New Titanic stamps..

 

New Titanic centenary stamps from Ireland…

Thomas Andrews is on the 55c stamp. 

Ger Garland designed four stamps featuring the faces of four Titanic passengers, which have been unveiled in Cobh, Co. Cork.There are two 55c stamps - one with Co. Down Titanic shipbuilder Thomas Andrews and another of Irish photographer Father Browne, who left the ship at his hometown of Cork. There are also two 82c stamps.

One shows Titanic Captain Edward J. Smith surrounded by oblivious passengers on the doomed ship’s stern and the other is of life boat six survivor Molly Brown with the first class staircase behind her.

There’s a strong postal connection with the Titanic, which was also an RMS Royal Mail ship. It had five postal clerks on board, three Americans and two British. All lost their lives when the ship sank.

Titanic survivor Albert Thessinger was the last person to see them alive. “I urged them to leave their work,” he said. “They shook their heads and continued at work. I saw them no more.”

    Titanic Captain Edward Smith is on the 82c stamp

Molly Brown on the Titanic

Fr Browne left the Titanic at Cobh, Co Cork

Belgium

The Belgium Post has issued a stamp sheet to commemorate the centennial of the sinking of the RMS Titanic.

The sheet is sold together with the 3D glasses, in order buyers could enjoy the viewing of the Titanic movie in 3D issued in 2012 and directed by James Cameron.

 

New stamps on Dance theme from Ireland….

 

Hi !

Here are some colorful stamps  on Contemporary Dances from Ireland . The stamps in 4 contrasting colors make stamp design awesome ! This is a wonderful collecting item for art lovers  and collectors of Dance theme !! In this post I am giving some non philatelic news for readers……as I am receiving  news on variety of subjects from the readers  with a request for publication. This new column “ News from Non Philatelic World….” will appear occasionally on this blog  with some interesting select non philatelic  news.

This is all for today…Till Next Post Have a Great Time !!

Contemporary Dances

On March 22, 2012, An Post issued four stamps depicting Contemporary Dance themes.

The term contemporary dance conjures up a host of images, some of which can seem contradictory at first. It borrows from the techniques of both ballet and modern dance, yet it is largely unchoreographed. It allows a greater range and fluidity of movement than conventional dance techniques.

Unlike the more established dance traditions, contemporary dance is not directly associated with any specific dance techniques. That’s why it is often described as a dance philosophy, as opposed to a technique of dancing. Non - devotees of contemporary dance are often left baffled by its popularity, claiming that they cannot make sense of it. On the other hand, aficionados of contemporary dance passionately embrace it as an art form that stimulates them intellectually, visually and aurally.

In 2012, An Post celebrates the contemporary dance movements with a set of four Ger Garland designed stamps, each one depicting a unique contemporary dance trend performed by some of Ireland’s foremost dance companies - Fabulous Beast, Irish Modern Dance Theatre, Dance Theatre of Ireland and CoisCéim.

Products available with this issue:

Contemporary Arts - Dance (Block of 4) Stamp Set (1205SET) €2.20

Contemporary Arts - Dance 55c Booklet (8 Self-adhesive Stamps) (1205BK) €4.40

Contemporary Arts - Dance FDC Serviced (1205FDC) €3.20

Orders and/or enquiries relating to this release or indeed any aspect of the Philatelic Business should be sent to:

Philatelic Bureau, Order Department P.O. Box 1991, G.P.O., Dublin 1, Ireland

Philat Telephone: 00 353 1 705 7400 Fax: 00 353 1 705 7289

Internet: www.irishstamps.ie

 

News from Non Philatelic World….

Maasai Cricet Warriors

Maasai Warriors from the Laikipia region in Kenya have exchanged their spears for cricket bats and they are using cricket as a vehicle to empower youth and to target social problems in order to bring about positive change in their communities.

WE DON'T ONLY PLAY CRICKET - It's Our Weapon To Eradicate Social Evils

Join us in smashing through boundaries. . .
'Batting' for women's rights & 'bowling out' AIDS!
We are also warriors against the savage tradition of circumcision of girls in our communities.

