Panama Postcard - Panama Canal

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A card showing the Culebra Cut of the World famous Panama Canal.

Panama Postcard - Big Island

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A very nice card showing the Isla Grande (Big Island) off the Caribbean coast of Panama. Very nice view. I just wish I was there.

India FDC on "India Post Freighter"

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India Post Freighter

Date of issue : 12 October 2009

(The following information is from the website : http://philatelynews.com/2009/india/india-post-freighter)

India Post launched country wide services using Air India Cargo Aircraft from 13 Sep 2009. India post has been given three Boeing 737-200 aircraft’s of the 1970’s Vintage to cover the North East.

The three planes can together carry 40 tonnes of Mail which will be sorted at Nagpur Hub before being airlifted in AI cargo Freighter to the airport closest to the destination of the Parcel.

The size of the domestic express delivery services is estimated at Rs 7000 crore by the Indian Council for research on International Economic relations.

Iran Postcard - Hamedan Pahlavi Square

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A postcard of Hamedan Pahlavi Square, Iran. Hamedan is believed to be among the oldest Iranian cities and one of the oldest in the world.

Taiwan FDC on "Flowers Postage Stamps (III)"

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Flowers Postage Stamps (III)

Date of Issue : 20 Jan 2010

NT$7 stamp : Michelia champaca (黃玉蘭)
This medium-sized evergreen tree of the family Magnoliaceae is commonly known as a yellow jade orchid tree in English. Its yellow orange flowers are produced singly from the axis of a leaf. The sweet smelling flowers are often seen as a symbol of luck, suggesting “a house full of gold and jade.” It prefers a warm climate, and can be planted in the ground or in a large container.

NT$15 stamp : Duranta repens cv. Lass (蕾絲金露花)
This evergreen shrub is a member of the family Verbenaceae. Its leaves are oval in shape. Its flowers are arranged in terminal or auxiliary racemes. Its tubular corolla is blue-purple with lavender edges. The petals are slightly curved and appear to look like lace. The fruit, growing in yellow when ripe, is poisonous.

NT$20 stamp : Ixora chinensis (仙丹花)
This evergreen shrub of the family Rubiaceae is commonly known as Chinese ixora or red ixora in English. Its leaves are either ovovate or elliptical. The inflorescence is in the form of a terminal umbel. The orange red corolla is slender. Its long flowering season and its tolerance of drought and heat make it an ideal ornamental or hedge plant.

NT$34 stamp : Lagerstroemia speciosa (大花紫薇)
This large deciduous tree of the family Lythraceae is commonly known as queen crepe-myrtle in English. Its leaves are elliptical to long elliptical. Its terminal panicle is elegant with either hot pink or violet crinkled petals. The salient feature of this tree is that its blossoms are rose red during the day and purple at nights.

A very nice stamp issue of Taiwan. Thank You very much to my friend.

Slovakia FDC on "Winter Olympic Games 2010 Vancouver"

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Winter Olympic Games 2010 Vancouver

Date of Issue : 15 January 2010

The XXI Winter Olympic Games will take place on 12 - 28 February 2010 in Vancouver, Canada.

It is my first 2010 Winter Olympic Games FDC. Very nice stamp.

Iran Postcard - Tehran

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A very nice postcard of Tehran, Iran with clear postal cancellation. I very much like the multi-language airmail label.

Latvia Postcard - Riga

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A very nice multiview postcard showing the old town of Riga, the capital city of Latvia. You can see Klostera Street, John's Yard, the Powder Tower and the Jacob's Barracs on the card. The stamps affixed on the card are also nice too.

Sri Lanka Postcard - Harvesting Tea near Kandy

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A very nice postcard from Sri Lanka. I very much like the stamps and the clear cancellation.

Indonesia FDC on "Indonesia - Iran Joint Issue"

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Indonesia - Iran Joint Issue

Date of Issue : 18 December 2009

(2-1) 3000 : Al Markaz Mosque, Makassar, Indonesia
The Mosque was designed by Ir. Achmad Nu'man. Initiated by General M.Jusuf, the building started on 8 May 1994 and finished on 12 January 1996. Located at Mesjid Raya Street Makassar City, this three floor building looks lovely with a green color nuance. Beside its main functions as praying place, this mosque serves as an education center of Islam.

(2-2) 1500 : Soltanieh Dome, Iran
Soltanieh Dome (Gonbad Soltanieh) is the biggest dome in Iran and one of the most splendid buildings throughout the Islamic world. Soltanieh Dome was constructed in the 15th centry during the reign of Sultan Mohammad Khodabandeh (Oljaito) in the years 704-712 AH.

Macau FDC on "Lunar Year of the Tiger"

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Lunar Year of the Tiger

Ano Lunar do Tigre

Date of Issue : 02 January 2010

The "Lunar Year of Tiger" stamps issued by Macau Post continue to use the conceptual design of the previous two stamps, Lunar Year of Rat and the Ox, to combine the different forms of the Tiger and the distinguishing characteristics of "Metal, Wood, Water, Fire and Earth", and to apply it to the stamps.

Macau Post adopted the "Heavenly Stems" calculation method to figure out the nature of the "Five Elements" in the third series of Chinese Zodiac stamps. This year, the tiger's nature from the "Five Elements" is "Metal Tiger", so it becomes the main character of the five stamps.

"Metal Tiger" (MOP 5 stamp and the souvenir sheet) : In discussing character, the "Metal Tiger" is a "Home Tiger".

"Earth Tiger" (MOP 1.5 stamp) : The "Earth Tiger" is a "Tiger with Great Ambition".

"Fire Tiger" (MOP 1.5 stamp) : The "Fire Tiger" is a "Leader Tiger".

