Indonesia FDC on "Preserve the Polar Regions and Glaciers"

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Preserve the Polar Regions and Glaciers

Date of Issue : 18 Mar 2009

Estonia FDC on "90th Anniversary of Estonia Parliament, Riigikogu"

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90th Anniversary of Estonia parliament, Riigikogu

Date of Issue : 14 Apr 2009

The Republic of Estonia was born on 24 February 1918 and the next year the people elected the Constituent Assembly. The Constituent Assembly had its first session on April 23, the day on which the anniversary of the parliament is marked today. On May 1919 a declaration of Estonia’s national independence was passed and on 15 June 1920 it endorsed the first Constitution of the Republic of Estonia. From 23 April 1919 to 20 December 1920 the Constituent Assembly held 170 sessions during five periods and passed more than 800 legal acts. The Constituent Assembly had unlimited authority; it appointed governments, received their resignations, endorsed the state budget and decided issues of war and peace. According to the Constitution of 1920 Estonia was a democratic parliamentary republic. Supreme power was vested in the people and it could exercise its will through parliamentary elections, referendums and the right of popular initiative. On 20 December 1920 the Constituent Assembly was dissolved and it passed on its credentials to the parliament, called Riigikogu (State Assembly).

Indonesia FDC on "China World Stamp Exhibition"

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China World Stamp Exhibition

Date of Issue : 10 Apr 2009

On the background of the souvenir sheet, you can see the White Horse Temple which is located about seven miles away from the city of Louyang.

The design of the souvenir sheet is really very nice. I think it is better than that of Hong Kong

Korea FDC on "Asia Becoming One through Stamps"

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Asia Becoming One through Stamps

Date of Issue : 22 Apr 2009

The stamp design features Asia becomes one through the postbox, Letters and stamps, the messenger of love and peace.

PHILAKOREA 2009 that will be held from July 30 to August 4, 2009, is the first Asian International Stamp Exhibition to be held in Korea. Wishing for the success of PHILAKOREA 2009, commemorative stamps are issued, featuring the award-winning works in the Youth Category of the 2009 International Postage Stamp Design Contest: the Grand Prize-wining work by Jaeseong YUN of Korea and Award of Excellence-winning work by Yu Hoi Dick Cherie of Hong Kong, China.

The 2 stamps and the special cancellation are really lovely.

Estonia FDC on "Centenary of the Estonian National Museum"

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Centenary of the Estonian National Museum

Date of Issue : 14 Apr 2009

The Estonian National Museum was established on 14 April 1909 and has a total of more than one million units of rich material, photography and art collections and an archive of cultural history materials.

Algeria FDC on "Protection of Polar Regions and Glaciers"

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Protection of Polar Regions and Glaciers

Date of Issue : 28 Mar 2009

Up to now, I received 3 FDCs on the theme of "Protection of Polar Regions and Glaciers". A very nice FDC from Algeria. Thank You very much !

Norway Postcard - Reine

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Norway

This card shows a very peaceful view of Reine, located at the north of Norway. On the card, there are two beautiful stamps. One stamp bear the country name "Norge". This is what most Norwegians call their own country. Another one with the country name "Noreg", which is in nynorsk, a rarer variety of written Norwegian. Both varieties are allowed on stamps, banknotes and official documents, because the two written forms are supposed to be co-equal. Very interesting.

Mexico Postcard - The Government Palace, Guadalajara

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Mexico

This card shows the views of the Government Palace at Guadalajara. The postmark is really big ! It is the biggest one I have ever seen.

Korea FDC on "The 60th Anniversary of the Republic of Korea Marine Corps"

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The 60th Anniversary of the Republic of Korea Marine Corps

Date of Issue : 15 Apr 2009

The Republic of Korea Marine Corps was established in 1949 from the need to implement “dual land-and-water operations” due to the geographic characteristics of the Korean peninsula, with three sides of the nation surrounded by the sea. The Marine Corps has fought for its fatherland and maintained peace during the Korean War, Vietnam War, etc. During the past 60 years, it has also dispatched to Iraq, Afghanistan, Georgia, India, Pakistan, Djibouti, etc.

The stamp features the Marine Corps engaged in a coordinated landing operation with the Korea Amphibious Armored Vehicle (KAAV), Dokdoham (Landing Platform Helicopter) and helicopters. Reflecting the symbol of the Marine Corps, the octagonal hat, the new stamp is issued as an octagon-shaped stamp.

This octagon-shaped stamp is so special and colourful. I really like it.

