Oct 31, 2011
Oct 30, 2011
Estonia FDC on "250th Birth Anniversary of Michael Andreas Barclay de Tolly"
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Estonia250th Birth Anniversary of Michael Andreas Barclay de Tolly
Date of Issue : 20 October 2011
Prince Michael Andreas Barclay de Tolly (27 Dec 1761 – 26 May 1818), a Russian General Field Marshal, bearer of all the four classes of the Order of St George, descended from a Baltic nobleman's family of Scottish descent. He was Minister of War during Napoleon's invasion in 1812 and War of the Sixth Coalition.
He was buried on his family estate at Jõgeveste in Estonia where a mausoleum (by architect A Shchedrin, grave monument by V Demut-Malinovski) was completed in 1823.
Oct 29, 2011
Oct 28, 2011
Algeria FDC on "World Post Day"
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AlgeriaWorld Post Day
Date of Issue : 9 October 2011
15DA (on the right) : Main Post Office of Constantine (Capital of the East of Algeria)
The construction of the Hotel Post Constantine began in September 1906, after former Minister of War had agreed to sell the site of the old wall, next to the Place de la Breccia. The building offers an imposing facade which stand three ports of entry, has the same architectural style as the recipe of Oran.
On March 7, 1908, in the presence of the Governor General Jonnart, the new hotel was inaugurated Post and the building of the land bank, raised on the site of the old market. These two beautiful buildings that flanked the stage, came complete with a happy way the area around the place.
On March 7, 1908, in the presence of the Governor General Jonnart, the new hotel was inaugurated Post and the building of the land bank, raised on the site of the old market. These two beautiful buildings that flanked the stage, came complete with a happy way the area around the place.
15DA (on the left): Main Post Office of Oran (Capital of the West of Algeria)
Built in 1903 by architect Edward Arnand designer (1864-1943) in a neo-classical and more precisely to the eclectic, architectural trend that emerged in the West between 1860 and 1920, which combines all carefully materials (metal, brick, wood, concrete and stone).
The main facade has an entrance served by an iron door, a roof and brick to the throne a century-old clock. Inside find in a large room where all services are provided postal and financial counters erected in single mode
Thank You so much to my Algerian friend, who not only sending me such a nice FDC, but also translate the stamp description from French to English for me !
The main facade has an entrance served by an iron door, a roof and brick to the throne a century-old clock. Inside find in a large room where all services are provided postal and financial counters erected in single mode
Thank You so much to my Algerian friend, who not only sending me such a nice FDC, but also translate the stamp description from French to English for me !
Oct 27, 2011
Russia FDC on "300th Anniversary of Plant «Arsenal»"
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Russia300th Anniversary of Plant «Arsenal»
Date of Issue : 14 October 2011
The machine-building plant "Arsenal" is based in St. Petersburg in 1711 by decree of Peter I as a "cannon foundries."
Very happy to get Russian FDC again. The stamp is beautiful. I like this FDC. Thank You very much to my friend.
Oct 26, 2011
China FDC on "Tianjin Binhai New Area"
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ChinaTianjin Binhai New Area
Date of Issue : 21 October 2011
3-1 : A Livable City
3-2 : Yujiapu Financial District
3-3 : National Animation Industry Demonstration Park
Souvenir Sheet : The Port
Tianjin Binhai New Area is located on the east coast of Tianjin, where the Bohai-Rim Economic Circle coverges with the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei City Cluster. It covers an area of 2270 square kilometers, with a coastline of 153 kilometers. With the approval of the State Council in October 2009, the development of Tianjin Binhai New Area became a new important national development strategy.
Oct 24, 2011
China FDC on "A Beautiful New Home"
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ChinaA Beautiful New Home
Date of Issue : 13 October 2011
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4-1 : New look after earthquake
4-2 : New look of old town
4-3 : Reconstruction of the facilities for people's livelihood
4-4 : New look of villages
Souvenir Sheet : The beautiful new life
Oct 23, 2011
Slovakia FDC on "Nature Conservation: Great Bustard"
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SlovakiaNature Conservation: Great Bustard
Date of Issue : 14 October 2011
Great Bustard (Otis tarda) is our heaviest flying bird. It grows up to more than one meter with a wing span of up to 2.5 meters and the heaviest individuals can weigh up to 22 kg.
Since the mid-70´s, there has been a dramatic decline in their number mainly in Central Europe. Of the estimated number of 2 400 individuals around 1900, the number fell to 5 to 10 females in Slovakia in the 90´s of the last century. Since 1994, the bird has been nesting sporadically. After the break lasting a few years, the Great Bustard built its nests again in 2010, also thanks to the efforts of the nature protection and farmers.
Currently, the Great Bustard lives only in the Danube Lowland, where two protected bird areas – Lehnice and Sysľovské polia – were determined for the purpose of its protection. Sysľovské polia near Bratislava are crucial to winterizing of the western Pannonia population, which inhabits the border area of Austria, Slovakia and Hungary. About 400 Great Bustards winterize in this entire area.
