Vintage Rose & Tulip (Weddings) (U.S. 2015)

In 2015, the U.S. Postal Service will issue Vintage Tulip, an all-occasion, two-ounce stamp, available to accommodate the weight of heavy invitations for weddings and other celebrations, greeting cards, and mailings such as small gifts that require extra postage. The stamp art features an elaborate floral line drawing of a tulip similar to the design of the 2015 Vintage Rose Forever® stamp. Jeanne Greco designed these stamps using drawings from engraved plates originally created by naturalist artist Maria Sibylla Merian (1647–1717). A small, deep crimson heart on both stamps adds a dash of color to the designs and makes them a natural pair. These stamps were printed using the intaglio printing technique. Vintage Tulip and Vintage Rose are the latest additions to the popular Weddings series. Greg Breeding was the art director

Customers have 60 days to obtain the first-day-of-issue postmark by mail. They may purchase new stamps at their local Post Office, at The Postal Store® website at http://www.usps.com/shop, or by calling 800-STAMP-24. They should affix the stamps to envelopes of their choice, address the envelopes (to themselves or others), and place them in a larger envelope addressed to:

The Vintage Tulip Stamp
Postmaster
Riverside Main Post Office
3890 Orange Street
Riverside, CA 92501-3638

USA

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The season of heart celebrated by Philippines Post

According to info received by Philately24x7 philippines post issued a Forever in Love comic strips stamps to celebrate the season of heart. These special stamps accentuate cupid`s role in how two people fall in love, and stay in love forever. The issue was released on the 2d of February.

PHLPost started to release the Valentine’s Day stamps as early as January 14, one month before the much anticipated red letter day for love and romance, to drum up the interests in the said stamps. This is the first comic strips stamps issued for this occasion, illustrated by in-house graphic artist Rod Teodoro.

Aside from the Valentine’s Day stamps, the public can also bank on other promotional activities that the postal corporation will initiate in time for the love season. With its annual project, Love Express, PHLPost encourages the public to avail the express delivery in sending flowers and other novelty items to his or her special someone.

The history of Valentine’s Day told with a new stamp issue by Hungary Post

Philately24x7 is glad to inform that Hungarian Post has presented its version of St. Valentine’s Day stamps. The issue was released on the 4^th of February and is now available for purchasing.

There is no more sublime feeling than the feeling of sincere, devoted and eternal love. Every year, on 14 February , this love is celebrated by millions of those in love throughout the world and according to number of Valentine’s cards and messages sent, this day stands shoulder to shoulder with other great world’s holidays. The privilege to celebrate the day dedicated to love is owed to the bishop Valen-tine, who lived in 3rd century in Rome.

At that time Christianity was young and new religion and the Christians were pursued and prosecuted. Valentin tried to help them in all possible ways, he performed and supported Christian marriages and gave roses from his garden to all those who married. He offered help to all who asked his advice opposing himself to the order by the Emperor Claudius II Gothicus, who at that time forbid engagements and marriages to soldiers believing that they won’t be willing to take part in wars if they have a wife and children waiting for them at home.

Because of his devotedness to Christianity and to wedding ceremony the Bishop Valentine was imprisoned and on 14 February (on the eve of the Roman spring holiday Lupercalia) decapitated. The folks, who were especially fond of Valentine, soon proclaimed him a saint and the patron of young and those in love. When, after some time, Christianity consolidated in Rome the priests also proclaimed 14 February as the St. Valentine’s Day.

The first to do so was the Pope Gelasius I in 496 and in 1969 the Pope Paul VI erased the day from the main catholic calendar of saints, so that the day became an optional remembrance day. For billions of those in love throughout the world this saint, who in a sense died for love, is the veritable patron of all who are in love. Although many people today will criticize the celebration of Valentine’s Day because of its commercialisation, the fact is that it is celebrated in the whole world.

