tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39331733869300540282024-03-13T06:17:12.816-07:00Save Our TIGERSTo create awareness among our self to save this wonderful species-Tiger, at the turn of the 20th century, India had 40,000 tigers in the wild. In 2002, there were 3,642 and today we are just left with 1,411 tigers, a number so small that they will be gone soon if we don’t wake up to the crisis. It says “When we protect one tiger, we protect about a 100 sq. km of area and thus save other species living in its habitat.Sswarup Rathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16401887787587670364noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3933173386930054028.post-9086145638758889402013-02-02T22:02:00.000-08:002013-02-02T22:02:24.103-08:00Australian Zoos-Tiger FDC,M/s on FDC & Stamps<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #4c1130;"><u><b>FDC & Stamp Name:</b></u><span style="color: black;"> Australian Zoos</span><u><b> </b></u></span><br />
<span style="color: #4c1130;"><u><b>Issue date</b></u></span>:28th SEP'2012<br />
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Stamp Collecting Month endeavours to interest children in the hobby of
stamp collecting and occurs in October each year. Australia Post staff
members engage with primary school children and teachers, explaining the
background to stamps and stamp collecting through a specially selected
theme. This year's theme is Australian Zoos.
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<b>Melbourne Zoo</b> marks its 150th anniversary this year and was
Australia's fi rst zoo. Established at Royal Park in 1862, the zoo is
now involved in numerous international endangered species breeding
programs and conservation campaigns, including a captive breeding
program for the Sumatran Tiger.
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<b>Taronga Western Plains Zoo</b> was Australia's fi rst open range zoo
opening at Dubbo in 1977. The zoo plays an important role in education
and conservation of wildlife such as the Black Rhino, native to eastern
and central regions of Africa. </div>
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Since 1916, <b>Taronga Zoo</b> has been renowned for its care and
presentation of wildlife. Visitors to the zoo are able to discover and
learn about over 3,500 animals, including Giraffes. These amazing
animals are found throughout Africa, south of the Sahara Desert.
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<b>Adelaide Zoo</b> was established in 1883, and is home to over 300
species of exotic and native mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fi sh
and invertebrates, including the only Giant Pandas in the Southern
Hemisphere - Wang Wang and Funi. Today only around 1,600 Giant Pandas
live in the wild in south-western China.
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<b>Perth Zoo</b> was established in 1898 and is a favourite West
Australian icon. The zoo has a specialist expertise in breedfor-release
programs for threatened species and is a world leader in breeding
Sumatran Orangutans - one of our most endangered primates. </div>
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<b>Australia Zoo</b> is located on Queensland's Sunshine Coast. It is
the largest privately owned zoological facility in Australia, and is
best known for its "Conservation through Exciting Education" pioneered
by owner Steve Irwin ("The Crocodile Hunter") and his wife Terri. Today
Australia Zoo directly contributes to many conservation projects within
Australia and overseas.
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<b>Healesville Sanctuary</b> in Victoria opened in 1934, and is
dedicated to the conservation of native fauna including the Platypus,
Tasmanian Devil and Leadbeater's Possum. The sanctuary's oldest animal,
as well as one of its most popular, is Jess the Wedge-tailed Eagle.
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<b>Issue higlights</b><br />
The 60c Sumatran Tiger stamp is larger than the others in the design set and features the Melbourne Zoo anniversary logo.<br />
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Sswarup Rathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16401887787587670364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3933173386930054028.post-30932472902520915572012-06-09T08:32:00.000-07:002012-06-09T08:32:48.072-07:00Hope for the Tiger-Special Cover from INDIA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<u style="color: #4c1130;"><b>Special Cover </b></u>:Hope for the Tiger<br />
<u style="color: #4c1130;"><b>Issue Date:</b></u>11th NOV'2011<br />
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<br />Sswarup Rathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16401887787587670364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3933173386930054028.post-46887290822730428412012-05-14T23:29:00.001-07:002012-05-14T23:29:17.040-07:00Slaying the Tiger on Jingyang Ridge Stamps & FDC from TAIWAN<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<u style="color: #4c1130;"><b>FDC Name:</b></u>Outlaws of the Marsh.</div>
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<u style="color: #4c1130;"><b>Stamp Name:</b></u>Slaying the Tiger on Jingyang Ridge</div>
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<u style="color: #4c1130;"><b>Issue Date</b></u>:25-04-2012</div>
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DetailsTo promote understanding about Chinese classical literature, Chunghwa Post is releasing a series of stamps based on Outlaws of the Marsh, one of the four great classic novels of Chinese literature. The first set of four stamps, was released on April 25, 2012, features “Demons Released,” “Slaying the Tiger on Jingyang Ridge,” “Mountain God Temple on a Stormy Night,” and “Knocking the Lord of the West Dead.” </div>
