Royal Visit to Merak & Sakteng -Bhutan Miniature Sheet 2015
Bhutan Post issued a Miniature sheet containing six stamps of 50 Nu each on King Jigme & Queen Jetsun visit to Merak & Sakteng. The MS was issued on 11 Nov 2015.
50 Nu- King with Children 50 Nu- King & Queen near a stove 50- Nu- Queen Pema
50 Nu- Queen with Children 50 Nu – King & Queen Walking 50 Nu- King and Queen looking at items.
A Miniature sheet is listed.
Native Amerindians of Canada – Stamps of Canada 1975.
Canada Post issued a set of four se-tenant stamps of 8c each on Native Amerindians and Indians of the Subarctic. The stamps feature
Kutchin Ceremonial Costume
Ojibwa Thunderbird
Crafts
Dance
EXPO ’92 World Fair Seville – Sheetlet of Spain 1992.
A Sheetlet of 12 stamps was issued by Spain on 20 April 1992 to commemorate Expo 92 World Fair at Seville. The sheetlet is inset with a layout plan of the Exhibition in four panels. All stamps were issued in 17 Pta denomination. The scenes featured on stamps are
Monastery of Santa Maria de Cuevas Palisade
Monorail Avenue of Europe
Discovery Pavillion Auditorium
First Avenue Square of the Future
Italica Entrance Last Avenue
Theatre “Curro” Official Mascot.
EXPO ’92 World Fair Seville – Sheetlet of Spain 1992.
A Sheetlet of 12 stamps was issued by Spain on 20 April 1992 to commemorate Expo 92 World Fair at Seville. The sheetlet is inset with 16th Century drawing of Seville in four panels. All stamps were issued in 17 Pta denomination. The scenes featured on stamps are
World Trade Centre Expo ’92 Cable Car
Fourth Avenue Barqueta Gate
Nature Pavillion Bioclimatic Sphere
Alamillo Bridge Press Centre
Pavillion Expo Harbour
Tourist Train Entrance Ticket showing Bridge
The Benefits of Stamp Collecting – Stamps of Spain 1999.
Spain issued a set of 12 stamps on 13Oct 1999 under the theme School Stamps -The Benefits of Stamp collecting. All 20 Pta stamps. The themes on stamps are
20 Pta- Sello The inseparable companion.
20 Pta-“We Complete 150 Years” First Spanish Stamp 1850.
20 Pta- “We Cover the World” Stamp watching airliner over the city.
20 Pta- “We arrive together.Postman delivering letters.
20 Pta- “Write to me”. Stamp writing a letter.
20 Pta- “Love reading” .Stamp reading a book.
20 Pta- “Long Live Nature”. Stamp with Bird, Butterfly & Fish
20 Pta- “We Show you our Heritage”.Stamp showing monuments
20 Pta- “We bring you closer to Art”.Stamp painting a picture.
20 Pta- “We Play with You”.Stamp with Football, Tennis racquet and Sailboard.
20 Pta- “We feel Music” Stamp with musical instruments.
20 Pta-“And you can collect us too”. Stamp with 40c stamp & magnifying glass.
The Splendour of India – First Day Cover India 2017.
In 2017 India Post brought out 12 beautiful stamps to reflect the glory and magnificence of Indian Cultural & Heritage. All stamps were issued in Rs 25 denomination. These stamps were New Year Greeting Stamps. The First Day Covers, Brochure and Presentation Pack is listed.
The Splendour of India – Sheetlet India 2017.
In 2017 India Post brought out 12 beautiful stamps to reflect the glory and magnificence of Indian Cultural & Heritage. All stamps were issued in Rs 25 denomination. These stamps were New Year Greeting Stamps. The designs on stamps are
Ganesh Pol – It is a strategically important entry for the Amber Fort near Jaipur in Amer. It is a fusion of Mughal and Rajput Architecture.
Pashmina -It is the highest grade Cashmere Wool.the stamp features a handspun Pashmina shawl woven in Kashmir with exquisite embroidery.
Chhau Mask -Chhau is a major classical Indian Dance mainly performed during festivals in the Indian States of Jharkhand, West Bengal and Odisha. It is found in three styles -Purulia Chhau in West Bengal, Seraikella Chhau of Jharkhand & Mayurbhanj Chhau of Odisha. The Purulia and Seraikella Chhau use masks. Each mask represents a character of the epic.
Bodhi tree – It is sandstone relief structure in Sanchi Stupa complex of Madhya Pradesh state in India. Buddha attained enlightenment under this tree.
Sarota – It is a scissor-like cutter made of metal & traditionally used to cut Areca nut into small pieces. Sarota is a beautiful Object d’art.
Peacock Gate One of the four inner courtyard gates of Chandra Mahal in City Palace Jaipur in Rajasthan. It is dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Chaitya Hall -These beautiful columns dating back to Ist Century BC are covered in carvings depicting life and work of Buddha. It is located in Karle, Maharashtra and is among the largest rock-cut Chaityas in India.
Thanjavur Paintings – These are panel paintings done on wooden planks with vibrant colours and embellishments of Gems, glass pieces and precious stones with gold foiling add to their appeal. They are from Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu.
Blue Pottery – Traditional Craft of Jaipur. It is named so due to predominant use of blue glaze painting technique.
Stained Glass – It shows the stained glass work of 16th Century at Bagore-Ki – Haveli in Udaipur Rajasthan.
Peitra Dura – It is a decorative art form which involved inlay technique of using cut and fitted polished precious stones to create images. It is a Persian art form and stamp features a table top in Peitra Dura on black marble.
Zardozi – The Zardozi carpets from Agra in UP involves Zardozi embroidery which is metal embroidery using gold and silver threads and studded with pearls and precious stones.
India Post released a variety of Items on these stamps. A Mixed sheetlet in a presentation pack is listed.