On that day women and girls in the whole world receive about 50 tons of roses, many pairs want to legalise their relationship just on St. Valentin’s Day, and even those who during year forget to give presents and show their beloved persons that they care about them stop for a moment and apprehend the deepest meaning of love – it is at its best when generously shared!

Love is in Australia’s Air

With a February 3 issue date, Australia Post brings us a new set of “Love is in the Air” stamps. Shown above is the part of the creative official announcement for the issue, surrounded by enlargements of the four stamps that make up this issue.

Explaining the designs, Australia Post tells us, “The heart is quite simply the most iconic love symbol of all. The exchange of heart-shaped Valentines is believed to have gained popularity in Victorian England.

"Love is in Australia's Air" 

175th Anniversary of the Treaty of Waitangi

6 February 2015 marks the 175th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi and New Zealand Post is marking this significant milestone with a commemorative stamp issue. Pre-order yours for 4 February 2015

NZ World Cup Cricket stamps on sale in India in few days at 400INR

Anything on cricket, especially at a time when the World Cup is around the corner, will be in demand in the cricket-driven country. Keeping in view the craze for the sport in India, the postal department will be selling commemorative stamps of the 2015 World Cup printed and released by the New Zealand postal department.

New Zealand, one of the two host countries, is releasing stamps on February 4 and the Indian postal department has placed an order for one lakh stamp sheets. The commemorative issue will have a sheet of 14 self-adhesive stamps and a set of two first-day covers. A one-ounce silver-proof curved coin will also be part of the memorabilia, but it will not be available in India.

The set is priced at NZ$11.20 in New Zealand, but in India it will be available for Rs 400.
“The stamps will be available at each of our 25 postal circles and further they will be selling it through their counters. Apart from philatelists, the stamps will be in demand among the cricket fans,” said a Delhi-based senior Indian postal department official.

The stamps come with the theme “14 teams, one champion”. Each stamp sheet incorporates the official 2015 World Cup logo and each of the 14 nations is represented by a stamp of cricket ball in the colour of their respective team jersey

Marriage spoons – an original symbol of lasting love in Slovenia

Philately 24x7  hurries to inform that Slovenia Post has prepared for issuing a heartwarming stamp celebrating the upcoming St. Valentine’s Day. The item has been already designed and will be put into circulation on the 30^th of January.

The image of a pair of marriage spoons on this stamp tells several stories. First of all: the story of the love that the married couple promises to each other at their wedding.

Wooden spoons (permanently) joined by a wooden chain are commonly given as a wedding present or may even form part of the wedding rituals, where the bride and groom eat part or all of the wedding breakfast with the joined spoons.

At the same time the spoons tell a story of craftsmanship: about the knowledge and skill that went into making them. Together with the links of the wooden chain, the spoons are made from a single piece of wood, with no assembly, no gluing and no other technical processes.

The craftsmanship involved in this dates back to Austro-Hungarian times, when men would pass the long winter evenings – and boys watching over the livestock at pasture or serving in the imperial army would while away the hours – carving every kind of wooden artefact imaginable, from tobacco boxes and wooden picture frames to spoons joined together by wooden chains.

The fact that the latter were made from a single piece of wood was a source of great interest and a confirmation of the expertise of individual craftsmen. These spoons, then, have a dual significance: as a masterpiece of craftsmanship and as a tangible symbol of lasting love.

The only maker of these wooden spoons and chains in Slovenia today is the craftsman Janez Golob.

Year of the Goat – the first stamp issue by Gibraltar Post in the year 2015

StampNews.com would like to inform that Gibraltar Post has designed and is ready to issue its Year of the Goat stamps. The philatelic release consists of two items that are to be put into circulation on the 30^th of January.

The Year of the Goat begins on the 19th February 2015 and finishes on the 7th February 2016, marking the beginning of the Year of the Monkey.

Within the Chinese Zodiac, the Goat occupies the 8th position and symbolizes a creative, intelligent and generous character. Generally considered to be quiet and reserved, those born under the zodiac sign of the Goat are polite, kind-hearted and dependable people.

