China FDC on "Nanhua Temple"

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Nanhua Temple

Date of Issue : 7 September 2013

4-1 : Caoxi Gate
4-2 : Mahavira Hall
4-3 : Lingzhao Pagoda
4-2 : The Sixth Patriarch Hall

Nanhua Temple was first built during Emperor Chengzong's reign of the Yuan Dynasty and was reconstructed in 1936 according to its original design on a new site.

Estonia FDC on "Estonian Mushrooms - the Death Cap"

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Estonian Mushrooms - the Death Cap

Date of Issue : 12 September 2013

Amanita phalloides, commonly known as the death cap, is a deathly mushroom with a long period of latency as its poisons cause major damage to the liver and the kidneys. The death cap is so poisonous that it should not put even into the same basket with mushrooms intended for the kitchen, which can then become equally poisonous. In Estonia the death cap grows in broadleaved forests in August and September.

Hong Kong FDC on "Hong Kong Buses"

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Hong Kong Buses

Date of Issue : 24 September 2013

$1.40 : Tilling Stevens Bus
$1.80 : Daimler A
$2.40 : Albion Coach
$2.50 : Leyland Olympian 11m
$3 : Volvo Olympian 11m
$5 : Dennis Trident

Sri Lanka Postcard - Breakfast

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This Sri Lankan postcard features a Sri Lankan breakfast . Thank You very much to my friend !

China FDC on "Yuyuan Garden"

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Yuyuan Garden

Date of Issue : 7 September 2013

4-1 : Mid-Lake Pavilion and Nine-Zigzag Bridge
4-2 : Grand Rockery
4-3 : Drizzled Tower
4-4 : Exquisite Jade Rock

Yuyuan Garden is located at the side of Old Town God's Temple in the Huangpu District of Shanghai. Built in 1559, the 38th year of Jiajing Reign of Ming dynasty, Yuyuan Garden is originally designed for its owner - Pan Yunduan's aging father to enjoy his old age. The name of Yuyuan garden is associated with the homophonic sound of "yu (satisfying) the aging parents".

Portugal Domestic Animals ATM Cover

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A very nice cover with 2005 "Animais Domésticos" (Domestic Animals) ATM, featuring cats and parrots. Thank You so much to my friend !

Latvia FDC on "150th Anniversary of Latvia University of Agriculture"

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150th Anniversary of Latvia University of Agriculture

Date of Issue : 16 September 2013

The stamp depicts the Jelgava Palace and the coat of arms of the LUA with the motto of the university: Proventus pro patria or For the Growth of the Fatherland.

In 1863, an Agriculture Faculty was established in the Riga Polytechnical Institute, creating the foundation of the present-day Latvia University of Agriculture. Over the years, it has grown into an important national university with eight faculties, around 5,000 students and a teaching staff of more than 300.

Estonia FDC on "Centenary of Estonia Theatre Building"

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Centenary of Estonia Theatre Building

Date of Issue : 6 September 2013

Estonia Theatre and Concert House was inaugurated in 1913 according to the design of architects Armas Lindgren and Wivi Lönn. On September 6, 2013 the Estonia Theatre and Concert House celebrated its 100th anniversary. The doors of the temple of arts, situated in the heart of Tallinn, are open every night for the music and theatre loving audiences.

Korea FDC on "60th Anniversary of the Korea Coast Guard"

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60th Anniversary of the Korea Coast Guard

Date of Issue : 10 September 2013

Created under the name of the National Maritime Police on December 23, 1953 under the authority of the Public Security Bureau of the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Korea Coast Guard has been promoted in status to the Maritime Guard, and to the Korea Coast Guard. Launched with a crew of approximately 600 and with merely 6 patrol boats, the Korea Coast Guard has grown into a giant organization currently boasting 10,000 elite crews, around 300 patrol ships, and 23 aircrafts, in addition to 4 regional headquarters, 16 coastguard stations, a maintenance workshop, and the Korea Coast Guard Academy.

This commemorative stamp features both the emblem of the Korea Coast Guard and the 3005, a 3,000 ton class, large patrol ship

Macau FDC on "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms II"

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The Romance of the Three Kingdoms II

O Romance dos Três Reinos II

Date of Issue : 13 September 2013

2 Patacas : Rescue of the Young Prince
2.5 Patacas : Control of the Yi Province
3.5 Patacas : Drowning of the Seven Armies
4 Patacas : Zhuge Liang’s Prayer to the Star
Souvenir Sheet : Unification of the Three Kingdoms under Jin Dynasty

Taiwan FDC on "Chiang Soong Mayling"

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Chiang Soong Mayling

Date of Issue : 12 September 2013

Born in 1899, Chiang Soong Mayling, who is also known as Madame Chiang Kai-shek, went to the US to study when she was young and graduated from Wellesley College. In 1927, she married Chiang Kai-shek, the late president of the Republic of China. She died in 2003 at the age of 105.

