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Ludwig Van Beethoven -Stamps of Surinam on Beethoven

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Ludwig Van Beethoven -Stamps of Surinam on Beethoven

Ludwig Van Beethoven (Dec 1770-Mar 1827) was a German Composer and Pianist. A Leading and prominent figure in the transition between the Classical and Romantic eras in Classical Music he remains one of the most recognised and influential  of all Composers.

His best known compositions include 9 Symphonies, 5 Piano Concertos, 1violin Concerto, 32 Piano Sonatas, 16 String Quaterets,  one opera Fidelio and great Mass the Missa solemnis.

Surinam issued a set of stamps on 25 Oct  1970 to commemorate Bicentenary of his birth. A First Day Cover with a miniature is listed.

SURINAM BEETHOVEN
BEETHOVEN 200TH BIRTH ANNIVERSARY 1970

 

Stamps of Bhutan 2018 – 50 Years of Diplomatic relations between Bhutan and India.

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Stamps of Bhutan 2018 – 50 Years of Diplomatic relations between Bhutan and India.

Bhutan issued stamps on 21 Feb 2018 to mark 50 Years of Diplomatic relations and friendship between Bhutan and India.

A Miniature sheet with Flags of Bhutan & India was also issued

BHUTAN IND 50 YRS MS1V
MINIATURE SHEET BHUTAN 2018 – 50 YEARS FRIENDSHIP BHUTAN & INDIA

The Miniature sheet with eight stamps depicts Flags of both countries and personalities of Both the countries like Prime Minister Sh Narendra Modi, Nehru, Indira Gandhi.Presidents of India and King of Bhutan.

BHUTAN IND THEME 18
MINIATURE SHEET BHUTAN 2018 – BHUTAN INDIA FRIENDSHIP 50 YEARS

Charlie Chaplin – The Tramp – A Philatelic Journey.

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Charlie Chaplin – The Tramp – Stamps on Charlie Chaplin.

Sir Charles Spencer Chaplin ,KBE (16 Apr 1889-25 Dec 1977) was an English comic actor,Filmmaker and composer who rose to fame during silent era. He become a World wide icon through his screen persona “The Tramp”. He is considered as one of the most important figures in the history of Film industry. His career spanned more than 77 years and his famous movies are The Gold Rush,City Lights, Modern Times ,The Great Dictator

A large number of countries have issued stamps on him . Some of them are listed below.

On !6 Oct 1995 Bulgaria issued a set of Six stamps to commemorate Centenary of Motion Pictures & Cinema. One of the stamps featured Charlie Chaplin.
c chaplin BULGARIA
STAMPS ON CHARLIE CHAPLIN -BULGARIA 1995

 

Bosnia Herzegovina issued a stamp on Charlie Chaplin on 18 Jul 2001.

c chaplin bosnia
STAMPS ON CHARLIE CHAPLIN -BOSNIA HERZEGOVINA 2001

 

Solomon Islands issued a miniature sheet on 03 Jul 2014 to mark his 125th Birth Anniversary.

c chaplin SOLOMON IS
STAMPS ON CHARLIE CHAPLIN -SOLOMON ISLANDS 2014

 

Kazakhstan issued a miniature sheet containing three stamps to commemorate 125th Birth Anniversary of Charlie Chaplin on 15 Jan 2015.

c chaplin
STAMPS OF KAZAKHSTAN 2015- CHARLIE CHAPLIN

King of Bhutan & Sports – Post cards of Bhutan

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King of Bhutan & Sports – Post cards of Bhutan 2010

Bhutan Post marked the First Anniversary of Coronation of King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk in 2010. A set of Post Cards were issued by Bhutan Post. Four Post Cards showing the King and his love for Sports are very interesting and are listed below. King is shown playing Football,Rugby,Darts and Archery (National Game of Bhutan).

BHUTAN PC KING ARCHERY
KING & SPORTS – ARCHERY – POST CARDS OF BHUTAN 2010
BHUTAN PC KING FOOTBALL
KING & SPORTS – FOOTBALL -POST CARDS OF BHUTAN 2010
BHUTAN PC KING DARTS
KING & SPORTS – DARTS-POSTCARDS BHUATN 2010
BHUTAN PC KING RUGBY
KING AND SPORTS -RUGBY -POSTCARDS BHUTAN 2010
BHUTAN PC BACK
Postcards of Bhutan 2010 -King and Sports

RISGO Centennial 2013 – International Scout Jamboree Kandy

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RISGO Centennial 2013 – International Scout Jamboree Kandy

The most prestigious College of Kandy Dharmaraja College celebrated its Scout Centenary in 2013.The Kandy Dharmaraja Scout Group organised an International Scout gathering “RISGO Centennial -2013” (Rajans International Scout gathering of Centennial -2013). It was held at Lakeview Park International Scout Centre , Kandy.

A Commemorative stamp was issued on 18 Feb 2013 by Sri Lanka. The 25 rupees stamp shows Baden Powell and 500,000 stamps were printed. A FDC issued is listed.

SL FDC SCOUTS
RISGO 2013 – FIRST DAY COVER SRI LANKA 2013

First Day Cover Nepal – 100 Years of Scouting

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First Day Cover Nepal – 100 Years of Scouting

Nepal issued a stamp on 04 Sep 2007 to commemorate 100 Years of Scouting. The stamp design shows Lord Baden Powell -Founder of  World Scouting  and the Baden Powell Scout Peak in Nepal which is 5890 metre high .It was earlier known as Urkema Peak in Himalayas.

NEPAL FDC SCOUTS
FIRST DAY COVER NEPAL – 100 YEARS OF SCOUTING