Always keen to please others, they usually have a large group of friends but run the risk of their generosity being taken advantage of. According to the Chinese calendar, those born in the Year of the Goat are fond of quiet living and, as such, are more than comfortable being alone but can sometimes be too timid and indecisive in their actions.

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Sweet stamps designed by Hong Kong Post for St. Valentine’s Day

philately24x7 got to know that Hong Kong Post will issue a set of special “Heartwarming” stamps on February 12. February 14th is Valentine’s Day in the West, a time at which people send loving words and warm blessings to their loved ones. To celebrate this special day, Hong Kong Post is issuing a set of six Heartwarming stamps featuring different heart-shaped designs.

Lollipop (Local Mail Postage) ‒ The colourful heart-shaped lollipop with swirls brings to mind a romantic and warm-hearted mood.

Cake (Local Mail Postage) ‒ Let the intricately decorated heart-shaped cake convey a sense of heartfelt care.

Bread with Fried Egg (Local Mail Postage) ‒ The heart-shaped, double yolk, sunny side up egg on the bread depicts a harmonious and happy life.

Four-leaf Clovers (Air Mail Postage) ‒ A three-dimensional heart formed by a cluster of four-leaf clovers denotes a lifetime of bliss.

Balloons (Air Mail Postage) ‒ Arranged in the shape of a heart, the brightly-hued balloons call to mind happy and joyful thoughts.

Photo Frame (Air Mail Postage) ‒ An exquisite heart-shaped photo frame decorated with beautiful pastel coloured roses is ideal to remind us of delightful memories captured in photos.

These stamps are ideal presents to convey your affection, infinite care and good wishes to your loved one for Valentine’s Day on February 14th.

MumbaiPEX - 2015 District Level Philatelic Exhibution

MUMBAIPEX 2015

MUMBAIPEX 2015 was INAUGURATED  today 23rd January 2015 at 10.00 hrs by Shri Mahesh Zagade, Transport Commissioner, Maharashtra at the Auditorium, 2nd Floor, Annex Building, Mumbai GPO, Mumbai.

Shri Raghunath Medge, President, Mumbai Dabbawala Association was the Guest of Honor. Dr.N.Vinod Kumar, DPS (HQ) O/o Chief Post Master General, Maharsstra Circle were present at the event.

A special cover on Mumbai’s Dabbawala was released on this occasion.

Photos and Report by Viswas Menon.

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Trichy District Philatelic Exhibition at Tiruchi - 30th - 31st January 2015.

The Department of Posts, in association with the Tiruchi District Philatelists Association, will host a district non-competitive philatelic exhibition at Tiruchi on 30th and 31st January 2015. Students and stamp collectors from Tiruchi district and Ariyalur, Senthurai, and Udayarpalayam taluks of Tiruchi Post Divisional would participate in the exhibition.

Entry forms for submission of entries are available at the Philatelic Bureau at the Head Post Office, Tiruchi. The last date for submission of filled-in applications is 21st January 2015. A quiz and painting competitions for school students are planned as part of the event.

For more information Contact: The Senior Superintendent of Post Offices, Tiruchi Division. Phone: +91-431-2466249, 2466260 and 2414149.

HAPPY REPUBLIC DAY!!!!

This commemorative postage stamp that shows rejoicing people was issued in 1950 to mark the inauguration of the Republic of India on the same day. The stamp valued two annas.

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Rajpex - 2015, Rajasthan State Level Philatelic Exhibition at Jaipur - 24th - 27th January 2015.

Rajpex-2015, 14th Rajasthan State Level Philatelic Exhibition will be organized by Rajasthan Postal Circle at Mahaveer Public School, Vardhman Marg, C-Scheme, Jaipur from 24th to 27th January 2015.

