Jun 28, 2011
Jun 27, 2011
Indonesia FDC on "World Environment Day"
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Indonesia
World Environment Day
Date of Issue : 5 June 2011
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IndonesiaWorld Environment Day
Date of Issue : 5 June 2011
World Environment Day (WED) is an annual event celebrated on 5 June every year. The celebration began in 1972.
This year, the WED theme is "Forests: Nature at Your Service". In celebration of Indonesian Environment Day 2011, the theme is adapted into "Hutan Penyangga Kehidupan".
As a part of the celebration, a stamp series of Environmental Care is issued on June 5, 2011. The stamp design features pine forest as one of forest ecosystems commonly found in Indonesia.
Very nice FDCs. I especially like the souvenir sheet FDC. Thank You very much to my friend !
Jun 24, 2011
Jun 23, 2011
Myanmar FDC on "The Republic of The Union of Myanmar"
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MyanmarThe Republic of The Union of Myanmar
Date of Issue : 16 June 2011
Two new stamps were issued on June 16, 2011 for the renaming to "The Republic of The Union of Myanmar". One of them is affixed on the cover above. The denomination of each stamp is 500 kyats.
There is no official First Day Cover available for this issue. I like this special self made FDC. Thank You very much to my friend !
Jun 21, 2011
Jun 20, 2011
Slovakia FDC on "Historical Anniversaries: 150 Anniversary of the Memorandum of the Slovak Nation"
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SlovakiaHistorical Anniversaries: 150 Anniversary of the Memorandum of the Slovak Nation
Date of Issue : 6 June 2011
The stamp contains the portraits of Š. M. Daxner and J. Francisci, the main organizers of the Memorandum assembly and a young man portraying Slovakia in the background with a woman representing freedom, tearing her chains. The assembled representatives of the nation on the FDC are portrayed by the styled eagle as the symbol of freedom and independence. The stamp contains a lime twig as the modern symbol of the Slavs, as well as the symbol of a meeting place (Under lime-trees).
The special stamp deals with one of the most significant events of the modern Slovak history – declaration of the Memorandum of the Slovak Nation on June 6 – 7, 1861 at the national assembly in Martin. At that time the Memorandum was not successful, its ideas, however, were the basis of the Slovak political programme until 1938.
Jun 19, 2011
Jun 18, 2011
Argentina FDC on "International Year of Forests"
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Argentina International Year of Forests
Date of Issue : 19 March 2011
The stamp shows a relation between trees and mankind. It illustrates a synthesis of a tree and its reflection which presents the logo of International Year of Forests (IYF). The icons that make up the foliage and the trunk of this tree represent the diversity which is vital for the provision of goods and services, tangible and intangible. The position of man points to his role in the care of the forest.
Jun 17, 2011
Slovakia FDC on "Children´s Stamp"
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SlovakiaChildren´s Stamp
Date of Issue : 3 June 2011
The artwork of the postage stamp originates from the national art competition MONTH OF CHILDREN’S CREATION conducted by professor Karol Ondreička. The competition’s topic I WILL DRAW A FLOWER CHILDREN’S STAMP was suggested by Martin Vančo. The national art competition is dedicated to both physically and mentally handicapped children regardless of age. In 2010, the national competition included artwork by five thousand children from almost 400 special and integrated elementary schools, children’s homes, and welfare and re-educational institutions.
A very nice and colorful Slovak FDC. The denomination of "T2 50g" responds to the rate of postage of the 2nd class up to 50g - domestic service. On the FDC, there are also old Children's stamp of 2005 (upper left, in old slovak crown currency) and 2008 (bottom left). Really beautiful ! Thank You very much !
Jun 16, 2011
Estonia FDC on "Vergi Lighthouse"
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EstoniaVergi Lighthouse
Date of Issue : 2 June 2011
In the late 19th and early 20th century Vergi was one of the biggest fishing villages on the North Estonian coast, particularly known as the best eel fishing place. In the 1920s it served as a wintering place for small ships and it also had a shipbuilding industry. In 1924 an automatic light pyramidal lattice frame light beacon covered with iron plating was put up on a large coastal reef next to Vergi Port. In 1936 a reinforced concrete lighthouse ten meters high replaced the rust-eaten structure. Vergi Lighthouse, which will be 75 in 2011, is a white concrete tower with lantern room and balcony, 10 meters high from the foot. The height of the light from sea level is 11 meters and the visibility of the light is nine miles.
Jun 15, 2011
Zimbabwe Postcard
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Bilhete Postal
ZimbabweA Zimbabwe multiview postcard showing the Nyangombi Falls at the top left, Pungwe Gorge at the top right, Mare Dam and Inyangani Mountain at the bottom left, and the Pungwe falls at the bottom right. Thank You very much to my friend !
