Water is Life…

 

 

Date of Issue : 3 April 2014 

German post in cooperation with the German Federal Ministry of Finance introduced a new charity stamp from the series “For the Environmental Protection”. Five colored dots forming a plus sign next to the motto “doing good – help with stamps” can be found on all the charity stamps and supplement products. The additional cost of the philatelic products is dedicated to the charity purposes.

Water is Life – it is the motif of this year’s charity stamp For the Environmental Protection. Without water there is no life, no growth and no harvest. It drives turbines and carries the largest ships. From water we produce energy and our waterways are among the lifelines of industry and business. But this natural resource is not only scarce and precious, it is also highly vulnerable . Pollution and contamination of drinking water are among the most pressing health risks.

UNESCO estimates water difficult of access or even unavailable for up to one billion people. Although the blue planet is covered about two-thirds with water – the most however is salty seawater. Drinkable liquid from precipitation, rivers and freshwater lakes makes only 0.6 percent of the total amount of water on Earth. This precious commodity is also uneven distributed geographically and socially. In some regions, people consume and pollute much water, in others they suffer from poor water quality and lack of water.

The lack of access to clean water is the main problem in many countries of the Third World. Almost 80 percent of all diseases in developing countries, such as cholera and severe diarrhea, are due to contaminated drinking water. Between 2 and 3.5 million people die annually on the consequences of poor water supply, according to estimates.

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Hi !

I have just published April 2014 Issue of Rainbow Stamp News on Blog. It could be viewed at following links :

http://rainbowstampnews.blogspot.in/2014/04/rainbow-april-2014_1.html

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New Pictorial cancellation from Germany

On May 4th 2014 a new pictorial cancellation will be issued in 98530 ROHR.The cancellation is featuring a Eurasian Green Woodpecker(Picus viridis)-Bird of the Year 2014 in Germany.Interested

philatelists may please contact: Wolfgang Beyer, Vice Chairman of the German Philatelic Collector Group ARGE ZOOLOGIE. Mail:Wolfgang.beyer1@aol.de. Postage rates: 0,75 Euro AIRMAIL , 2,90 Euro Registered  AIRMAIL.
Courtesy: Mrs.Christiane Kellermann( German Philatelic Collector Group BSV Meiningen e.V.)

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MY STAMP STARTED IN BILASPUR

Another milestone set in the postal as well as philatelic history of Bilaspur ( C.G.) as MY STAMP facility was inaugurated on 21^st Mach 2014 in a ceremonial function in Philatelic Bureau Bilaspur, Chhattiasgarh. The stamp was released in presence of SSP,Bilaspur Postal Division Sri Patel, Post master Sri Sahu & senior and renowned philatelists Sri C.R.Andhare, Sri Naresh Agrawal, Sri Atul Jain and Sri Ajay Gupta.

On this occasion Mr. Andhare spoke about formation and various activities of Chhattisgarh Philatelic Association, Bilaspur and congratulated India Post for starting this facility in Bilaspur. Mr. Agrawal quoted this day as a milestone in the postal and philatelic history of Bilaspur and emphasized that people of Bilaspur should avail this facility to the maximum and should utilize this by not only attaching their own picture but pictures of heritage buildings and other various things.

Mr. Atul Jain said that that was like a dream coming true. He said that this facility has given opportunity to a common man to become part of a stamp which otherwise depicts pictures of great personalities only. Mr. Ajay Gupta also congratulated India Post and appealed local public to avail maximum benefit of this facility. Mr Patel appreciated and thanked all the local philatelists for their regular persuasion and contribution for development of philately in this area. While showing his great concern on this achievement he said that as this facility would not only open gateway for public to be part of a postal stamp but would also be a good source of generating revenue for the DOP. The my stamp sheet containing 12 stamps of Rs. 5/- each costs Rs. 300/-. Four stamps showing different flower were released. During this function a good number of postal workers, officers, stamp collectors and general public was present.

- Naresh Agarwal – Bilaspur (C.G.)

