Category: Fruits/Vegetables

Stamps on Launch of POS Malaysia Berhad – Malaysia 1992.

Stamps on Launch of POS Malaysia Berhad – Malaysia 1992.

Postal Services were established in Malaysia in the 1800s in Straits Settlements, started in other parts from 1837 t0 1910. In 1913 the Malaysian Postal Union was formed. Till 1992 Malaysian Postal Services operated as a government department for almost 200 years. In 1992 it was transformed into a corporatised entity POS Malaysia Berhad.

A strip of Five stamps of 30c was released on 01 Jan 1992 to mark the inauguration of Post Office Corporation.

30c – Postman on Cycle     30c – Postman on Motorcycle         30c – Inner City Postal Van 30c- Industrial Postal Van   30c – Plane & Globe

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MALAYSIA POS 1992- STRIP OF 5
MALAYSIA POS PP CVR
MALAYSIA POS PRESENTATION PACK -1992
MALAYSIA POS PP
MALAYSIA POS PRESENTATION PACK
MALAYSIA PP BACK
MALAYSIA POS PP BACK COVER 1992
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Trees, Fruits and Herbs on Stamps – Tokelau.

Trees Fruits and Herbs on Stamps – Tokelau.

A set of stamps issued on Trees and Fruits by Tokelau on 26 Jun 1985. A First Day Cover with a 75c stamp on Coconut is listed. The First Day Cover was issued International Postal Collectors League Minneapolis The USA.

TOKELAU FRUITS
TOKELAU 1985 – FRUITS COCONUTS

Cancellations on Christmas Markets – Offenbach – Germany.

Cancellations on Christmas Markets – Offenbach – Germany.

A Christmas Market also known as Christkindlmarkt (Christ Child Market) or Weihnachtsmarkt is a street market associated with the celebration of Christmas during the four weeks of Advent. These markets originated in Germany and are traditionally held in the town square, the market has food and drinks stalls, seasonal items, singing and dancing. Dortmund with 3.5 million visitors and Cologne with four million visitors are known to be the largest Christmas markets.

Cancellations issued on these Christmas markets can be good addition to any collection on Christianity, Christ, Fairs and Markets, Culture and Traditions collection. A cancellation on Offenbach Christmas Market dated 19 Dec 1989 is listed.

Offenbach International Christmas Markets – The 2019 Offenbach International Christmas Market will take place from 25 Nov to 30 Dec 2019 at Stadthof, Aliceplatz.  Offenbach is the city of the state of Hesse in Germany in Rhine-Main region on river Main. Once known for machine-building,leather-making & Automobile industries it is now known for Automobile industries.

Christmas Market Essen
Christmas Market

GERMANY XMAS MKT OPER
GERMANY 1989-OFFENBACH CHRISTMAS MARKET

 

 

Cancellations on Christmas Markets – Frankfurt – Germany.

Cancellations on Christmas Markets – Frankfurt – Germany.

A Christmas Market also known as Christkindlmarkt (Christ Child Market) or Weihnachtsmarkt is a street market associated with the celebration of Christmas during the four weeks of Advent. These markets originated in Germany and are traditionally held in the town square, the market has food and drinks stalls, seasonal items, singing and dancing. Dortmund with 3.5 million visitors and Cologne with four million visitors are known to be the largest Christmas markets.

Cancellations issued on these Christmas markets can be good addition to any collection on Christianity, Christ, Fairs and Markets, Culture and Traditions collection. A cancellation on Frankfurt  Christmas Market dated 18 Dec 1989 is listed.

Frankfurt International Christmas Markets – The 2019 Frankfurt International Christmas Market will take place from 25 Nov to 22 Dec 2019 at Romerburg and St Paul’s Square.  Frankfurt is the largest city of the state of Hesse in Germany in Rhine-Main region Once known for Imperial Coronations & Roman Empire, it is now known as Financial hub of the World with Frankfurt stock exchange being one of the largest in the World.

Christmas Market Essen
Christmas Market

GERMANY XMAS MKT FRANKFURT
GERMANY CHRISTMAS MARKET -FRANKFURT

 

Cancellations on Christmas Markets – Dortmund – Germany.

