INDONESIA 2012 WORLD STAMP CHAMPIONSHIP

 

 

INDONESIA 2012 WORLD STAMP CHAMPIONSHIP

INDONESIA 2012: International Philatelic exhibition will  be held under the patronage of FIP from 18 to 24 June 2012 at Jakarta Convention Center. The exhibition will be known as  INDONESIA 2012 WORLD STAMP CHAMPIONSHIP.

 Mr. S. Sahoo, is National Commissioner for India. His address is:- D-3, BJB Nagar, Bhubanshwar 751 014 Email: sahadevas@yahoo.com  

Due to technical problems, there will be a delay in the bulletin and hardcopies of Entry Form + Inventory List of the INDONESIA 2012 World Stamp Championship to be sent to all countries by the organizing committee.

The organizing committee of INDONESIA 2012 WORLD STAMP CHAMPIONSHIP has rescheduled the deadline for sending the entry form. THE CLOSING DATE IS ON 15TH DECEMBER 2011. On that date the entry form should already arrive to the Organizing Committee.

New stamp from South Korea

 

Millennial Anniversary of the Tripitaka Koreana

Date of Issue : 23 September 2011

A thousand years ago, work commenced on Korea's first woodcut Tripitaka, the "Chojo Daejanggyeong" or "the First-edition Tripitaka Koreana." Tripitaka (Daejanggyeong) is the collection of "Gyeongjang (Sutra Pitaka)," the compilation of Buddha's utterances, "Yuljang (Vinaya Pitaka)," the record of Buddhist precepts and "Nonjang (Abhidhamma Pitaka)," the translation of what Buddha said. It was during the Goguryeo era in the 4th century that Buddhism was first introduced to Korea. It steadily developed over the eras of Baekje and Silla to reach its heyday during the Goryeo era. With the background of this Buddhist culture and in the face of the frequent invasions by the Khitan, Goryeo's excellent scientific technologies, the art of printing and economic power were combined to create "Tripitaka Koreana," which embodies Goryeo people's desire to overcome those invasions through the mercy of Buddha.

Work on the First-edition Tripitaka Koreana began in the 2nd year of King Hyeonjong's reign (the year 1011) during the Goryeo dynasty and its first engraving on woodblocks was accomplished in the 4th year of King Seonjong's reign (the year 1029). The engraving resumed in 1046 and was completed in 1087. Based on the Gaebopan Tripitaka (the year 971) during the Northern Song dynasty, the world's first woodcut Tripitaka, as well as referencing a selection of other Tripitakas in circulation during those days, the First-edition Tripitaka Koreana was created as Goryeo's own unique Tripitaka.

The superb cultural and academic foundations of those times resulted in the great feat of manufacturing "Gyojang," the collection of Scriptures and Commentaries on the Tripitaka – the only one in the world. Currently, about 3,000 fascicles of the First-edition Tripitaka Koreana exist, holding a high bibliographical value. As the First-edition Tripitaka Koreana, stored at the Buin Temple in Palgong Mountain located in Daegu, was destroyed by fire in 1232 when Mongols invaded Korea, Jaejo Daejanggyeong (the Second-edition Tripitaka Koreana) was created from the 23th year (the year 1236) to the 38th year (the year 1251) of the reign of King Gojong of the Goryeo dynasty, which finally completed the 240-year-long, mammoth project of Tripitaka Koreana. This Second-edition Tripitaka Koreana, more commonly called Palman Daejanggyeong, was designated, along with its Depositories (Janggyeong Panjeon), as a UNESCO Memory of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage, respectively, in recognition of its cultural excellence.

In celebration of the millennial anniversary of the Tripitaka Koreana, various events are being held this year including international workshops. In addition, a new step leading to the next millennium is being undertaken through the database work on the First-edition Tripitaka Koreana.

Celebrating the Millennial Anniversary of the Tripitaka Koreana is one of Korean proud cultural heritages. A commemorative stamp will be  issued on 23 September 2011 that features "the 15th volume of Yugasajiron (Yogacaryabhumi sutra)" and "Eojebijangjeon" engraving -- the printed papers of the First-edition Tripitaka Koreana.