HELP US SPREAD THE WORDS AGAINST THE TRIPLE EVIL OF HIV, FGM AND CHILD MARRIAGE BY CONTRIBUTING TO OUR FUNDRAISER TO GET THE MAASAI CRICKET WARRIORS TEAM TO CAPE TOWN . . .
Please leave your mark here:
http://www.justgiving.com/MaasaiCricketWarriors

Imagine a cricketer who is a semi-nomadic cattle herder living among the wild animals of Africa. Imagine him who wears layers of beads; who sets fire on the field with his bright red clothes and flying braided hair; he who gives war cries while throwing or hitting a ball and is actually a crusader for peace. Imagine him - a Maasai tribesman - playing a T-20 league. Unbelievable? Then you ought to meet the Maasai Cricket Warriors. . . Read More…

Read More…Story in Times of India…

Hindi e – magazine

Garbhanal  - Hindi Magazine edited by Atmaram Sharma,  published from Bhopal .

For more details visit : http://www.garbhanal.com/

Contact for issues and articles  : Editor: Atmaram Sharma: email : atmaram.sharma@gmail.com

 

   : Prashant Pandya – Vadodara, Kenneth Sequeira , Dubai ( UAE)

New Stamps on Greetings…

 

Date of Issue : 26 January 2012

Hi ! Here is a beautiful pair of colorful Greeting stamps issued by An Post ( Ireland).  A stamp booklet has also been issued with this set. I love this set as “Greetings” is my theme and hope would be liked by all collectors !! …

FDC

 

These two stamps feature colourful representations of a gift box and a set of birthday candles. The bright and vibrant colours of the designs were created to appeal to adults and children alike, whenever a special greeting card is posted.

Stamp Booklet

 

Sending a greeting card to someone of any age with one of these special stamps on the envelope is the best way to forward warmest regards and the best in personal good wishes. These stamps are sure to brighten up any greetings correspondence.

These stamps can be purchased in pairs or in a booklet of ten stamps, with a selection of colourful stickers included in the booklet. The stamps, booklet and first day cover can be purchased at www.irishstamps.ie; at the GPO Dublin, main Post Offices and by phone at 353 (01) 705 7400.

School Life on new Greek stamps

 

 

 

Date of Issue : 5 September 2011

Hellenic Post issued a set of six stamps on September 5, 2011  featuring school life focusing on  Primary School Reading Books.It is a very nice set of stamps on children and education theme.

 

Recent issue updates…

Russia

Russian headdresses

Stamps feature the national headdresses of people from the Russian North.

Date of Issue : 15 September 2011

Souvenir sheet - World cultural heritage of Russia. Ancient City and Fortress Buildings of Derbent

 

Date of Stamps : 13 September 2011

Souvenir sheet depicts the fortress Naryn-Kala.

Contemporary Russian art

Postage stamps depict works of six master hands of the contemporary Russian art

Date of Issue : 12 September 2011

Ireland

Solheim Cup

On September 15, 2011, An Post issued a stamp to commemorate the Solheim Cup women's golf competition being played in Ireland. The Solheim Cup is being staged at Killeen Castle, County Meath, from September 19-25. It is the highest profile international golf event for women and is the largest women's sporting event ever to come to Ireland.

Date of Issue : 15 September 2011

New stamps on Horses from Ireland..

 

Date of Issue : 1 September 2011

On September 1, 2011, An ( Ireland) Post issued a series of four stamps featuring  the Irish horses. Peter Curling, Ireland's leading equestrian artist, painted the images on which the stamps were based. They show four common horses in Ireland: the thoroughbred horse, the Connemara pony, the coloured horse and the Irish draught horse.

Club News

Special stamp issue for England Test team

 

Britain’s secret little post office at Bletchley Park is celebrating England becoming the World’s Number 1 test cricket team with a special stamp issue. The hand prepared stamp and envelope combination features two exclusive paintings by renowned cricket artist Christina Pierce, one on the envelope and another on the stamp. The stamp has a 13^th August 2011 postmark to mark the day of the big win.

