Korea FDC on "50th Anniversary of Korea-Australia Diplomatic Ties"

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South Korea

50th Anniversary of Korea-Australia Diplomatic Ties

Date of Issue : 28 October 2011

Stamp Design :
Traditional musical instruments of the two countries :

270 won (Right) : Didgeridoo of Australia
The Didgeridoo, a wind instrument, was created about 1,500 years ago by the aboriginal people in Northern Australia. It is made primarily from eucalyptus trees growing in Australia with its surface decorated with various patterns and wax being administered on the instrumental part where the player’s mouth is placed. The longer the instrument is, the lower the tone it produces. The most commonly used Didgeridoo is 1.2 meters long. Didgeridoo produces its sounds through the player’s breath and lip vibration.

270 won (Left) : Haegeum of Korea
Being a string-rubbing instrument, Haegeum produces its sound by rubbing the bow on two strings. On the bamboo-made resonance box, a long bamboo stick is attached and over this bamboo stick, two strings made of silk thread are tied. Resin is administered onto the bow made of horsehair, and the bow is put between the two strings. When the bow is rubbed against the strings, the sound is produced.

France FDC on "300 Years of the Discovery of Clipperton Island"

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France

300 Years of the Discovery of Clipperton Island

Date of Issue : 21 October 2011

Clipperton Island is an uninhabited nine-square-kilometre (approx. 3.5-square-mile) coral atoll in the eastern Pacific Ocean, southwest of Mexico and west of Central America, at 10°18′N 109°13′W. It is an overseas possession of France under direct authority of the Minister of Overseas France.

French discoverer Michel DuBocage sailed out of Le Havre on 6 September 1707, and discovered the Clipperton Island on 3 April 1711. He mapped the island and named it Île de la Passion (Passion Island) because it was discovered on Good Friday.

Portugal Cover - Fado

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Portugal

Fado

Date of Issue : 12 October 2011

0.32 Euro : Alfredo Marceneiro

0.47 Euro : Carlos Ramos

Fado is a music genre which can be traced to the 1820s in Portugal, but probably with much earlier origins.

Latvia Souvenir Cover on "20th Anniversary of Latvian First Postage Stamp After Restoration of Independence"

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Latvia

20th Anniversary of Latvian First Postage Stamp After Restoration of Independence

Date of Issue : 19 October 2011

Estonia FDC on "250th Birth Anniversary of Michael Andreas Barclay de Tolly"

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Estonia

250th 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.

USA Postcard - Go Green

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USA

A rather special USA Go green postcard with matching stamps. Thank You very much !

Algeria FDC on "World Post Day"

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Algeria

World 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.

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 !

Russia FDC on "300th Anniversary of Plant «Arsenal»"

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Russia

300th 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.

China FDC on "Tianjin Binhai New Area"

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Tianjin 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.　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　　　　

China FDC on "A Beautiful New Home"

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A Beautiful New Home

Date of Issue : 13 October 2011

(From Left to Right)
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 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　　　　

Slovakia FDC on "Nature Conservati​on: Great Bustard"

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Slovakia

Nature Conservati​on: 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.

Malaysia Aerogramme - Malaysian Cultural Dances

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Malaysia

A very beautiful Malaysian aerogramme featuring the Dance of Malay, Chinese and Indian, as well as Ngajat Dance of Sarawak and Sumazau Dance of Sabah. Thank You very much to my friend.

Singapore FDC on "Singapore-Egypt Joint Issue - Significant Rivers"

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Singapore

Singapore-Egypt Joint Issue - Significant Rivers

Date of Issue : 17 October 2011

S$ 1.10 : Singapore River

A very long stamp, and the FDC is very nice. Thank You very much to my friend !

Sri Lanka Postcard

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Sri Lanka

A postcard showing a fruit seller in Sri Lanka. Thank You very much to my friend !

Korea FDC on "10th Session of the Conference of the Parties to the UNCCD"

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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.

Malaysia FDC on "Post Box"

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Malaysia

Post Box

Date of Issue : 10 October 2011

(from Left to Right)
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

China FDC on "Centenary of Xinhai Revolution"

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Centenary 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

Macau FDC on "Centenary of Xinhai Revolution"

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Macau

Centenary 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

(from Left to Right)
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”

Taiwan FDC on "100th Anniversary of the Founding of the Republic of China"

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Taiwan

100th 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 !

Estonia FDC on "Heads of State of the Republic of Estonia - Heinrich Mark"

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Estonia

Heads 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.