Silver stamps with diamonds from Nederland

 

 

Here are unique stamps to be issued by Nederland Post. The stamps are extraordinary made of pure Silver and Diamonds to attract the collectors . It’s a nice item for the collectors  of unique and extraordinary stamps.

Since April 30, 2013 Willem-Alexander is King of the Netherlands. To mark this event the Dutch Postal Authority (PostNL) together with the Royal Dutch Mint designed and produced a series of 10 legal tender stamps representing the portrait of King Willem-Alexander depicted in the format of Minted Photo Image (MPI) and 3D relief, with a rose cut diamond attached, and 9 other ruling European Monarchs. All the stamps are made of pure silver with a small diamond added.

Burgos as the Spanish Capital of Gastronomy for 2013

Here is a beautiful stamp from Spain featuring some popular dishes from Spain. Spanish cuisine  is a big tourist attraction in Spain. The stamp depicts a still-life of typical dishes such as black pudding, olla podrida, made with pinto beans, chorizo sausage and lamb, a variety of cheeses and a glass of local wine.

A jury consisting of eleven experts on gastronomy and tourism has chosen Burgos as the Spanish Capital of Gastronomy for 2013, a stamp was issued by Spanish Correos in this regard. The nomination is backed up by the prestigious US newspaper, the New York Times, which considered Burgos to be the Best Tourist Destination in Spain in 2013 and 25th in the world.

The culinary venture came into being in 2011, when the Spanish Catering Federation and the Spanish Tourism Journalists and Writers Federation decided to promote gastronomy as a tourist attraction in Spain and abroad. The award recognises that the quality of the city’s gastronomy excels in all aspects, from creative cooking to the wealth of products.

During this gourmet year there have been competitions for savoury tapas (snacks) and sweet tapas made with local liqueurs; also an artisan cheese contest, organized by the Spanish Cheese-makers’ Network, with over 150 varieties sent in from all over Spain, 24 of which were protected Designations of Origin.

The gastronomy of Burgos offers a wide range of local products that are outstanding for their quality. Therefore, it is no secret in the city that you can enjoy a tasty tapa or delicious set meal, washed down with wine from the Ribera del Duero or D.O. Arlanza.

As well as gastronomy, Burgos invites you to admire the art of its Gothic cathedral, a World Heritage Site, the arches and gates entering the old town, pedestrian streets, tree-lined walks and the most surprising spots. As for culture, there is the Museum of Human Evolution taking you on a journey to the past and the origins of man in Europe, with a display of the remains found in the archaeological site of Atapuerca.

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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 stamps from India

Stamp on Sai Baba

India Post  released a commemorative stamp on Sathya Sai Baba on the occasion of his 88th birth anniversary celebrations to be held at Puttaparthi of Anantapur district on November 23.

 

Union minister of state for communication & information technology (IT) Killi Krupa Rani released a commemorative stamp on Sathya Sai Baba on the occasion of his 88th birth anniversary celebrations held at Puttaparthi (Anantapur district) on 23rd November 2013.

Sri Sathya Sai Baba (born as Sathyanarayana Raju; 23 November 1926 – d. 24 April 2011) was a highly revered spiritual leader and world teacher, whose life and message are inspiring millions of people throughout the world. He claimed to be the reincarnation of Sai Baba of Shirdi. The Sathya Sai Organisation, founded by Sathya Sai Baba "to enable its members to undertake service activities as a means to spiritual advancement" has over 1,200 Sathya Sai Centers in more than 100 countries. Through this organisation, Sathya Sai Baba established a network of free hospitals, clinics, drinking water projects and schools. Sathya Sai's devotees are spread across the world.

Sathya Sai Baba had died at Puttaparthi on April 24, 2011 due to ill-health. As Sathya Sai's devotees are spread across the world, the Sathya Sai Central Trust moved a proposal to issue a commemorative stamp on Sai Baba last year.

Courtesy : Indian Philately Digest

Stamp on Intelligence Bureau

Date of Issue : 23 November 2013

A commemorative stamp on  Intelligence Bureau (IB), India’s internal  Intelligence  agency was also released today by India Post.