For more information visit http://rajpex2015.blogspot.in/

Programme:

24th Jan. 2015 : Inauguration : 11.00 am : Release of Special Cover on 'XVII' Vintage Car Rally, Jaipur, Release of Swachh Bharat Mission, Stamp Design Competition

25th Jan. 2015 : Release of Special Cover on 'Maharaja Bhawani Singh Cup' and Picture Postcards & Stamp Cards

26th Jan. 2015 : Release of Special Cover on 'National Flag, Central Park, Jaipur'

27th Jan. 2015 : Release of Special Cover on 'Bharat Ka Mangal Abhiyaan', Closing Ceremony and Prize Distribution.

Jakarta Postcrossing meetup!

Jakarta Postcrossing meetup! 

AWESOME UPCOMING POSTCROSSING MEETUP.CLICK ABOVE LINK TO SEE COMPLETE INFO AND WONDERFUL PHOTOS OF JAKARTA MEETUP MARCH8-2015

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Postcrossing Meetup - 25th Jan 2015 - Mumbai

Hello to all Postcrossing members.

COUNTRY: India
CITY/REGION: Mumbai (Maharashtra)
DATE: 25 Jan 2015
TIME: 10.30AM
LOCATION: MUMBAI GPO CONFERENCE ROOM, MUMBAI

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Further details: Postcrossing Meetup - 25th Jan 2015 - Mumbai

Special Stamp Issue – “Year of the Ram” on 24 January 2015

The long-established Chinese zodiac, represented by twelve animals, is an integral part of Chinese traditional culture. Their profound significance to Chinese folk arts and crafts can be illustrated by the wide adoption of zodiac signs in a large number of artworks since ancient times. 2015 is the Year of the Ram. Hongkong Post presents the fourth Lunar New Year special stamp issue in the fourth series, featuring a set of four stamps portraying rams in different art forms to highlight the theme of the Year of the Ram.

$1.70 – Pastel celadon, which originated in the Qing dynasty, is a type of porcelain with overglaze colours. After being fired, the porcelain is first decorated with patterns and then coated with a layer of “glass white” powder. Enamelled with an opaque glaze, it is again placed in the kiln to be fired at a low temperature. The stamp displays a pastel celadon lamb painted in delicate brushwork with subtle and elegant colouring. The motif of three golden rams is depicted at the top right, connoting an auspicious beginning of the New Year.

$2.90 – Enjoying a long history, Chinese ceramics have earned an unrivalled reputation worldwide. Ceramics refer to any container or ornament made of pottery clay or porcelain clay through various steps such as shaping, drying and firing. Portraying a jade ruyi and Beijing persimmon tree on the left, the stamp shows a graceful gold glazed ceramic ram to denote a promising year ahead.

$3.70 – Clay sculpting is a form of traditional Chinese folk art. Using clay as the raw material, a sculpture is created by firing a clay body modelled by hand at a low temperature. The stamp features a gold coloured clay ram sculpture adorned with red and green patterns, highlighting its nobility and elegance. The golden tangerine and the ram’s head in the background herald a blissful Year of the Ram.

$5 – The workmanship of jade carving in China enjoys worldwide acclaim. Jade carving has long been recognised as an artistic treasure and a symbol of good fortune. The jade ram delineated in the stamp is vividly carved with excellent craftsmanship, according to the natural shape, colour and markings of the jade. The golden motifs of a magpie and plum branches in the background suggest joyfulness in a Chinese idiom.

Mint Stamps (A set of 4 stamps) Price: HK$13.3 Sales Quota: 125 nos./each denomination Descriptions: A set of 4 stamps which have not been cancelled by datestamp.

Stamp Sheets Price: HK$332.5 Sales Quota: 5 sheets/each denomination Descriptions: A set of 4 sheets, each sheet contains the same denomination of stamps.  Each pane is in a total of 25 stamps (5 stamps x 5 rows).

Stamp Sheetlet Price: HK$10 Sales Quota: 10 sheets Descriptions: Containing a $10 stamp.

Silk Stamp Sheetlet Price: HK$50 Sales Quota: 10 sheets Descriptions: A silk stamp $50 is enclosed on the stamp sheetlet.