 

Pierre de Fermat's birthday celebrated in Google Doodle

 

 

La Poste commemorated Pierre de Fermat's  400th birth anniversary on a postage stamp in 2001

 

Hi ! Just received a mail from Mr Anurag Pratap of Silvassa about this news with the postage stamp issued by French Post…I wish  to share it with the readers …Some might have noticed it in 17th August 2011 in Google Doodle ….Those who have not noticed, might like the stamp issued on great “Amateur Mathematician” !  Mathematics  is a wonderful theme for the lovers of this subject ! This is all in this Post…Have a Nice Time !

The birthday of Pierre de Fermat, the 17th century French lawyer famous for the so-called 'Fermat's Last Theorem' mathematical puzzle, was celebrated in a Google Doodle on 17th August 2011. Because Ferment did not spread his work through books and journals and he often did not provide any proof for his theorems he was referred to as an 'amateur' mathematician, but that the same time Fermat is also considered to be one of the two (the other being Rene Descartes) leading mathematicians of the first half of the 17th century. Pierre de Fermat died at the age of 63 on January 12, 1665 at Castres, France.

Google doodles have gained immense popularity over the past few years and the Google team has put out commemorative doodles on events ranging from news events, civic milestones, birthdays, death anniversaries and important dates in history. Google estimates it has created more than 900 doodles since 1998, with 270 of them running in 2010.

The Doodle of  Pierre de Fermat shows a blackboard with algebraic symbols on it, with the word "Google" faintly visible as though rubbed out earlier. The symbols read: xⁿ + yⁿ ≠ zⁿ. If you hover your mouse over the Doodle, the pop-up text reads "I have discovered a truly marvelous proof of this theorem, which this doodle is too small to contain."

Pierre de Fermat, was born on 17 August 1601, 410 years ago. A lawyer at the Parlement of Toulouse and a gifted amateur mathematician, he made breakthroughs in several fields of calculus, probability, geometry and number theory, but is best known for a brief note he made in the margin of a book of arithmetic. His enigmatic aside set the scene for perhaps the greatest mathematical mystery of all time.

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Joint Issue : Portugal - Thailand

 

Date of Issue : 20 July 2011

Diplomatic Relations : Portugal - Thailand

 

500 Years of the Arrival of the Portuguese to Siam and the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations

Five centuries of unbroken relations from 1511 to 2011 between Portugal, the oldest established nation in the West, and Thailand, the only Southeast Asian State ever to be colonized,  go far beyond simple trade contacts and are a unique case in the annals of international relations, with diplomatic, political, military, religious, cultural and sociological dimensions. The relationship from the very beginning was one between equal nation states.

 
In the former capital, Ayutthaya, where a Portuguese district with churches and a mixed Luso Thai population long existed, generations of naval pilots, soldiers, interpreters and doctors loyally served the Kings of Siam. From the 16th to the 18th Century, portuguese was the lingua franca, and it was here that the Portuguese introduced technology and the skills of military construction, as well as European pharmacology and medicine.

Sia, was closely connected to the Asian possessions of the Portuguese Crown and received large and important embassies from Portuguese centres such as Malacca, Macau and Goa, The relations between the two countries remained unaltered, even during the troubled times of the war of liberation led by King Taksin – whose personal guard was provided by Portuguese military men – and Rama I, who received important military assistance from the Portuguese Queen Dona Maria I, in 1796.

In 1820, Siam and Portugal signed the first written treaty of modern times, ensuring Siam’s full integration in to the international community. During the period of the major reforms that took place during  the 19th century and the  beginning of the 20th century, under the reign of Rama V and Rama VI, many Portuguese from Macau settled in Bangkok acting as advisors to the Siamese government. Unlike other foreigners, they became Siamese citizens and received Thai citizenship. The history of this old alliance is an eloquent and pioneering example of fruitful dialogue between civilizations.

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PHILANIPPON – 2011
World stamp exhibition, Yokohama city, Japan (28th July – 2nd August 2011)

Pradeep Jain from Patna writes…

Participating in Philanippon 2011 as a booth holder representing India, Bhutan, Nepal and Sri Lanka was a very pleasant experience. Being my first visit to Japan, I was excited on one hand but anxious on the other given the unfamiliar culture, taste and preferences and above all difference in language.