The Intelligence Bureau (IB) is India's internal intelligence agency and reputedly the world's oldest intelligence agency.It was recast as the Central Intelligence Bureau in 1947 under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Shrouded in secrecy, the IB is used to garner intelligence from within India and also execute counter-intelligence and counter-terrorism tasks. The Bureau comprises employees from law enforcement agencies, mostly from the Indian Police Service (IPS) and the military.

Understanding of the shadowy workings of the IB is largely speculative. Many a times even their own family members are unaware of their whereabouts. One known task of the IB is to clear licences to amateur radio enthusiasts. The IB also passes on intelligence between other Indian intelligence agencies and the police. The Bureau also grants the necessary security clearances to Indian diplomats and judges before they take the oath. On rare occasions, IB officers interact with the media during a crisis situation. The IB is also rumoured to intercept and open around 6,000 letters daily. It also has an email spying system similar to FBI's Carnivore system. The Bureau is also authorised to conduct wire tapping without a warrant.

Japan Spain Joint Issue

 

400th Anniversary of the Relations between Japan and Spain

In recognition of floriculture and the plant species that are cultivated in such disparate places as Spain and Japan, the postal services of the two countries have released a joint set of stamps dedicated to the Geranium and Lespedeza Thunbergii. The two stamps are joined along the serration.

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Tributes to C.V. Raman

 

Birth Anniversary  - 7th  November

Today is Birth Anniversary of great Indian Scientist, CV Raman. Sir Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman,(7 November 1888 – 21 November 1970) was a physicist whose work was influential in the growth of science in India.

He was the recipient of the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1930 for the discovery that when light traverses a transparent material, some of the deflected light changes in wavelength. This phenomenon is now called Raman scattering and is the result of the Raman effect.

Comores 1977 stamp featuring Noble Prize winners. CV Raman is also on the stamp.

: Kenneth Sequeira – Dubai

New stamps on Christmas

  

Date of Issue : 2 November 2013

Gibraltar Post issued a beautiful set of five stamps for this year’s Christmas.

 

Christmas and New Year stamps from  Spain

Spanish Correos issued a set of two stamp celebrating Christmas and New Year. The first stamp depicts a traditional nativity scene. Happy New Year! is the message featuring in the second Christmas stamp which is illustrated with the clock from the Puerta del Sol in Madrid and the traditional twelve grapes.

Spanish custom

A custom in Madrid in the late 19th century imposed the intake of twelve grapes at the chimes of the clock in the Puertadel Sol. The practice soon spread throughout Spain and seems to have its origins in a surplus of grapes in the area of Alicante and Murcia.A grape is eaten at each chime with the wish for a prosperous and happy new year.

This Spanish tradition became popular in Latin American countries where in some places fresh grapes are replaced by raisins like in Argentina. The arrival of the New Year is celebrated differently in each country. In Italy for example, it is customary to make a lentil soup and in Greece a cake is baked with a coin inside which promises a year of happiness for the person who finds it.

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Special Covers

Tamil Naidu Postal Circle of India Post released a Special Cover on 26 June2013 on Anjuham Higher Secondary School Chennai.

: Ankit Agarwal - Pune

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New Joint issues…

Spain – Japan Joint Issue

Date of Issue : 14 November 2013

As a token of appreciation for the floriculture and plant species are grown as far afield as Spain and Japan, the Post put into circulation two countries share a broadcast dedicated to Geranium and Lespedeza thunbergii. The two stamps are issued together in the teeth.

The cultivation of plants and flowers in particular, is considered an art in most cultures. Since time immemorial are pictures showing man's attraction for the care of flowers and gardens. China, Babylon, Persia and subsequently many other cultures have left evidence of it in everyday life.

In Spain, one of the most common plants is the Geranium family of Geraniaceae. It is cultivated in gardens, terraces or balconies and produces vivid flowers of different colors. There are several varieties, the most popular common geranium, the gypsy or ivy leaf, the pelargonium geraniums and aromatic leaves. They need lots of light and sun to bloom. It withstands high temperatures, but not frost or cold. The plant appears to touch a characteristic odor and is easy to grow. Generally reproduced by cuttings.