"Wood Tiger" (MOP 1.5 stamp) : The "Wood Tiger" is a "Chivalrous Tiger".

"Water Tiger" (MOP 1.5 stamp) : The "Water Tiger" is a "Talented Tiger".

Vietnam "Year of Tiger" FDC
Korea "Year of Tiger" FDC
China "Year of Tiger" FDC

The designer of Macau's "Year of Tiger" stamp issue is Mr. Wilson Chi Ian Lam. He is also the designer of Canada's "Year of Tiger" stamp.

South Africa Postcard - Johannesburg

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A nice multiview card of Johannesburg, South Africa.

China FDC on " Centenary of the Birth of Comrade Song Renqiong"

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Centenary of the Birth of Comrade Song Renqiong (宋任窮)

Date of Issue : 08 January 2010

Song Renqiong (1909 - 2005), born in Liuyang, Hunan Province, was an excellent member of the Communist Party of China (CPC) since 1926.

China FDC on "Year of the Tiger - Geng Yin Year"

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Year of the Tiger - Geng Yin Year (庚寅年)

Date of Issue : 05 January 2010

According to Chinese lunar calendar, 2010 is Geng-Yin Year, or the Year of the Tiger.

Vietnam FDC on "Year of Tiger"
Korea FDC on "Year of Tiger"

Australia Postcard - Sydney

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A very nice multiview postcard showing Sydney, Australia.

Korea FDC on "Visit Korea Year"

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Visit Korea Year

Date of Issue : 04 January 2010

On the occasion of “2010∼2012 Visit Korea Year,” Korea invites the world to Korea.

The grand prize winning piece (Yongsoon NA’s Saekdongeolgul) and Award of Excellence piece (Jaekuk JUNG’s Taegeukmaji) under the theme of general category -- “Visit Korea Year”-- of the 2010 International Postage Stamp Design Contest are issued as stamps. Saekdongeolgul expresses, using Korea’s unique pattern, Saekdong, the smiling face that greets guests. Taegeukmaji that utilizes Taegukgi, the national flag of Korea, as a motive, expresses two figures, one dressed in Hanbok, traditional Korean attire, and the other in modern clothing, with raised hands in extending a warm welcome to his guests.

Bangladesh Postcard

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Cyprus Postcard - Lefkosia

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A very nice multiview card of Lefkosia, Cyprus

Panama Postcard - Cathedral of Panama

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A very nice cityview card showing the Cathedral of Panama.

China FDC on "80th Anniversary of Gutian Conference"

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80th Anniversary of Gutian Conference (古田會議)

Date of Issue : 28 December 2009

Gutian Conference, officially known as the Ninth Congress of the Fourth Front Army of the CPC Red Army, took place on December 28, 1929, in Gutian Town of Shanghang County, Fujian Province. The meeting deliberated and approved Gutian Conference Resolution, a guideline document for the construction of the Party and the Red Army, drafted by Mao Zedong.

Algeria FDC on "Popular Tales of Algeria"

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Popular Tales of Algeria

Date of Issue : 07 December 2009

This stamp issue consist of 4 stamps. The stamp on the FDC above is one of them features the story "The Red Rose".

Bangladesh Postcard

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This is my first postcard from Bangladesh.

Macau - China Joint Issue FDC on "10th Anniversary of the Reunification of Macau with the Motherland"

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10th Anniversary of the Reunification of Macau with the Motherland

10° Aniversário do Retorno de Macau à Pátria

Date of Issue : 20 December 2009

In celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the Reunification of Macau with the Motherland on 20 December 2009, China Post and Macau Post jointly issue the stamp theme “10th Anniversary of the Reunification of Macau with the Motherland”, to share the joy of this anniversary by all across our country.

The first top FDC was sent from Macau. The FDC contain a joint issue Macau stamp with the special cancellation of Macau, and a joint issue China stamp with the special cancellation of China. You can also see a very big Macau stamp, which is extracted from the souvenir sheet.

The second FDC was sent from China at Zhuhai Gui Hua South Road Post Office(珠海 桂花南郵政營業廳), which is the nearest post office to the Macau-China border. On the FDC, there is a special souvenir sheet jointly issued by China Post and Macau Post which contains 3 stamps of each postal administration. The post office clerk cancelled both the stamps of China and the stamps of Macau. It is a pity that the gold colour on the top of the souvenir sheet has been deteriorated.

Macau FDC on "10th Anniversary of the Reunification of Macau with the Motherland"

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10th Anniversary of the Reunification of Macau with the Motherland

10° Aniversário do Retorno de Macau à Pátria

Date of Issue : 20 December 2009

In celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the Reunification of Macau with the Motherland on 20 December 2009, China Post and Macau Post jointly issue the stamp theme “10th Anniversary of the Reunification of Macao with the Motherland”, to share the joy of this anniversary by all across our country.

This issue includes a set of 3 stamps and a souvenir sheet, the souvenir sheet shows some of the famous tourist attractions in Macau, namely the Ruins of St Paul, A-Ma Statue, "Lotus Flower In Full Bloom" Sculpture, A-Ma Temple, Guia Fort, Chapel and Lighthouse, and the Kun Iam Statue. The 3 stamps just below the souvenir sheet features the flag of China and Macau and the Golden Lotus Flower Sculpture, The Largo do Senado and the Macau Tower, and the waterfront of Macau, which include the Bank of China Building, the Grand Lisboa, Hotel Lisboa and the Wynn.

Besides the souvenir sheet and the 3 stamps, you can also see 2 stamps on the top left. One of them is a MOP 3 World Heritage definitive stamp which features the Largo do Senado. Another one is a 1999 Macau Handover stamp which shows the Ponte de Amizade (Friendship Bridge)