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Stamps on Political Development –Tokelau 1988.
Tokelau issued a set of stamps on Political Development on 10 Aug 1988.
5c – Transfer of administration from New Zealand
18c – The General FONO empowered as the decision making body of To 32c – First visit of New Zealand’s Prime Minister 1985.
48c – Ist Visit of UN Representatives 1976. 60c- Ist Tokelau delegation to UN 1987. 75c- Ist Tokelau appointed to the office of Oficial Secretary.
TB Seals of India- Cinderella Philately – Robert Koch 1982
Cinderella Stamps are labels that resemble a postage stamp but are not used as a postal fee for sending mail.
TB Seals of India – The Tuberculosis Association of India has been releasing TB seals since 1950 to raise funds for the prevention of Tuberculosis. Every year on 02 Oct TB Seals are released by the President of India and Campaign continues till 23 Feb (Foundation day of TB Association) of next year.
1978-1982- TB Seal sold for 20 Paise 1983-1984 -TB Seal sold for 25 Paise
1985-1990 -TB Seal sold for 50 Paise 1991-1997 -TB Seal sold for Rupee One.
The Theme for the 1982 TB seal (20 Paise) Campaign was Robert Koch. Heinrich Hermann Robert Koch (1843-1910) was a German Physician and Microbiologist. He identified the main causative agents for TB, Cholera & Anthrax. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine in 1905 for his research on Tuberculosis.
Stamps on Hospitals & Schools –Tokelau 1986.
Tokelau issued a set of stamps on hospitals & Schools on 07 May 1986.
5c – Atafu Hospital 18c – St Joseph’s Hospital Nukunonu 32c – Fenuafala Hospital Fakaofo.
48c – Matauala School Atafu 60c – Matiti School Nukunonu 75c – Fenuafala School Fakaofo.
Stamps on Buildings & Churches –Tokelau 1985.
Tokelau issued a set of stamps on Buildings & Churches on 04 Dec 1985.
5c – Administration Center Atafu 18c – Administration Center Nukunonu
32c – Administration Center Fakaofo
48c – Congregational Church Atafu 60c – Catholic Church Nukunonu
75c – Congregational Church Fakaofo
Flags & Ensigns – Royal Navy Submarine Service – Great Britain 2001.
The Royal Navy Submarine Service celebrated its centenary in 2001. A Miniature sheet commemorating Flags and Ensigns of Scotland Royal Navy Submarine was issued on 22 Oct 2001. The stamps feature Lion and Thistles. A First Day Cover is listed.
Special Cover M S Dhoni – India 2006.
Mr John Lawrence Keenan retired as General Manager Tata Iron and Steel Company in 1930. Keenan Stadium in Jamshedpur was inaugurated by Mr JRD Tata in 1939 in his honour.
A Special Cover was released on 12 Apr 2006 to commemorate the 6th One Day International Cricket Match between India and England at Keenan Stadium Jamshedpur. The Cover features MS Dhoni in Cricket Gear and Stadium in the background The Cancellation is on a Batsman.
First Definitive Issue of Jersey 1969.
Jersey issued its first definitive stamps on 01 Oct 1969. A total of 15 stamps were issued featuring various themes. Two First Day Covers are listed with 11 stamps.
1 sh -Mont Orgueil Castle by Day and a portrait of QE II.
1′ sh 6 p – Views on Jersey, Map of England & France & English Channel.
1′ sh 9 p- Queen Elizabeth II, Coat Arms, Jewelry.