Lespedeza is a flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It's commonly known as bush or Japanese clover comes from temperate and subtropical regions of eastern North America and eastern and southern Asia and Australia. It is just one of the 30 species of legumes that exist, such as peas and beans. Some varieties are grown as ornamental plants in gardens and others are used as fodder. Its roots enrich the soil and prevent erosion.

Israel – Greenland Joint Issue

Issued in June 2013

Israel – Uruguay Joint Issue

 

The postal administrations of Israel and Uruguay have issued stamps jointly to mark their diplomatic relations. In 2013 the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Uruguay and Israelis celebrated.The year of Israel’s Declaration of Independence, 1948, marked the beginning of a long shared journey of deep-rooted friendship between the two countries.

The South American and Israeli postal companies chose a drawing by the artist Jose Gurevich of the Matriarch Sarah when she was told by angels that she would have a son. The Jewish-Uruguayan artist had created a series of biblical drawings in honor of his mother who contracted cancer. The image on the NIS 2 stamp designed by Rinat Gilboa testifies to the deep cultural and religious roots of the Jewish People.

Spain – Belgium joint stamp issue – 150 Years of the Red Cross

 

Date of Issue : 28 October 2013

 

The postal administrations of Spain and Belgium have come together to jointly issue stamps commemorating the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Red Cross. The two countries illustrate their respective stamps with motives allusive to the organization.

The idea of founding an international society for humanitarian aid arises from the Swiss Henry Dunant (Geneva, 1828-1909) after witnessing the Battle of Solferino in 1859 between the Austrian army against the French and Piedmonts leaving in a single day on both sides, 40,000 soldiers dead or wounded on the battle field. Jean-Henri Dunant was shocked by the terrible aftermath of the battle, the suffering of the wounded soldiers and the near-total lack of medical attendance and basic care. Impressed by the tragedy he conceived the idea of creating a neutral aid organization to provide humanitarian aid regardless of races, nationalities and beliefs.

Back in Geneva his proposal was backed up by another four Swiss citizens subsequently been referred to as the “Committee of the Five,” This committee founded in 1863 the International Committee of the Red Cross, whom, with the support of the Swiss government, held a year later the first diplomatic conference attended by 16 European countries including Spain and the United States.

The Red Cross is a global humanitarian movement headquartered in Geneva (Switzerland). In Muslim countries it is known as the Red Crescent. The fundamental principles governing the Red Cross and Red Crescent are humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality. The emblems identifying the organization -a Red Cross or Red Crescent on a white background- are recognized by all countries.

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New stamps for philatelic promotion…

 

French Post “La Post” issued a set of 12 stamps and a stamp bloc celebrating the Stamp Festival 2013 dedicated this year to the theme “Air”.

History of the Stamp Festival:

In 1935 the IPF (International Philatelic Federation) proposed at the congress in Brussels creating a stamp festival celebrated annually in each of its member countries.

The project was approved by the Congress of the FFAP in Paris in 1937. The first Stamp Day in France took place in 1938 and after two years of interruption (1940 and 41) it was organized again in 1942. Finally in 1944 the French Post Office issued the first stamp dedicated to the Stamp Day. In 1999 the Stamp Day took the theme of cartoon characters and in 2000 Stamp Day was renamed Stamp Festival.

After have selected for the Stamp Festival the three natural elements on philatelic issues since 2010 – Water, Earth and Fire – this is the Air that is closing this topic in 2013.

Organized by La Poste and FFAP (French Federation of Philatelic Associations), this event brings together passionate volunteers who offer entertainment, workshops and stands open to all children and adults for free.

During the weekend resulting in the issue of “First Day” stamps, philatelic products and special cancellations on the “Air” theme are issued, as well as free prints, vouchers amounting up to 30 €.

Sales of stamps during the Stamp Festival are used to partially fund the ADP (Association for the Development of Philately) which subsidizes FFAP (French Federation of Philatelic Associations), the APFP (Association of the Philatelic Francophone Press) and the HTPE (House of Traders and Philately experts) and partially the French Red Cross.

JUVENIA 2013 – National Youth Philatelic Exhibition

 

Coinciding with the XXIII National Youth Philatelic Exhibition (JUVENIA 2013) a stamp was issued by Spanish Correos to encourage stamp collecting amongst children and young people. JUVENIA is the largest youth philatelic event held in Spain. It takes place every two years, always on odd years, and in the 2013 edition it will be held in the city of Alicante.