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<u><b>Slaying the Tiger on Jingyang Ridge (NT$5):</b></u> The local government issues a warning about a tiger on Jingyang Ridge and advises travelers only to cross the ridge in the safety of a large group. Cocky Wu Song disregards the warning and crosses the ridge alone. Suddenly, a huge tiger with a white forehead and fierce-looking eyes leaps out at him. Though in a state of shock, Wu Song bravely fights the tiger and eventually paralyses it. The chapter features especially good descriptions of Wu Song’s fearlessness and valor<span style="color: #333333;"><span class="a"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt;">.</span></span></span></div>Sswarup Rathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16401887787587670364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3933173386930054028.post-22909518349531706462012-05-12T01:28:00.000-07:002012-05-12T01:28:13.805-07:00Endangered Animals from Gibraltar<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Stamp Name:Endangered Animals<br />
Issue Date:31-07-2011<br />
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The <strong>Asian Elephant</strong> <em>(Elephas maximus)</em>
is the only living species of the genus Elephas and distributed in
Southeast Asia from India in the west to Borneo in the east. Since 1986,
it has been listed as endangered by IUCN as the population has declined
by at least 50% over the last three generations, estimated to be 60–75
years. The species is threatened by habitat loss, degradation and
fragmentation.</div>
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The <strong>Black Rhinoceros</strong> <em>(Diceros bicornis)</em>,
is a species of rhinoceros, native to the eastern and central areas of
Africa including Kenya, Tanzania, Cameroon, South Africa, Namibia,
Zimbabwe, and Angola. Recent conservation success has led to very
gradual population increases to about 4,000 after a long and devastating
period of hunting and poaching. However, the species remains Critically
Endangered due to the strong demand for rhinoceros horn for traditional
Asian medicines.</div>
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The<strong> Giant Panda</strong> <em>(Ailuropoda melanoleuca)</em>
is a bear native to central-western and south western China. The giant
panda lives in a few mountain ranges in central China, mainly in Sichuan
province, but also in the Shaanxi and Gansu provinces. The panda is a
conservation reliant endangered species. Wild population is estimated at
about 1,590 individuals living in the wild.</div>
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The <strong>Bengal Tiger</strong> <em>(Panthera tigris tigris)</em>,
is a tiger subspecies native to India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan,
and has been classified as endangered by IUCN as the population is
estimated at fewer than 2,500 individuals with a decreasing trend. None
of the Tiger Conservation Landscapes within the Bengal’s tiger range are
large enough to support a population size of 250.</div>
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The <strong>Polar Bear</strong> <em>(Ursus maritimus)</em>
is a bear native largely within the Arctic Circle encompassing the
Arctic Ocean, its surrounding seas and surrounding land masses. The
polar bear is classified as a vulnerable species, with eight of the 19
polar bear subpopulations in decline. For decades, large scale hunting
raised international concern for the future of the species but
populations rebounded after controls and quotas began to take effect.</div>
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The <strong>Sumatran Orangutan</strong> <em>(Pongo abelii)</em>
is one of the two species of orangutans. Found only on the island of
Sumatra, in Indonesia, it is rarer and smaller than the Bornean
orangutan. In the wild, Sumatran orangutans survive in the province of
Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam (NAD), the northernmost tip of Sumatra. The
species has been assessed as critically endangered on the IUCN Red List
since 2000. It is considered one of “The World’s 25 Most Endangered
Primates.”</div>
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<td class="specificationLabel">Design:</td><td class="specificationText">Stephen Perera</td>
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<td class="specificationLabel">Illustration / Photography:</td><td class="specificationText">Jon Pointer</td>
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<td class="specificationLabel">Printer:</td><td class="specificationText">BDT International</td>
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<td class="specificationLabel">Process:</td><td class="specificationText">Offset lithography</td>
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<td class="specificationLabel">Colours:</td><td class="specificationText">4 colours</td>
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<td class="specificationLabel">Stamp size:</td><td class="specificationText">30.5 x 40mm, Minsheet 160 x 105mm</td>
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<td class="specificationLabel">Issue date:</td><td class="specificationText">2011-07-31</td>