( From L to R ) : Mr Pradip Jain, Mr AR Singhee (Jury ) Mr Tay Peng Hian, RDP President FIP, Mrs Singhee, Mrs Pramila Jain and Mr Praggya Kothari

Exhibition hall was well organised and perfectly laid out providing sufficient displays and space for the visitors. The end of the exhibition hall featured rows of collections of various categories. One side of the hall had space for postal operators and the other side for domestic and international dealers. My most memorable moment was watching kids
engrossed in various activities spread across the exhibition hall. Another Interesting feature of the Exhibition was the presence of various security printer international and domestic who were giving out special souvenirs.

Visitors at Mr Pradip Jain’s Booth

A special mention of Cartor Security printers - who had brought in their printing machine in the the exhibition hall. Visitors were provided hands-on demo and interesting souvenirs which was printed and perforated on spot was given as gift. Over the next few days as the crowd of stamp lovers increased, I am especially grateful to Japan Post for arranging a volunteer that provided assistance to us in the booth during the crucial hours of massive crowd.

Overall my experience of Phila Nippon, Japan post and Japan was of immense satisfaction. Starting from our arrival,hotel accommodation, exhibition and finally custom clearance and departure, I had never witnessed anything so smooth, well managed and professionally handled. In the face of great natural calamity faced by Japanese, organising an event of such magnitude with great efficiency is remarkable achievement in itself. My Heartiest gratitude to organizers of Phila Nippon and People of Japan for their services and hospitality which i shall carry with me for my life.

The Struve Geodetic Arc - The “measuring tape” of the globe

 

Date of Issue : 6 May 2011

Hi ! Here is the recent stamp from Finland featuring  The Struve Geodetic Arc, The “measuring tape” of the globe. The two stamps in the miniature sheet  are in  within each other in a very unusual style giving a look of single round stamp in the miniature sheet. In fact it is a composite beautiful se-tenant pair of stamps in which The outer stamp is round, and the inner has the shape of the map of Finland. A very interesting design for the collectors of se-tenants as well as those collecting on themes related with  Maps and geography..

In my last post I published the design of medals awarded in Philanippon 2011. Undoubtedly the design of medals  in the form of Japanese Fan is wonderful The idea of the designer is very innovative. Our distinguished member Mr Naresh Agarwal gives compliments to the designers and organizers of Philanippon 2011 for this unique design….. This is all in this Post…Till Next Post …Have a Nice Time ! 

 

The Struve Geodetic Arc
The “measuring tape” of the globe appears on new Finnish stamp issued in May 2011.The Struve Geodetic Arc was used for determining the size and shape of the globe. The arc, which is approximately 2,820 kilometers long, extends from the Black Sea in Ukraine all the way to the Arctic Ocean in Norway. The arc was named after F.G.W. Struve who managed the measurement in 1816–1855.

The arc measurement stations are located in ten countries: Ukraine, Moldova, Belarus, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Russia, Finland, Sweden and Norway. The 34 most representative measurement points of the Struve Arc were included in the UNESCO World Heritage List as a joint site of ten countries in 2005.

The miniature sheet  indicates the six points located in Finland. The two stamps in the release are within each other in the miniature sheet. The outer stamp is round, and the inner has the shape of the map of Finland.

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From our readers…

Naresh Agrwal writes from Bilaspur (C.G.) …

Magnificent medals of Philanippon 2011….

The medals of Philanippon 2011 are not just  beautiful but innovative  too. In fact, I feel the organizers should be innovative in their approach as we see philately stays in innovation now a days. Stamps of different designs,shapes and dimensions.These innovations are very pleasant. My  heartiest thanks to the organizers who came up with such innovations and showed the philatelic world a new way to be adopted in future exhibitions.

Further, I believe these medals should be presented in a beautiful show case/display pack so that these may be placed otherwise these are just kept in lockers for passing their life time.......

 

New sites for topical Collectors

Discover Topical Stamp Collecting

How-To, Tips, News, Reviews and Resources for Stamp Collectors

This is a very good site by Topical Stamp Collecting Queen, Janice  for the lovers of Topical / Thematic Philately.

http://secretstostampcollecting.com/members/

http://bears-stamp-family.forumotion.com/

A nice site for all collectors !

Stamp Bears writes….

I was searching a number of items today and your site came up quite often. first i would like to say that you have done an incredible job with your site and all of your hard work shows!  I encourage some one with so much knowledge to join us also. 