The aim of the exhibition is to promote stamp collecting among young people and to teach them everything related to the world of philately considering that they will be the future collectors and representatives of Spain in national and international competitions.

JUVENIA 2013 has been organized by the Philatelic and Numismatic Society of Alicante in collaboration with Correos, the National Mint and other official institutions. The Honorary Committee is presided by the Prince of Asturias. During the show, some 67 collections by young people between 10 and 21 years will be exhibited. These young collectors are under the guidance of the regional philatelic federations in Spain. The exhibition will be held in accordance to the regulations of FESOFI.

In line with previous editions, JUVENIA 2013 will hold various activities related to collecting and the latest research in philately, with talks and lectures on postal history and philately taking place in Alicante and its province. Tours of the exhibition will also be organized for cultural groups and a drawing contest for young visitors will take place with philatelic material given out to initiate the youth in this universal hobby.

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New Special Cover

Special cover on 50 Years of Textile Committee - 11th October 2013

India Post issued a Special Cover to mark 50 years of the Textile Committee on 11th October 2013 at Mumbai.

Textiles Committee Act, 1963 which received the President's assent on 3rd December, 1963 and was published in the Gazette of India on December 4, 1963. The Textiles Committee, as an organisation, started functioning from 22nd August, 1964. The Textiles Committee is a statutory body with perpetual succession and is under the administrative control of the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. The Textiles Committee's main objective is to ensure the quality of textiles and textile machinery both for internal consumption and export purposes.

Courtesy : Indian Philately Digest

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Stamps on Civic Values…

 

Date of Issue : 18 September 2013

The new block of four stamps from Spanish Post highlights values such as fellowship, respect, sports and road safety.

Provide children and young people the Governing Civic Values in society is one of the great educational performances. Since school education, parents, family and society act as a whole, the transmission of civic values to young people is essential to get a respectful and democratic coexistence.

The fellowship is a link established between people who do things together and is one of the necessary values for personal development. It’s present in our lives from childhood in school, university, sports or working life. The fellowship involves respect and trust among members of the group, because we must not forget that a partner is the person you share experiences, situations and feelings with.

Respect is one of the core values for the coexistence of people. It involves the acceptance and consideration of people or things around us and covers all aspects of life. Like respect for ideas, freedom of expression, religion, color of skin, age, laws and social norms, not to mention the respect for nature, animals and environment.

Another thing that promotes civic values from an early age and influences the development of person is sport. The sport involves effort, achievement, self-discipline, teamwork, rules of the game … That is a number of qualities that exalts a person. Education from the sport entails respect and tolerance and is a form of group integration. Whether having competitive or amusement purposes, sports develop values that contribute to the physical and intellectual development.

Road safety involves educating schoolchildren in the knowledge of the most basic rules of traffic. Respecting traffic lights, looking at both sides of the street before crossing, wearing a helmet when riding a bicycle or not invading the roads are rules that must be observed. Children learn from the adults and the right acting on public roads is the best example to follow.

Write Letters to your friends….

 

Epistolary Correspondence stamp by Andorra

Andorra Correos jointly with the Secretariats of Development and Finance and Public Administration of Principality of Andorra issued a block with one stamp “Epistolary Correspondence – 2013, write letters to your friends”.  The block depicts a boy and a girl writing letters and a boy throwing a written letter in a mailbox. The issue appeals to get back to the old great tradition to write letters and exchange epistolary correspondence as testimony of warm feelings and sincere friendship among people.

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JAIN ACHARYA GYANSAGAR STAMP RELEASED AT SATNA ALSO

 

Jain Acharya Gyansagar stamp release function was also organised at Satna (M.P.) in the auspicious presence of 27 Jain Sadhwis headed by Pujya Aryika Dradhmati Mataji in a grand way.

On this occasion, Mr. Sudhir Jain, National Chairman - Jainism Philately Group, in his speech, informed that this stamp was originally scheduled to release in March 2013. Stamp printed at that time was bearing portrait photo of Acharya Gyansagar Ji and compulsory items of a Digamber Jain saint, Morpankh Pichhi and Kamandal were absent. On the protest of Digamber Jain community, India Post, for the first time, cancelled that stamp and printed another stamp bearing Pichhi & Kamandal alongwith the full image of Acharya Gyansagar Ji.

