Europa 2012 stamp from Russia..

 

Hi !

Here is one of the most beautiful stamps of this year’s Europa  theme to be issued by Russian Post on 4th May 2012.The stamp features a Russian Woman in traditional dress, ready to welcome  the gests at the gate with some traditional Russian dish ! This is what I observe from the stamp..I shall be thankful if someone from Russia could give the appropriate description of this beautiful stamp.. The stamp depicts this year’s theme  “ Visit “ in a wonderful way !! The design of the stamp  is perfect for the theme !! … Till Next Post…Have a nice Time !!

Other recent Europa 2012 stamps

Macedonia

Date of Issue : 13 April 2012

Moldova

Date of Issue : 18 April 2012

Switzerland

Date of Issue : 9 May 2012

View complete list of : Europa 2012 stamps

 

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Christmas and New Year Stamps…

 

 

Hi ! As the festive season of Christmas and New Year  approaches, new stamps are being issued by countries round the world…Here are some wonderful stamps issued for this year’s Christmas and New Year recently !!

Russia

Date of Issue : 1 December 2011

Traditionally, the Russian Post issues a thematic stamp for the New Year. This time it depicts a red Christmas ball with snowflakes on a gray background.

In Russia, the first Christmas trees appeared as ornaments in the XIX century on roofs and fences of pubs. Following the European fashion, Russian people began decorating Christmas trees in 1860-1870-s. Only wealthy people could afford ordering toys in Europe. To buy a glass toy at the end of XIX century for the inhabitants of Russia was the same thing that to buy a car for the modern Russian citizen.

Korea Post

The Korean Post has issued a stamp commemorating the Year of the Dragon. The New Year's greetings stamps have been printed with photo storage ink since 2001. This year, the dragon's body and the pearl-white snowflakes in the stamp are also printed using photo storage ink and glow in the dark.

Being a creature of legends, the dragon is described to have an immense body of a snake, the horns of a deer, the ear of a cow, scaly skin, and four legs. Since ancient times, the dragon has been associated to greatness, thus symbolizing royal authority or the throne. In addition, the dragon has been positioned as an auspicious symbol in our everyday life: a dream of forthcoming conception that involves a dragon led to the expectation of the baby growing up to be a great man; farmers worshipped the dragon as the god of water that governs the success of their harvest; fishermen worshipped the dragon as the Dragon King that governs the sea.

Uruguay

Correo Uruguayo has issued a stamp celebrating Christmas 2011. The stamp illustrates Uruguayan version of Maria, gaucho (shepherd) and baby Jesus in Christmas crib.

Switzerland

"Chapel", "Christmas tree" and "Chalet" - three new special stamps from Swiss Post accentuate this year's Christmas mail with a festive note. A new feature of the Christmas stamps is that they are self-adhesive.

Sweden

Swedish Postal Service has issued a set of winter stamps featuring images of snowflakes taken by Libbrecht . This year's stamps for international holiday greetings depict snow crystals

Recently Libbrecht was awarded the Lennart Nilsson Award, recognizing extraordinary image-makers in science. Libbrecht has taken photographs of both natural and synthetic snowflakes, revealing stunning, unusual designs. He has published several calendars and books on snowflakes describing the art and science of snowflakes.

Capturing - or creating - the most ethereal snowflakes is a passion of Caltech physicist, Ken Libbrecht, one of the world's top experts on snowflakes and ice crystal formations. Libbrecht is also passionate about photographing snowflakes, (utilizing a custom-built photo-microscope).

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School Life on new Greek stamps

 

 

 

Date of Issue : 5 September 2011

Hellenic Post issued a set of six stamps on September 5, 2011  featuring school life focusing on  Primary School Reading Books.It is a very nice set of stamps on children and education theme.

 

Recent issue updates…

Russia

Russian headdresses

Stamps feature the national headdresses of people from the Russian North.

Date of Issue : 15 September 2011

Souvenir sheet - World cultural heritage of Russia. Ancient City and Fortress Buildings of Derbent

 

Date of Stamps : 13 September 2011

Souvenir sheet depicts the fortress Naryn-Kala.

Contemporary Russian art

Postage stamps depict works of six master hands of the contemporary Russian art

Date of Issue : 12 September 2011

Ireland

Solheim Cup

On September 15, 2011, An Post issued a stamp to commemorate the Solheim Cup women's golf competition being played in Ireland. The Solheim Cup is being staged at Killeen Castle, County Meath, from September 19-25. It is the highest profile international golf event for women and is the largest women's sporting event ever to come to Ireland.