Macau Postage Due Cover to Taiwan

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Macau Taiwan

Date Sent: 23 Mar 2009

Macau ATM Stamp (from Right to Left)
~~~ Ponte Flor de Lótus (Lotus Flower Bridge) MOP0.5 ATM Stamp (Issued on 01 June 1999)
~~~ Protecção do Ambiente (Environmental Protection) MOP0.5 ATM Stamp (Issued on 02 June 2002)
~~~ Património Mundial (World Heritage) MOP0.5 ATM Stamp (Issued on 31 July 2008)

Taiwan Postage Due Stamp (Top Left, Green in Colour : NT$5 ; Middle, Red in Colour : NT$1)
~~~ Issued on 12 Nov 2008

The cover above was sent from Macau Central Post Office on 23 Mar 2009 (my birthday). I just affixed 3 Macau ATM stamps with a total face value of MOP1.5 out of the normal surface mail postage of MOP3.5. I asked my friend in Taiwan to help me to pay the postage due and sent it back to me. My friend was so kind to help me to do the necessary work and affixed with 5 Taiwan postage due stamps. On the cover, you can see the round-shaped T 2.00/3.50 postmark from Macau and a rectangle-shaped T postmark from Taiwan. I think this cover is really nice. Thank You very much to my friend.

Malta Postcard - Spinola Bay

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Malta

This card shows a nice view of Spinola Bay in San Ġiljan.

China FDC on "China 2009 World Stamp Exhibition"

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China 2009 World Stamp Exhibition

Date of Issue : 10 Apr 2009

2-1: Carmine Pot with Design of Dragon and Phoenix Playing with Peony (胭脂红彩龙凤穿牡丹纹罐)
The carmine pot with design of dragon and phoenix playing with peony dating to reign of Qing Emperor Jiaqing, large in size and beautiful and radiant in color, is of high artistic value.

2-2: Cloisonné Enamel Grass Holder with the Design of Brance-tangled Peony (掐丝珐琅缠枝牡丹纹藏草瓶)
The cloisonné enamel grass holder with the design of brance-tangled peony, dating to the late Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), features a greaceful shape and gorgeous design patterns. It is considered an outstanding representative of cloisonné enamelobjects of the later Qing period.

Souvenir Sheet : National Beauty and Heavenly Fragrance (国色天香图)

China 2009 World Stamp Exhibition was held from April 10 to 16, 2009, in Luoyang, Henan Province

Three very nice FDCs. The design of the souvenir sheet is nice and is better than that of Hong Kong.

Serbia Postcard - Belgrade

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Serbia

A very nice multiview card from Belgrade, the capital and largest city of Serbia. Thank You very much !

Belgium Postcard - Ursel Castle in Durbuy

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Belgium

This card shows a nice view of Ursel Castle in Durbuy. My friend told me it was orginally built in the 11th century. A very nice and peaceful view. Thank You very much !

India FDC on "Heritage Monuments Preservation by Intach"

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Heritage Monuments Preservation by Intach

Date of issue : 28 Jan 2009

500P (Upper Left) : Jaisalmer Fort,Jaisalmer
500P (Lower Right) : Qila Mubarak,Patiala
500P (Upper Right) : Mongyu Monastery,Laddakh
500P (Lower Left) : St.Anne’s Church,Goa

India FDC on "Pterospermum Acerifolium"

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Pterospermum Acerifolium

Date of issue : 06 Mar 2009

Pterospermum Acerifolium, commonly known as Bayur Tree, Dinnerplate Tree, Maple-leaved Bayur, Mayeng, Kanakchampa, Kaniar or katha champa reaches a height of 50-70 ft. Leaves are simple, alternate, have stipulate and are palmately ribbed. It has large fragant nocturnal white flowers, occuring in auxillary fascicle. Fruit is a reddish wood used for planking; often grown as an ornamental or shade tree.The name ‘Pterospermum’ derived from two Greek words, ‘petron’ and ’sperma that mean “Winged seed”.

I very much like the design of this stamp issue.

Estonia FDC on "Republic of Estonia heads of state – Lennart Meri"

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Republic of Estonia heads of state – Lennart Meri

Date of Issue : 26 Mar 2009

President of the Republic
6 Oct. 1992–8 Oct 2001

Algeria FDC on "National Day of the Handicapped Persons"

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National Day of the Handicapped Persons

Date of Issue : 14 Mar 2009

This is a very nice Algerian FDC. It may be even better if the 10 dinars "Algerian Cities" stamp (affixed at the right side of the FDC cover, issued on 18 Dec 2008) could be affixed on the back of the FDC cover.