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<td class="specificationLabel">Stamp Values:</td><td class="specificationText">42p x 6</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Sswarup Rathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16401887787587670364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3933173386930054028.post-10521368166005707362012-05-09T01:03:00.004-07:002012-05-09T01:03:35.913-07:00Save the Tiger Folder from INDIA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<u style="color: #4c1130;"><b>Remark:</b></u><i style="color: magenta;">Nice folder issued by India Post,Rajastan Circle,Jaipur.</i>Sswarup Rathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16401887787587670364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3933173386930054028.post-12251488403255503902011-11-14T06:06:00.001-08:002011-11-14T06:12:06.597-08:002011-Children's Day Save Tiger FDC & Miniature Sheet from INDIA<br />
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<u style="color: #4c1130;"><b>FDC Name</b></u>:Children's Day<br />
<u style="color: #4c1130;"><b>Issue Date:</b></u>14th NOV'2011<br />
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<br />Sswarup Rathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16401887787587670364noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3933173386930054028.post-3134200458547680332011-10-27T07:58:00.000-07:002011-10-27T08:00:07.234-07:00Save Vanishing Species-Tiger Cover from USA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<u style="color: #4c1130;"><b>Cover Name</b></u>:Save Vanishing Species Tiger<br />
<u style="color: #4c1130;"><b>Stamp Issue </b></u><b style="color: #4c1130;"><u>Date:</u></b>20th SEP'2011<br />
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A new U.S. postage stamp featuring a
tiger cub that went on sale is a first of its kind stamp that will allow
purchasers to support
international wildlife conservation. <b>Net proceeds from sale of the Save Vanishing</b> <b>Species stamp directly support efforts to save beloved species like elephants, tigers, and great apes.</b></div>
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The Save Vanishing Species stamp now available at Post Office
locations in USA and USPS.com. It will sell for 11 cents more
than a First Class Mail stamp — 55 cents — and $11 for a sheet of 20. </div>
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The stamp is the result of a 10-year effort led by World Wildlife
Fund (WWF), the U.S. Postal Service, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
(USFWS) and other international conservation organizations, including
Wildlife Conservation Society.</div>
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All proceeds raised will benefit the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s
Multinational Species Conservation Funds, which support efforts by
numerous conservation organizations, including WWF, to protect wild
populations of tigers, rhinos, elephants, great apes and marine turtles.
Some of these efforts by WWF have included:
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Surveying tigers and their prey in Nepal</li>
<li> Collaring and tracking elephants in Mozambique</li>
<li> Reducing marine turtle bycatch in Gabon</li>
<li> Restoring rhino populations to protected areas in India</li>
<li> Preventing the spread of tuberculosis in elephants in Nepal</li>
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“This is an easy way for individuals to use their purchasing power to
help save vanishing species every time they mail a letter,” said Ginette Hemley,
senior vice president of conservation strategy and science at WWF. “By
purchasing these stamps, anyone can play a direct role in protecting
some of our most iconic and endangered wildlife. As Congress considers
deep funding cuts to federal programs that protect these species, this
stamp is an innovative way to ensure that species conservation continues
to receive the support it needs.”</div>
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The stamp was created by the Multinational Species Conservation Funds
(MSCF) Semipostal Stamp Act, which passed Congress with overwhelming
bipartisan support last year. WWF played a major role in the approval of
the stamp, including proposing the original idea in 2000. The program,
which is administered by the USFWS, supports the conservation of many of
the world’s most charismatic species. Despite its modest size, this
program has broad support, including more than 20 million members of the
organizations that comprise the Multinational Species Coalition. The
program also stimulates public‐private partnerships and has leveraged
more than three times as much in matching funds from conservation
groups, corporations and other governments.</div>
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The Amur tiger cub featured on the stamp is an iconic symbol of the
plight of endangered species around the world. Fewer than 3,500 tigers
remain in the wild and WWF is working with other conservation groups,
governments and local communities throughout their range to protect
these remaining tigers from poaching and habitat destruction.</div>
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“We are extremely grateful to the U.S. Postal Service for creating a
wildlife stamp that is not only beautiful, but also gives the public a
chance to help preserve these magnificent animals in the wild,” said
Hemley.</div>
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The stamp can be ordered today from the <a href="https://shop.usps.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10001&storeId=10052&productId=10007728&langId=-1&parent_category_rn=&parent_category_rn=10000003&categoryId=10000029&top_category=10000003">USPS website</a>. Visit <a href="http://www.worldwildlife.org/species/index.html">WWF's website</a> to learn more about endangered species and ways that you can help.</div>
