Covers from Singapore World stamp Exhibition

World Stamp Exhibition was recently held in Singapore from 14th of August to 19th.  I am happy that I have received 3 covers from the Exhibition venue.  The first two covers were sent by Shiou Ming of Singapore.  The first has the Exhibition special cancellation and the second one with the normal cancellation done at the venue.  Same stamps on covers but with different cancellation. That was really thoughtful Shiou Ming, Thank You.

The below cover sent by Mr.Joel of Malaysia, This year (2015) Singapore celebrates its 50th Year of Independence.  SG 50 is the Special cancellation for that occasion.  The special Exhibition cancellation is on a Kingfisher stamp, since it is on the dark background it is not so visible on the scan. Thanks a lot Joel.

Dinosaurs Series - Korea

Korea Post has issued a 3 series of Dinosaurs called "The Age of the Dinosaurs" starting from 2010 to 2012.  Each series has illustrated two herbivore and two carnivore of that era except the 3rd series which depicted one Omnivore, one Carnivore and two Herbivore.

The first of the 3 Mesozoic Era is called "Triassic Period", which is considered as the first dinosaur appearance period is depicted in the 2010 "The Age of the Dinosaurs" series.  The plant eating living things are called Herbivorous animals. 

The herbivorous Plateosaurus and Riojasaurus appeared in two stamps and Carnivorous (Feeding on other animals is called Carnivorous) Herrerasaurus and Coelophysis appeared in other two stamps.  

The second series which is issued in 2011, illustrates Jurassic Period dinosaurs.

They are herbivorous Scelidosaurus and Stegosaurus and Carnivorous Allosaurus and Dilophosaurus. 

The third and final of this series is Cretaceous Period is the theme for 2012 "The age of the Dinosaurs".  It has the image of the Ominivorous (Feeding on both plant and other animals is called Omnivorous) Oviraptor  and Carnivorous Tyrannosaurus and Herbivorous Pachycephalosaurus and Protoceratops.

The beauty of the "The Age of the Dinosaurs" series lie on its Dinosaur shaped perforation.  It is the first country and as far as I heard it is the one and only Se-tenant stamp with animal shaped perforation.

The rose colour Dinosaur at the center is the Perforation.  You can see that clearly in the below picture.

Madras Day (2015) - Special Cover

The 376th  Founding of Madras was celebrated on 22nd August, 2015 by Madras Heritage Lovers' Forum. The forum was founded by Mr.  D H Rao and Mr. S B Rajaseetharaman. A special Cover was released on this occasion by Mr. Mervin Alexander, Post Master General, Chennai City Region. The cover depicts a Gold Pagoda in line with the "Presidency Coins" (2015 Fourum theme).  The function was held at Fort Museum, Fort St. George.  The function was organized by Mr. D H Rao and he himself designed the cover.

Below is the insert found in the cover.

Yoga Day Maxim Cards - SIPA

On 21st June 2015, the South India Philatelists' Association issued a set of 5 Maxi Cards on International Yoga Day.  It is a limited edition issue of 200 sets.  I managed to get one set, No.115.   As you see, the  front side of the card is affixed with Yoga Day stamp issued by India Post on International Yoga Day, 2015 and the Yoga Day cancellation.

It has the SIPA hologram at the back of the card and description about the Yoga Day.

Circular Stamps : New Zealand

ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 was hosted by New Zealand and Australia.  14 teams participated in a month long tournament with 49 matches during the month of February and March.  In this 50 Overs match Australia played against New Zealand in the finals and Australia won by 7 Wickets.

For this spectacular event New Zealand post issued a Miniature sheet on 5th of February, 2015, consists of 14 round shaped (Ball shaped) self adhesive stamps, one for each team that participated in the 2015 World Cup. 

The World's Largest Stupa: Indonesia Card

Recently I got "World's Largest Stupa" Picture post card from  Ifnabilla of Indonesia through an exchange.  Thanks a lot Ifnabilla.

She was kind enough to use two nice Commemorative stamps depicting fauna.  The Hare and Rabbit stamp was issued on 25th January, 2011 for the Year of Rabbit and It was issued in two denominations. The Turtle stamp was issued on 5th of November 2014.  The miniature sheet of this Turtle stamp was issued in the shape of a Turtle.

27th June : Dublin Fire Brigade Anniversary

On 27th June, 2012  An Post has issued four 55c stamps to commemorate 150th Anniversary of  Dublin Fire Brigade (DFB).   The four stamps effectively portrayed the role of fire fighters in Premises, on Chemical fire spot, Road accidents and in Water rescue.  Nearly one million Irish people feel safe due to the fully trained paramedic fire fighters of Dublin.

Every year 27th June is celebrated as DFB  Anniversary Day.

I am very thankful to Mr. John of UK for this wonderful set of stamps.