Indian Winners at PHILANIPPON 2011

 

 

 

World Stamp Exhibitions  “PHILANIPPON 2011” was concluded on 2 August 2011 at Yokohama, Japan. Collectors from many countries  gathered in Yokohama this week for one of the world’s largest philately events. Each day of the event was organized along different themes like animals (July 30) and flowers (August 2) where international collectors  displayed their treasures. Complete award list could be seen at following link.

View complete award list of PHILANIPPON 2011 :

http://www.philanippon.jp/english/e_exhibi/image/award1_country.pdf 

 

Medals

Indian Participation

 

 

Exhibit No.  Frame Nos.     Exhibitor    Title of exhibit       marks            award

2211     22069-22073 Desai Dhananjay India: Morvi state                     -   71   Silver

3212    32068-32075     Kishor Chandak Early Indian Cancellations 1852-1900                                                                                           -  87  Large Vermeil

4010   40055-40059 Meere Biswal Postal Stationery of Gwalior   - 68  Silver Bronze

9002   90006-90013 Anil Suri Fiscals of Cochin                        - 93   Gold + Sp Prize

10108  91124-91127 Mrinal Mathur From Wheel to Car on Stamps    -  63     Bronze


078  Madan Middha   Year Book of Indian Philately : 2009         - 68  Silver  Bronze

105  Praful Thakkar Collectors Guide to First Day Covers & Folders of India 1947-1964 Official & Private                                                                        -    63   Bronze

Heartiest Congratulations to all Winners !!

 

World’s largest Stamp Mosaic created at Joburg 2010

The Guinness World Record certificate is proudly displayed in front of the towering stamp mosaic.

(from left to right) Manny Ramnarain, Director of Academic Affairs of HTC College; Sandile Keswa, Manager of Business Development, Philatelic Services at the South African Post Office and Joseph Mwanje, Director of Operations of HTC College.

World record achieved at Joburg 2010 Stamp Show

New Guinness World Record holder of the largest stamp mosaic unveiled at the Joburg 2010 International Stamp Show. The Sandton Convention Centre was a hive of activity  with the opening ceremony of the Joburg 2010 International Stamp Show, which saw the unveiling of the new Guinness World Record holder for the largest stamp mosaic.

The mosaic, which towers at 27 meters wide by six metres high, officially holds the Guinness World Record for the largest stamp mosaic. The mosaic was assembled through the collaboration between The South Africa Post Office and Hatfield Tuition College (HTC), and features all proudly South African Stamps. The new record holder features the Tshwane skyline, and was completed in a record four weeks by 115 volunteers. The previous record holder was completed over three years by 300 volunteers.

The official ceremony was opened by Ms Motshoanetsi Lefoka, Group CEO of the South African Post Office, along with international delegates and philatelists. The ceremony also marked the official launch of Republic of South Africa’s 8th definitive stamp issue – “The Beads”. The Joburg 2010 International Stamp Show will take place at the Sandton Convention Centre until Sunday, 31 October with free entry to the public.The Stamp Show features the 26th Asian International Stamp Exhibition – a first for the continent, with over 300 quality exhibits from stamp enthusiasts.

Highlights include an exceptional Court of Honour featuring a selection of the Queen Elizabeth II collection, for which Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has given personal approval. The Royal Selection will be accompanied by the Keeper of the Royal Collection Mr. Michael Sefi.

For more information about The Joburg 2010 International Stamp Show, visit

 www.joburg2010stampshow.co.za  or e-mail info@joburg2010stampshow.co.za

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Joburg 2010 – International Stamp Show

 

The Joburg 2010 International Stamp Show, the 26th Asian International Stamp Exhibition (South Africa is affiliated to FIAP – The Federation of Inter Asian Philately) will be held from Wednesday, 27 October to Sunday, 31 October 2010 at the Sandton Convention Centre. This is the first International Exhibition to be hosted by South Africa since the successful Ilsapex International in 1998, which was also held in Johannesburg (Midrand).

http://www.joburg2010stampshow.co.za/index.htm

View complete list of exhibitors participating in JOBURG 2010

http://www.joburg2010stampshow.co.za/exhibitorslist.htm

Mr.Madhukar Jhingan is the National Commissioner for India and Mr. Y Kumar from Bareilly is the only Jury from India.