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<b style="color: #4c1130;"><u>ABOUT WORLD WILDLIFE FUND
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WWF is the world’s leading conservation organization, working in 100
countries for nearly half a century. With the support of almost 5
million members worldwide, WWF is dedicated to delivering science-based
solutions to preserve the diversity and abundance of life on Earth, halt
the degradation of the environment and combat climate change. Visit <a href="http://www.worldwildlife.org/home-full.html">http://www.worldwildlife.org</a> to learn more.(Source-US Postal Service)</div>
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<u style="color: #4c1130;"><b>Remark</b></u>:<i style="color: magenta;">Thanks DJ Eyers for sending such beautiful cover and stamp.This is will enhance my Tiger collection.This is a great effort by USPS & we philatelist contribute for the great cause.</i></div>Sswarup Rathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16401887787587670364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3933173386930054028.post-68855866287012246222010-12-14T09:40:00.000-08:002010-12-16T08:16:37.508-08:002010-Year Of Tiger FDC from BANGLADESH<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Wt_gfAOJrSc/TQo339WVT_I/AAAAAAAABrg/orGY1J_D6Yg/s1600/FDC+Bangladesh.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="218" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Wt_gfAOJrSc/TQo339WVT_I/AAAAAAAABrg/orGY1J_D6Yg/s400/FDC+Bangladesh.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">In the south western part of Bangladesh, in the district of greater Khulna, lies the Sundarbans, "the beautiful forest." It is a virgin forest which until recently owed nothing to human endeavour and yet nature has laid it out with as much care as a planned pleasure ground. For miles and miles, the lofty treetops form an unbroken canopy, while nearer the ground, works of high and ebb-tide marked on the soil and tree trunks and the many varieties of the natural mangrove forest have much to offer to an inquisitive visitor.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here land and water meet in many novel fashions. Wild life presents many a spectacle. No wonder, you may come across a Royal Bengal Tiger swimming across the streams or the crocodiles basking on the river banks. With the approach of the evening herds of deer make for the darking gladeswhere boisterous monkeys shower Keora leaves from above for sumptuous meal for the former. For the botanist, the lover of nature, the poet and the painter this land provides a variety of wonders for which they all crave. The Sundarbans is a cluster of islands with an approximate area of 3600 sq. km. forming the largest block of littoral forests. It's beauty lies in its unique natural surrounding. Thousands of meandering streams, creeks, rivers and estuaries have enhanced its charm. Sundarbans meaning beautiful forest is the natural habitat of the world famous Royal Bengal Tiger, spotted deer, crocodiles, jungle fowl, wild boar, lizards, rhesus monkey and an innumerable variety of beautiful birds. Migratory flock of siberian ducks flying over thousands of sail boats loaded with timber, gopatta (round-leaf), fuel wood, honey, shell and fish further add to the serene natural beauty of the Sundarbans.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><u style="color: blue;"><b>Remark:</b></u><i style="color: magenta;">Let us save the Tiger and Sundarbans(Mangrove Forest) </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Sswarup Rathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16401887787587670364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3933173386930054028.post-28392456121708291922010-12-14T09:32:00.000-08:002010-12-14T09:42:13.920-08:002010-Year Of Tiger Minitature Sheet from BANGLADESH<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Wt_gfAOJrSc/TQepR1eyieI/AAAAAAAABrE/zIjnKu02Z2s/s1600/tiger-bdesh.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="248" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Wt_gfAOJrSc/TQepR1eyieI/AAAAAAAABrE/zIjnKu02Z2s/s400/tiger-bdesh.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><u style="color: blue;"><b>Remark:</b></u><i style="color: magenta;">Bangladesh is one of the few country who has issued good numbers of stamps on TIGER.</i></div>Sswarup Rathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16401887787587670364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3933173386930054028.post-60446187994587062122010-09-02T00:07:00.000-07:002010-09-02T00:09:00.386-07:00China Prepaid Postcard-Year of Tiger 2010<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Wt_gfAOJrSc/TH9NCjmXx8I/AAAAAAAABmo/RvO3j44l56A/s1600/Chinapostcard-front.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="222" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Wt_gfAOJrSc/TH9NCjmXx8I/AAAAAAAABmo/RvO3j44l56A/s400/Chinapostcard-front.jpg" width="400" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Wt_gfAOJrSc/TH9M97kGQFI/AAAAAAAABmg/GwR5-lgCYOo/s1600/Chinapostcard-back.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="218" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Wt_gfAOJrSc/TH9M97kGQFI/AAAAAAAABmg/GwR5-lgCYOo/s400/Chinapostcard-back.