Estonia FDC on "European Athletics Junior Championship"

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European Athletics Junior Championship

Date of Issue : 20 July 2011

For the first time ever the European Athletics Junior Championships was held in the capital city of Estonia - Tallinn through 21-24 July. The historical Kadriorg Stadium hosted over 1000 young athletes from 47 European countries during the Championships, making it the biggest athletics’ event ever held in Estonia.

Indonesia FDC on "Traditional Textiles of Indonesia 2011 (II)"

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Traditional Textiles of Indonesia 2011 (II)

Date of Issue : 6 July 2011

Souvenir Sheet (IDR 5000) : Karapan Sapi, East Java

China FDC on "Overseas Chinese Culture"

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Overseas Chinese Culture

Date of Issue : 10 July 2011

(From Left to Right)
4-1 : Traditional Festival
4-2 : Overseas Chinese Guildhall
4-3 : Chinatown
4-4 : Chinese School

Indonesia Aerogramme

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Indonesia

Another Indonesian 1982 aerogramme with another stamps.

China FDC on "Chinese Dramatic Balladry"

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Chinese Dramatic Balladry

Date of Issue : 8 July 2011

(Top FDC, Left)
4-1 : Xiangsheng
Xiangsheng or comic dialogue, originated in Beijing and now prevails throughout the country. Primmarily made up of four artistic skills - speaking, imitating, teasing and singing, it is this type of Quyi that enjoys the greatest influence and widest popularity.

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4-2 : Guqu
Gaqu (drum song), also known as Dagu (literally "big drum"), is a storytelling form that can be divided into more than 10 types such as Jingyun dagu (balled-singing in Beijing dialect). It attaches importance to rhythm and rhyme and features elegant lyrics and pleasing melodies.

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4-3 : Pingtan
Pingtan is a general term denoting storytelling and balled-singing in Suzhou dialect. Originating and prevalent in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai, it is a graceful balled singing art, with a long history of development.

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4-4 : Kuaishu
Kuaishu (clapper balled) is an art in which the performer performs storytelling accompanied by a small percussion instrument played by him/ herself. Often rhythmic and rhymed, the form can be divided into different categories according to different geographical locations, dialects and styles, such as Shandong Clapper Ballad and Tianjin Clapper Ballad.

Quyi (dramatic balladry) is a general term for a variety of Chinese ballad singing art. A unique form that has evolved from folk oral literature and singing through a long history of development, Quyi distinguishes itself with a singular style, characterized by strong local characteristics, national traits, and an amusing touch. With its tune echoing through centuries, Quyi records the history of Chinese nation and spreads the virtures of the Chinese people.

Mexico Aerogramme

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Mexico

A Mexico 2008 Mother's Day "correograma" (sort of an aerogramme but for domestic use only) with a 2008 Mother's Day stamp. Very very nice ! I really like it. Thank You very much to my friend.

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Indonesia

Another Indonesian 1982 aerogramme with odd-shaped stamps. Thank You very much to my friend.

China FDC on "Cycling"

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Cycling

Date of Issue : 2 July 2011

China, reputed to be the "bicycle kingdom", is one of the countries more developed in bicycle transportation. Cycling as a sport was introduced from Europe to China around 1913.

The Qinghai Lake International Road Cycling Race, held annually since 2002, is the highest-altitude international road cycling race in the world. The opening ceremony of the tenth edition of the event was taken place on 2 July. Held in both Qinghai and Gansu, the event marks a trans-provincial riding unprecedented in its history.

Korea FDC on "50th Anniversary of Korea Disaster Relief Association"

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50th Anniversary of Korea Disaster Relief Association

Date of Issue : 13 July 2011

In 1961, newspaper companies and social associations around the country got together to set up the Korea Water Disaster Relief Association, a pure non-profit relief association and the very matrix of Korea Disaster Relief Association which started the culture of donation in Korea.

Whenever there is a national disaster such as typhoon Rusa, typhoon Maemi, the fire in Daegu subway, and the oil leakage in Taean, the Association takes the lead in pan-Korea fund-raising activities, thus providing KRW 945 billion in donations and 24.8 million relief items so far.

In celebration of its 50th anniversary, a commemorative stamp is issued, featuring the “Korea Disaster Relief Association that delivers love to the Teddy bear at the disaster site.

China Aerogramme - 1999 World Philatelic Exhibition

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China

Two nice 1999 China World Philatelic Exhibition aerogrammes from China. Thank You very much to my friend.

