Aldabra Giant Tortoise

Many of you must have seen sheetlet of Aldabra Giant Tortoise issue which is being circulated in the philatelic market despite it is yet to be issued officially by India Post . It has also become the favourite of philatelists because of its unique hexagonal shape. Our readrer Mr. Niket Bubna from Indore has sent an interesting information about this sheetlet and also suggested how to obtain a star shaped Tortoise from the sheetlet. Please go through it. In the second part two beautiful maximum cards on Snows Basilica prepared by Mr. Bubna.I very much appreciate the contribution by readers. All of you are welcome to write here if you wish you may also send your e-mail id and photo with the write up for publication here. This will enable you to interact with other philatelists, who wish to be in touch with you. I have received lot of contribution from the readers and will be published in forthcoming posts. Our special thanks to Mr. Bubna for this post. Please enjoy the pictures given below !........ Till next Post......Have a Nice Day !......

Aldabra Giant Tortoise

Niket Bubna writes from Indore........

I have read through the information brochure for the Aldabra Giant Tortoise stamp and it is suggested in it that a star shape can be obtained from the sheetlet on careful separation. The stamp in the center can be separated in a particular fashion to obtain the shape. Please see the images given here. It is interesting to note that only one star can be obtained from one sheetlet! It may generate similar interest as in the Madhubala postage stamp issue, where also, only one block of 4 stamps could be obtained from a sheetlet.

My email id, in case philatelists desire to interact: niketbubna@gmail.com

Here are the maximum cards of Snows Basilica. The cards were produced by the Basilica in Tuticorin and prepared by Mr. Bubna in a limited quantity.