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Sswarup Rathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16401887787587670364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3933173386930054028.post-36207086058557762822010-06-09T05:15:00.000-07:002010-06-09T05:15:59.845-07:00Page-2<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Wt_gfAOJrSc/TA-F7dC9bpI/AAAAAAAABcM/x-TKyiP5hhI/s1600/page-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Wt_gfAOJrSc/TA-F7dC9bpI/AAAAAAAABcM/x-TKyiP5hhI/s400/page-2.jpg" width="283" /></a></div>Sswarup Rathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16401887787587670364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3933173386930054028.post-74914509520381862972010-04-14T23:56:00.000-07:002010-04-14T23:57:15.842-07:00PAGE-1<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Wt_gfAOJrSc/S8a4beKCViI/AAAAAAAABXg/uMxslctUVmc/s1600/Page-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Wt_gfAOJrSc/S8a4beKCViI/AAAAAAAABXg/uMxslctUVmc/s400/Page-1.jpg" width="306" /></a></div>Sswarup Rathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16401887787587670364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3933173386930054028.post-45657874913897436152010-04-14T23:47:00.000-07:002010-04-19T21:56:06.960-07:00COUNTDOWN TO EXTINCTION<div style="color: blue; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">This is my One Frame exhibit(16 Pages) on SAVE OUR TIGER </span></div><div style="color: blue; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="color: blue; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">which won a award in STAMPMANIA2009 </span></div><div style="color: blue; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="color: blue; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">My aim of the exhibit is</span></div><div style="color: cyan; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
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</style><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="background-color: #fff2cc; color: magenta;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">To create awareness among our self to save this
wonderful species-</span></b><b style="background-color: #fff2cc; color: magenta;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Tiger</span></b></span> </div>Sswarup Rathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16401887787587670364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3933173386930054028.post-22395863195087474432010-04-14T23:34:00.000-07:002010-04-19T01:40:06.901-07:00Tiger-New Year’s Greeting Postage Stamps FDC from TIWAN<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Wt_gfAOJrSc/SzRyMoNkk_I/AAAAAAAABSM/RpOt8e9yWWU/s1600-h/tiger3-dec09.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419081812911887346" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Wt_gfAOJrSc/SzRyMoNkk_I/AAAAAAAABSM/RpOt8e9yWWU/s400/tiger3-dec09.jpg" style="height: 289px; width: 400px;" /></a><br />
<span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 100%;"><span style="color: #ff6600; font-weight: bold;">FDC Name:</span>New Year’s Greeting Postage Stamps.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 100%;"><span style="color: #ff6600; font-weight: bold;">Issue Date:</span>1st DEC'2009</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 100%;"><span style="color: #ff6600; font-weight: bold;">Details:</span><span style="font-size: 100%;"><span lang="EN-US">To welcome the year of the tiger, Chunghwa Post issues a set of two New Year’s Greeting Postage Stamps (Issue of 2009) and a miniature sheet. <span style="letter-spacing: 0.1pt;">Employing ink wash techniques from Chinese painting, the stamps portray</span> the composed and awe-inspiring air of a tiger.<span style="letter-spacing: 0.1pt;"> </span>The miniature sheet features a stately tiger on an open scroll. <span style="letter-spacing: 0.1pt;">The designs are described below:<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: 100%;"><br />
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</span> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: arial; line-height: 18pt; margin: 0cm 36pt 0pt 28pt; text-align: left; text-indent: -10pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-US">1.NT$3.50 Stamp: An image of a tiger gazing ahead, which symbolizes optimism , farsightedness , enterprise and luck. </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: arial; line-height: 18pt; margin: 0cm 36pt 0pt 28pt; text-align: left; text-indent: -10pt;"><span style="font-size: 100%;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-US">2. </span><span lang="EN-US">NT$13.00 Stamp: A</span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"> portrait of a tiger leisurely lying on the ground, which suggests talent, ambition, and new sources of revenue. </span><br />
</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: arial; line-height: 18pt; margin: 0cm 36pt 0pt 28pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -10pt;"><span style="color: #ff6600; font-size: 100%; font-weight: bold;">Technical Details</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: arial; line-height: 18pt; margin: 0cm 36pt 0pt 28pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -10pt;"><span style="font-size: 100%;">Printer :China Color Printing Co.Ltd</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: arial; line-height: 18pt; margin: 0cm 36pt 0pt 28pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -10pt;"><span style="font-size: 100%;">Paper :Phosperorescent Stamp paper</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: arial; line-height: 18pt; margin: 0cm 36pt 0pt 28pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -10pt;"><span style="font-size: 100%;">Process :Deep etch offset</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: arial; line-height: 18pt; margin: 0cm 36pt 0pt 28pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -10pt;">Designer :Arteck Creative Consultants, Inc.