List of Indian Participants

Markand Dave: First Asian Air Mail Stamp - India 1929
Daniel Monterio: Waterfowl
Naresh Agrawal : Automobiles
Vikas Singh: Indian Railways
Krishan Goyal: World of Roses - Queen of Flowers
Rakesh Thapar: Mahatma Gandhi - His Life & Ideals
Madhukar Deogawanka : Quetta Earthquake
Souvik Roy: Indian Telegraph - Phonogramme 1947-1966
Rohit Prasad: Bullock Train
Ashish Talwar: The First Flight of Air India International
Vikas Singh: 16th April 1953 - 100 years of India Railways
Vikas Singh: Darjeeling Himalayan Railway - A World Heritage Site
George Reynolds: Leonardo's Vitruvian Man
Moloy Sarkar: Taj Mahal
Mrinal Mathur: From Wheel to Car on Stamps
Paritri Upadhyay: Wild Life on Maxim Cards
Vinushree S: Flowers
S Santosh Mani : The Lord of the Jungle (Elephant)
Yogini Jhingan : Harry Potter & The World of Postage Stamps
Akshat Garg: India's National Children's Day
Chiranjib Chakraborty: Transportation
Vikas Singh: Philatelic Handbook on Indian Railways
Praful Thakkar: Collectors Guide to First Day Covers & Folders of India 1947-1964
Pratisad Neurgaonkar: Postal Stationery of British India
Abhai Mishra: Uttarakhand A Philatelic Journey
Jeevan Jyoti: Rainbow Stamp News

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EN Limanski, Riga - Latvia

Winners at World Philatelic Exhibition - PORTUGAL 2010

 

Indian Participation at PORTUGAL 2010

Following Indian participants were awarded at Portugal 2010, recently held in Lisbon from Oct 1 –10, 2010. Heartiest Congratulations to all participants.

Traditional Class

Dhanajay Desai – Soruth Indian Feudatory States – Large Vermeil

Postal Stationery Class

Dhananjay Desai - Portuguese India, Postal Stationery - Silver Bronze

Literature Class -

1. Umesh Kakkeri - Postal History of Portuguese India  - Silver
2. Praful Thakkar- Collector´s Guide to First Day Covers & Folders of India 1947-1964  - Silver Bronze
3. Vijay Seth - Indian armed forces through philately – Silver Bronze
4. Vikas Singh - Philatelic Handbook on Indian Railways - Bronze
5. Jeevan Jyoti - Rainbow Stamp News – Bronze

Bangladeshi winners at Portugal 2010

1. Mannan Mashhur Zarif: Fiscals of Kishangarh 1871-1948- Vermeil
2. Sheikh Shafiqul Islam: Post Office Hand over print “Bangladesh” Pakistan Stamps & Stationery - Silver
3. Mohammed Monirul Islam: Postal Stationery of Bangladesh: from Pre era to 1986- Silver
4. Md. Zahidul Islam: In Search of Mahatma Gandhi- Silver Bronze

Award List – PORTUGAL 2010

Thematic Philately

http://www.scribd.com/doc/39177751

 

Revenues

http://www.scribd.com/doc/39177749

 

Postal History

http://www.scribd.com/doc/39177746

 

Postal Stationery

http://www.scribd.com/doc/39177743

 

Philatelic Literature

http://www.scribd.com/doc/39177738

 

Open Class

http://www.scribd.com/doc/39177729

 

One Frame

http://www.scribd.com/doc/39177725

 

Maximaphily

http://www.scribd.com/doc/39177722

 

Astrophilately

http://www.scribd.com/doc/39177720

 

Aero philately and Astro philetly

http://www.scribd.com/doc/39177717

 

Traditional Philately

http://www.scribd.com/doc/39177715

 

Youth Class

http://www.scribd.com/doc/39177712

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New National Commissioner for Portugal 2010

Mr Dhanjay Desai has been appointed as new National Commissioner for World Philatelic Exhibition Portugal 2010. Mr Dhirubhai Mehta has just resigned as National Commissioner for Portugal 2010 . The Philatelic Congress of India has appointed Shri Dhananjay Desai 8, Rusil, Banglow, Near Judges Bunglow Road, Bodakdev, Ahmedabad – 380054 as the National Commissioner who may be contacted for any information about the World Exhibition,Portugal 2010. (Telephone No. 91 – 79 – 2658 1167) email : dhananjay_47@yahoo.co.in