Presentation Pack Price: HK$37 Sales Quota: 5 packs Descriptions: A prestigious folder contains a set of 4 stamps and a stamp sheetlet.  The folder bears a special design matching the specific theme of the enclosed stamp products, making it a good addition to stamp collection.

Postage prepaid Lunar New Year Greeting Cards (Air Mail) Price: HK$40 Sales Quota: 5 sets (available at the philatelic offices from 24 January 2015) Descriptions: Its postage is airmail prepaid and its design bears the same theme of the special stamp.

"Heartwarming Stamps" Mini-pane (Local Mail Postage) Price: HK$42 Sales Quota: 2 panes (available at the philatelic offices from 24 January 2015) Descriptions: Containing 12 Heartwarming stamps in Local Mail Postage, with special designs on stamp tabs.

"Heartwarming Stamps" Mini-pane (Air Mail Postage) Price: HK$70 Sales Quota: 2 panes (available at the philatelic offices from 24 January 2015) Descriptions: Containing 12 Heartwarming stamps in Air Mail Postage, with special designs on stamp tabs.

First Day Cover Price: HK$1.2 Sales Period: Available at all Post Offices from 10 to 24 January 2015

First Day Cover (Prestige) Price: HK$8 Sales Period: Available at the Philatelic Offices from 10 to 24 January 2015

Datestamped First Day Cover affixed with a Set of 4 Stamps Price: HK$17 Sales Quota: 5 covers (available at the philatelic offices on 24 January 2015 only) Descriptions: Serviced First Day Cover affixed with 1 set of 4 stamps and datestamped with the special postmark.

Datestamped First Day Cover (Prestige) affixed with a Set of 4 Stamps Price: HK$23.8 Sales Quota: 5 covers (available at the philatelic offices on 24 January 2015 only) Descriptions: Serviced First Day Cover (Prestige) affixed with 1 set of 4 stamps and datestamped with the special postmark.

Datestamped First Day Cover affixed with a Stamp Sheetlet Price: HK$13.7 Sales Quota: 5 covers (available at the philatelic offices on 24 January 2015 only) Descriptions: Serviced First Day Cover affixed with a stamp sheetlet and datestamped with the special postmark.

Datestamped First Day Cover (Prestige) affixed with a Stamp Sheetlet Price: HK$20.5 Sales Quota: 5 covers (available at the philatelic offices on 24 January 2015 only) Descriptions: Serviced First Day Cover (Prestige) affixed with a stamp sheetlet and datestamped with the special postmark.

Datestamped First Day Cover affixed with a Silk Stamp Sheetlet Price: HK$53.7 Sales Quota: 5 covers (available at the philatelic offices on 24 January 2015 only) Descriptions: Serviced First Day Cover affixed with a Silk Stamp Sheetlet and datestamped with the special postmark.

Datestamped First Day Cover (Prestige) affixed with a Silk Stamp Sheetlet Price: HK$60.5 Sales Quota: 5 covers (available at the philatelic offices on 24 January 2015 only) Descriptions: Serviced First Day Cover (Prestige) affixed with a Silk Stamp Sheetlet and datestamped with the  special postmark.   Special Postmark Of YEAR OF THE RAM-HK-JAN24-15

Portugal releases ‘Madeira Self-adhesive II’

Madeira Island Quintas

Quinta Monte Palace is located in a high area of the Funchal bay. In 1773, British Consul Charles Murray acquired these lands where he built a home. In 1897 it was bought by Alfredo Rodrigues who turned it into a luxury hotel inspired by the romantic palaces of the banks of the Reno River. This hotel was part of the itinerary of elegant people and cosmopolitan tourism of the early 20th century. In 1987, businessman Joe Berardo bought the farm where he set up the headquarters of the Fundação (Foundation). With this purchase, the farmhouse became exclusively used for private purposes and the gardens open to the public. These spaces have been renovated with exotic plants, endemic to several countries, and with plants that are typical of the Madeira forests. (read more)

THANKS WOPA STAMPS

The Life of Winston Churchill published by the Guernsey Post

We are delighted to celebrate the life of politician, celebrated orator, painter and respected author Winston Churchill, 50 years following his death.

