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Postcards of China on the Lunar New Year –Year of Ox – China 2009
China Post issued 80 renminbi Postcard in 2009 on Year of Ox. A Postcard is listed with stamp design featuring Year of Ox. The reverse of Postcard features the Shenzhou-7 mission. It was the third human spaceflight mission of China launched on 25 Sep 2008. These postcards are also known as Lottery Cards.
Stamps on World Telecommunication Day – Suriname 1971.
Suriname issued a set of three stamps on 17 May 1971 to commemorate World Telecommunication Day. A FDC is listed.
15c- Morse Key 20c -Telephone 25c- Lunar Landing Module & Telescope
Centenary of Telephone – Poland 1976.
A stamp issued by Poland on 10 Mr 1976 to commemorate Centenary of Telephone. A FDC is listed.
Satellites on Stamps – Dubai 1971.
Congress for Communications via Satellites was held in Paris in 1971. Dubai issued a set of stamps. The stamps featured
60 Dirhams – Map of transmitting and receiving stations, Satellites
1 Riyal- Rocket, Ground Stations and “INTELSAT 4 ” satellites.
5 Riyal – Eiffel Tower and Goonhilly satellite earth station in Cornwall England
Stamps on Sumbandila Satellite -South Africa 2011.
A Stamp on Sumbandila Satellite issued by South Africa on 01 Apr 2011. It is No value indicator stamp and issued initially at 2.50 Rand
USA Aerogrammes – 1984 Olympics.
USA issued a 30 cent Aerogramme in 1983. It featured USA & World Map. A Special cancellation on Milcopex Station was provided on 02 Mar 1984 on this aerogramme to promote 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles Milcopex was held in Milwaukee.
Zambia – First Day Cover – World Meteorological Day 1970.
Zambia issued a stamp on 23 Mar 1970 to commemorate World Meteorological Day. The stamp features Nimbus III Weather Satellite. A First Day Cover is listed.