Date of Issue : 15 September 2011

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New stamps from Pakistan

 

Joint issue between Pakistan and Iran on Minar-e-Pakistan and Milad Tower Iran

 

Date of Issue : 24 August 2011

Here are some recent issues from Pakistan issued during months of June to August 2011.

Celebrating 60th Anniversary in Managing Frequency Spectrum for bringing Socio-Economic by Frequency Alocation Board in Pakistan

Date of Issue : 18 August, 2011

On the Eve of Golden Jubilee of Zarai Tarqiati Bank Limited

Date of Issue :  14 August, 2011

100th Birth Anniversary Celebration 2011 of His Holiness Dr. Syedna Mohammad Burhanuddin Saheb (TUS)

Date of Issue : 17 July, 2011

On the Occasion of Golden Jubilee of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP)

Date of Issue :  1 July, 2011

Child Art Competition : National Stamp Exhibition "KURACHEE 2011"

Date of Issue : 24 June, 2011

Pakistan-Russia Friendship

Date of Issue : 10 June 2011

HIV AWARENESS CAMPAIGN

Date of Issue : 8 June 2011

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Obama Stamp from Russia – Fact or Mystery

 

It is a label and not a real stamp

The recent news published by  Voice of Russia about the issue of Obama stamp by Russia Post created a great interest in philatelic community. The stamp is one of the most searched stamps on Internet by collectors in the last few days. The picture of  stamp and cover shown by some sites ( also given here) are just imaginary stamp and not the real stamp. One can closely observe the picture here. The name of country  is not mentioned any where on the stamp. How does it show that it has been issued by Russian Post ??? No sign of issuing postal authority. If it is just a souvenir item by Russian Post, the name of the issuing authority must be given on the stamp.

If any collector comes across the genuine stamp on Obama by Russian Post may kindly share the image on this blog. A website “ Russia Post “ available in Russian only but on translation gives following news. However this  is not the official website of Russia Post. From all resources it is clear that  Russia has not issued any stamp on Obama.

I shall be thankful if any philatelist or collector from Russia could clarify the doubt about ……. Obama Stamp . Readers are most welcome to give their views on this issue….

The news on a Russian  site

On the anniversary of Barack Obama has released a Russian Post a souvenir set of vignettes and envelopes featuring the U.S. president. Rather than face value for the money gift sets bear the number "50". August 4th Barack Obama will be celebrating its fiftieth birthday.

View this link :   Почта России поздравила президента Америки

 

Fake cover of  so called Obama stamp

Recent stamps issued by Russian Post

 

Date of Issue : 15 August 2011

Date of Issue : 1 August 2011

Date of Issue : 29 July 2011

The list of stamps given on official site of Russia Post

These are  the screen shots taken from official website of Russia Post.  Obama stamp is not listed any where on the list.

 

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Support Anna…Make a new India !!

Indian common man is against corruption, and the its time to introduce a new and strong anti-corruption law that would help to stop all corruption in India.

 

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Russia Honors Obama with Postage Stamp for 50th Birthday

 

Russia’s Post Office has issued a collection of stamps and envelopes to mark the 50th jubilee of the US President Barack Obama. The US leader is celebrating his birthday on the 4th of August.

In one of his recent interviews Mr. Obama said that fifty years ago nobody could imagine Russia and the US as partners. He added that confrontation ended together with the Cold War.

He said that the Internet and mass media have made people from all over the globe closer to each other. “It is important to contribute to mutual understating between Russia and the US, one of the world`s leading countries”, Mr. Obama said. 

Russia`s Post Office also presented the US leader with a postmark featuring his portrait. Mr. Obama liked the gift, stamped several envelopes and then signed one of them with dedication to the museum of the Russian Post Office.  

The Voice of Russia

Note : The stamp on Obama has not been listed on the official website of Russian Post so far.

Obama turns 5o today…

Stamp on Obama’s 50th Birthday from Guyana

Date of Issue : 20 June 2011

 

From Russia With Love: Obama’s Own Postal Stamp….

This is a present from Russia to say Happy Birthday Marxist Obama, you have done well. Russia has  commemorated  Postal Stamps  in Obama’s honor of his 50th Birthday. Isn’t that special?

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Why is Russia Honoring Obama with Stamp?

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More stamps on Obama by other countries

 

  

   

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