Toys of yesteryears

Date of Issue : 19 May 2015

Philatelic and Numismatic Office of Vatican City has produced for Europa 2015 a series of two postage stamps with designs by artist Stefano Morri featuring toys, which, although “old”, also represent a universal symbol of a child playing. The issue is to be released on the 19^th of May.

The 80 cent euro value shows three toy soldiers representing in scale three papal Gendarmes in formal uniforms worn by the Corps during the Napoleonic era up until 1965. In the background the walls of a room can be seen with other traditional handcrafted toys.

The 95 cent euro value also shows more toy soldiers with two Pontifical Swiss Guards who are wearing what is probably the most famous uniform in the world. One of the guards is playing the drums, while the other is carrying the classic halberd, which is still in use today in official ceremonies and in some services of standing guard.

The dice with the first initials of the Corps and a glass marble complete the foreground of the design. The profile of St. Peter’s Basilica can be seen in the background, a panoramic view from the terrace of a building in Rome.

Toys recall an important time during a child’s growth and development, and are characterized today by a rapid evolution often resulting in trends of a brief or very short duration. At the same time, some toys have become part of the cultural heritage of society and continue to draw the interest of the young. Examples include toy soldiers and dolls, which have been part of human history since ancient times.

Europa 2015 Stamps from Luxembourg

Luxembourg Post has released a special set of stamps designed for Europa 2015. The series of postage stamps featuring the toys of yesteryear was produced together with the ‘A Possen’ Museum in Bech-Kleinmacher where the doll’s house furniture and the building box are now on display.

Manufacture of the doll’s house dates back to 1936. At the age of 7, Madame Reuter from Pétange received the ‘house’ as a St Nicolas gift. The furniture had been made and painted by her father and her mother had sewn all the household linen and the doll’s clothes by hand. When war broke out in 1940, the family was forced to leave their home and the toys had to be left behind.

The building box, comprising model components in stone, was one of the magical gifts that a nursery school child in Hamm could choose at the end of a school year.

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INDIA TRIUMPHS IN INTERNATIONAL PHILATELIC COMPETITION

PILLAGE TROPHY 2015

FIFTH PILLAGE TROPHY COMPETITION hosted by the British Air Mail Society on 12th May 2015 at the Royal Philatelic Society, London and sponsored by Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions , LLC and The Associations of British Philatelic Societies . This is a bi-annual competition. Results of the earlier Pillage Trophy:

 

The next competition is going to be held in February 2017 in Sarasota, Florida.Two teams of five member countries in each team participated. The teams were : American Air Mail Society consisting of Stephen Reinhard from USA - Captain , Allen Klein from USA, Pradip Jain from India, Derrick Pillage from UK, and Dominique Petit from France as its members whereas British Air Mail Society consisting of Peter Lister- Captain (non competitive), Jacques Bot from Netherlands, Jeffrey Booth from UK, Gerard Collot from France, Martyn Cusworth from UK and Dan Gribbin from USA as its members respectively.

 
Mr. Pradip Jain with a fellow aerophilatelist

Team American Air Mail Society won the competition by scoring 421 points out of which Pradip Jain from India scored the highest points (91 out of 100) which led to the victory of the team.

The exhibits were judged and the results were declared by the honoured judges : Mr. Ray Todd & Mr.Ross Wood. The medals to the runners up were presented by Mr. David Coogle and the medals to the winners were presented by Mr. Larry Gibson as well as the New trophy was presented to the winning captain by Chris King, President , RPSL. The awards dinner was at the ‘Kings Head’ hosted by President , Bill Trower and the toast “Aerophilately” hosted by Vice President, Eddie Spicer .

                                                                                         
The medal presented to team AAMS  & The medal presented to Mr.Pradip Jain.

Release of Golden Jubilee stamp of EIC

Golden Jubilee My stamp was released on 50 Years of Export Inspection Council on 22nd April 2015.