Singapore FDC on "Singapore - Vietnam Joint Issue"

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Singapore - Vietnam Joint Issue

Date of Issue : 12 September 2013

1st Local stamp (Left) : Grey Peacock Pheasant
S$2 stamp (Right) : Red Junglefowl

Singapore and Vietnam first established diplomatic relations in 1973. 2013 marks the 40th anniversary strong allies of both countries.

A very nice FDC, with the autograph of the Singaporean stamp designer, Eng Siak Loy. Thank You very much to my friend !

Armenia Postcard - Church of the Holy Saviour of Ani

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A nice Armenian postcard showing the view of Church of the Holy Saviour of Ani. Thank You very much to my friend !

China FDC on "Centennial Anniversary of the Birth of Comrade Wei Guoqing"

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Centennial Anniversary of the Birth of Comrade Wei Guoqing

Date of Issue : 2 September 2013

2-1 : Wei Guoqing in the Long March
2-2 : Wei Guoqing as a Leader of Guangxi

Comrade Wei Guoqing (1913 - 1989), a person of Zhuang ethnic group and a native of Donglan, Guangxi, participated in the Baise Uprising in 1929 and joined the Communist party of China (CPC) in 1931.

The FDC features the revoluntionary site of Baise Uprising, Kuixing Tower of Donglan, Guangxi.

Slovakia FDC on "Biennial of Illustrations Bratislava 2013"

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Biennial of Illustrations Bratislava 2013

Date of Issue : 2 September 2013

The Biennial of Illustrations Bratislava is a prestigious international competition exhibit of originals of children’s book illustrations, founded in 1967. Sixteen Slovak illustrators were awarded at the Biennial so far and they received twenty seven awards in total, for many of them were awarded multiple times.

On the stamp is the reproductions of the illustration from the Rudo Sloboda’s book How I Became a Wise Man, for which Klepoch was awarded the Golden Apple BIB 2011.

China FDC on "The 12th National Games of the People's Republic of China"

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The 12th National Games of the People's Republic of China

Date of Issue : 31 August 2013

2-1 : Rhythmic Gymnastics
2-2 : Fencing

The 12th National Games of the People's Republic of China is held in Liaoning Province from 31 August to 12 September 2013. A total of 350 events in 40 disciplines in 31 sports were designated in 14 cities across the province.

USA Postcard - Space Shuttle Discovery at NASA's Kennedy Space Center

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A very nice USA postcard which shows the Space Shuttle Discovery at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. Thank You very much !

Israel FDC on "Festivals 2013 - Etrog Boxes"

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Festivals 2013 - Etrog Boxes

Date of Issue : 26 August 2013

2 NIS : Etrog Box, Bezalel Jerusalem, 20th c
This box was made at the Bezalel School of Arts & Crafts which operated in Jerusalem from 1906-1929. Silver, repouss, etched, filigree work and semi-precious stones.

3.9 NIS : Etrog Box, Austria, 19th c
Silver, repouss and punched. The box itself is shaped like an etrog fruit. The top portion of this silver box is a hinged cover which in turn is adorned with a repouss etrog.

5.7 NIS : Etrog Box, Iraq 19th c
Silver, repouss and engraved. The box itself is shaped like a bird, with the wings and upper portion of the body forming the cover and protecting the fruit like a bird hatching its chicks. The matching tray is adorned with an image of a small fish.

Etrog is an extremely delicate citrus fruit. In order to protect the etrog throughout the days of the festival, it is customary to keep it in a special container which usually has a soft lining to provide even more protection. A plethora of different containers, bowls and boxes is used to protect etrogs.

Israel FDC on "Israeli Music – Children’s Songs"

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Israeli Music – Children’s Songs

Date of Issue : 26 August 2013

The sheet features a dozen well known children’s songs : Merry Choir, I Am Always Me, A Brave Clock, What Do the Does Do?, I Wanted You to Know, Buba Zehava (Doll), Why Does the Zebra Wear Pajamas?, The Prettiest Girl in Kindergarten, The Post Van, My Dad, Horse Rider and Brave Danny.

Latvia Postcard - Liepaja Port

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A Latvian card showing the view of Oskars Kalpaks Bridge in Liepaja, with the special cancellation of Liepaja port. Thank You very much !

Israel ATM FDC on "Blue Water Lily"

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Blue Water Lily ATM

Date of Issue : 26 August 2013

Estonia FDC on "World Championships of Finn Class Sailing"

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World Championships of Finn Class Sailing

Date of Issue : 23 August 2013

The world championships in Finn class sailing took place at Pirita in Tallinn in the period from 23 to 31 August, 2013, and about a hundred best Finn class sailors took part in it. The Estonian team was represented by Deniss Karpak, Lauri Väinsalu and Martti Kinkar. Finn is the oldest sailing class that has been regularly run in the Olympic programme since 1952. It was the fourth time for Estonia to host adult class world championships of Olympic events.

Korea Postcard - 2013 World Rowing Championships

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Date of Issue : 23 August 2013

A commemorative postcard for the 2013 World Rowing Championships.