 

New pictorial cancellation from Germany

On May 24th 2014 a new pictorial cancellation will be issued in 32052 Herford. The cancellation is featuring three hedgehogs. Interested philatelists may please contact:
Wolfgang Beyer, Vice Chairman of the German Philatelic Group ARGE ZOOLOGIE. Mail:Wolfgang.beyer1@aol.de.
Postage rates : 0,75 Euro AIRMAIL, 2,90 Euro Registered AIRMAIL

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HEDGHEDOG postmark at  Berlin

Receives these Registered covers on wildlife from Mr Wolfgang Beyer of Germany. The covers bear special pictorial cancellations.  Many thanks to Mr Beyer for these nice covers.

FOX postmark at Bonn

Paws postmark at Bonn

 

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Valentine’s Day stamp from France..

 

 

Date of Issue : 8 January 2014

Here is new stamp from France for thi year’s Valentine’s Day.Every year, for Valentine day, La Poste (the French postal service) issues postage stamps designed by the greatest name in the French fashion industry such as Hermes, Chanel and Cacharel. These Valentine day stamps are heart shaped and comes in various denomination and presentation. They are gorgeous tiny pieces of art, and can make a cheap affordable collection.

This year glass maker Baccarat has the honor of being featured on the Valentine themed heart stamps. These come in souvenir sheet and 2 values both on gummed and adhesive back. A small luxury at low postal rates (starting at 0,61€) that conveys couture potential to paper and land mail should awaken the collector souls.

The stamp is characterized by bling and divinely elegant side given by the serigraph print with golden ink that symbolizes the sparkle of crystal, but also the central illustration setting forth leading creations by the House of Baccarat.

Since 2000 (with the exception of 2002), this honor have always been awarded to the French fashion designers Yves Saint-Laurent (2000), Christian Lacroix (2001), Torrente (2003), Chanel (2004), Cacharel (2005), Jean-Louis Scherrer (2006), Givenchy (2007), Franck Sorbier (2008), Ungaro (2009), Lanvin (2010), Maurizio Galante (2011), Hermes (2013).

New Stamps on World Heritage Sites in Germany

-- Pradeep Kuma Mallik

On 2^nd January 2014, three stamps were issued by German Postal authorities, Deutsche Post, related to World Heritage sites of Germany.

Scholass Stolzenfels am Rhein (Stolzenfels Castle on the river Rhine): The castle was constructed in 1259. It was used to protect the toll station at the Rhine, when the ships were the main transport for goods, had to stop and pay toll. Over the years it was extended several times. The castle was occupied by French and Swedish troops in the Thirty Years' War and finally, in 1689, destroyed by the French during the Nine Years' War. For 150 years the ruins decayed, until in 1815 they were given as a present to Frederick William IV of Prussia by the city of Koblenz.

Following the romantic traditions, the prince started to completely rebuild the castle after 1826 as a summer residence. Supported by famous neoclassic architect Karl Friedrich Schinkel, the castle was completely remodeled in the then fashionable neo-Gothic style, aiming to create a romantic place representing the idea of medieval knighthood - the architects even created a tournament site.

On the steep slope to the river Rhine, a neo-Gothic castle chapel was built. The design of the gardens - at the northern tip was the charming pergola garden with views of the valley - was also associated with the natural surroundings. The road from the valley to the castle was designed like a park with a stone bridge, a waterfall and a hermitage.

This castle palace found its place in the World Heritage List in 2002, is a part of World Heritage – Upper Middle Rhine Valley.

1250 years of Lorsch Abbey: The Abbey of Lorsch is a former Imperial Abbey of the Carolingian Empire. Even in its ruined state, its remains are among the most important pre-Romanesque–Carolingian style buildings in Germany. In 1991 the ruined abbey was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The stamp shows a painting created in 1854 by the Darmstadt court painter August Lucas (1803-1863) with the Torhalle (Gatehouse) in the foreground, the romantic excessive fragment of the monastery church in the background and a look at the Hessian mountain road. The 9^th century Torhalle is a unique survival of Carolingian era. This combines elements of the Roman triumphal arch with the vernacular Teutonic heritage – baseless triangles of the blind arcade, polychromatic masonry.