- Udit Kumar Saxena

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Popular Toys of Children..

 

Date of Issue : 6 May 2015

Here is a nice stamp issued by Czech Republic for Europa 2015 theme. The stamp features popular modelling  toy of children all over the world . In India it is known as Meccano . Meccano is a model construction system created in Liverpool, UK by Frank Hornby. It consists of re-usable metal strips, plates, angle girders, wheels, axles and gears, with nuts and bolts to connect the pieces. It enables the building of working models and mechanical devices.

Czech Republic selected the legendary metal Merkur modelling system as a theme for stamp for Europa 2015. The item features a crane on tracks built of colour parts of the Merkur modelling system, with a black and white outline of other parts and tools scattered around.

The legendary metal Merkur modelling system is the best-known traditional Czech toy manufactured in the Czech Republic, which became famous throughout the world. It was created in the early 20th century in Police nad Metují and its models have been successfully sold since the mid-1920s.

The modelling system is based on belts and profiles of different shapes and lengths, made of painted sheet steel and containing a network of drilled holes. These parts are put together with bolts and nuts. The system contains also other parts such as axles, gear wheels, spindles, etc. Some sets also include pulleys, bulldozer belts and even electric motors. This enables the construction of most realistic structures and different machines.

The variability and unlimited use of Merker guarantee its popularity. It helps expand children’s imagination, dexterity and creativity.

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Cover from Russia

Thanks to Limanski E.N. from Moscow, Russia

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Book on ‘Meghdoot Post Cards’

I am pleased to bring my first book on ‘Meghdoot Post Cards’ under ‘Post Independence Postal Stationery of India’.The book consists of 130 pages printed on art paper with multi-color illustrations priced at Rs. 650/- (US $30/-) postage extra.
- Purushottam Das Heda email :  pdheda@hotmail.com

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Old toys on new Europa stamps

 

 

From Cyprus

     

Date of Issue: 5 May 2015

Here are some new stamps featuring Old Toys on new Europa 2015 Stamps. The common theme of this year Europa Stamps is “ Old Traditional Toys ”. These stamps take us down memory lane and make us nostalgic remembering our childhood days.

Gibraltar

Date of Issue: 5 May 2015

Malta

Date of Issue : 9 May 2015

 

Czech Republic

Date of Issue: 6 May 2015

Bulgaria

Date of Issue: 20 April 2015

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New Europa 2015 stamps – Old Toys

Date of Issue : 30 April 2015

The Iceland Post will issue stamps on Europa 2015 featuring  wooden duck and the Dúa cars. The issue is to be released on the 30^th of April. According to the decision of PostEurop, the association of European public postal operators, old toys are the common theme of 2015.

The wooden duck was first produced from 1931 to 1960 by Akureyri Toy Makers and Leifur Toys, both based in Akureyri. The production was initiated by Skarphéðinn Ásgeirsson and the toys enjoyed great domestic popularity. Leifur Toys took over the production in 1942 and continued producing wooden toys until 1960.

The business failed, however, due to increased import of foreign toys. Guðbjörg Ringsted is in charge of the toy museum located in Friðbjörn’s House in Akureyri. A variety of toys from the last century can be found there, including the wooden duck. The initial production of Dúa cars started in 1985 when several pioneers in the Westfjords founded a toy workshop called Aldan.

Their goal was to produce wooden toys. The workshop produced all kinds of sought-after toys, including the Dúa cars which became very popular. The Red Cross was for many years one of the workshop’s agents, with sales proceeds going to the Red Cross house in Reykjavik which served as a relief center for children and youth. Dúa cars can be seen among other places at the local museum of Hafnarfjörður.

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STAMPEX 2015

A stamp exhibition and  workshop will be held at Shri Shyma Prasad Mukharjee Art Gallery, Rajkot  from 1-3rd May 2015.

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Aid to Nepal

Help Earthquake victims of Nepal !!!