The covers can be viewed and ordered from the website at www.bletchleycovers.com 

Bletchley Park Post Office was once the undercover mailroom of the World War 2 Enigma code breakers. It has issued special stamps and first day covers since 1994 to help raise funds to preserve Bletchley Park. Many are now worth several hundreds of pound. Its cricket series have been sought after by collectors around the world.

 

Sheet of 20 1^st Class Royal Mail ‘Smiler’ stamps issued by Bletchley Park Post Office as a numbered limited edition of just 50 sheets. Features exclusive painting by renowned cricket Christina Pierce of England celebrations.It Can also be viewed and ordered at www.bletchleycovers.com   along with other cricket specials.

- Terry Mitchell. +44 1604 781440. Email: terry@ltmp.co.uk

New Stamps on Renewable Energy…

  

 

Keep Earth Alive !!

An Post (Ireland)  released a set of five stamps on 5 August 2011 to celebrate renewable energy technologies.The stamps feature the five main sources of renewable energy  wind, wave, hydropower, solar and bio fuel.

Date of Issue : 5 August 2011

Renewable Energy

The term 'renewable energy' describes a wide range of naturally occurring energy sources, all of which can be replenished. The stamps illustrate five specific types of renewable energy technologies; wind, hydro, solar, wave and biofuel.

Wind generated electricity has made huge strides in recent years; its capacity currently is close to 1,500 MW, mainly from about 90 on shore wind farms.

Hydro energy is energy that is taken from water and converted to electricity. The most common method of using energy from water is a hydroelectric dam, where water coming down through an area causes turbines to rotate and the energy is captured to run a generator.

Although Ireland has a reputation for rain, there's enough sunshine for substantial use of solar power, using solar panels to capture sunlight and turn it into electricity. A growing number of households are now using solar panels on the roofs of their houses to generate much of their electricity.

Waves and tides along the Irish coast offer enormous possibilities; the sea is a limitless and reliable source of power. It is predicted that Ireland could install 30,000 MW of wave energy conversion facilities by 2030.

Biomass is biological material derived from living, or recently living organisms. In the context of biomass for energy this is often used to mean plant based material, but biomass can equally apply to both animal and vegetable derived material. Biofuel is the term for biomass that has been converted into liquid fuel.

The use of these energy sources reduces  greenhouse gas emissions and diversifies  energy supply.

My Recent covers

Wolfgang Beyer, Germany

Charles Jensen, USA 

 

Special Cancellations

Cancellations issued by Lucknow GPO

Silver Jubilee : Colombo Plan 

Silver Jubilee : Missionaries of Charity

Ashwani Dubey - Gorakhpur 

Club News

Philatelic Clubs in USA

New Stamp Collectors Club forms at Fair Park 

By Tina Taylor

CROSSVILLE — Today, stamp collecting is still one of the world's most popular indoor hobbies. It is estimated that about 25 million people in the United States collect stamps; while worldwide it is closer to 200 million.

Thousands of stamp (philatelic) clubs and organizations enjoy sharing their rare stamps and their history. Everyone specializes in some country with a worldwide collection being enormous, running into thousands of volumes, and incredibly expensive to acquire. The use of the internet has made it much easier to collect, trade, swap, sale, share and auction their stamps.

Currently there does not seem to be a club in this area, until now! Ray Kusmierski has enjoyed being a member of six different stamp clubs in the past 60 years of collecting.  He thinks one of the most rewarding parts of stamp collecting, is making new contacts. He corresponds with people from around the world making many interesting new friends, who also share his love for stamps. Every senior interested in sharing stamp stories is welcome to join the stamp club. The first meeting of the Fair Park Senior Center Stamp Club will be Wednesday Sept. 7 at noon.

Read More….

New Stamps on Birds…

 

Date of Issue : 7 September 2011

On 7 September 2011, the United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA) will issue a set of 12 stamps depicting endangered species. These will be the nineteenth set of stamps in UNPA’s multi-year series Endangered Species.

