Latest Updates from the world of philately
Stamps on Military History – New Zealand 1984.
New Zealand issued a set of stamps on Military History on 07 Dec 1984.
24c – South Africa 1901 40c – France 1917.
58c -North Africa 1942.Three New Zealanders of 2nd New Zealand Divison were awarded Victoria Cross.
70c -Korea and Southeast Asia 1952-70
Stamps on People – New Zealand 1989.
New Zealand issued a set of stamps on People on the theme New Zealand Heritage on 17 May 1989.
40c- Moriori – Moriori originated from Maori settlers from New Zealand mainland around 1500. 60c -Prospectors 70c -Settlers
80c – Whalers $1.05 -Missionaries $1.30 -Maori
Stamps on Children’s Paintings – New Zealand 1987.
New Zealand issued a set of three stamps on Children’s Paintings and Health on 29 Jul 1987.
40c –Kite 40c – Swimming 40c -Horse.
Stamps on Police- New Zealand 1986.
New Zealand issued a strip of Five stamps (each 25c) to commemorate Centenary of New Zealand Police on 15 Jan 1986.
25c – Police Control Room, Policewoman, Wireless.
25c- Mounted Police, Horses, Omnibuses.
25c – Policewoman,Badge,Handcuffs,Lantern,Jail
25c – Policeman, Child, Forensics, Cars, Motorcycles.
25c – Policeman, Police Dog, Patrol Boats, Ships.
Pre Stamped Cover on World Veterinary Congress- Australia 1983.
Australia issued a 27c Pre Stamped Envelope on XXII World Veterinary Congress held in Perth from 21-27 August 1983.
The stamp design shows a mischievous puppy’s presence and pug marks through the stamp area. The cover design features a veterinary surgeon tending a horse’s injured hoof, fowls in a coop, a boy embracing a puppy and a rainbow
Stamps on Thailand Red Cross- Thailand 2004.
Thailand issued a 10 Baht stamp on 29 Mar 2004 on Thailand Red Cross. The stamp features horse immunization for antibody production.
A First Day Cover is listed and shows a cancellation on a Horse.
Stamps on Carl Gotthard Langhans -Germany 2007.
Germany has issued a stamp on 275th Birth Anniversary of Carl Gotthard Langhans on 27 Dec 2007. Carl Gotthard Langhans ( 15 Dec 1732 -01 Oct 1808 ) was a Prussian master builder and Royal architect. Churches, Palaces, Grand Houses, Interiors, theatres, City Gates etc in Berlin, Postdam, Silesia (Poland) designed by him are examples of Neoclassical architecture in Germany.
His best-known work is Bradenburg Gate in Berlin which symbolises today’s Germany and Germany Unification of 1989/90. Brandenburg Gate features on German Coins and Currency also.
This gate was built on orders of Prussian King Frederick William II between 1788 and 1791 and designed by Carl Gotthard. the gate consists of twelve Doric columns, six on each side, forming five passageways. Atop the gate is a Quadriga, a chariot drawn by four horses and Goddess of Victory Victoria with Prussian eagle and Iron cross on her lance with a wreath of oak leaves. It survived the WW II but was badly damaged and then restored.It was closed from 1961 when the Berlin wall was built and reopened on 22 Dec 1989 when Helmut Kohl walked across to be greeted by Hans Modrow.
The Gate has been host to many rallies and talks and events. US Presidents from John F Kennedy, Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton and Barrack Obama have addressed rallies here. The German National Football team held a Victory rally here to celebrate its victory in 2014 FIFA World Cup. It is also the usual finish line to Berlin Marathon.
Two First Day Covers with Berlin Cancellations are listed. The Covers and Cancellations feature Brandenburg Gate and Horse Drawn Chariot.
