Jan 31, 2012
Jan 30, 2012
Jan 29, 2012
Maldives Postcard
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Bilhete Postal
MaldivesReally very nice view postcard from Maldives. I just wish I was there. Thank You very much to my friend !
Jan 26, 2012
Estonia FDC on "Population and Housing Census"
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EstoniaPopulation and Housing Census
Date of Issue : 12 January 2012
A population and housing census began on December 31 in Estonia for the 11th time and will last until March 31, 2012. The first census in Estonia took place in 1881, and the last one in 2000. In the census of 1959 the data were processed with a computer for the first time. On the initiative of the United Nations residents of most world countries were counted in 2010 and 2011, with no census organised in only six countries.
Jan 25, 2012
UAE Postcard
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Bilhete Postal
UAEA nice postcard showing the city view of Dubai. I just like the octagonal bird stamp. Thank You very much to my friend !
Jan 20, 2012
Hong Kong FDC on "Year of the Dragon"
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Hong KongYear of the Dragon
Date of Issue : 14 January 2012
2012 is the Year of the Dragon. In traditional Chinese culture, the Dragon is an auspicious, mythical creature incarnated as an emperor, representing supreme power and commanding great respect. It is believed that people born in the Year of the Dragon are confident, courageous and clever.
The four stamps depict the Dragon in various forms
$1.4 stamp : a fire dragon spiked with glowing joss sticks
$2.4 stamp : a glittering statue of a golden dragon
$3 stamp : a spirited dragon performing the traditional dragon dance
$5 stamp : a lifelike dragon engraved on a stone wall
Rendered in vibrant colours, the stamps are decorated with gold foiled auspicious clouds to convey an air of festivity.
(From Hong Kong Post : http://www.hongkongpoststamps.com/eng/stamps/latest_stamp_issues/2012/20120114a/introduction.htm)
Jan 19, 2012
Jan 18, 2012
Portugal Postcard - Manuel de Arriaga
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Bilhete Postal
PortugalCentenário da República - Manuel de Arriaga
Centenary of the Republic - Manuel de Arriaga
Date of Issue : 17 March 2010
Manuel José de Arriaga Brum da Silveira (Horta, July 8, 1840 - Lisbon, March 5, 1917) was the first elected President (1911 - 1915) of the First Portuguese Republic.
Jan 17, 2012
Estonia FDC on "125th Birth Anniversary of Oskar Luts"
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Estonia125th Birth Anniversary of Oskar Luts
Date of Issue : 7 January 2012
7 January 2012 is the 125th birth anniversary of the author Oskar Luts. At just 25 years old Oskar Luts, who had earlier penned only a few lines of poetry, authored „Spring“, a book that made him famous all over the country overnight. Based on the memories of his school years Luts describes life at an Estonian village school at the end of the 19th century, peppered with humour and touching scenes of young love. It was a work that critics initially looked down upon but has survived through numerous editions and generations of enthusiasts have seen it in several stage versions and in a popular movie. The book has been translated into 13 languages. The school Oskar Luts once went to at Palamuse is now a museum of late 19th century school life, bringing it alive through the medium of Spring.
Jan 16, 2012
Latvia FDC on "Coats of Arms"
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LatviaCoats of Arms
Date of Issue : 7 January 2012
LVL 0.35 stamp (Right) : Coat of Arms of Riga
The stamps were printed in December, 2011, due to increased amount of letters mailed, however the demand for stamps evened out in the end of the year, allowing the first-day cancellation event to be held in the beginning of 2012.
Jan 15, 2012
Jan 12, 2012
Singapore FDC on "Zodiac Series - Dragon"
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SingaporeZodiac Series - Dragon
Date of Issue : 5 January 2012
The Year 2012 marks the reign of the legendary dragon and the fifth animal in the Zodiac series on the Chinese calendar.
The year 2012 is that of the Water Dragon, Water calms the Dragon's fire. Water Dragons are able to see things from other points of view. They know how to gain respect, and being in charge or giving orders comes naturally.
Jan 11, 2012
Jan 9, 2012
Macau FDC on "Lunar Year of the Dragon”
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MacauLunar Year of the Dragon
Ano Lunar do Dragão
Date of Issue : 5 January 2012
The conceptual design of the stamp is combined with the different forms of the Dragon and the distinguishing characteristics of “Metal, Wood, Water, Fire and Earth”. This year, the dragon’s nature from the “Five Elements” is water, so the dragon portrays by the Chinese traditional ink painting becomes the main character of the five stamps. The lifelike ink painting dragon of the stamp applied with the hot foil stamping with holographic, together with the embossed image of dragon boat has highlighted the protagonist of its own. The sparkling silver foil symbolizes the dragon’s nobility, giving the festive spirit of Lunar New Year.
Jan 8, 2012
Jan 6, 2012
Hong Kong FDC on "Hong Kong Museums Collection - Hong Kong Cultural and Historical Series"
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Hong KongHong Kong Museums Collection - Hong Kong Cultural and Historical Series
Date of Issue : 6 December 2011
$1.40 - Forehead Headdress
The forehead headdress, adorned with pheasant tail feathers and elaborate fringes, is an accessory mainly for female martial roles in Cantonese opera. This forehead headdress was worn by Ms Ng Kwan Lai during her performance in the opera The Sounds of Battle in the 1970s.
(From Hong Kong Post : http://www.hongkongpoststamps.com/eng/stamps/latest_stamp_issues/2011/20111122a/introduction.htm)
Macau Post recently extend its Posta Restante service to Almirante Lacerda Post Office. I sent this FDC to Macau to try the new Posta Restante service. Surprisingly, when I got this FDC from the post office, I found an extra "Return to Sender" chop on the FDC.
Jan 2, 2012
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