- Sudhir Jain – Stana (MP)

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Bridges of Spain..

 

 

BRIDGES OF SPAIN 2013.-Puente del Pilar. Saragossa

Date of Issue : 25 September 2013

The series bridges Spain continues to issue two blocks leaves dedicated to Puente Romano in Mérida (Badajoz), and Puente del Pilar in Zaragoza.

The Puente del Pilar , also known as Iron Bridge crosses over the river Ebro in the city of Zaragoza. It was built in the late nineteenth century by the Spanish engineering company The Machinist Terrestrialand Maritime, specializing in the manufacture of metal bridges in the second half of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. He was one of the first bridges were fixed in Zaragoza, as to construction existed only fixed structure the Stone Bridge, the fifteenth century. In 1991 he undertook a remodeling directed by the engineer Roads Javier Manterola, which side panels added two arc-shaped for the passage of vehicles, reserving the central platform for pedestrians. He noticed, too, the metal structure is painted in the colors chosen by popular vote, blue and white.

In the plasma sheet block, first, the bridge on the background of the city and the Basilica Our Señora del Pilar. 

BRIDGES OF SPAIN 2013.- Puente Romano de Mérida. Badajoz

Date of Issue : 25 September 2013

The series bridges Spain continues to issue two blocks leaves dedicated toPuente Romano in Mérida (Badajoz), and Puente del Pilar in Zaragoza.

The Puente Romano Merida city stands on the Guadiana River as part of the archaeological site of the ancient Augusta Emerita, as it was called in ancient times the city. It was built in the first century to facilitate communications with Baeticaand access to the city, after the settlement of the Roman legions in the town. It has a length of792 meters, With 60 arches, and is considered the longest bridge of antiquity. It is built with a concrete core, made from materials of the river, covered with granite padded armchairs. Originally divided into three distinct sections. The place chosen to raise the bridge was made taking into account the lower flow in that part of the river and that the channel was divided into two arms with a middle island, which served to support the bridge. Over two thousand years of history and of flooding and flooding of the river, there have been several restorations, but the bridge still has its original construction in the section closest to the city, called the Shrine.   

In the souvenir sheet reproduces an overview of the Puente Romano with its many arches.

Source : Espana Post

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New stamps on Musical Instruments

 

Vietnam post issued a set of three stamps featuring traditional Vietnamese musical instruments – Ta lu’, Klong put and Goong.

The Ta lu’ is a stringed instrument popular in the Van Kieu ethnic communities in the provinces of Quang Binh and Quang Tri of Vietnam. The instrument is made of a piece of wood, a piece of bamboo or bamboo tubes attached to a bamboo stem.

The Klong put is the Xe Dang language name of a musical instrument of the wind family, air driving-in branch. It is played by ethnic groups in Tay Nguyen (Central Highlands) such as the Xe Dang, Bahnar, Gia Rai, Hre, etc. A traditional Klong put consists of many large empty hornless bamboo sections. The length of each section ranges from 60 to 200 cm and a diameter ranging from 5 to 8 cm. When played, the tubes are laid horizontally and the player must either stand with her back bent or kneel while clapping her hands at a distance of about 10cm to push air into the tubes to produce sounds. Generally, each tube produces only one tone.

The Goong is a large bossed gong of the Mnong people of central Vietnam. The goong may be played in a set of 9 gongs from large to small. It is tuned by means of pegs, hit at the sides, forcing an inner frame against the membrane and thus tightening it and raising the pitch.

700th Anniversary of Era Querimonia of the Aran Valley stamp from Spain

Spanish Post issued a stamp celebrating the 700^th anniversary of Era Querimonia of the Aran Valley.

The Aran Valley is located in the central Pyrenees in the province of Lleida. The history of this valley is marked by the defence and claim of a series of historical rights that make up its identity.

In the Middle Ages (1175), the Aranese signed a treaty with the king of Aragon granting them the privilege to make use and be in possession of their own pastures, forests and waters. The king took on the obligation to defend them from possible enemies and in return, the Aranese paid an Aranese Gali­n (equivalent to about 20 litres of wheat) as tax per household.

