Embroidered Stamp

Hi ! Today I came across a beautiful embroidered stamp through net surfing, issued by Austria Post. I wonder how I missed it as it was issued on 19 September 2008 during WIPA 2008.It was manufactured by The renowned company "Hämmerle & Vogel", which also produced the "Edelweiss" stamp, in an elaborate production process. The stamp looks very fine in design giving a full embroidery touch.The flower featured on the stamp is Clusius gentian (gentiana clusii). Its a nice item for those who collect unique stamps. In the second part some contribution by our distinguised members.The Bicentennial of Birth of Louis Braille was celebrated on 4 January 2008.Many countries have issued stamps in memory of Louis Braille. A speical Maxim Card was released by Orissa Philatelic Association on 4 January 2009.Our distinguised member Mr. Abhai Mishra of Dehradun has compiled a list of 'Worldwide stamps issued with Braille Inscriptions' . Here are some issues from the list and rest will appear in forthcoming posts. This is all for today !......Till Next post.....Have a Nice Time !....

Maxim Card on Louis Braille

Orissa Philatelic Association released a Maxim Card on 4-1-2009 to commemorate Louis Braille'sBirth bicentenary year. The card depicts the sculpture of Louis Braille with a blind boy. "Braille: A Boon for blinds" has been written on the card in braille transcription by the blind boys at the transcription unit of Orissa Association for blinds.The design and concept of the card was given by Mr. Pradip Mohanty.

The sale proceed of this card will be donated for the cause of blinds.Let our hobby serves for the noble cause.The cost of maxim card is Rs.50.00 + postage.

For details contact:
Mr.Pradip Mohanty, Hon.Secretary, Orissa Philatelic Association
Keonjhar Colony, Kanikachhak, Cuttack-753008
e-mail: http://www.blogger.com/ & mohantypradip@hotmail.com Cell : 09861032965

World Wide Stamps Issued With Braille Inscriptions

Compiled by Abhai Mishra

1974 Brazil 5th World Council for the Welfare of the Blind held in Sao Paulo

1975 Belgium 150th anniversary of Braille-script

1975 Netherlands 150th anniversary of Braille script

1981 South Africa