Mexico postcard - Córdoba

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Mexico

This card shows a view of Córdoba. The stamps are rather nice. Thank You very much to my friend !

China FDC on "Commemorating the Opening of Beijing - Shanghai High-Speed Railway"

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Commemorating the Opening of Beijing - Shanghai High-Speed Railway

Date of Issue : 30 June 2011

The Beijing - Shanghai High-Speed Railway was officially put into commercial service on 30 June 2011. The 1318 km line spans 7 provinces and municipalities from Beijing to Tianjin, Hebei, Shandong, Anhui, Jiangsu and Shanghai. Its originally planned operation speed was 350 km/h, but in the initial stage it will operate 300 km/h and 250 km/h trains, with the minimum travel time being only 4 hours and 48 minutes.

Indonesia Aerogramme

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Indonesia

An aerogramme from Indonesia, issued in 1982. Thank You very much to my friend.

Germany Postcard - Royal Castle of Linderhof

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Germany

Another postcard from Germany showing the Royal Castle of Linderhof.

Slovakia FDC on "Veteran Motor Cars"

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Veteran Motor Cars

Date of Issue : 1 July 2011

0.40 Euro : Aero 30
In the 1930s, a sporty-tuned type Aero 30 was designed with a dynamic bodyshell with a characteristically long engine bonnet (therefore the nickname Czech Jaguar), powered by a two-cylinder two-stroke engine with the performance of 30 k, being transferred to the front wheels.
Aero automobiles were also popular in Slovakia for their simplicity, endurance as well as for their favourable price and they were regularly appearing and winning at various sporting events such as the Czechoslovak 1000 Miles between Prague and Bratislava in 1933 and 1934. Aero 30 and Aero 50 triumphed in their categories at the Slovak 500 kilometres in 1937 and 1938.

0.80 Euro : Aerodynamic Tatra 87
Tatra, which nowadays has no contemporary names other than the "Eight", was manufactured from 1936 - 1950. The vehicle had an eight-cylinder, air-cooled engine with a volume of 2,968 cm³ stored behind the rear axle, which was able to bestow speeds of up to 160 km / h, consuming only 12.5 litres of petrol. It was designed for middle class users because, given the size and furnishing of the interior, it provided very comfortable travel. Overall, 3023 cars were produced which were exported to many countries of the world such as South Africa, Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, France, the Netherlands, Hungary, Germany, Austria, Romania, the Soviet Union and Sweden.

Azerbaijan Postcard - Shirvanshahs Palace

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Azerbaijan

A nice postcard showing a view of the ancient Shirvanshahs Palace.

China Aerogramme

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China

A registered aerogramme from China. Thank You very much to my friend.

China FDC on "90th Anniversary of the Founding of the Communist Party of China"

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90th Anniversary of the Founding of the Communist Party of China

Date of Issue : 22 June 2011

Russia's October Socialist Revolution in 1917 introduced Marxism into China. Beginning in 1920, early organizations of the Communist Party emerged in Shanghai, Beijing, Wuhan, Changsha, Jinan and Guangzhou, as well as among Chinese students and immigrants in Japan and France. In July 1921, the First National Congress of the CPC commenced in Shanghai, and soon moved its meeting site to a boat on South Lake in Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province. The Congress proclaimed the founding of the CPC. In 1949, the CPC became the ruling party of the country.

Israel ATM FDC on "Arabian Oryx"

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Israel

Arabian Oryx ATM

Date of Issue : 27 June 2011

Germany Postcard - Fünfstetten

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Germany

A postcard showing the houses and the view of a small village in Fünfstetten.

Korea FDC on "World Heritage"

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World Heritage

Date of Issue : 30 June 2011

The Tombs were built over five centuries starting from Geonwolleung, the tomb of Taejo Lee Seong-Gye (1335~1408), the founder of the Joseon Dynasty to the tomb of Sunjong, the 27th and last king of the dynasty.

In recognition of their high historic and cultural value, UNESCO has designated and protected the 40 remaining royal tombs as World Heritages in 2009.

Featured in the stamp are Geonwolleung, the tomb of Taejo Lee Seong-Gye, the founder of the Joseon Dynasty, and Yeongneung, which has the joint burial mound of King Sejong (1397~1450), the 4th king and Queen Soheon, his wife. King Sejong achieved the most outstanding accomplishments among the kings of the Joseon Dynasty.