Jun 14, 2011
Jun 13, 2011
Jun 12, 2011
Uzbekistan Postcard - Ulugh Beg Madrasah
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Bilhete Postal
UzbekistanA nice postcard showing the view of Ulugh Beg Madrasah (1417) in Bukhara. Thank You very much to my friend !
Jun 11, 2011
China FDC on "Scientists of Modern China (V)"
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ChinaScientists of Modern China (V)
Date of Issue : 25 May 2011
(Top FDC)
4-1 : Bei Shizhang (貝時璋)
Bei Shizhang (1903 - 2009), born in Zhenhai (present-day Ningbo), Zhejiang Province, was a noted biologist, educator, and founder and pioneer of Chinese biophysics. As the founding father of Chinese biophysics, radiobiology, and cosmobiology, he contributed a great deal to China's Life sciences and manned space program.
(2nd FDC)
4-2 : Qian Xuesen (錢學森)
Qian Xuesen (1911 - 2009), born in Shanghai, with his ancestral home in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, was a world-renowned scientist, and founder of China's space program. He pioneered China's space technology, system science and system engineering, and made important contributions to China's rocketry, missile, and space program, which won him the honorary title of "China's Outstanding Scientist with Outstanding Achievements" and a meritorious medal of "Two Bombs and One Satellite".
(3rd FDC)
4-3 : Hou Xianglin (侯祥麟)
Hou Xianglin (1912 - 2008), a native of Shantou, Guangdong Province, was a prominent chemical engineer, fuel chemical expert, founder of China's oil refining technology, and one of the pioneers of China's petrochemical technology. Once awarded the "HLHL Prize for scientific and Technological Achievement", Hou made great contributions to the realization of China's oil self-sufficiency and the development of petroleum technology of China.
(4th FDC)
4-4 : Qian Sanqiang (錢三強)
Qian Sanqiang (1913 - 1992), a native of Huzhou, Zhejiang Province, was a renowned physicist and founder of Chinese atomic energy science. He cultivated a large group of talented nuclear researchers and established a national base for the research of nuclear science. He was awarded a meritorious medal of "Two Bombs and One Satellite" in honor of his prominent leadership in China's successful program of atomic and hydrogen bombs and artificial satellities.
Jun 9, 2011
Korea FDC on "Preserve the Polar Regions and the Glaciers"
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South Korea Preserve the Polar Regions and the Glaciers
Date of Issue : 3 June 2011
The new stamps features the works that were awarded the grand prize and award of excellence in the 16th International Postage Stamp Design Contest -- “the polar bear in crisis” by Juyeop HAN (Korea) and “the penguins who have lost their home” by Lei Sai Kun (Macau).
Jun 8, 2011
Jun 7, 2011
Jun 6, 2011
Jun 5, 2011
China FDC on "YunJin (Cloud Brocade)"
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ChinaYunJin (Cloud Brocade)
Date of Issue : 10 May 2011
(From Left to Right, of the Stamp Set FDC)
3-1 : Gold Dragon
3-2 : Crane Designs for Officials of the First Rank
3-3 : Auspicious Twin Fish
Yunjin brocade, a local specialty of Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, is an elegant silk fabric that has been preserved as a traditional handicraft. Its name, literally "cloud brocade", derives from its refined design with splendid colors reminiscent of clouds. Traditionally divided into several types, such as Kuduan (jacquard brocade), Kujin (brocade with gold threads), and Zhuanghua (brocade with multicolored threads). Gold threads are often used to give the handicraft a noble touch and magnificent grandeur. Thus, during the Ming (1368 - 1644) and Qing (1644 - 1911) dynasties, the brocade products were primarily presented as tributes to the royal family. In 2006, China's State Council included the wooden-loom Zhuanghua hand-weaving techniques of Nanjing Yunjin brocadeon the First List of National Intangible Cultural Heritage. In 2009, the craftsmanship of Nanjing Yunjin brocade was inscribed by UNESCO on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
Jun 4, 2011
Indonesia Souvenir Cover on "36 Year of Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII)"
36 Year of Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII)
Date of Issue : 20 April 2011
Taman Mini Indonesia Indah/TMII (literally translated: “Beautiful Indonesia Miniature Park”) is a recreation area and park which is the synopsis of virtual aspects of Indonesian life, representing the cultures, natures and heritages of Indonesian people. TMII located at an area called Pondok Gede, East Jakarta, with total width of 165 hectares.
History
It was on 13th March 1970 in a meeting in the residence of President Soeharto (the 2nd President of Indonesia), Mrs. Siti Hartinah Soeharto, President Soeharto’s wife, proposed an idea of creating a way to raise the senses of nationality, devotion and proud of Indonesia among Indonesian people. The idea was then realized by constructing a recreation area which represents the wealth and beauty of Indonesia in miniatures, which named Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII). The construction of TMII was started in 1971, and officially open on 20th April, 1975.
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