Oct 22, 2011
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Korea FDC on "10th Session of the Conference of the Parties to the UNCCD"
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South Korea 10th Session of the Conference of the Parties to the UNCCD
Date of Issue : 10 October 2011
Stamp Design : “The beginning of hope”
The 10th Session of the Conference of the Parties to the UNCCD (UN Convention to Combat Desertification), scheduled to be held from October 10 to 21 in Changwon, South Gyeongsang province is the first to be held in Asia and will be participated by 3,000 government representatives, international bodies, non-government organizations, etc. from 194 member countries.
Oct 18, 2011
Malaysia FDC on "Post Box"
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MalaysiaPost Box
Date of Issue : 10 October 2011
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1) Bukit Bendera, Pulau Pinang
2) Bukit Fraser, Pehang
3) Melaka Bandaraya Bersejarah
4) Seremban, Negeri Sembilan
5) Pejebat Pos Besar, Kuala Lumpur
All post boxes in Malaysia are painted in red colour, with the exception of PosEkspres post boxes which are painted yellow. Various types of post boxes are available in Malaysia including:
- Lamp box which derives its name from the fact that they were designed to be affixed to lamp posts or mounted on poles
- Pillar box which is a free-standing post box
- Wall box which are generally set into a wall or brick pillar
Oct 17, 2011
China FDC on "Centenary of Xinhai Revolution"
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ChinaCentenary of Xinhai Revolution
Date of Issue : 10 October 2011
2-1 : Wuchang Uprising
2-2 : Overthrow of Imperial Rule
Souvenir Sheet : Dr. Sun Yat-sen - the Forerunner of Chinese Revolution
Oct 16, 2011
Macau FDC on "Centenary of Xinhai Revolution"
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MacauCentenary of Xinhai Revolution
Centenário da Revolução de Xinhai
Date of Issue : 10 October 2011
Xinhai Revolution overthrown the Qing Dynasty rule in China, it brought an end to the Autocratic Monarchy System for more than two thousand years, and also represented the birth of first democratic republic. This year marks the Centenary of Xinhai Revolution
Souvenir Sheet : “Recovery of China”, it illustrated the inauguration of Sun Yat-sen as Provisional President during 1912
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MOP 1.5 stamp : “Revolutionary Preparation”.
MOP 2.5 stamp : “Permanent Heroism”
MOP 3.5 stamp : “Wuchang Uprising”
MOP 4 stamp : “Foundation of the Republic of China”
Oct 14, 2011
Taiwan FDC on "100th Anniversary of the Founding of the Republic of China"
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Taiwan100th Anniversary of the Founding of the Republic of China
Date of Issue : 10 October 2011
To celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Founding of the Republic of China, a set of four stamps and a souvenir sheet were issued on the republic’s 100th birthday: October 10, 2011. The designs follow:
(1) The Founding of the Republic (NT$5): The stamp features the national flag and a portrait of the founding father Dr. Sun Yat-sen. In the background are a group of flying doves, symbols of peace, and lyrics to the national anthem. The stamp conveys Sun Yat-sen’s sacrifices and devotion to the revolution, which led to the establishment of the first republic in Asia.
(2) Agricultural and Economic Development (NT$5): Featuring a copy of the ROC constitution, the Presidential Office Building, and abundant agricultural produce, the stamp symbolizes agricultural development during the early days of the ROC in Taiwan.
(3) Transportation Infrastructure (NT$10): The stamp features Taoyuan International Airport’s newly renovated Terminal I building, a highway, an airplane, and a ship. These images demonstrate the country’s transportation infrastructure, economic development and trade growth, as well as its global vision.
(4) High Technology Development (NT$25): The foreground features a high-speed train and IC wafers. Fiber-optic cables, a parabolic dish for satellite or radar transmissions, and a globe with crisscrossing latitude and longitude lines can be seen in the background. The stamp conveys how this country is striving to raise its technological capabilities to be on a par with the most advanced nations of the world.
Also released is a souvenir sheet (NT$25). The color scheme of the sheet reflects the blue sky, white sun and red earth of the national flag. The design features the national flag, the Presidential Office Building and a portrait of Dr. Sun Yat-sen with the ROC constitution as the background.
The stamps are printed in a se-tenant strip of four with special perforations of the numerals “1,” “0,” and “0” between the individual stamps. Each stamp has the design of “100” as background. As befitting a celebratory occasion, the logo of the centennial is placed on each stamp and souvenir sheet whereas the Chinese and English characters and the denominations are printed in gold color. Some special techniques are also adopted in printing the souvenir sheet, ex: the title printed with foil, the wordings “In Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Founding” is hot stamped with optical variable film, and the Chinese for “the Republic of China Stamp”, as well as English words “REPUBLIC OF CHINA (TAIWAN)” and the denomination are printed in gold color.
Very nice Taiwan FDCs. I am glad to get the souvenir sheet FDC sent from the Presidential Office Post Office. Thank You very much to my friend !