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 100%;"></span><span style="color: #ff6600; font-size: 100%; font-weight: bold;">Remark:</span><span style="color: #cc33cc; font-size: 100%; font-style: italic;">Nice real posted FDC on the by registered airmail post ,As I am TIGER collector this is my one of the pri</span><span style="color: #cc33cc; font-style: italic;">zed collection for my theme.Recently I have won a award on my TIGER exhibit at Stampmania2009 for one frame .Many many thanks to Chen for such lovely FDC.</span></div>Sswarup Rathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16401887787587670364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3933173386930054028.post-40775710204033431952010-04-14T23:32:00.000-07:002010-04-14T23:35:36.663-07:00Tiger-New Year’s Greeting Postage Stamps Mini sheet FDC from TAIWAN<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Wt_gfAOJrSc/SzR09ddrA7I/AAAAAAAABSc/-AystkpITgc/s1600-h/tiger-dec09.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419084850863473586" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Wt_gfAOJrSc/SzR09ddrA7I/AAAAAAAABSc/-AystkpITgc/s400/tiger-dec09.jpg" style="height: 206px; width: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 100%;"><span style="color: #ff6600; font-weight: bold;"> </span></span><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 100%;"><span style="color: #ff6600; font-weight: bold;">FDC Name:</span>New Year’s Greeting Postage Stamps.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 100%;"><span style="color: #ff6600; font-weight: bold;">Issue Date:</span>1st DEC'2009</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 100%;"><span style="color: #ff6600; font-weight: bold;">Details:</span><span style="font-size: 100%;"><span lang="EN-US">To welcome the year of the tiger, Chunghwa Post issues a set of two New Year’s Greeting Postage Stamps (Issue of 2009) and a miniature sheet. <span style="letter-spacing: 0.1pt;">Employing ink wash techniques from Chinese painting, the stamps portray</span> the composed and awe-inspiring air of a tiger.<span style="letter-spacing: 0.1pt;"> </span>The miniature sheet features a stately tiger on an open scroll. <span style="letter-spacing: 0.1pt;">The designs are described below:<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: 100%;"><br />
</span> </div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: arial; line-height: 18pt; margin: 0cm 36pt 0pt 28pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -10pt;"><span style="font-size: 85%;"><span lang="EN-US">1.NT$3.50 Stamp: A<span style="color: black;">n image of </span>a tiger gazing ahead, which symbolizes farsightedness, optimism, enterprise and luck. </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: arial; line-height: 18pt; margin: 0cm 36pt 0pt 28pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -10pt;"><span style="font-size: 85%;"><span lang="EN-US">2.</span><span lang="EN-US">NT$13.00 Stamp: A</span><span lang="EN-US"> portrait of a tiger leisurely lying on the ground, which suggests talent, ambition, and new sources of revenue.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: arial; line-height: 18pt; margin: 0cm 36pt 0pt 28pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -10pt;"><span style="font-size: 85%;"><span lang="EN-US">3.NT$12.00 M</span><span lang="EN-US">iniature Sheet: The sheet features a stately tiger on an open scroll, suggesting “good fortune is at hand” (the Chinese character for tiger sounds close to the character for good fortune). The design of the marginal inscription blends Chinese calligraphy, auspicious cloud patterns and colorful flowers to create a festive atmosphere.</span></span><span style="color: #ff6600; font-size: 100%; font-weight: bold;"> </span><br />
<span style="color: #ff6600; font-size: 100%; font-weight: bold;">Technical Details:</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: arial; line-height: 18pt; margin: 0cm 36pt 0pt 28pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -10pt;"><span style="font-size: 100%;">Printer :China Color Printing Co.Ltd</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: arial; line-height: 18pt; margin: 0cm 36pt 0pt 28pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -10pt;"><span style="font-size: 100%;">Paper :Phosphorescent Stamp paper</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: arial; line-height: 18pt; margin: 0cm 36pt 0pt 28pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -10pt;"><span style="font-size: 100%;">Process :Deep etch offset</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" face="arial" style="line-height: 18pt; margin: 0cm 36pt 0pt 28pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -10pt;">Designer :Arteck Creative Consultants, Inc.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #ff6600; font-size: 100%; font-weight: bold;">Remark:</span><span style="color: #cc33cc; font-size: 100%; font-style: italic;">Nice real posted FDC on the by registered airmail post ,As I am TIGER collector this is my one of the pri</span><span style="color: #cc33cc; font-style: italic;">zed collection for my theme.Recently I have won a award on my TIGER exhibit at Stampmania2009 for one frame .Many many thanks to Chen for such lovely FDC.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Wt_gfAOJrSc/SzR09tJFEOI/AAAAAAAABSk/SaSP1cYMHPI/s1600-h/tiger1-dec09.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419084855072067810" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Wt_gfAOJrSc/SzR09tJFEOI/AAAAAAAABSk/SaSP1cYMHPI/s400/tiger1-dec09.jpg" style="height: 192px; width: 171px;" /></a></div>Sswarup Rathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16401887787587670364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3933173386930054028.post-53739260111740097662010-04-14T23:31:00.000-07:002010-04-14T23:38:50.503-07:00Year of the Tiger - Geng Yin Year FDC from CHINA<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Wt_gfAOJrSc/S12tNG4JXxI/AAAAAAAABTE/7hKQ009wq-M/s1600-h/China-FDC.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430687166374698770" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Wt_gfAOJrSc/S12tNG4JXxI/AAAAAAAABTE/7hKQ009wq-M/s400/China-FDC.jpg" style="height: 200px; width: 400px;" /></a><br />