An Appeal

India is doing so much to provide aid to Nepal. But, I do feel that we as citizens need to extend a helping hand too. It would be a great idea if the Dept of Posts could issue stamps and a minisheet highlighting the disaster. the money gained from the stamps could be exclusively sent to Nepal as a contribution from us Indians who feel and understand their pain and grief.

This will be a much quicker way of collecting money, rather than create a fund the credibility of which most people don't believe in anyway.

- Commodore  Vijay Kapre, New Delhi

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New Special Covers

Rani Laxmibai – Jhansi 24 Mach 2015

India Post, U.P. Postal Circle, Jhansi Division released a Special Cover on Jhansi Ki Rani Lakshmibai on 24 March 20115 during JHANSIPEX 2015 (24-26 MARCH).  Cover approval No. UP/09/2015.

WORLD SOCIAL WORK DAY - 17TH MARCH 2015

WORLD SOCIAL WORK DAY - 17TH MARCH 2015
PROMOTING SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION For Sustainable Development

India Post, Punjab Postal circle released a Special cover – Approval No. 01/2015  on  World social work Day at Chandigarh on 17-03-2015. in  collaboration with UNESCO's 70th Anniversary Celebrations, IGNOU the
Peoples University, Union Bank of India. Association of Professional Social Workers & Development Practitioners (APSWDP) is commemorating First Foundation year  on the occasion of World Social work Day - 2015 and UNESCO'S 70th Anniversary celebrations.

- Sreejesh Krishnan - Trivandrum

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Old toys on New Europa Stamps from Croatia

 

Date of Issue : 5 April 2015

 

Croatian post Mostar has issued two commemorative postage stamps specially designed for Europe 2015 stamp competition. On the stamps, wooden whistle (trill) and wooden rocking horse are depicted. The issue was released  on the 5^th of April.

Toys are not only subjects to play with, they are important for the development of children. The most beautiful memories from early childhood are associated with favorite toys. It could be handmade toys like wooden whistles or a rocking horse.

A rocking horse is a child’s toy, usually shaped like a horse and mounted on rockers similar to a rocking chair. There are two sorts, the one where the horse part sits rigidly attached to a par of curved rockers that are in contact with the ground, and a second sort, where the horse hangs on a rigid frame by iron straps the horse moves only relative to the frame, which does not move.

A wooden trill is a musical instrument. It can be used to play notes to guess the pass tune. Improvising with it will exercise your dexterity. Also, if the player has enough experience and dexterity, improvising with it will make nearby snakes peaceful. When played, it will either “trill” (which pacifies snakes) or “toot.”

India France Joint Issue

FDCs from India and France

Presentation Pack

- Kasinath R. - Tanjore

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Toys of yesteryears

 

Date of Issue 16 April 2015

Serbia Post will issue two stamps on 15th April 2015  and French Post will issue a stamp on 4th May 2015 featuring popular old toys for Europa 2015 theme. The theme of Europa 2015 stamps is Old Toys.

Date of Issue : 4 May 2015

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Stamp exhibition in Germany

RHEIN-RUHR-POSTA 2015 LÖHNE(GERMANY) 17 – 19 April 2015

 

A big philatelic Exhibition will be held from April 17th to April 19th in Löhne, Germany. Philatelists from Germany and other European countries will display 130 exhibits including 13 exhibits about philatelic literature in more than 600 Frames together with  a special show about Polar philately. During this philatelic event the following German Collector Groups will hold a meeting in Löhne :

ArGe BRAZIL, ArGe USA/CANADA, ArGe COINS and MONETARY SYSTEMS, ArGe AUTOMOBILES, ArGe PRECANCELLATIONS, ArGe POLAR PHILATELY and  Ar Ge MAPS/SURVEY/DISCOVERY of EARTH.

Interested Indian Philatelists or from other countries may please  contact

me for more information about these German Collector Groups. Mail:  Wolfgang.beyer1@aol.de .

