Spectacular Endangered Peacock On Stamps

The Peacock is the national bird of India ,In the new column “Bird Stamp of the month” let us take a look at this gorgeous bird which is part and parcel of Indians'  life in one form or the other.

Many countries worldwide have released stamp on Peacock,due to bytes constraint I am presenting few of them.

The Peacock ,the national bird of India is emblematic of qualities such as beauty, grace, pride and mysticism.Peacock is a multihued, swan-sized bird, with a fan-shaped crest of feathers, a white patch under the eye and a long, slender neck. Much in contrast to the natural phenomenon, the male specie of the bird is much more strikingly stunning than its female counterpart. The male bird, peacock, flaunts a gleaming blue breast and neck and a spectacular bronze-green train of around 200 elongated feathers. It is capable of extending its tail erect like fan as ostentatious display.

Peacock is illustrated in pictures accompanying Indian Gods and Goddesses. The sacred bird of the India, the bird was once bred for food, but now hunting of peacocks is banned in India. It is protected not only by a religious sentiment, but also by parliamentary statute. Peacocks have been given full protection under the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Apart from India, it is also involved to the cultures prevalent in Far East, Ancient Persia, Greek and Christian. While the figure of peacock features in various Islamic religious buildings, the bird is symbolic to 'Resurrection of Christ' in Christianity.

INDIPEX 1973 First Day Cover With Indian Stamp Of Peacock

Miniature Sheet With Stamp On Peacock From Thailand

Miniature Sheet With Stamp On Peacock From China

Miniature Sheet With Stamp On Peacock From Thailand

China Stamp On Peacock

Endangered Species Peacock On United Nations Stamp

First Day Cover Of Laos Post On Peacock

First Day Cover Of Laos Post On Peacock

Stamp On International Year Of Chemistry From Jersey

 

Jersey Post On March 8th will release a stamp On Marie Curie.The Stamp release will also include collectible philately materials like First Day Cover , Stamp Sheetlets and Presentation pack.

Marie Curie (Depicted on 60p stamp) was born on November 7th 1867 in Poland. She is well known worldwide for discovering radium, which
was for many years the main element in radiotherapy treatment.

Marie Curie was twice awarded the Nobel Prize: for Physics in 1903 and Chemistry in 1911. 100 years on, Marie Curie Cancer Care Organization provides high-quality nursing, totally free, to give people with terminal cancer and other illnesses.

The year 2011 will coincide with the 100th anniversary of the Nobel Prize awarded to Madame Marie Curie—an opportunity to celebrate the contributions of women to science. The year will also be the 100th anniversary of the founding of the International Association of Chemical Societies, providing a chance to highlight the benefits of international scientific collaboration

The Aim of International Year Of Chemistry 2011 is to increase the public appreciation of chemistry in meeting world needs and to generate interest in chemistry among youth, and to generate enthusiasm for the creative future of chemistry.

 

First Day Cover Carries A Picture Of Marie Curie

 

          Sheetlet Of Marie Curie Stamps With A Quote

“  I Never See What Has Been Done,

   I Only See What Remains To Be Done ”

 

Marie Curie Presentation Pack From Jersey Post

• Official Jersey Post Link : Click Here
• Where to Buy The Stamps :
• Worldwide Distributors : Click Here
• To Buy Online               : Click Here
• Official Site Of Marie Curie Cancer Care : Click Here

Hong Kong Stamps On Powered Flight Centenary

Hong Kong Post will release beautiful set of stamps to observe the centenary of powered flight in Hong Kong and to recognize the  milestone in local aviation history.

 

The stamp will be available from 18th March.2011 onwards.The stamps have been beautifully designed by WONG Chun Hong.

The first powered flight in Hong Kong took off on 18 March 1911 when Charles Van den Born from Belgium, flew from Sha Tin, the New Territories in a Farman biplane, paving way to the new chapter in the Hong Kong aviation history. 2011 marks the centenary of powered flight in Hong Kong. Hongkong Post will issues a stamp sheetlet to commemorate this milestone.

 

Miniature Sheet Of The Stamp On Centenary of Powered Flight In Hong Kong

 

Official Hong Kong Postal Site : Click Here

Finland International Year Of Forests Stamps

Set Of Stamps as been unveiled By Finland To Commemorate International Event Of International Year Of Forests 2011. The Stamp Will Be Released On 6th May 2011.The Stamp is designed by Klaus Welp

The Preliminary Design Of The Stamp On Forests To Be Released By Finland Post to commemorate “International Year of Forests-2011”.

Sweden Stamps On International Year Of Forests

A Pair Of Postage Stamps To Be Issued By Sverige Post (Sweden Post) to mark the International Year Of Forests 2011on 23rd March 2011.Europa Theme for the year will be forests.

Some of the well known forests of Sweden are Kolmarden,Tiveden,Tylöskog,Norrland,Kilsbergen,Ed Forest.