Date of  issue : 16 September 2011

Royal Mail highlights the diverse birdlife to be found around the UK’s coastline for the fourth and final issue of its Birds of Britain Post & Go pictorial stamps.

To be issued on 16 September, this issue of Birds of Britain features six birds active around the UK coastline, from the diminutive puffin and ringed plover, to larger seabirds like the gannet and cormorant.

Birds on other recent  wildlife stamp sets

 

Souvenir sheet showing a Wandering Albatross in flight

South Georgia - Frozen Planet Stamp Issue

This spectacular South Georgia stamp issue, Frozen Planet, released ahead of the BBC's Frozen Planet TV series, is due for release on 15th September 2011.

The theme of these stamps, like the series they represent, is the extreme seasonality that occurs in the Polar Regions.

Produced by the BBC's Natural History Unit, Frozen Planet is the most ambitious series on the Polar Regions ever undertaken.

60p - Southern Elephant Seals
70p - Wandering Albatross
95p - Blonde Fur Seal Pup
£1.15p - King Penguin

£2.50p - souvenir sheet showing a Wandering Albatross in flight against the South Georgia backdrop

Frozen Planet broadcasts on BBC One in autumn 2011. The series is presented by Sir David Attenborough, who himself first visited South Georgia in 1982 while filming for the television series, Living Planet.

Biodiversity featured on new Irish stamps

An Post's, latest definitive stamp series features eight species found on this island and its surrounding waters. The series attempts to raise public awareness of the importance of conserving and cherishing biodiversity. Biodiversity is defined as the variety of life and natural processes on Earth. The latest issue is the second phase of An Post's Biodiversity series.

The species featured on these stamps are: the Beadlet Anemone, the Squat Lobster, the Cuckoo Wrasse, the Common Frog, the Green Huntsman, the Elephant Hawk-moth, the Goldfinch and the Red Deer.

 

World Population Day…

 

World Population Day is an annual event, observed on July 11, which seeks to raise awareness of global population issues. The event was established by the Governing Council of the United Nations Development Programme in 1989. It was inspired by the public interest in Five Billion Day on July 11, 1987, approximately the date on which the world's population reached five billion people.

 

 

World Population Day 2011: The World at 7 Billion

World Population Day will kick off the 7 Billion Actions campaign.

This year, as the world population is expected to surpass 7 billion, UNFPA and partners are launching a campaign called 7 Billion Actions. It aims to engage people, spur commitment and spark actions related to the opportunities and challenges presented by a world of 7 billion people.

In many ways a world of 7 billion is an achievement: Globally, people are living longer and healthier lives, and couples are choosing to have fewer children.

New Stamp on Amnesty International

 

Date of Issue : 30 June 2011

On the 30 June, 2011, An Post issued a stamp to mark the 50th anniversary of the founding of Amnesty International.

Amnesty International is a worldwide movement that campaigns for internationally recognised human rights for all, regardless of political or religious affiliations. It was founded on 28 May, 1961, after a British lawyer, Peter Beneson was reading an article in a newspaper while he was on the London underground, on his way to work. It told the story of two students in Portugal who had been jailed for raising a toast to freedom.

Soon after, he had a letter published in The Observer, London, and other international newspapers, about these ‘forgotten prisoners’ and this attracted over 1,000 offers of support, enough for the launch of Amnesty International. Shortly afterwards, in 1962, its Irish section was launched. Sean MacBride, a former Minister of Foreign Affairs and a recipient of a Nobel peace prize, was very involved with Amnesty International in its foundation years.

Discussion

Can you identify which is the real stamp ???

Difficult to identify…..

The small one on the (right side) is a picture of the real stamp. The bigger image (left side) is the design produced by the French post earlier this year.

This "stamp" is self adhesive and produced on a kind of plastic giving a kind of wood effect.

 

 

Birds of Prey....

On 29 July, 2010, An Post issued four stamps featuring Ireland’s birds of prey (raptors) as part of the Fauna and Flora series. The species depicted on the stamps are the Buzzard, the Golden Eagle, the Peregrine Falcon and the Merlin.

