Latest Updates from the world of philately
Stamps on Indian Fashion – Concept to Consumer Series 3- 2019
India issued a miniature sheet with four stamps on the theme Indian Fashion through the Ages- Series 3 – Concept to Consumer. It was issued on 06 Sep 2019.
Rupees 15 – Fashion Designer.
Rupees 10 – Costume Designing.
Rupees 15 – Fashion Show.
Rupees 10 – Mass Production.
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.
Stamps on Seymour Gardens – New Zealand 1996.
New Zealand issued a set on Stamps on Scenic Gardens on 13 Nov 1996.
40c – Seymour Gardens. The Seymour Square – Garden of Memories was established in 1857. It is located on one hectare of land within the Blenheim Town Centre.It is Marlborough’s Premier parks with following features
– 1000 square metres on Victorian Annuals & 370 square metres of native gardens provide a scenic backdrop to many National and International events, which include Garden Marlborough Event, ANZAC Day Parade etc.
Some other memorial and historic squares within the Garden are
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Stamps on Christmas -Germany 2007.
Germany has issued two stamps on Christmas on 08 Nov 2007. First Day Covers cancelled at Berlin is listed.
45+20c – Epiphany 55+25c-Nativity Scenes
Pro Juventute Stamps of Switzerland -2014- Family Rituals & Traditions
Pro Juventute is a charitable foundation in Switzerland established in 1912. It is dedicated to supporting the rights and needs of Swiss children and Youth. Since 1913, the Swiss Post Office has been issuing an annual charity stamp series to support the work of Pro Juventute. The Latin phrase “Pro Juventute” means “For the Children”.
Three stamps on Pro Juventute 2014 were issued on 13 Nov 2014.
85+40 ct – “Rabeliechtli” Parade 100+50 ct -Story-telling 100+50 ct – Baking Cookies.
Pro Juventute Stamps of Switzerland -2015- Family Rituals & Traditions
Pro Juventute is a charitable foundation in Switzerland established in 1912. It is dedicated to supporting the rights and needs of Swiss children and Youth. Since 1913, the Swiss Post Office has been issuing an annual charity stamp series to support the work of Pro Juventute. The Latin phrase “Pro Juventute” means “For the Children”.
Three stamps on Pro Juventute 2015 were issued on 12 Nov 2015.
85+40 ct – Cooking 100+50 ct -Preparing Handicrafts for Christmas Presents 100+50 ct –Decorating Christmas Tree
Stamps on Festivals & Swiss Customs – Switzerland 2010
Switzerland issued a set of four stamps on Festivals and Swiss Customs 04 Mar 2010.
100 ct- Federal Costume Festival 100 ct – Federal Marksmen’s Festival
100 Ct- Federal Drumming and Piping Festival 100 ct- Centenary of Swiss Yodeling Association.
