International Exhibition YEOSU 2012

 

Monaco Post  has issued a stamp dedicated to the coming International Exhibition YEOSU 2012 which will take place from 12 of May to 12 of August 2012 in Yeosu, South Korea under the theme "The Living Oceans and Coasts" with subthemes of "Preservation and Sustainable Development of the Ocean and Coast," "New Resources Technology," and "Creative Marine Activities." The Yeosu Expo is anticipating participation of more than 100 countries and international organizations, and 8 million visitors.

Made in Italy

Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena - stamp by Italy

The Italian Post continues its "Made in Italy" series with the stamp dedicated to the traditional balsamic vinegar of Modena. The original traditional product (Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale) made from a reduction of cooked white Trebbiano grape juice and not vinegar in the usual sense, has been made in Modena since the Middle Ages: the production of the balsamic vinegar is mentioned in a document dated 1046 Today, the traditional balsamic vinegar is highly valued by chefs and gourmet food lovers.

The stamp features the characteristic bottle recognized as the official container of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena and a series of barrels used for aging the vinegar in the background

Source : International Stamp News

 

From our Readers…..

IT College Lucknow  : Special cover

(Cover with two cancellations on same theme)

: Sandeep Chaurasia – Gorakhpur

TWO COLOURS of Rs 5/- letter envelope

: Madan Middha - Gwalior

New Stamp from India..

 

R. Venkataraman

Date of Issue : 18 April 2012

Image : Mansoor B. Mangalore

President Pratibha  Patil released a commemorative postage stamp of the former President of India, R. Venkataraman at Rashtrapati Bhawan, in New Delhi on Wednesday. Also seen are Union Minister for Communication and IT, Kapil Sibal and Venkataraman's daughter, Lakshmi Venkataraman Venkatesan. – The Hindu

Ramaswamy Venkataraman 4 December 1910 – 27 January 2009) was an Indian lawyer, Indian independence activist and politician who served as a Union minister and as the eighth President of India.

Venkataraman was born in Rajamadam village in Tanjore district, Madras Presidency. He studied law and practised in the Madras High Court and the Supreme Court of India. In his young age, he was an activist of the Indian independence movement and participated in the Quit India Movement. He was appointed member of the Constituent Assembly and the provisional cabinet. He was elected to Lok Sabha four times and served as Union Finance Minister and Defence Minister. In 1984, he was elected the seventh Vice-President of India and in 1987, he became the 8th President of India and served from 1987 to 1992. He also served as a State minister under K. Kamaraj and M. Bhaktavatsalam.

Club News

New pictorial cancellation from Germany

A pictorial  cancellation featuring  a goat will be available on May 27^th,2012, in Kaltennordheim, Germany . Interested  philatelists in the cancellation may contact Wolfgang Beyer,Vice Chairman of the German Collector Group ArGe ZOOLOGIE. Mail: Wolfgang.Beyer1@polizei.sachsen.de .Postage rates are 0,75 Euro AIRMAIL or 2,80 Euro REGISTERED AIRMAIL.

From Our Readers….

Perforation Error on Madhubala sheetlet

 

: Timir R Shah - Vadodara

Pt Deendayal Upadhyay stamp with smiling teeth ??

 

 

Pt. Deendayal Upadhyay stamp - A variety with teeth 

The reported variety shows the mouth of the personality open with stunning white teeth, the normal variety shows mouth closed. The reported variety is used, with the usual round date stamp at the corner.

Hi !

Here  I share  a report  published in February 2012 issue of Stanley Gibbons "Stamp Monthly", informing an important post independece olive-brown and pale orange Indian stamp issued on 5th May, 1978, commemorating Pt Deendayal Upadhyaya, with denomination 25p. (SG Cat. N0. 888). It is interesting and  readers  must check their collection if they have any such stamp ?? However I doubt the existence of such a stamp. It could also be a manipulation of the existing stamp, which was stuck on the cover and thus was defaced by the post (the name of the post office where it was defaced is not clear from the cancellation). I am thankful to Dr Avinash Jagtap of Switzerland  who sent me scan of this report with the details !!

This is all for this evening….Till Next Post….Have a great time !