Few would argue that Churchill enjoyed a most fascinating life.  From his birth at Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire on November 30th, 1874, to his death at Hyde Park Gate in London on January 24, 1965, his life was one of action, controversy, setback and achievement.

Churchill’s ability to inspire was perhaps best displayed in the opening days of World War II. He had a ‘can-do’ attitude, and would not contemplate discussions of reasonable terms with Adolf Hitler.

During the War the Channel Islands were the only part of the British Isles to be invaded and occupied by German forces. Then, after five long years, on 8 May 1945 at 10 o’clock, the people of Guernsey were informed by the German authorities that the war was over. Churchill made a radio broadcast at 3pm and announced that:

‘Hostilities will end officially at one minute after midnight tonight (Tuesday, May 8)……..and our dear Channel Islands are also to be freed today.’

Source: WOPA Stamps.THANKS@WOPA STAMPS

-PRAKASH RAJ G-CHENNAI.

“Independence Day 2015 – Stamp Design Competition”

Department of India Posts is holding a “Independence Day 2015 – Stamp Design Competition”. The
theme of the competition is Women Empowerment.
Notification for “Independence Day 2015 – Stamp Design Competition” 

Crest of Jersey – its brightest national symbol

Ten new Definitive stamps depict the Crest of Jersey in a palette of colours chosen to reflect a contemporary representation for the Islanders will be issued on the 18^th of February. The names of all twelve Island parishes are printed in micro text in the background waves on the stamps.

The ten stamps are accompanied by a £5 stamp issued as a hologram incorporating three different holographic effects. This new £5 Definitive stamp is the first stamp in the world to feature the effect of a hologram which has been embossed.

The coat of arms of Jersey is a red shield with three gold leopards passant guardant (les trois léopards in French). It derives from the seal granted to the island’s bailiff by Edward I in 1279. In 1907, Edward VII sanctioned the claimed usage by the island of the arms.

It is very similar to the arms of Normandy, Guernsey and England. Since 1981, the arms have been included in the flag of Jersey.

-PRAKASH RAJ G-CHENNAI.THANKS @STAMPSNEWS

POSTCROSSING STAMP OF RUSSIA-JANUARY27,2015

This stamp issue is most expecting issue in postcrossing.Next to FINLAND,BELARUS AND GUERNSEY,RUSSIA issue postcrossing stamp at january27,2015.
And Good news, everyone! We're happy to announce that Russia, the country with the largest number of Postcrossing members(61,974), is releasing a themed stamp to commemorate the project on January 27th!

Users: 61,974 

Sent: 2,827,660 postcards

Received: 2,660,616 postcards

Ranking: 3^rd (by sent postcard)

The 23 ruble stamp was designed by O. Shushlebina, measures 37x37 mm and comes in sheets of 9 stamps. Here's what it will look like:

ISSUE PROGRAMMING OF HONGKONG-2015

http://www.hongkongpoststamps.hk/eng/stamps/stamps_issuing_programme/2015/index.htm

