Latest Updates from the world of philately
Stamps on Swiss Movies – Switzerland 2008
Switzerland issued a stamp on Swiss Movies 04 Sep 2008. The stamp features Stylised Figures and from the series by Fredi Murer (Filmmaker).
Stamps on Karl Valentin – Germany 2007
Germany issued a stamp of 45 euro cent denomination on 14 Jun 2007 to mark the 125 Birth Anniversary of Karl Valentin.
Karl Valentin (1882-1948) was a Bavarian comedian, clown, author and film producer. He had a significant influence on German Weimar Culture. Valentin starred in many silent films in the 1920s and was sometimes called “Charlie Chaplin of Germany”.
Stamps on Indian Fashion through the Ages Series II- Sari in Myriad Forms -2019
India issued a miniature sheet with four stamps on the theme Indian Fashion through the Ages- Series II – Sari in Myriad Forms. It was issued on 12 Jun 2019.
Rupees 12 – Traditional Parsi Attire. The Parsi woman is wearing a traditional Gara embroidery Sari. Parsi man is wearing a long caftan and turban around the head.
Rupees Five – PatharePrabhu.This form came from Patan Gujarat to Bombay. It was also inspired by English fashion trends of those times. The women tailored their blouses with the English Puffed sleeves and wore them under the Kasbis -a nine-yard satin sari with border in gold and silver. These were path-breaking fashion designs.
Rupees Five – Brahmika Sari. A Woman from Tagore household staying in Bombay modified the Parsi style of Sari worn in Gujarat to adapt to the social circles of Bombay. The Pallu was draped over the left shoulder instead of the right shoulder. The ladies from Brahmo Samaj started calling it Brahmika Sari.
Rupees 15 – Silver Screen. The Saris or dresses won by actresses of Indian Cinema or SilverScreen was a fashion statement. The 1930’s attire of Leading actress Devika Rani is featured on this stamp.
Stamps on Kopenick Affair -Germany – 2006.
07 Sep 2006 – 55 euro cent
Germany has issued a stamp on Captain of Kopenick or Hauptmann von Kopenick affair. Der Hauptmann von Kopenick ( The Captain of Kopenick) is the title of several Films, Plays and Television shows on Kopenick affair. This was based on Wilhelm Voigt an imposter whose fraudulent life was depicted.
A First Day Cover cancelled at Berlin is listed.
Stamps on Paul Klinger- Germany 2007
Paul Klinger (14 Jun 1907- 14Nov 1971) was a Popular German stage and film actor who also worked in radio drama. Germany issued a stamp on 14 Jun 2007 to celebrate his birth centenary. The stamp is based on the poster of 1956 film Hengst Maestoso Austria and portrays Paul Klinger and Nadia Gray. The stamp had a print run of ten million.
A First Day Cover cancelled at Berlin is listed.
Stamps on Ian Fleming’s James Bond Movies – Great Britain 2008
Great Britain issued Stamps on Ian Fleming’s(1908-1964) Birth Centenary on 06 Jan 2008. Fleming wrote the James Bond series of Spy novels which were also made into James Bond movies. The stamps featured scenes/posters from James Bond movies.
1st Class (sold for 34p NVI) – Casino Royale(1953)
1st Class (sold for 34p NVI)- Dr No (1958)
54p- Goldfinger (1959) 54p- Diamonds are Forever (1956)
78p – For Your Eyes Only (1960) 78p – From Russia with Love (1957)
Stamps on Actors – France 1994
France issued stamps on actors on 17 Sep 1994. All stamps are 2.80 Francs.
Fernandel (1903-1971) Fernand Joseph Desire Contantandin was a Comedy actor.
Josephine Baker (1906-1975) American born French entertainer and was awarded Croix de Guerre by French Military for work during WW II
Bourvil (1917-1970) Actor and singer in Comedy Films
Yves Montand (1921-1971) Italian-French actor and Singer.Married to French actress Somone Signoret.
Coluche (1944-1986) Michael Gerard Joseph Colucci was a French Comedian.