During this great philatelic event RHEIN-RUHR-POSTA 2015 from April 17th to April 19th in Löhne,five different very nice pictorial  postmarks  will be available

On April 17th a new postmark will be issued in 32584 LÖHNE. The postmark will feature a Minervas

Owl ( Athene noctua) and the logo of the philatelic exhibition.

On April 17th a new postmark will be issued in 32584 LÖHNE. The postmark  will feature Erich von

Drygalski, the leader of the first German  expedition to South pole.

On April 17th a new postmark will be issued in 32584 LÖHNE .  The postmark will feature a motorcycle

of the popular make Miele from the last Century.

On April 17th a new postmark will be issued in 32584 LÖHNE.  The postmark will feature a squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) and a letterbox.

On April 19th a new postmark will be issued in 32584 LÖHNE.  The postmark will feature a steam locomotive.

Interested philatelists may please contact: Wolfgang Beyer, Vice Chairman of the German

Philatelic Collector Group ARGE ZOOLOGIE. Mail: Wolfgang.beyer1@aol.de . Postage rates:

0,80 Euro AIRMAIL, 2,95 Euro Registered AIRMAIL.

Courtesy: Wolfgang Beyer, Wolfgang Bloebaum and Wolfgang Duemke

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New Europa 2015 stamps..

 

 

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Date of Issue : 28 April 2015

Netherlands Post will issue  on 28th April 2015, a set of two stamps on Europa 2015 theme ( Toys of yesteryears). The stamps feature  children’s favourite Robot and popular board game Ludo. These were very popular among children few decades ago.

 

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Recent stamp exhibitions

Gujpex 2015, 13th Zonal Level Philatelic Exhibition at Ahmedabad - 24th - 27th March 2015

Gujpex-2015, 13th Zonal Level Philatelic Exhibition will be held from 24th to 27th March 2015 at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Memorial, Opp. Circuit House, Shahibaug, Ahmedabad – 380 004. The beautiful  logo of the exhibition has been designed by Trupti Pandya and Harsh Pandya of Ahmedabad.

website : www.gujpex.com

• Nainipex-2015 20-21  ( District level Stamp exhibition ) March 2015 at Nainital , Uttrakhand

• District level  stamp exhibition at Saharanpur  from 24-25 March 2015

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It’s a children’s world….

 

Toys of yesteryears

Here are some new stamps from Sweden and Netherlands, related with the children’s world. A  new Souvenir sheet shown above, to be issued by   Swedish Post on 26th March 2015 featuring Europa 2015 theme “ Old Toys”. The beautiful souvenir sheet features  teddy bear, a doll and other toys of yesteryears which used to  globally popular among children.

Birth stamp from Dutch Post

Date of Issue : 2 March 2015

Dutch Post issues the Birth stamp in order to “reflect the spirit of the times”, the PostNL website states. The current Birth stamp is available from March 2. It features a pink rattle among other images, and will replace the famous stork Birth stamp which has been used for 18 years.

The new Birth stamp is a collage of illustrations of objects and symbols people often associate with birth and babies: a pram, a rocking horse, a rattle, a bottle, little flowers and hearts.

 

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Philatelic Exhibition on ‘Women’ theme to be held at Bangalore from 7th to 9th March 2015.

As a part of Women’s day celebration Karnataka Postal Circle is organizing Philatelic Exhibition on the theme of ‘Women’ at "Chaya" and "Belaku" halls of Rangoli Metro Art Center, MG Road Metro Station premises, Bangalore from 7th to 9th March 2015. Exhibition will be inaugurated at 11.00 am on 7th March 2015. Exhibition will remain open between 11.00 am to 07.30 pm. Karnataka Postal Circle will also be felicitating five post-women for their diligence to duty on the occasion. The exhibits will include collections from noted philatelists of Bangalore, DR Sumitra Arya, Tamil Vanan (exhibit on Mother Teresa) and other philatelists.

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