Ancient Beech Forests of Germany: In 2011, UNESCO granted extension to the World Heritage namely - "Beech forests of the Carpathians" by including five forests in Germany. The new World Heritage Site called "Beech Forests of the Carpathians and the Ancient Beech Forests of Germany" and consists of lowland and upland beech forests in Germany and mountain beech forests in Ukraine and the Slovak Republic.

The beech spread in Europe since the last Ice Age, the enormous competitive ability of beech and the variety of types of beech forests are a globally unique phenomenon.

In the German part are selected forest areas of the national parks Hainich in Thuringia, cellar-Edersee in Hesse, Jasmund and Müritz in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania as well as the forest area Grumsin in the Biosphere Reserve Schorfheide-Chorin Brandenburg. They represent the most valuable remains of large areas of natural beech stands in Germany. Each field in this case has peculiarities and characteristics that make it unique and irreplaceable.

- Pradeep Kuma Mallik : email : mallikphila@gmail.com

 

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My recent Covers…

 

Hi !

I have received these nice Registered covers with  pictorial cancellations on Flowers, so kindly sent by Mr Wolfgang Beyer of Germany.  Many many thanks to Mr Beyer for these nice covers.

 

Thanks to Mr Wolfgang Beyer - Germany

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UPHILEX 2014

UP State Philatelc Exhibition 2014 will be held  from 7 – 9 th March at Rajkiya Abhilekhagar, Mahanagar, Lucknow – 6. There is no entry fee in Junior and school category. In senior section, entry fee is Rs 100 per frame. For details contact Philatelic Bureau, Lucknow.

:  Mr Zaidi – Lucknow - Ashwani Dubey – Gorkahpur

Desk Calendar from India Post

India Post has issued a Table Desk Calendar of 2014 on Children's Day Subject. The price of this calendar is is Rs. 80/- . For Calendar Contacy Philatelic Bureau of your city .

: Timir Shah - Vadodara

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New stamps on Tourism…

 

Date of Issue : 2 January 2014

Here are new stamps on Tourism to be issued by Spanish Post and German Post on 2nd January 2014. The beautiful stamp shown above by Spanish Post is symbolic for Spanish Tourism depicting specific features related to social, cultural and economic phnomenon of Spanish Tourism.

Tourism in Spain

The new stamp from Spanish Post on Tourism shows a compilation of various facets relating to tourism. In one way or another, the passion and beauty of the country are reflected by red-roses, natural products by oranges, crafts by the typical Spanish fan, and art by the carved tympana over church and cathedral doors.

The World Tourist Organisation (WTO) defines it as: “A social, cultural and economic phenomenon relating to people travelling outside their usual environment for personal or business reasons”. It also highlights the sector’s importance to the economy, the environment and the population in places visited, and names Spain as one of the prime destinations for travellers from all over the world, generating high income for the country.

Spain’s attraction for tourists lies in the wide range of options on offer to cater for all tastes and sectors. Added to the traditional sun and sand tourism is a rich artistic and cultural heritage, a variety of landscapes, nature reserves, traditional festivals, gastronomy and crafts, just to name a few of the choices available.

Monumental Arches and Gates from Spain

Date of Issue : 2 January 2014

The issue Monumental Arches and Gates by Spanish Correos comprises a booklet with eight self-adhesive class A stamps for sending standard letters in Spain.

The Arco de la Malena in Tarancon, Cuenca, is the gateway to the old walled town. The round arch has an octagonal tower on either side. It was built using large ashlar stones for the keystones and corners and masonry for the remaining facades.

Stamp on UNESCO World Heritage Site from Germany

 

Date of Issue : 2 January 2014

1250 Years of the Lorsch Abbey

German Post issued a stamp commemorating the 1250th anniversary of the Lorsch Abbey, former Imperial Abbey in Lorsch,Germany, about 10 km east of Worms, one of the most renowned monasteries of the Carolingian Empire. Even in its ruined state, its remains are among the most important pre-Romanesque-Carolingian style buildings in Germany. Its chronicle, entered in the Lorscher Codex compiled in the 1170s (now in the state archive at Wurzburg) is a fundamental document for early medieval German history. Another famous document from the monastic library is the Codex Aureus of Lorsch. In 1991 the ruined abbey was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The stamp shows a detail of a painting created in 1854 by the Darmstadt court painter August Lucas (1803-1863) with the gatehouse in the foreground, the romantic excessive fragment of the monastery church in the background and a look at the Hessian mountain road.