<span style="color: #ff6600; font-weight: bold;">FDC Name:</span><span style="font-family: arial;">Year of the Tiger - Geng Yin Year</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: #ff6600;">Issue Date</span>:</span>5th JAN'2010</span><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #ff6600; font-weight: bold;">Details</span>:</span><span style="font-family: arial;">According to Chinese lunar calendar, 2010 is Geng-Yin Year, or the Year of the Tiger. Traditionally in China the tiger is crowned with the titles "King of All Beasts" and "Mountain Monarch", and the mysterious tiger totem represents people's worship for the animal in primitive society. The tiger is also a symbol of power and might, and its image was widely used as the design of military commander's tally in ancient times. In traditional Chinese culture, the tiger is often mentioned alongside the dragon to imply strength and prosperity. The Chinese people view the tiger as a holy animal, and use its image on various occasions to drive away evil spirits and bring peace. Today, the traditional custom of having children wear tiger-design hat and clothes still prevails in many places of the country. Symbolizing vigor and vitality, the tiger is expected to bring life and hope to a new year.<br />
<span style="color: #ff6600; font-weight: bold;">Remark</span>:<span style="color: #cc33cc; font-style: italic;">Nice registered post FDC posted by my friend from China,This is my theme (TIGER) collection FDC.Many thanks</span></span></div>Sswarup Rathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16401887787587670364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3933173386930054028.post-600664929764538672010-04-14T23:29:00.001-07:002010-04-14T23:29:51.911-07:00Maxicard Year of Tiger from CHINA<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Wt_gfAOJrSc/S12vaaPm-mI/AAAAAAAABTU/_liiJBD4QDM/s1600-h/china-maxicard.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430689593934936674" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Wt_gfAOJrSc/S12vaaPm-mI/AAAAAAAABTU/_liiJBD4QDM/s400/china-maxicard.jpg" style="height: 400px; width: 263px;" /></a><br />
<span style="color: #ff6600; font-weight: bold;">Details:</span><span style="font-family: arial;">According to Chinese lunar calendar, 2010 is Geng-Yin Year, or the Year of the Tiger. Traditionally in China the tiger is crowned with the titles "King of All Beasts" and "Mountain Monarch", and the mysterious tiger totem represents people's worship for the animal in primitive society. The tiger is also a symbol of power and might, and its image was widely used as the design of military commander's tally in ancient times. In traditional Chinese culture, the tiger is often mentioned alongside the dragon to imply strength and prosperity. The Chinese people view the tiger as a holy animal, and use its image on various occasions to drive away evil spirits and bring peace. Today, the traditional custom of having children wear tiger-design hat and clothes still prevails in many places of the country. Symbolizing vigor and vitality, the tiger is expected to bring life and hope to a new year.</span></div>Sswarup Rathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16401887787587670364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3933173386930054028.post-24609993124804066532010-04-14T23:28:00.000-07:002010-04-14T23:28:19.137-07:00Year of Tiger Booklet FDC from CHINA<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Wt_gfAOJrSc/S12xyYKSJeI/AAAAAAAABTc/IAHYNsQ6JQE/s1600-h/sheetlet-CHINA.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430692204715845090" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Wt_gfAOJrSc/S12xyYKSJeI/AAAAAAAABTc/IAHYNsQ6JQE/s400/sheetlet-CHINA.jpg" style="height: 282px; width: 400px;" /></a><br />
<span style="color: #ff6600; font-weight: bold;">FDC Name:</span>Year of Tiger Booklet FDC<br />
<span style="color: #ff6600; font-weight: bold;">Issue Date:</span>5th JAN'2010<br />
<span style="color: #ff6600; font-weight: bold;">Details:</span><span style="font-family: arial;">According to Chinese lunar calendar, 2010 is Geng-Yin Year, or the Year of the Tiger. Traditionally in China the tiger is crowned with the titles "King of All Beasts" and "Mountain Monarch", and the mysterious tiger totem represents people's worship for the animal in primitive society. The tiger is also a symbol of power and might, and its image was widely used as the design of military commander's tally in ancient times. In traditional Chinese culture, the tiger is often mentioned alongside the dragon to imply strength and prosperity. The Chinese people view the tiger as a holy animal, and use its image on various occasions to drive away evil spirits and bring peace. Today, the traditional custom of having children wear tiger-design hat and clothes still prevails in many places of the country. Symbolizing vigor and vitality, the tiger is expected to bring life and hope to a new year.</span></div>Sswarup Rathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16401887787587670364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3933173386930054028.post-72177441882521823292010-04-14T23:26:00.001-07:002010-04-14T23:39:21.229-07:00Christmas Island Year of the Tiger 2010 Zodiac sheetlet FDC from AUSTRALIA<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Wt_gfAOJrSc/S5C-lQBoAGI/AAAAAAAABUs/ppAnE51p6jg/s1600-h/Austrila.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445061496657150050" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Wt_gfAOJrSc/S5C-lQBoAGI/AAAAAAAABUs/ppAnE51p6jg/s400/Austrila.jpg" style="height: 235px; width: 400px;" /></a><br />