Date of Issue : 29 July, 2010

The Buzzard Buteo buteo is a medium sized raptor, with broad wings, compact body, short neck and medium length tail. Once effectively extinct in Ireland, buzzards have been making a comeback recolonising the country.

The Golden Eagle Aquila chrysaetos is a large, powerful raptor, extremely swift and can dive upon their quarry at speeds of approximately 240km per hour. Having become extinct in Ireland in the early 20th century, the Golden Eagle Trust began the process of reintroducing these birds in Glenveagh National Park, County Donegal in 2001.

The Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus is a powerful, stocky, heavy-chested falcon with broad pointed wings. One of the fastest species in the world, it can reach speeds of 320km per hour or more, when diving in pursuit of prey. It is one of the world’s most widely distributed birds found on every continent except Antarctica.

The Merlin Falco columbarius is a small falcon with a relatively long, square cut tail and broad based pointed wings. It is nimble in flight and will pursue its prey for extended periods. It is a rare breeding bird in Ireland with approximately 130 breeding pairs found here.

The first day cover features the Hen Harrier Circus cyaneus and the Red Kite Milvus milvus.

Four species of Birds of Prey (Minisheet)

Courtesy – An Post

Stamps on Irish Fashion Designers

Date of Issue – 15 July 2010

Hi Here are some recent exclusive stamps from Ireland on Famous Irish Fashion Designers who are Internationally known for their exquisite designs. Six exquisite designs feature exquisite designs by the designers. The stamps are really nice on a new theme. Now stamps can be collected on fashion designs too. A novel idea for stamp collectors.

I also want to inform my readers that I may not be able to post on Blog for next few days as I will be on vacation. But I will try to update my blog with new info… whenever I get time… My thanks to Mr Prashant Pandya for Today’s Post… This is all for this Evening ….I will be back soon……Till next Post …..Have a Nice Time !

On the 15 July 2010 An Post issued 6 new stamps on Irish Fashion Designers.

Irish Fashion Designers

Some of the best designers in the world come not from Paris, New York, London or Milan Ireland is also blessed with several of the most talented and brightest minds in international couture.

They work under their own name. They have their own labels. They hold both a national and an international reputation for the excellence of their work. They are:

Paul Costelloe

Born in Dublin, the youngest of seven children, his father ran a successful rainwear business. After working in Paris, Italy and New York, he set up his own independent fashion label in Dublin in 1979. He hit worldwide fame when Princes Diana began wearing his clothes. He shows his collections twice a year at London Fashion Week.

Louise Kennedy

Louise Kennedy has won worldwide acclaim for her exquisitely tailored suits and opulent eveningwear for women. Her name is synonymous with modern sophistication, elegant design and luxurious fabrics. In 1990, President Mary Robinson donned one of her creations for her inauguration.

Lainey Keogh

Lainey Keogh is a Dublin-based fashion designer who began knitting in1984. Her cashmere pieces for men, women and children have continued to be sought after internationally ever since supermodels Naomi Campbell and Helena Christensen wore Keogh’s designs at her groundbreaking 1997 London catwalk debut.

John Rocha

John Rocha is a Hong Kong born; Irish based designer best known for his distinctive style experimenting with fabric and technique. As well as making a name for himself as a world-class designer for both men and women, he has since expanded his portfolio to include work in interiors, architecture, crystal and jewellery.

Philip Treacy

Long before the iconic milliner studied in NCAD and The Royal College of Art, Philip Treacy started sewing aged five, after falling in love with the clothing he saw at the weddings in his village in Galway. He would go on to create the hat worn by the Duchess of Cornwall on the day of her wedding to Prince Charles in 2005. Among his many A-list followers are Sarah Jessica Parker and Lady Gaga.

Orla Kiely

Orla Kiely’s style is one immersed in colour, pattern, graphic control and texture. Born in Ireland, she is now based in London, where she graduated from the Royal College of Art in 1993. Shops bearing her name opened in London and Tokyo in 2002 after she was named Best Accessory Designer at the British Style Awards two years earlier.