Sailboarding on Stamps – Maxim Cards of Australia 1990.
A Maxim Card issued by Australia on 17 Jan 1990 on Sailboarding (10c).
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Sailboarding on Stamps – Maxim Cards of Australia 1990.
Maxim Cards
The 12 Parishes of Jersey – Maxim Cards- St Martin, Grouville.
The 12 Parishes of Jersey – Maxim Cards- St Martin, Grouville.
The Channel Islands of Jersey is divided into twelve administrative districts or Parishes. All Parishes have a coastline and share a name with ancient Parish churches. Jersey issued a set of 13 Stamps on Parishes of Jersey on 29 Jan 1976. Maxim Cards are listed.
St Martin Grouville.
St Martin– It has a Population of 3763 (2011 Census).Nations Capital. St Martin of Tours is the Patron Saint of St Martin and Grouville. Their badges are similar. Both Badges are based on arms of the King of Hungary. It has seven bars to distinguish it from St Martin of Grouville. 10p stamp features this Parish.
Grouville – Louis XI believed that Kings of Hungary were descendants from St Martin born in Hungary. Their arms of eight bars of red and silver were placed on the saint’s shrine in Cathedral of Tours. 6p stamp features this Parish.
The 12 Parishes of Jersey – Maxim Cards- St Heiler, St Lawrence & St Clement.
The 12 Parishes of Jersey – Maxim Cards- St Heiler, St Lawrence & St Clement.
The Channel Islands of Jersey is divided into twelve administrative districts or Parishes. All Parishes have a coastline and share a name with ancient Parish churches. Jersey issued a set of 13 Stamps on Parishes of Jersey on 29 Jan 1976. Maxim Cards are listed.
St Helier St Saviour St Clement St Martin Grouville.
St Helier– It has a Population of 33522 (2011 Census).Nations Capital.The two axes the beheading by Saxon Pirates of St Helier, Patron Saint of Jersey in 555 AD.9p stamp features St Helier Parish.
St Saviour – It has a Population of 13,580 (2011 Census).The Parish Church St Sauveur de L’Epine was dedicated to Jesus Christ. Hence the crown and nails of the crucifixion though Epine means thorn and may suggest a relic of the crown of thorns. 8p stamp features St Saviour Parish.
St Clement-It has a Population of 9221 (2011 Census). St Clement is the Patron saint of Blacksmiths and anchor smiths. Legend says he was martyred by being attached to an anchor and thrown into the Black sea.
The 12 Parishes of Jersey – Maxim Cards.
The 12 Parishes of Jersey – Maxim Cards.
The Channel Islands of Jersey is divided into twelve administrative districts or Parishes. All Parishes have a coastline and share a name with ancient Parish churches. Jersey issued a set of 13 Stamps on Parishes of Jersey on 29 Jan 1976. Maxim Cards are listed.
St John– It has a Population of 2911 (2011 Census). The Maltese Cross is the emblem of the Knights of St John at Jerusalem(Knights Hospitallers). The Maltese Cross is set on a green background to recognise the old name for the Parish Church, St John of the Oaks, though the Church was dedicated to St John the Baptist. 13 p Stamp features the St John Parish.
St Lawrence – It has a Population of 5418 (2011 Census). St Lawrence, Bishop of Rome, was martyred along with six deacons and Pope Sixtus II by being roasted alive on a gridiron. The Saint is always depicted by being tied to or holding a gridiron. 15p stamp features the St Lawrence Parish.
Trinity -It has a Population of 3156 (2011 Census). Most curious of the badges . The triangle represents the Holy Trinity – God in the centre is father, Son and Holy Ghost. 1p stamp features the Trinity Parish.
Maxim Cards Breeds of Dogs -India 2005
Maxim Cards Breeds of Dogs -India 2005
A set of four stamps was released on Breeds of Dogs on 09 Jan 2005. Maxim cards issued on these breeds of Dogs of India are listed.
Mudhol Hound – It is a desert variety of gaze hound found scattered all over Maharashtra and mostly kept by Tribals. The Raja of Mudhol, a princely state of Karnataka, trained these dogs for hunting. The Raja of Kohlapur also patronised this breed. Quiet, aloof and placid it hunts with concentration.
Rajapalayam -It is an all-white dog built on the lines of Great Dane. The eyes are brown and pink nose is distinctive. Traditionally used as Sheepdog but figures in battle accounts also. The state of Pudukottai had a regiment of Rajapalayam Dogs to fight the enemy. Although a brave hound it is gentle and everyone’s friend.
Maxim Cards Breeds of Dogs -India 2005.
Maxim Cards Breeds of Dogs -India 2005
A set of four stamps was released on Breeds of Dogs on 09 Jan 2005. Maxim cards issued on these breeds of Dogs of India are listed.
INDIA MAXIM CARDS 2005-BREEDS OF DOGS.
Himalayan Sheep Dog -Found in Ladakh region of India and Nepal these are excellent guard dogs for cattle. They thick course overcoat and thick smooth fur for undercoat.
Rampur Hound -The most well known Indian Breed. The Rampur Hounds are elegant dogs featured in Mughal miniatures. They come from Rampur of erstwhile Rohilkhand of Uttar Pradesh state of India. These are medium-sized, muscular, powerful built for great speed and endurance. Mostly brindle or mouse grey in color.
The 12 Parishes of Jersey – Maxim Cards.
The 12 Parishes of Jersey – Maxim Cards.
The Channel Islands of Jersey is divided into twelve administrative districts or Parishes. All Parishes have a coastline and share a name with ancient Parish churches. Jersey issued a set of 13 Stamps on Parishes of Jersey on 29 Jan 1976. Maxim Cards are listed.
St Brelade – It has Population of 10,568 (2011 Census) and second largest Parish by surface area. Legend has it that St Brelade prayed for land whilst searching for islands of Blest. An Island arose from the sea on which he celebrated Easter. As he departed so did the island. It was an enormous fish sent in his answer to prayers. The fish is the crest on Coat of arms. The 7p stamp features Parish of St Brelade.
Parish of St Mary – It has Population of 1,752 (2011 Census). The lily of the Annunciation of “Fleur de Lys” has always been regarded as the special flower of the Virgin Mary. It forms the crest and Coat of Arm Parish of St Mary. The 5p stamp features Parish of St Mary
Parish of St Peter – It has a Population of 5,003 (2011 Census).The 11p stamp features Parish of St Peter. The crossed keys of Heaven and Hell have always been the symbols of St Peter. The Parish church was dedicated to St Pierre dans le Desert, recognised by Gold border to the Crossed Keys. Crossed keys is the crest and Coat of Arms of the Parish.