Europa 2015 "Old toys" - Issues Calendar

02.01.2015 Denmark - 2 stamps (10.- & 14.50 DKK) 
16.01.2015 Russia - 1 stamp (23.- RUB)
02.03.2015 Liechtenstein - 2 stamps
24.03.2015 Jersey 
26.03.2015 Sweden - 1 souvenir-sheet (2x 24.- SEK)
05.04.2015 Bosnia and Herzegovina (Croat post) - 2 stamps 
17.04.2015 Romania - 2 stamps  
??.04.2015 Belarus - 2 stamps
??.04.2015 Moldova - 2 stamps 
??.04.2015 Bulgaria - 2 stamps & 1 souvenir-sheet 
??.04-06.2015 Armenia - 1 stamp
??.04-06.2015 Gibraltar
10.04.2015 Latvia - 2 stamps (0.78 & 1.71 €)
13.04.2015 Belgium - 1 souvenir-sheet (2x Europe 3rd class value)
17.04.2015 Romania - 2 stamps
24.04.2015 Faroe Is. - 2 stamps (17.- & 22.- DKK) 
28.04.2015 the Netherlands
30.04.2015 Iceland - 2 stamps (50g to EU and 50g outside EU value = 180.- & 240.- ISK) 
30.04.2015 Czech Rep. - 1 stamp (25.- CZK)
01.05.2015 Guernsey
04.05.2015 Finland - 2 stamps (2x 1kl value) 
05.05.2015 Slovakia - 1 stamp
06.05.2015 Estonia - 2 stamps
07.05.2015 Switzerland - 2 stamps (2x 1.- CHF)
07.05.2015 Croatia - 2 stamps
07.05.2015 Germany - 1 stamp (0.62 €)
08.05.2015 Åland - 1 stamp (Europa value) 
08.05.2015 Hungary - 1 souvenir-sheet of 4 stamps
09.05.2015 Lithuania - 2 stamps
09.05.2015 Italy - 2 stamps (0.80 & 0.95 €)
09.05.2015 Turkey
13.05.2015 Greenland - 2 stamps (12.50 & 14.- DKK)
14.05.2015 Ireland - 2 stamps
29.05.2015 Slovenia - 2 stamps
??.05.2015 Austria - 1 stamp
??.05.2015 Poland - 1 stamp
05.06.2015 Norway - 2 stamps
16.06.2015 Cyprus (Turkish post) - 2 stamps (0.80 & 2.- TRY)
-Post by PRAKASH RAJ G-CHEENAI.@europa stamps
 

Love Hearts Forever Stamps -January22-2015

These two new Love stamps are intended depict the ancient association between eternal love and the heart. Lacy lettering in the shape of a heart spells out the word 'Forever' on two stamps. Artist Jessica Hische created the lettering that forms the heart, first drawing her designs by hand and then finishing the stamp art digitally.

LUNAR NEW YEAR STAMPS OF GOAT 2015

Find Year of RAM 2015 stamps here http//:www.stampnews.com/tags/lunar-new-year-stamps

Vanuatu issues ‘Vanuatu Cocktails’

Your plane has landed, you have checked in to one of the stunning resorts – time to let the holiday begin! The white sand of the beautiful beaches or the turquoise pool beckons. The warmth of the sun is only surpassed by the cocktail you have ordered. This work of art tastes as good as it looks.

Vanuatu is a land of diversity and amazing contrasting beauty – from clear coral seas and picturesque islands to rain forests and fiery volcanoes, the scenery of Vanuatu defies description. Picture the gentle swaying coconut palms framing the stunning sunsets. Imagine the rugged forests of the interior trying to hide the immense cascading waterfalls. Dream of the flora and fauna panoramas with colourful birds and flowers matching another world of tropical fish and coral underwater.

 

-PRAKASH RAJ G-CHENNAI. BUY AT http://www.vanuatupost.vu/index.php/en/philately/stamps/vanuatu-cocktails/1-59

Royal Mail introduced its new Smilers stamps

Royal Mail is ready to release a new series of stamps under the name “Smilers”. The issue consists of eight items that are to be put into circulation on the 20^th of January.

In announcing the new Smilers stamps, Royal Mail said, “The range of stamps that customers can choose is refreshed from time to time to give them greater choice and to allow them to celebrate a wider variety of life events”.

The press release from Royal Mail also noted that the last time the Smiler designs were updated was in 2010).

Three of the new designs celebrate events, another three are intended for specific family members, and the other two represent a job well done and love, respectively.

The three events are a new baby, a birthday and a wedding. The designs depict a baby with an envelope for a diaper, three candles with faces in the flames, and a wedding cake topped by hearts.