<span style="color: #ff6600; font-weight: bold;">FDC Name</span>:Christmas Island Year of the Tiger 2010 Zodiac sheetlet.<br />
<span style="color: #ff6600; font-weight: bold;">Issue Date</span>:12th JAN'2010<br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #ff6600; font-weight: bold;">Details</span>:Third in the Chinese zodiac,The Tiger is the sign of courage.Tiger people are fearless leader although somewhat unpredictable and emotional.In the last century Tiger years have included 1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010.Famous tigers include Miles Davis,Marilyn Monroe,Bert Newton etc.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The first stamp issue for 2010 commemorates the start of the 2010 Lunar New Year and the Year of the Tiger. </div><div style="text-align: justify;">This is the third Lunar New Year stamp designed Dani Poon for Australia Post. Dani designed the first of a 12-year zodiac cycle with her Year of the Rat stamps in 2008. The Year of the Ox stamps followed in 2009. </div><div style="color: #ff6600;"><b>Postmark</b> </div><img alt="postmark" height="150" src="http://www.stamps.com.au/assets/image/1263180963-lunar_new_year_2010.gif?width=150&height=150" width="150" /><br />
<span style="color: #ff6600; font-weight: bold;">Technical Details:</span><b><br />
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<b>Issue date:</b> 12 January 2010<br />
<span class="red"><b>Issue withdrawal date:</b> 31 July 2010<br />
</span> <b>FDI withdrawal date:</b> 26 February 2010<br />
<b>Denominations:</b> 1 x 55c, 1 x $1.65<br />
<b>Stamp and stationery design:</b> Dani Poon<br />
<b>Product design:</b> Jo McAlpine<br />
<b>Printer:</b> McKellar<br />
<b>Paper (gummed):</b> Tullis Russell<br />
<b>Printing process:</b> Lithography<br />
<b>Stamp size:</b> 26mm x 37.5mm<br />
<b>Minisheet size:</b> 136mm x 70mm<br />
<b>Zodiac sheetlet size:</b> 170mm x 210mm<br />
<b>Perforations:</b> 13.86 x 14.6<br />
<b>Sheet layout:</b> Modules of 50<br />
<b>National postmark:</b> Christmas Island, WA 6798<br />
<span style="color: #ff6600; font-weight: bold;">Remark:</span>Nice Sheetlet FDC sent by Osija Anolak from Australia,many thanks to her for the lovely Tiger sheetlet FDC this will add to my collection.Sswarup Rathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16401887787587670364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3933173386930054028.post-72496486499312688052010-04-14T23:23:00.000-07:002010-04-14T23:39:49.867-07:00Malaysia-Korea Joint Issue TIGER FDC from MALAYSIA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Wt_gfAOJrSc/S8V1FDhKTfI/AAAAAAAABXE/mufeboFUFX8/s1600/2010-Tiger-FDC.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="162" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Wt_gfAOJrSc/S8V1FDhKTfI/AAAAAAAABXE/mufeboFUFX8/s320/2010-Tiger-FDC.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><b><span style="color: orange;">FDC Name</span>:</b>Malaysia-Korea Joint Issue<br />
<b style="color: orange;">Issue Date</b>:23rd FEB'2010<br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><b style="color: orange;">Details</b>: Malaysia and Korea Post jointly released a stamp issue on February 23, 2010. The stamp issue is also in commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of Malaysia-Korea Diplomatic Relations. Two similar stamps were released for each country. One stamp with image of Malayan tiger and the other with image of Korean (Siberian) tiger. Showing below is the stamp set from Korea Post. You may view the stamp set from Pos Malaysia <a href="http://kajang-stamps.blogspot.com/2010/02/malaysia-2010-malaysia-south-korea.html">here</a>. The Malaysian stamps are more simple in design without the wording on the commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of Malaysia-Korea Diplomatic Relations. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b style="color: orange;">Technical Details: </b></div>Stamp Value :50en (setenant)<br />
Sheet Content :20 Stamps<br />
Paper :SPM Watermarked, Phosphor Coated<br />
Printing Process :Lithography<br />
Printer :Percetakan Keselamatan Nasional Sdn Bhd<br />
Stamp Designer :Reign Associates Sdn Bhd<br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><b style="color: orange;">Remark:</b><i><span style="color: magenta;">Nice Tiger FDC & stamps,one of the best design FDC with the brochure,The information in the brochure are excellent.Malaysian Post Brochure are excellent compare to any other countries .</span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Wt_gfAOJrSc/S8V13zcZ7UI/AAAAAAAABXM/6gZeVep3I1U/s1600/2010-tiger-br.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="226" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Wt_gfAOJrSc/S8V13zcZ7UI/AAAAAAAABXM/6gZeVep3I1U/s320/2010-tiger-br.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Wt_gfAOJrSc/S8V3O4vEgeI/AAAAAAAABXU/MTBEnw617Yo/s1600/2010-tiger-br1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="236" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Wt_gfAOJrSc/S8V3O4vEgeI/AAAAAAAABXU/MTBEnw617Yo/s320/2010-tiger-br1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Sswarup Rathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16401887787587670364noreply@blogger.com0