In 1313 the dwellers of the valley agreed to swear allegiance to King James II in return for keeping their charters, privileges and freedoms. On August 23 1313, James II King of Aragon, Valencia … and Count of Barcelona, drew up the document known as Era Querimonia in which the Aranese were awarded a series of rights.

Era Querimonia consists of twenty two chapters. The first few refer to the right of the Aranese to their own lands, vineyards, orchards, fishing waters, mills and irrigation. They are entitled to their own woodland and forests with freedom to cut wood for their own use and convenience. They may hunt in the woods, cut grass for winter and allow their animals to graze in these lands. Other chapters refer to: communal rights, the king’s army, offenses and penalties; notaries and judges’ salaries, among others.

Particularly important is the chapter on the right of pre-emption and buyout because of kinship which obliged any man wanting to sell a property to offer it first to his brothers and relatives. Another interesting chapter is the one on the system of economic conjugal rights, referring to the rights and partitions of the consorts. The privileges of the Era Querimonia have remained, albeit partially.

With the advent of democracy and the 1990 Act of the Parliament of Catalonia part of the historical and linguistic rights of the Aran Valley were restored.

The stamp depicts one Galin and the coat of arms of the Aran Valley.

Thanks for Telegram Messages  …

I thank my friends and Readers for the last  telegrams sent by them…

It is not possible to publish all telegrams here but I am giving here the nice messages from Telegrams…Many Many Thanks to all of You !!

1. Farewell To Telegram – SIPA, Chennai

2. Samay Ka Pher Hai Dekhiye Jo Tha Sab Se Tej

Woh Taar Is Daur Main Aaj Hua Nistej

Tar Tumahara Kar Raha Hun Aabhar Vishesh

Dashkon Tak Tumney Diya Sukh Dukh Ka Sandesh – Ambrish Kumar – Allahabad

3. Loving Greetings – N. Kalyani – New Delhi

4. Good Bye To Telegram – Arvind Mullick – Jabalpur

5. Long Live Telegram in our heart we love you – Ashwani Dubey – Gorakhpur

6. I am 162 years old unfortunately my end has come -Telegram – Prashant Pandya-    Vadodara

7. RIP India’s Telegram Service 1851 – 2013 – Prashant Pandya – Vadodara

You are invited to farewell of Telegraph Service on 15 July 2013 at www.indianphilately.net  - Prashant Pandya – Vadodara

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Bridges…

 

 

A bridge is a structure built to span physical obstacles such as a body of water, valley, or road, for the purpose of providing passage over the obstacle. There are many different designs that all serve unique purposes and apply to different situations. Designs of bridges vary depending on the function of the bridge, the nature of the terrain where the bridge is constructed, the material used to make it and the funds available to build it.

The first bridges were made by nature itself — as simple as a log fallen across a stream or stones in the river. The first bridges made by humans were probably spans of cut wooden logs or planks and eventually stones, using a simple support and cross beam arrangement. Some early Americans used trees or bamboo poles to cross small caverns or wells to get from one place to another. A common form of lashing sticks, logs, and deciduous branches together involved the use of long reeds or other harvested fibers woven together to form a connective rope capable of binding and holding together the materials used in early bridges.

Bridges can be categorized in several different ways. Common categories include the type of structural elements used, by what they carry, whether they are fixed or movable, and by the materials used.

Bridges of Spain

The Bridges of Spain 2013 issue by Spanish Correos is made up of two stamps depicting a modern suspension bridge, Puente de Sancho el Mayor (Navarra), and another of Roman origin, the Puente de Puentecillas (Palencia).

The Bridge of Sancho el Mayor, in Navarra, crosses the river Ebro and is part of the A-15 highway. It was built in 1978 by civil engineers Javier Manterola and Leonardo Fernandez Toyano and as a cable-stayed bridge. It has a total length of 204 meters, a width of 29 m and a main light span of 142 m, to which are added two side openings on the left bank of the river. It was built with precast keystones using the “cantilever” technique (the bridge is constructed in outward projections that are added on). This suspension bridge is supported on a single pier located on the axis of the road with 35 pairs of twin cables. At the time it was built it was one of the most innovative bridges in design and materials.