Mothers, fathers and grandparents each receive their own stamp. Royal Mail said that these stamps can be used for multiple occasions, including birthdays and thank-you notes. The Mum and Dad stamps also are for use on Mother’s Day and Father’s Day cards, respectively.

Jenny Bowers of the design collective Peepshow designed the stamps. Royal Mail reports that she starts her artwork with a paint brush and a tube of black gouache paint.

-PRAKASH RAJ G-CHENNAI,THANKS @stampsnews

ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 anticipated by New Zealand Post with a new issue

We  hurries to inform that New Zealand Post is ready to release a series of special stamps celebrated ICC Cricket World Cup 2015. The series consists of 14 stamps that have a round form. The issue has been already designed and is scheduled to be put into circulation on the 4^th of February.

The ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 is one of the world’s biggest international sporting events. In 2015 the tournament will be jointly hosted by New Zealand and Australia, and is expected to attract cricket fans from around the world.

New Zealand and Australia previously hosted the ICC Cricket World Cup in 1992. 23 years on, the 2015 tournament will attract a new generation of cricket lovers. The tournament will see 49 matches played over 44 days during the summer months of February and March, with the final held on 29 March at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground. Contested in a 50-over format, fourteen teams from across the globe will battle it out to be awarded the title of ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 champions.

To commemorate this thrilling sporting event, New Zealand Post is issuing official ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 memorabilia, consisting of a unique dome-shaped commemorative coin, a sheet of stamps and a set of first day covers that represent the fourteen contesting teams.

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20 January 2015: Medicinal Plants Series 3(Malaysia)

The Medicinal Plants Series 3 will be issued on 20 January 2015. It will consist of the following:

1. 60 sen stamp – Misai Kucing

2. 70 sen stamp – Roselle

3. 80 sen stamp – Hempedu Bumi

4. RM 3.00 Miniature Sheet – Belalai Gajah

5. RM 6.00 empty folder

Thus matching cancellations that you can consider are:

60 sen stamp – Kuching GPO (Philatelic Bureau cancellation) or Jalan Kuching (circular metal cancellation)

RM 3.00 MS – Alor Gajah or Batu Gajah

I wonder if there will be any launching event cancellation like many years ago in PJ Library.

This issue is rather pretty with plants growing out of images of pots on the blank cover. Sorry images are not available for release yet. Just image 3 pots on the blank cover. You then stick the plants on the pot to make a complete picture of a grown plant! Great idea!!!

I bet you will be excited when the image is officially released.

Anyway I need to save money as there are more expensive issues coming our way.

So anyone interested please advise early on quantities, I cannot guarantee quantities but will try and plan out. I do not plan to stock up anymore with a long list of issues this year.

Do drop by much later next week for the official images.

Here is the poster:

Updated 16 January 2015:

There might be a surprise on the day of issue. Drop by your post office to see if this surprise issue comes out.

Updated 20 January 2015:

Wow, another slow day at GPO. Looks very empty with only the regulars. Slow start to the year.

Yes the surprise materialised! The unannounced imperforate MS is released this morning!

Pos Malaysia even arranged to bring out the actual plants:

From the right of the photo is: Belalai Gajah, Misai Kuching and Hempedu Bumi. The left most pot is not identified.

BPTK is: Bahagian Perubatan Traditional dan Komplementari (under the Ministry of Health)

Jalan Kuching Post Office is a typical community post office of the by-gone days. It is set up inside a ground floor lot of a block of flat along Jalan Kuching. Here is the cover.

Errors:

Meanwhile did you spot the errors on the stamps and envelope?

The official image shows the stamps in a row of 60 sen, 70 sen and 80 sen.

In reality the rim of the pots for 70 sen and 80 sen are reversed. Notice the white patch and the crack on the pot? Compare that with the image of the pot on the envelope.

Meanwhile the Misai Kucing (note the leaves) on the envelope grew up to become a Roselle (70 sen stamp).

-PRAKASH RAJ G,CHENNAI.THANKS myfdc.me