• Kolmarden is a large forest that separates the Swedish provinces of Södermanland and Östergötland, two of the country's main agricultural areas, from each other
• Tiveden is famous for its natural scenery and throughout history notorious for its wilderness and dangers
• Tylöskog is a deep and extensive forest between the agricultural plains of the counties of Närke and Östergötland in southeast Sweden
• Kilsbergen (Wedge Mountains/Hills) or Lekebergsåsen (Ridge of Lekeberg) is a low mountainous ridge that separates Närke from Värmland
• The Ed Forest is a forest separating the Norwegian county of Hedmark from the Swedish province of Värmland

San Marino Stamps On International Year Of Forests 2011

To Mark the international year of forests San Marino will release a pair of stamps with the theme “Forests” 05th April.2011.The United Nations General Assembly declared 2011 as the International Year of Forests to create awareness among people about  sustainable management, conservation and sustainable development of all types of forests.Algeria had recently released a stamp on the theme

Sheetlet Of Stamps On International Year Of Forests

Second Sheetlet Of Stamps On International Year Of Forests

Official Website Of International Year Of Forests : Click Here

Amazon Forest Comes Alive On Stamps

 

As Part Of March 22nd Release of Stamps On WWF (See Link here ).A Special Miniature sheet will be released about Amazon rainforests to mark the International year Of Forests 2011.The Stamp is a Must for the fauna and WWF stamp collectors

The Sheet Features the following stamps

• 1st Class - Spider Monkey
• 60p - Hyacinth Macaw
• 88p - Poison Dart Frog
• 97p - Jaguar

Miniature Stamp Sheet On Amazon Forests Fauna

 

• Royal Mail Stamp Issue Programme

Faroe Islands Stamps-International Year Of Forests

	Faroe Islands will release a pair of stamps on theme forests to commemorate the International Year Of Forests

UN General Assembly recently had adopted a resolution declaring 2011 as a year of forests.

The photos for the stamps are taken by Anker Eli Petersen
His nordic culture website can be seen here

Fragrant Roses Stamp From Cyprus Post

 

 

Cyprus post will release stamps on fragrant aromatic roses as part of it 2011 Stamp release programme.The release will feature “Rosa damascena”.A Cancellation with Rose postmark is part of the release.The Stamp will be released on 23rd March.2011

 

Miniature Sheet And Post Mark Of The Stamp On Roses By Cyprus Post

Official Cyprus Post Website : Click Here

First Stamps Of Independent India - Stamps Of 1947

The First Set of Stamps On Independent India was released on 21st November.1947

 

The First Stamp (1 1/2 Annas) Issued for domestic use in Independent India features the Lion Capital Of Ashoka.The Lion capital of Ashoka is a sculpture of four "Indian lions" standing back to back. It was originally placed atop the Aśoka pillar at Sarnath, now in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India by Emperor Ashoka circa 250 BC. The pillar, sometimes called the Aśoka Column is still in its original location, but the Lion Capital is now in the Sarnath Museum. This Lion Capital of Ashoka from Sarnath has been adopted as the National Emblem of India and the wheel "Ashoka Chakra" from its base was placed onto the center of the National Flag of India.

The Second Stamp Of India features “The National Flag of India”.Indian National Flag is a horizontal rectangular tricolor of deep saffron, white and  green; with the Ashoka Chakra, a 24-spoke wheel, in blue at its center. The flag is based on the Swaraj flag, a flag of the Indian National Congress designed by Pingali Venkayya( See the Stamp of Pingali Venkayya ).

Third Stamp Of India features “Doublas DC-4”.The Douglas DC-4 was a four-engined propeller-driven airliner developed by the Douglas Aircraft Company. It served during World War II, in the Berlin Airlift and into the 1960s in a military role. From 1945, many civil airlines operated it worldwide.This stamp was meant for foreign airmail.

 

 

First Day Cover Of The First Release Of Independent India

Block Of Four First Indian Stamp Featuring Ashoka Pillar

Block Of Four Stamps Featuring Flag Of India

Block Of Four Of First Airmail Stamp of Independent India Featuring Douglas DC4

Stamp Number	001	002	003
Stamp Name	Ashoka Pillar	Indian Flag	Airmail
Stamp Denomination	1 1/2 Annas	3 1/2 Annas	12 Annas
Stamp Issue Date	21/11/1947	21/11/1947	21/11/1947
Stamp Currency	Annas	Annas	Annas
Stamp Type	Commemorative	Commemorative	Commemorative
Stamps Color	Grey-Green	Orange-Red,Blue,Green	Ultramarine
Stamp Perforation	13.50 x 14	13 .50 X 14	14 x 13.50
Stamp Paper Used	Watermarked Multistar	Watermarked Paper	Watermarked Paper
Stamp Printed At	ISP NASIK	ISP NASIK	ISP NASIK
Number Printed	22.7 Million	2.3 Million	2.4 Million
Number In Sheet	144	96	160
Stamp Design	T I Archer	T I Archer	T I Archer