A typical cable-stayed bridge is a continuous girder with one or two towers erected above piers in the middle of the span. From these piers, cables are attached diagonally to the girder to provide additional support. Engineering wise they stand in between counter steel bridges and suspension bridges. This type of bridge began to be built in the late 19th century and its use was widespread after World War II, thanks to the technical development of the construction materials and the structural empowerment via computers.

Over the river Carrion in the city of Palencia stands the historic Puente de Puentecillas, the oldest bridge in town. Its original layout dates back to Roman times and it has undergone many changes since the 11th century, the most important of which took place in the 16th century when the current outline of the bridge was set and the remains of the Roman bridge disappeared. It stands in the city center close to the Cathedral and other monuments and has become a popular walking area with plenty of green spaces.

At the entrance of the bridge is the famous Bolo de la Paciencia, where washerwomen leaned their baskets of clothes while chatting. For years it has been a town’s meeting place.

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New stamps on Children..

 

Nampost issued  two new souvenir sheets featuring children of Namibia. Namibia’s diverse cultural heritage is reflected in the bright faces of the children, yet the stamps also touch on key issues affecting children all over the world, alluding to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. The stamps are issued as two six-stamp souvenir sheets.

 

 

Emilio Aragon “Miliki” on new Spanish stamp

 

Spanish Post issued a stamp to commemorate famous spanish Clown, Miliki.

The popular clown Miliki is one of the most beloved characters by generations of Spanish children, and on this occasion, he is depicted on the Popular Character stamp series by Correos which remembers all those who are part of Spanish historical and cultural heritage.

It was in 1973 when “Los payasos de la tele” (the TV clowns) made their first appearance on television with the welcome greeting: “How are you”. This expression marked the beginning of the show which continued with stories and songs and which entertained children for over a decade. The protagonists of the story were the Aragon brothers: Gaby, Fofa and Miliki, who were joined years later by their sons Fofito and Milikito.

Miliki and his brothers Fofa and Gaby began their artistic way by acting in the circus. In 1939 they joined the Circo Price and in 1945 immigrated to Cuba where they were very successful in television. For over 25 years they lived in America: Puerto Rico, Mexico, Venezuela, United States and Argentina were among the countries where they were cheered by the public.

On their return to Spain, they joined TVE (Spanish National Television) in 1973 with the premiere of “The Grand Circus of TV” which a year later was renamed “The clowns” and which was joined by Fofito and Milikito.

Besides being a comedian, Miliki played the flute and studied music and composition. After the separation of The Clowns he turned to music production and recorded several albums with his daughter Rita. He wrote books, published his memoirs and won several music awards. In 2008 and 2009 he recorded the albums: A misninos de 40 anos and A todosmisninos, in memory of those who for years were faithful to his friendliness and good spirits.

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Maharashtra Times writes about Rainbow Stamp Club in Blog Up Column ...Thanks to Mr Ravindra Wamanacharya of Nashik who sent these scans to me and informed about the article !

 

Customized Stamp sheet on Tagore from Royal Mail

Royal mail issued a customized sheet on Tagore.This sheet celebrates the 150^th anniversary of Tagore.

Another sheet on Delhi 2010 Games. The details can be viewed at following links :

https://secure16.host-it.co.uk/bletchleycovers_co_uk/store/StockDetail.asp?id=355

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Radio Society of Great Britain Centenary 2013

A commemorative cover is being issued on 5^th July to mark the Centenary of the Radio Society of Great Britain, the body that represents Britain’s radio amateurs. The cover being released through Bletchley Stamp Art features the Duke of Edinburgh against a montage of vintage and modern images. The stamp is Royal Mail’s “Station X” with a Bletchley Park Post Office cachet. This bears the early code number for Fenny Stratford post office and the undercover PO Box 111 address for Bletchley Park. The newly restored RSGB ‘hut’ at Bletchley Park provides the link to the cover design and stamp choice. The exhibit offers visitors a fascinating insight into the world of radio.

Only 250 covers are being issued  They can be viewed and ordered through the website at : bletchleycovers.com or by calling 01908 363489.

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

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