern Marianas , with Timor Leste as Special Observer .

Since 1989, the Forum has held Post Forum Dialogues with key Dialogue Partners at Ministerial level. There are currently 14 partners – Canada, People’s Republic of China, European Union, France, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, United Kingdom and the United States.

Mission is to ensure the effective implementation of the Leaders’ decisions for the benefit of the people of the Pacific.

Goals are to stimulate economic growth and enhance political governance and security for the region, through the provision of policy advice; and to strengthen regional cooperation and integration through coordinating, monitoring and evaluating implementation of Leaders’ decisions.

In 2012, Cook Islands (22nd Aug) & Kingdom of Tonga (31st Aug) released 2 sheetlets of 30 stamps. One having the flags of the 16 members & one having the flag of the 14 dialogue partners including the India Flag.

The QR Code (Bar code) when scanned with a smart phone will take you to the official Forum website. This feature is present only on the Cook Islands sheetlet.

The official coin for the forum is also depicted on the sheet.  This feature is also present only on the Cook Islands sheetlet.

The centre image of 4 pieces of puzzle fit together . Each piece has a verbiage making the 4 pillars of the forum that's crucial to help strengthen the countries.

These Sheetlets, FDC can be purchased at www.cookislandsstampbureau.com  & www.tongastamp.com  or email: lazar@philateliccollector.com

- Kenneth Sequeira - email : kenneth.sequeira@hotmail.com

 

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“Roma” on stamp …

 

The Italian Post has issued a stamp to commemorate the 150th anniversary of spread Italian daily newspaper "Roma", which first publication was issued on 22 of August 1862. The stamp is designed in a form of a newspaper featuring the painting "Garibaldi landing at Marsala" by Girolamo Induno and the first historic page of the newspaper.

Club News

A Question of Rupees 50 Million (5 Crores) on Postage Stamp !asked by Millenium Star Amitabh Bachhan on KBC  :

DOUGLAS DC 4

Date of Issue : 15 December 1947

Identify the Aircraft on first postage stamp issued after Independence !! 

Answer : DOUGLAS DC 4 ( shown above )

it was issued on 15 December with Ashokan Capital stamp after the first issue of Indian Flag stamp of Independent India on 21st November !!

: Shrikant Parikh - Ahmedabad http://www.setenantsofindia.blogspot.in/

In 1948 on May 29, One more similar stamp  was issued Aircraft face towards right: Name is" 'Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation'. ( Shown below )

Date of Issue : 29 May 1948

AUSTRALIA 2013 Melbourne / Australia 10 - 15 May 2013

• AUSTRALIA 2013 FIP WORLD STAMP EXHIBITION
• ROYAL EXHIBITION BUILDING MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA
• 10 - 15 May 2013

www.australia2013.com

Australia 2013 - Home www.australia2013.com

Mrs Damyanti Pittie is the National Commissioner  for this exhibition. Email : dm_pittie@mtnl.net.in

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Thailand 2013 World Stamp Exhibition

 

Thailand Post will issue a set of 8 stamps in October 2012 to commemorate Thailand 2013.

Thailand - 2013

Thailand Post Co., Ltd. will organize Thailand 2013 - World Stamp Exhibition under the concept "Arts and Happiness" to promote value of Thai artisans' works. In this regards, the company has launched a new stamp collection to display Thai artisans' works from various branches.

It consists of 4 series including 1) Thai folk arts and crafts (current issue), 2) Traditional arts and crafts, 3) Contemporary arts and 4) Royal arts.

The 1st series displays unique arts from each region including:

Bo-sang umbrella and Yee Peng from northern region
Pottery and court doll from central region
Lao reed mouth-organ and rocket from northeastern region
Jambul bird cage and Kolek Boat from southern region

 

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Indian theme on foreign stamps…

 

INDONESIA 2012

 

Special Souvenir Sheet issued during the Indonesia 2012 World Stamp Exhibition held at Djakarta from 18-24 June 2012.

This Souvenir sheet has the images of Bhima, Arjuna, Yudhistira, Nakula, Sadewa and Pandawa Lima from Wayang Kulit which is a unique form of Puppet Theatre employing light and shadow. 

Mahabharata characters

The puppets are crafted on buffalo hided and mounted on bamboo sticks. When held up behind a piece of white cloth, with an electric bulb or an oil lamp as the light source, shadows are cast on the screen. There is a Special Stamp images made up of light hide which is pasted on the stamp design.

The second Souvenir sheet has Batik prints and the bigger stamp has got a piece of Batik printed cloth. The form of Batik motifs is a reflection of social culture, philosophy of life, customs and people of Sunda, an ethnic group of West Java people.

 

The First Day Cover of Shekhawati and Warli paintings, which was officially released by the Indian Consul General on 20th June at Jakarta.  The India Post Booth was represented by Ms. Meera Handa and Ms. Alka Sharma.   The FDC has been autographed by Ms. Alka Sharma, who has designed the cachet for this issue.

- CG Bhaskar – Chennai  email – sipagold@gmail.com

Press Clipping

Published in the Times of India, Chennai edition on 6th July 2012

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Indonesia 2012 - World Stamp Championship

 

 

 

Hi  !

INDONESIA 2012 is taking place in the bustling capital of Jakarta - the 2012 International Stamp Exhibition will bring collectors and philatelic enthusiasts together from around the world.Indonesia 2012 will be held from 18 to 24 June with the support of the Fédération Internationale de Philatélie and the Federation of Inter-Asian Philately, and is expected to be the largest philatelic exhibition ever held in Indonesia. To commemorate this big philatelic event,  New Zealand Post is issuing an exhibition miniature sheet and exhibition souvenir cover. Australia Post also issued a beautiful souvenir sheet to commemorate this philatelic event.

This is all for Today'…..More in Next Post….Until then ….Have a Nice Holiday !!

Jakarta is located on the north-west coast of Java, and is Indonesia’s largest and most populous city. Collectors and philatelic enthusiasts from Asia and around the world will attend the exhibition – adding to the cosmopolitan nature of the city.

 

The exhibition miniature sheet incorporates three stamps from the ‘2012 New Zealand Native Trees’ stamp issue. The stamps are set against a picturesque image of a pōhutukawa tree in Kaikoura in New Zealand’s South Island. Also featured in the design is the official Indonesia 2012 logo - a letter-carrying pigeon in the batik style. Pigeons are known around the world as a symbol of peace and were historically used as message carriers.

Souvenir Sheet from Australia

 

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