News from the Philatelic World
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News from the Philatelic World |
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This section has some of the interesting news compiled by myself from the Philatelic World. I have taken all care to give due credits to the original source. I welcome you collectors/Philatelists to e-mail me with any news, you find interesting with your name and address. I also request readers to mail me if you have any doubts/complaints regarding the authenticity of the material published in this section. Thanks. |
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15 Jan. 2008
| INPEX -
2008: The Minister of
Communications and Information Technology, A Raja inaugurated the Exhibition
organized by India Post on January 2, 2008 at Chennai. Raja also released a
set of 4 postage stamps featuring Endemic Butterflies of Andaman & Nicobar
Islands and a book '1857 Through Indian Postage Stamps' at the inaugural
function. There were 350 exhibits in 1298 frames on display in 12 classes. Kanimozhi, Member of Parliament and daughter of the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu was the chief guest at the Valedictory Function and distributed the awards on concluding day. Four special covers were issued, one on each day from 3rd to 6th January.
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10 Jan. 2008
| BRONZE at INPEX - 2008: I am delighted to announce that this Website has won a bronze medal at INPEX 2008 - Tenth India National Philatelic Exhibition - 2008 held at Chennai from 2nd to 6th January 2008. | ||
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07 Jan 2008
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LIST OF STAMPS ISSUED BY INDIA POST IN THE YEAR 2007
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01 Dec. 2007
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2008: Tenth India National
Philatelic Exhibition - 2008 will be held at Rani Meyyammai & Rajah
Muthiah A/c Halls, Egmore Chennai from 2nd to 6th January 2008. For
other details contact The Secretary, INPEX - 2008, Office of PCPMG, T.N
Circle, Chennai - 600 002 Tel: 044-2226 0550 / 2226 6525
E-mail: [email protected] or visit
them at http://www.tamilnadupost.nic.in/
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Logo of INPEX 2008 : The evolution of 'Writing' marks the milestone in the development of civilization of the humankind. Likewise the invention of postage stamp denotes the landmark of the postal history. The logo showing the perforation stands for the stamp collecting activity, the word written in Tamil language which means 'all over the world' symbolises the fact that postage stamp, crossing all countries, enjoys the freedom of transit all over the world. |
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Mascot of INPEX 2008 - "Mayoori" : Mayoori, the swordtail butterfly of papilionidai family called Tamil Peacock largely found in Niligiris, T.N and Kerala and an endangered species is the mascot of the Inpex - 2008. Butterfly represents colour beauty and speed, akin to the colourful and beautiful stamp, which knows no boundaries. The speed denotes the fastness with which the stamped letters are transmitted and delivered throughout the world. |
07 Nov. 2007
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"Crocodile Hunter" Steve
Irwin on Stamp: Steve Irwin famously known as "Crocodile
Hunter" will has been commemorated on a stamp a year after his death. The
stamp, which pictures Irwin with his daughter Bindi, son Bob and a snake,
went on sale recently. The proceeds of the stamp sale will go to Irwin's
conservation charity, Wildlife
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| Largest Postage Stamp: Dutch printer Koninklijke Johan Enschede has produced the largest postage stamp ever printed which measures 60cm in length and is 49.3cm wide. It will be registered in the Guinness Book of World Records as the largest postage stamp ever produced. The stamp will be pasted on an enormous postcard measuring 1.5m in width and three meters in length. |
02 Nov. 2007
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We can end Poverty:
In 2008 UN will release a set of 6 stamps based on the art work by
six children from across the world. The theme was on " we can end
poverty"
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18 July 2007
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Stamps on Harry Potter : Royal Mail has released a set of 7 stamps depicting the book covers of J.K.Rowling's Harry Potter series along with a presentation pack and first day covers. |
07.07.07 (07 July 2007)
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Wah Taj!: Taj Mahal was selected as one of the 7 wonders of the Modern World this day by http://www.new7wonders.com/. Many thanks to all those who voted for the same. | |
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07.07.07: This type of cancellation is once in lifetime. Here you can view a cancellation on a Meghdoot Post card cancelled on 07.07.07 at Mangalore Head Post Office. |
02 July 2007
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Maria Sharapova is a stamp Collector! : Recently, when Tennis star Maria Sharapova the 2004 Wimbledon Champ was asked about her hobbies, she first spoke about her love for stamps! But was embarrassed after the reporters asked her further questions about her favorite stamp. A philatelist may wonder what is wrong with her taking up this hobby, when many important persons including Presidents of Nations had/has this interesting and popular Hobby. |
04 June 2007
| NATIONAL PARKS: A set of 5 commemorative stamps was released by India Post on National parks of India ; Bandipur National Park, Mudumalai National Park, Bandhavgarh National Park, Periyar National Park and kaziranga National Park.These stamps will highlight the conservation efforts and create greater awareness of the heritage we need to preserve. For images visit Stamps section - Indian stamps - 2008 |
16 April 2007
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Swiss Post has released a one franc stamp on Roger Federer, the tennis player from Basel area who has officially been at the top of the ATP rankings for the longest number of consecutive weeks. The stamp is in news not for his achievements, but for Swiss Post too normally do not feature living persons on stamps! |
03 March 2007
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A souvenir sheet released by Hungary with a hole in the center of the stamp to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1956 revolution. |
12 Feb 2007
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Bollywood Actress Preity Zinta helped unveil India's four rose-scented stamps of the face value Rs.15, Rs.15, Rs.5 and Rs.5 and a souvenir sheet on Feb 7, which is the second of the scented stamp after the Sandalwood stamp released in 2006. |
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