China FDC on "China 2011 - 27th Asian International Stamp Exhibition"

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China 2011 - 27th Asian International Stamp Exhibition

Date of Issue : 11 November 2011

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2-1 : Square Pot

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2-2 : "A Fu"

Souvenir Sheet : "A Clear Autumn Day"

China 2011 - 27th Asian International Stamp Exhibition took place from 11 - 15 November 2011, at Taihu International Expo Center in Wuxi, Jiangsu Province. A total of 5 theme days were designated for the Wuxi Asian Stamp Exhibition, namely Stamp Exhibition Day, Youth Day, Wu Culture Day, Presentation Day and Asian Philately Union Day.

Israel FDC on "Season's Greetings"

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Season's Greetings ATM

Date of Issue : 22 November 2011

Estonia FDC on "From the Treasury of the Estonian Art Museum"

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From the Treasury of the Estonian Art Museum

Date of Issue : 17 November 2011

The paintings of Henn-Olavi Roode (4 Nov 1924 – 25 Dec 1974) constitute the most extensive attempt to interpret and develop post-war modernism in the constrained circumstances of the period. Roode did not limit himself to one sphere alone, and his searches in painting were expressed in city, interior and marine views. In the mid-1960s he took up abstractionism while also experimenting with portraits in different interpretations. In 1962 he painted his famous Market, which has been called the artist's manifesto. Roode's most important canvases were large compositions with numerous figures; they are the most serious works concerning the relations of figures, movement and space in the Estonian painting of the 1960s.

Russia FDC on "‎300 Years of the Birth of M.V.Lomonosov (1711–1765)"

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‎300 Years of the Birth of M.V.Lomonosov (1711–1765)

Date of Issue : 17 November 2011

Mikhail Vasilyevich Lomonosov (19 November 1711 – 15 April 1765) was a Russian polymath, scientist and writer, who made important contributions to literature, education, and science. Among his discoveries was the atmosphere of Venus. His spheres of science were natural science, chemistry, physics, mineralogy, history, art, philology, optical devices and others. Lomonosov was also a poet, who created the basis of the modern Russian literary language

Very nice Russian FDC by registered mail. I really like this FDC. Thank You very much to my friend.

Mexico Postcard - Frida Kahlo Portrait

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A postcard showing the selfportrait "The two Fridas" (1939) of Frida Kahlo (1907 - 1954). There is a matching Frida Kahlo stamp affixed on the card. Thank You very much to my friend !

Hong Kong FDC on "Hong Kong - Romania Joint Issue on Handicraft"

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Hong Kong - Romania Joint Issue on Handicraft

Date of Issue : 24 November 2011

Handicraft from Hong Kong - Dough Figurines (Left)
Dough figurine making is an enchanting Chinese folk art. The major ingredient of the dough is wheat flour. Figurine makers turn the dough into lifelike figurines and paint them to make them more vivid. Simple tools such as a pair of small scissors, a comb, some bamboo splints and a bone needle are used to add details to the dough. The sophistication lies in the manual stretching, rolling, cutting and assembling. Legendary heroes and mythical beasts are finely crafted to be loved by many, old and young alike. Among different designs and themes of dough making is the lion's head, the choice to symbolise luck and blessings on festive occasions.

Handicraft from Romania - Painted Eggs (Right)
Easter is the most important Christian festival for Romanians. Starting on Holy Thursday, women and children gather to spend all day painting eggs in a multitude of colours. This custom is very old in Romania and is a symbol of spring and the rebirth of nature. In old times, a painted egg was believed to have magic powers. Each colour or pattern used to decorate the egg was meant to combat a certain form of evil. Even today, Romanians still believe that painted eggs can bring good luck and protection for their homes. The stamp shows egg painting with melted wax and a pencil-like tool called the “chişiţă”.