Cancellations on Christmas Markets – Dortmund – Germany.

A Christmas Market also known as Christkindlmarkt (Christ Child Market) or Weihnachtsmarkt is a street market associated with the celebration of Christmas during the four weeks of Advent. These markets originated in Germany and are traditionally held in the town square, the market has food and drinks stalls, seasonal items, singing and dancing. Dortmund with 3.5 million visitors and Cologne with four million visitors are known to be the largest Christmas markets.

Cancellations issued on these Christmas markets can be good addition to any collection on Christianity, Christ, Fairs and Markets, Culture and Traditions collection. A cancellation on Dortmund  Christmas Market dated 15 Dec 1989 is listed.

Dortmund International Christmas Markets – The 2019 Dortmund International Christmas Market will take place from 21 Nov to 30 Dec 2019 at 10 locations within Dortmund City Centre.  Dortmund is the third-largest city in North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany and Ruhr & Emscher river flows through the city. Once known for Coal mines and Steel Industry, it is now known as Bio-medical Technology, Microsystems technology and a Digital City. It was most heavily bombed city during World War II ( 12 Mar 1945) but has reconstructed to become Westphalia’s “Green Metropolis”.

Christmas Market Essen
Christmas Market
GERMANY XMAS MKT DORTMUND
GERMANY 1989- DORTMUND CHRISTMAS MARKET

 

Cancellations on Christmas Markets – Mulheim – Germany.

Cancellations on Christmas Markets – Mulheim – Germany.

A Christmas Market also known as Christkindlmarkt (Christ Child Market) or Weihnachtsmarkt is a street market associated with the celebration of Christmas during the four weeks of Advent. These markets originated in Germany and are traditionally held in the town square, the market has food and drinks stalls, seasonal items, singing and dancing. Dortmund with 3.5 million visitors and Cologne with four million visitors are known to be the largest Christmas markets.

Cancellations issued on these Christmas markets can be good addition to any collection on Christianity, Christ, Fairs and Markets, Culture and Traditions collection. A cancellation on Mulheim Christmas Market dated 11 Dec 1989.

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GERMANY 1989- CHRISTMAS MARKET MULHEIM.

Mulheim  Christmas Market 2019 – The 2019 Mulheim A D Ruhr Christmas Market will take place from 25 Nov to 25 Dec 2019 at Viktoriaplatz, Mulheim. Mulheim an der Ruhr, also called City on the river is located in North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany and Ruhr river flows through the city. Once known for Coal mines and the leather industry it is now home to major food industry companies.

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MULHEIM CHRISTMAS MARKET 2019.

Miniature Sheet on FDC – India 2017- Indian Cuisine – Regular Cuisine.

Miniature Sheet on FDC – India 2017- Indian Cuisine – Regional Cuisine.

The Festive season in India is at its Peak with various types of Festivals all across the Country. India with its diversity is home to various Regional Cuisine & food delicacies.

A Miniature Sheet was issued on 03 Nov 2017 containing six stamps of Rupees Five each on these Regional Cuisines.An FDC with a miniature sheet of Rs 30 on regional cuisine is listed.

 

Baby Appam – Pan cake made from a fermented rice batter. A common food in Kerala & Tamil Nadu

Baghare Baingan – Cuisine made from eggplant in Hyderabad and served with Biryani.

Dal Bati – Cuisine consisting of  Dal (Lentil) and Bati (wheat flour rolls).Peculiar to Rajasthan and also popular in UP and MP.

Litti Chokha- Dough ball made of wheat flour and stuffed with sattu ( roasted chickpea flour). Popular in Bihar, Jharkhand and eastern UP.

Sarson Ka Saag – Mustard greens served with cornbread (makke ki roti) and butter.This is typical food from Punjab specially during Winters.

Biryani – Mixed rice dish made with spices and meat. Mughlai from Delhi , Awadh Biryani from Lucknow and Hyderabad Biryani are most popular and delicacies.

FDC MS REGIONAL CUISINE
INDIA MS FDC 2017- REGIONAL CUISINE