Slaying the Tiger on Jingyang Ridge Stamps & FDC from TAIWAN

FDC Name:Outlaws of the Marsh.

Stamp Name:Slaying the Tiger on Jingyang Ridge

Issue Date:25-04-2012

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.” 

Slaying the Tiger on Jingyang Ridge (NT$5): 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.

Tiger-New Year’s Greeting Postage Stamps FDC from TIWAN

FDC Name:New Year’s Greeting Postage Stamps.
Issue Date:1st DEC'2009
Details: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. Employing ink wash techniques from Chinese painting, the stamps portray the composed and awe-inspiring air of a tiger. The miniature sheet features a stately tiger on an open scroll. The designs are described below:

1.NT$3.50 Stamp: An image of a tiger gazing ahead, which symbolizes  optimism ,    farsightedness , enterprise and luck.

2. NT$13.00 Stamp: A portrait of a tiger leisurely lying on the ground, which suggests talent, ambition, and new sources of revenue.

Technical Details

Printer :China Color Printing Co.Ltd

Paper :Phosperorescent Stamp paper

Process :Deep etch offset

Designer :Arteck Creative Consultants, Inc.

Remark:Nice real posted FDC on the by registered airmail post ,As I am TIGER collector this is my one of the prized 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.

Tiger-New Year’s Greeting Postage Stamps Mini sheet FDC from TAIWAN

 

FDC Name:New Year’s Greeting Postage Stamps.

Issue Date:1st DEC'2009

Details: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. Employing ink wash techniques from Chinese painting, the stamps portray the composed and awe-inspiring air of a tiger. The miniature sheet features a stately tiger on an open scroll. The designs are described below:

1.NT$3.50 Stamp: An image of a tiger gazing ahead, which symbolizes farsightedness, optimism, enterprise and luck.

2.NT$13.00 Stamp: A portrait of a tiger leisurely lying on the ground, which suggests talent, ambition, and new sources of revenue.

3.NT$12.00 Miniature 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. 
Technical Details:

Printer :China Color Printing Co.Ltd

Paper :Phosphorescent Stamp paper

Process :Deep etch offset

Designer :Arteck Creative Consultants, Inc.

Remark:Nice real posted FDC on the by registered airmail post ,As I am TIGER collector this is my one of the prized 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.