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New Christmas stamp from Germany

 

" STAR OF BETHLEHEIM"

Date of Issue : 2 November 2013

German Post issued  beautiful Christmas stamp on 2nd November 2013 with a boooklet of 10 self adhesive stamps.

 

Booklet of 10 stamps with self-adhesive gum (sticker-gum)

Courtesy : Shrikant Parikh – Ahmedabad Blog : http://setenantsofindia.blogspot.in/

New Stamp from Ukraine

Pektoral, of the 4^th century B.C.

On 12.12.2013 Ukraine Post will issue a Minature on Jewllery featuring  “Pectoral of rgew 4th Century B.C. .

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Winter flora stamps from Isle of Man

 

Date of Issue : 6 January 2014

This beautiful Miniature sheet and a set of 8 stamps will appear on first 2014 stamps of Isle of Man with the start of New Year.

 

Great Start to the New Year...

As the diverse and exceptional cultural life of the Isle of Man is recognised by the 2014 Island of Culture 2014 festivities. It is the celebration of the arts with an issue featuring the work of Manx artist Juan Moore.

Island of Culture 2014 is a year of special events showcasing the incredibly rich cultural scene in the Isle of Man, from painting and poetry to music and theatre.

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SHARJAH 2013

- A Report by Kenneth Sequeira from Dubai

Federal National Council (FNC) Speaker Mohammed Ahmed Al Murr on Thursday opened Sharjah 2013 Stamp Exhibition, organised by Emirates Philatelic Association as part of the celebrations of the 42nd UAE National day. 

The five-day event, now in its fourth year, brought together more than 50 leading stamp exhibitors, including some 30 dealers who are  displaying some of their most valuable collections.

The exhibition encompasses a wide-reaching range of philately themes spanning two centuries, displaying some of the world’s most extraordinary and elusive stamps among the 128 exhibits. It chronicles milestones in the UAE’s four-decade history. Topics range from 19th century Egyptian postal stationery to the earliest days of postal aviation. “Philately is a pursuit enjoyed all around the world, bringing collectors together to exchange not only stamps but also ideas. It offers a unique way to look at our history,” said president of the Emirates Philatelic Association Abdulla Khouri.

 

 

 

New Pictorial cancellation from Germany

On May second , 2014, a new pictorial cancellation will be issued in 20535 Hamburg.The cancellation is featuring a  Salmon (Salmon salar) for the "Day of fish" during the philatelic exhibition NORDPOSTA 2014 at Hamburg.

Interested  philatelists may please contact:
Wolfgang Beyer, Vice Chairman of the German Philatelic Collector Group ARGE ZOOLOGIE.
Mail: Wolfgang.beyer1@aol.de . Postage rates: 0,75 Euro AIRMAIL, 2,90 Euro Registered AIRMAIL.

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Olympic Champions on new Russian stamps…..

 

 

Date of Issue : 15 November 2013

The new issue by Russian Post is dedicated to the world-famous Soviet Olympic champions. Their names form an integral part of the world history, the input they made into the national sport development and strengthening of the international relations was truly enormous. With each victory and record they enhanced the prestige of Russia.

The postage stamps depict Ye. Grishin, L. Pakhomova, V. Melanin, A. Ragulin and
A. Firsov. There are pictures of the athletes at sports events on the illustrated margins.

Yevgeniy R. Grishin (1931–2005) was a Soviet speedskater, Merited Master of Sport of the USSR, multiple champion and record-breaker of the USSR, all-around champion of Europe and the world, 1956 and 1960 Winter Olympic champion in the 500 meter and 1500 meter events. His best results were 39.6  of the 500 m and 2:08.2 of the 1500 m.