(From Hong Kong Post : http://www.hongkongpoststamps.com/eng/stamps/latest_stamp_issues/2011/20111110a/introduction.htm)

Latvia FDC on "100th Anniversary of Latvia Republic"

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100th Anniversary of Latvia Republic

Date of Issue : 11 November 2011

The People's Council of Latvia proclaimed the independence of Latvia in Riga on November 18, 1918. So, in 2018, Latvia would celebrate 100th Anniversary of Latvia Republic.

A very nice FDC from Latvia issued on the special date of 11-11-11. Thank You very much to my friend !

Indonesia FDC on "Bandung 2011 Philatelic Exhibition – Traditional Textiles of Indonesia (III)"

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Bandung 2011 Philatelic Exhibition – Traditional Textiles of Indonesia (III)

Date of Issue : 3 October 2011

IDR 5000 SS : Tari Topeng, West Java

Korea FDC on "Daejoyeong of the Balhae Kingdom"

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Daejoyeong of the Balhae Kingdom

Date of Issue : 17 November 2011

Stamp Design :
- The drifting Goguryeo people who stood up to the Tang,

- Defeating Tang’s army,

- Establishment of the Balhae Kingdom,

- Balhae as “Haedongseongguk”

In the aftermath of the downfall of Goguryeo in 668, the Tang Dynasty forced many drifting Goguryeo people to move to Tang. At the time, Daejoyeong was also taken to Tang together with the multitude of those drifting people. When the Kitan tribe rose in revolt, Daejoyeong, who had been subjugated by Tang, mustered the drifting Goguryeo people to stand up to Tang. At Cheonmunryeong, Daejoyeong soundly defeated the Tang army after it had been chased across the Lia-Ho River. He rallied the drifting Goguryeo and Malgal people and built a castle on Dongmo Mountain to establish the Balhae Kingdom in 698.

Thanks to its insurmountable bravery, Balhae established a grand empire encompassing what is now Manchuria of China, the Yunhaju of Russia, and most of the North Korean territory, securing the largest area in Korea’s history. Balhae, which succeeded Goguryeo, based its tradition and culture on Goguryeo, accepted the Tang civilization and established a splendid history and culture, thus being called "Haedongseongguk" which means “a thriving country to the east of the sea.” Since its foundation in 698, Balhae shared a border with Silla with Balhae in the north and Silla in the south for about 230 years, only to collapse in 926 due to the invasion of the Kitan tribe.

France FDC on "150th Anniversary of the Death of Henri Mouhot (1826-1861)"

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150th Anniversary of the Death of Henri Mouhot (1826-1861)

Date of Issue : 5 November 2011

Henri Mouhot (May 15, 1826 — November 10, 1861) was a French naturalist and explorer of the mid-19th century. He was born in Montbéliard, Doubs, France, but spent his childhood in Russia and possibly, parts of Asia. He died near Naphan, Laos. He is remembered mostly in connection to Angkor.

Latvia Souvenir Cover on "75th of the Birth of Mikhail Tal"

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Latvia

75th of the Birth of Mikhail Tal

Date of Issue : 9 November 2011

Mikhail Tal sometimes transliterated Mihails Tals or Mihail Tal (November 9, 1936 – June 28, 1992) was a Soviet–Latvian chess player, a Grandmaster, and the eighth World Chess Champion.

Sri Lanka 11.11.11 Postcard - Bogawantalawa

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A Sri Lankan view postcard sent on 11.11.11. It shows the view of Bogawantalawa, Sri Lanka. Thank You very much to my friend !

Malaysia 11.11.11 Cover

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Really very clear Johor Bahru 11.11.11 datestamp cancellation. I very much like it! It is the first time I get a Agro Based Definitive stamp from Johor. Thank you very much to my friend !

Slovakia FDC on "Christmas 2011: Folk Style"

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Slovakia

Christmas 2011: Folk Style

Date of Issue : 11 November 2011

This year’s Christmas issue is dedicated to traditional Slovak honey cake bakery, on the postage stamp is depicted a fish and on FDC a bell with a ribbon.

The stamps are with cinnamon perfume.