Oct 13, 2011
Estonia FDC on "Heads of State of the Republic of Estonia - Heinrich Mark"
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EstoniaHeads of State of the Republic of Estonia - Heinrich Mark
Date of Issue : 30 September 2011
Heinrich Mark was born on October 1, 1911, in Krootuse, Kõlleste Parish, now in Põlva County, Estonia. He died on August 2, 2004, in Stockholm, Sweden.
He was Prime Minister in duties of the President of the Republic of Estonia from March 1, 1990, to October 6, 1992, being the last Estonian head of state in exile, as Estonian independence was restored in 1991.
Oct 12, 2011
Hong Kong FDC on "Centenary of Xinhai Revolution"
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Hong KongCentenary of Xinhai Revolution
Date of Issue : 10 October 2011
The Xinhai Revolution in 1911 brought an end to the Qing government and imperial rule in China. The founding of the Republic of China, the first democratic republic in Asia, laid an important milestone in the modernisation of the country. The year 2011 marks the centenary of the Xinhai Revolution.
$1.40 - The 72 Martyrs of Huanghuagang
On 27 April 1911, the Tongmenghui (Chinese Revolutionary Alliance) revolted in Guangzhou. The revolutionaries fought bravely against the Qing army. Outnumbered, they were defeated and many lost their lives. Seventy-two of them were buried together at Huanghuagang in Guangzhou. They are known as "the 72 Martyrs of Huanghuagang".
$2.40 - Wuchang Uprising
On 10 October 1911, the revolutionaries staged an uprising in Wuchang. Following a fierce overnight battle, the Governor-General's office was seized and Wuchang fell to the revolutionaries. With news of the victory spreading rapidly to various parts of the country, one uprising followed another. In less than two months, 14 provinces and municipalities declared independence, and the rule of the Qing Dynasty began to collapse. From then on, China moved from an imperial regime to a republican system, starting a new page in history.
$3 - Important Revolutionary Figures
Cai Yuanpei and Zhang Taiyan, leaders of the Guangfuhui (Restoration Society), as well as HuangXing and Song Jiaoren, founders of the Huaxinghui (Society for the Revival of China), were forerunners of the Xinhai Revolution. They were instrumental in bringing about a successful revolutionary cause and their contributions were enormous.
$5 - Dr Sun Yat-sen Assuming the Office of Provisional President
On 1 January 1912, Dr Sun Yat-sen was sworn in as Provisional President in Nanjing. In his inaugural declaration, he set out five administrative objectives, with national unity and harmony as the top priority.
(From Hong Kong Post : http://www.hongkongpoststamps.com/eng/stamps/latest_stamp_issues/2011/20110927a/introduction.htm)
Oct 11, 2011
Algeria FDC on "Benyoucef Benkhedda 1920-2003"
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AlgeriaBenyoucef Benkhedda 1920-2003
Date of Issue : 19 September 2011
Benyoucef Benkhedda (February 23, 1920 – February 4, 2003) was an Algerian politician. He headed the third GPRA exile government of the National Liberation Front (FLN), acting as a leader during the Algerian War (1954-62). At the end of the war, he was briefly the de jure leader of the country.
Nice to get Algerian FDC again. Thank You very much !
Oct 7, 2011
Estonia FDC on "20th Anniversary of the Restoration of Independence"
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Estonia20th Anniversary of the Restoration of Independence
Date of Issue : 20 August 2011
On August 20 the Supreme Council of the Republic of Estonia passed the decision on the independence of Estonia. The decision restored the independence of the Republic of Estonia declared in 1918, which had been defended in the War of Independence in 1918-1920 and had been lost when the Soviet Union first occupied and then unlawfully incorporated Estonia.
The first foreign country to recognize the independence of Estonia was Iceland on August 22, followed by recognition by Lithuania, Latvia, Russia (on August 24) and other countries.
Oct 6, 2011
Latvia FDC on "Snake Eagle"
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LatviaSnake Eagle
Date of Issue : 23 September 2011
The Snake Eagle (Circaetus gallicus) is a bird of prey mainly found in Latvia in the eastern part of the country. Snake eagles nest in forests alternating with open plains, in Latvia - in forests at high marshes. The bird's prey is mostly snakes, but also some lizards, amphibians, birds and mammals. The Snake Eagle calls out more
frequently than many other diurnal birds; it has a whistle-like call.
Oct 5, 2011
China FDC on "Scroll of Eighty-Seven Immortals (Part)"
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ChinaScroll of Eighty-Seven Immortals (Part)
Date of Issue : 26 September 2011
The Scroll of Eighty-Seven Immortals, measuring 30cm vertically and 292cm horizontally, is an anonymous silk scroll depicting 87 Taoist immortals paying homage to the supreme deity. The picture is considered a representative of China's best achievements in line drawing techniques of classical portraits. After including the scroll into his collection, Xu Beihong (1895-1953) attributed it to Tang Dynasty painter Wu Daozi and even stamped a seal on it reading "Beihong's Life". The scroll is now collected by Xu Beihong Museum.
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