Lyudmila A. Pakhomova (1946–1986) was a Soviet ice dancer, Merited Master of Sport of the USSR, ballet mistress, multiple champion of the USSR, Europe and the world in figure skating. In 1970 together with Alexander G. Gorshkov they became the first Soviet figure skaters to win European and world championships. It was to a large extent thanks to their successful performance in European championships that ice dancing deputed as an official Olympic sport in 1976.

Vladimir M. Melanin (1933–1994) was a Soviet biathlete and a Merited Master of Sport of the USSR. He was the first Soviet biathlete to win an Olympic gold medal for the USSR in the 20 km individual in the 1964 Olympics in Innsbruck. Vladimir Melanin was known as the first officially recognized “King of Biathlon”.

Alexander P. Ragulin (1941–2004) was an ice hockey defenseman, Merited Master of Sport of the USSR, three-time Olympic champion and a ten-time world champion. He played for the USSR ice hockey teams “Khimik” and “CSKA” (Central Sports Club of the Army, Moscow). He had 427 games and scored 63 goals in the USSR championships.

As a member of the national team he played 102 games and scored 14 goals in the world and European championships, and the Olympics. He was the best defenseman in the 1966 World Championship and a key player in the legendary 1972 Canada – USSR Series.

Anatoly V. Firsov (1941–2000) was a Soviet ice hockey defenseman, Merited Master of Sport of the USSR, three-time Olympic and eight-time world champion. He was a player in 474 games and scored 344 goals in the national championships; he scored 66 goals in 67 games in the world and European championships and the Olympics. On four occasions Anatoly Firsov was awarded the scoring title in the world and European championships.

Winter stamp from Germany

Date of Issue : 2 November 2013

German Post issued a stamp creating winter mood. Meteorological winter begins in our latitudes on 1 December, while the calendrical winter follows on 21 December. The calendrical beginning of winter denotes the day on which the sun on the northern hemisphere reaches its lowest altitude above the horizon.

This day lasts about seven hours and ten minutes at the shortest.

Against this early encroaching darkness the radiation of many small lights in front yards and in homes on Christmas trees gladden people. Especially at Christmas time, the lights play a very special role. The twinkle little light shimmering everywhere throws back the snow and the cold.

The design of the “winter mood” stamp depicts the magic of this warm atmospheric glow.

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New stamps from Germany..

 

Date of Issue : 2 November 2013

Here are new stamps from Germany, released on 2nd November 2013. The stamps  commemorate great physicist Heinrich Hertz and Professor Rachel Hirsch. The stamps are best suitable for Science and Medical themes.

125 years of electric power radiation - Heinrich Hertz

Heinrich Hertz (born February 22, 1857, died January 1, 1894) is one of the world's greatest physicists and was the most prominent researchers in the former Technical University of Karlsruhe, where until 1889 he taught as a professor in 1885.Previously, he was a lecturer in 1883 for Theoretical Physics at the University of Kiel and then from 1889 professor of physics at the University of Bonn.

The main results of the work are that he named after his electromagnetic waves , discovered that we know today as radio and microwaves, and has demonstrated in an experiment in Karlsruhe. He confirmed the report drawn up by the English physicist JC Maxwell in the form of the so-called Maxwell's equations of the theory of propagation of electromagnetic fields. Heinrich Hertz also showed experimentally that electromagnetic waves behave like light waves. In the treatise "On rays of electric force," he summed up his work together.

Hermann von Helmholtz introduced the report of Heinrich Hertz at the Academy meeting of the Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences in Berlin on 13 December 1888 with great success before.

 

100 years title of Professor Rachel Hirsch

Date of Issue : 2 November 2013

Rachel Hirsch (born September 15, 1870 in Frankfurt, died October 6, 1953 in London). was among the first women in Germany who worked in medical research. Hirsch's experiments were primarily the study of metabolic processes and metabolic diseases . It supplied experimental evidence that under certain conditions also unresolved substances penetrate the mucosa of the small intestine and can then be excreted in the urine ("Hirsch" effect).