Algeria FDC on "50th Anniversary of the Agency Algeria Press Service"

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50th Anniversary of the Agency Algeria Press Service

Date of Issue : 25 October 2011

Algérie Presse Service is the Algerian national press agency. It was created on 1 December 1961 in Tunis, during the national liberation war to be the flagship of the Algerian Revolution on the global media scene. After independence, its headquarters was naturally transferred to Algiers.

APS counts a staff of nearly 460 employees including 300 reporters, photographers and translators. It produces about 600 news dispatches daily in three languages (Arabic, French and English). It uses satellite links via three satellites and also a website dedicated to information and photos.

It is really very interesting to note that there is a mistake in the logo of APS at both the stamp and the FDC cover. There is a point missing in one arabic character of the APS logo. You may see the correct version of APS logo at their facebook website at : http://www.facebook.com/pages/ALGERIE-PRESSE-SERVICE/271928862821326. Thank You so much to my Algerian friend !

China FDC on "80th Anniversary of Xinhua News Agency"

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80th Anniversary of Xinhua News Agency

Date of Issue : 7 November 2011

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4-1 : Red Waves

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4-2 : Horns for the war of Resistance

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4-3 : Trumpet of Liberation

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4-4 : Going Global

Xinhua News Agency is the offical press agency of the Chinese government. Headquartered in Beijing, it boasts more than 200 bureaus worldwide, offering news and information in 8 languages 24hours a day. Its predecessor was Red China News Agency, established on 7 November 1931. On the first day of operation, it began to broadcast news using "CSR" as the call letters. In January 1937, the organization changed to its current name in Yan'an, Shaanxi Province.

Hong Kong 11.11.11 Cover

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Another Hong Kong 11.11.11 Cover, with a "10th Anniversary of the Reunification of Hong Kong with China" stamp issued in 2007. I really like the clear GPO-1 datestamp cancellation. Thank You once again to Hong Kong Post !

Hong Kong 11.11.11 Postage Label Cover

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On 11 Nov 2011, I went to Kowloon Bay Post Office (KBY) to sent myself and my friends some Hong Kong 11.11.11 covers. The cover at top is a cover affixed with postage label printed by postal clerk at counter. It was cancelled with KBY-1 datestamp postmark.

Meanwhile, I also got the chance to use the self-service postal kiosk currently on trial at Kowloon Bay Post Office. The cover below is affixed with a postage label printed by self-service postal kiosk. I just dropped the cover to the assigned post box next to the self-service postal kiosk and did not have any expectation to the cancellation. To my surprise, Hong Kong Post used the IMC-11 datestamp postmark to cancel the cover. The cancellation is really very nice. I very much like it. Thank You very much to Hong Kong Post !

Indonesia FDC on "Landmark"

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Landmark

Date of Issue : 27 September 2011

(Upper Row, From Left to Right)
1/5 : Ampera Bridge at Palembang City, South Sumatera Province
2/5 : Lawang Sewu Building at Semarang City, Central Java Province
3/5 : Equator Monument at Pontianak City, West Kalimantan Province
(Bottem Row, From Left to Right)
4/5 : Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK) Cultural Park at Denpasar City, Bali Province
5/5 : Fort Rotterdam at Makasar City, South Sulawesi

Hong Kong Cover to Portugal Poste Restante

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On 5 October 2011, I sent a cover to Portugal Poste Restante. My friend in Portugal was so kind to help me to pick up the letter and pay the 0.70 Euro service charge. Due to a mistake of the Portuguese postal officers, the Portuguese arrival chop (the not-so-clear postmark at the back) was dated 17 September. Thank You very much to my friend !

Italy Aerogramme - 1999 World Hang-gliding Championships

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Another 1999 World Hang-gliding Championships aerogramme. Thank You very much to my friend.

Italy Aerogramme

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Another Italian aerogramme showing Giuseppe Colombo and the Italian Tethered Satellite System. I very much like the Italian "Beautification of Pope John Paul II" stamp. Thank You very much to my friend.