Gems and Minerals of Pakistan – Stamps -2014
Pakistan Post issued a set of 08 stamps on Gems and Minerals of Pakistan on 11 Dec 2014. The Minerals and Gems featured on stamps are
Apatite , Aquamarine ,Black Tourmaline ,Garnet , Epidot , Vesvaunite,Topaz & Sphene.
Art of Danube School -Stamps of Austria -1967
Austria issued a stamp on 17 May 1965. The theme was Art of Danube School. The stamp featured “Holy George” ,sculpture of Seitenstetten Benedictine Abbey.
Gothic Art -Stamps of Austria -1967
Austria issued a stamp on 19 May 1967. The theme was Gothic Art. The stamp featured Virgin of Mercy in Frauenstein Church ,Wood Sculpture.
Baroque Art – Stamps of Luxembourg – 1977
Baroque art is a highly ornate and extravagant style of architecture, art, music and sculpture that flourished in Europe from 1590 to 1720.
Luxembourg issued a set of two stamps 15 Sep 1977 on Baroque Art. The stamps feature
6 Franc – 18th century Statue of St Gregory the Great by Jean-Georges Scholtus.
12 Franc – 18th century Statue of St Augustine by Jean-Georges Scholtus.
Asia Pacific Dental Congress Commemorative stamp – Thailand
On 17 Jan 1998 Thailand issued a commemorative stamp to mark the 20th Asia Pacific Dental Congress held in Bangkok from 17 to 22 Jan 1998. The 10 Baht stamp features a graphic picture of tooth,Logo of Dental Congress, dental hand instrument.
International Conference on Autism – India – First Day Cover 2003
India issued a stamp International Conference on Autism on 03 Sep 2003.It was organised by Tamana NGO working for Austism in India. The theme was our world of special children.
Autism or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) refers to a broad range of conditions characterised by challenges with social skills,repetitive behaviors,speech and non verbal communications. It is disorder that impairs the ability to communicate and interact.
Stamps on Sepak Takraw – Indonesia 2004
The XVI – 2004 National Sports Week also called PON XVI was held from 02 Sep to 14 Sep 2004 in Jakabaring Sports Complex in South Sumatra just 5 kms from Palembang in Indonesia. More than 5660 athletes took part in 41 sports and 607 events and 8 Paralympic/handicapped sports. It was also known as Sumsel 2004 .
Indonesia issued a set of two round shaped stamps on PON XVI featuring the sport of Sepak Takraw.
Sepak Takraw or Kick volleyball is a sport native to South east Asia . A team consists of 2-4 players and is played with rattan ball,synthetic rubberrised plastic . It is called Sepak Takraw in Indonesia and Singapore. It allows the players to touch the ball only with feet,chest,knee and head . It has been part of Asian Games since 1990 Beijing Asian Games. India won a Bronze Medal in Team Regu at 2018 Asian Games.
A FDC with stamps is listed.