Because the inclusion of a medical school for women in Germany was not possible, Rahel Hirsch wrote in 1898 in Switzerland for a corresponding study of a. After his degree and doctorate, she worked as a physician at the Charité Berlin and was only the first and the second internist doctor at all in this clinic. Despite manifold disadvantages compared with male colleagues, she was appointed as the first woman in the Kingdom of Prussia as Professor of Medicine in 1913.

1919 different Rachel Hirsch from the Charité to operate a private practice on the Kurfürstendamm. After the takeover of power by the National Socialists, they could only be a very limited working as a Jewish doctor, she finally had to give up their practice and emigrated to England in 1938, where she worked as a laboratory assistant and translator.

Drawn by mental illness, Rachel Hirsch died at the age of 83 years in a mental hospital in London.

My recent cover

Received this nice Registered cover from Mr Wolfgang Beyer of Germany. Many Thanks to Mr Beyer.

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My recent covers..

 

 

Cover from Monaco

David Jastrzebski – Dijon, France

Hi ! I received these nice covers and Post card recently. My sincere thanks to  David Jastrzebski, Wolfgang Beyer and Chaitanya Jogdeo for these covers and postcard !!

Covers from Germany

Missent to Jakarta, Indonesia

The following two covers bearing missent marks to Jakarta

 

 

  Wolfgang Beyer, Germany

 

Pictorial cancellation of GPO, Pune

Chaitanya Jogdeo, Pune

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New stamps for Chirstmas 2013..

 

Date of Issue : 23 September 2013

Posta Faroe Islands issued a set of two stamps within the series “The Christmas Gospel 1″ dedicated to the coming Christmas 2013. The pictures featured on stamps are as follows..

In the first picture, it appears that there is only room for the Message of Joy in a small barn among livestock. In the space above, the star continues to shine, also through the small window of the shed, and announces the new and divine reality. The rod and ladder stand on each side of the barn and symbolize the hope for a new way onward and up.

In the next picture, Joseph holds the rod in his hand, and stands with his arm around Mary’s shoulder, ready to lead his family through life – in harmony with his wife and his creator – for still the star shines from the high and leads the way. Mary and Joseph are surprised that the Almighty has settled among humans.

This is the admirable message of Christmas: that God’s giving and sacrificial love can be accommodated in the heart of every single human being.

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'Moon Mail,' space stamps now on display in world's largest postal gallery

The first envelope postmarked on the moon, the Apollo 15 "Moon Mail," as seen in the "Gems of American Philately" exhibit in the new William H. Gross Stamp Gallery in Washington, D.C. (SNPM)

September 23, 2013 — The first and only envelope to be postmarked on the surface of the moon is now on display as part of the world's largest postage stamp gallery.The Smithsonian opened its new William H. Gross Stamp Gallery at the National Postal Museum on Sunday (Sept. 22). Named for its primary benefactor, a philanthropist and philatelist, the Washington, D.C. gallery showcases U.S. and international postage stamps and mail in the context of America's history and culture.Among its more than 20,000 items on exhibit, the Gross Stamp Gallery highlights several examples where stamps have helped commemorate and mark milestones in space exploration history.

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New Pictorial Cancellation from Germany

A new pictorial cancellation will be available on October 6th in 56422 WIRGES. The cancellation is featuring a BLUE TIT(Cyanistes caeruleus).Interested philatelists may please contact Wolfgang Beyer, Vice Chairman of the German Collector Group ARGE ZOOLOGIE. Mail: Wolfgang.beyer1@aol.de. Postage rates: 0,75 Euro AIRMAIL, 2,80 Euro registered AIRMAIL.

Special Covers on Cricket

Cricket fans will  appreciate cricket art and history in the form of limited edition match day covers. These special stamp and envelope combinations were issued for Test matches played at Lord’s Cricket Ground. They feature artwork by renowned cricket artists including many from the MCC’s own art collection, even the postmark is the famous MCC logo. View the cricket section at bletchleycovers.com .

: Terry Mitchell - email : terry@ltmp.co.uk

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