Mahapex 2012 Special Covers..

 

Mahapex - 2012

Recently, Mahapex 2012 State level philatelic exhibition was held at Shri Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Kreeda Sankul, Balewadi,  Pune from 13.1.2012 to 16.01.2012.  102 participants took part in exhibition and 400 frames were displayed. Total Eight Special Covers were released during the exhibition.

1. R.K. Laxman - Comman Man   -    13.01.2012
2. Kass Plateau     -    13.01.2012
3. Lavani Nritya    -    14.01.2012
4. Vasudeo     -    14.01.2012
5. Saint Meera Bai Sculpture,Goa  - 15.01.2012
6. Baba Amte    -     15.01.2012
7. Ganjifa Playing Cards,   - 16.01.2012
8. Bharat Ratna Maharshi Karve's  Jhopadi  - 16.01.2012

Special Covers

 

 

: Ravindra Wamanacharya - Panchavati, Nashik email : r_wamanacharya@yahoo.co.in

MAHAPEX 2012 - Awards

Gold Medal

1) Dr Anjali Dutta for Fiscals of Gwalior

2) Dr Anjali Dutta for Fiscals of Jamkhandi

3) Col Jayanta Dutta for Fiscals of Jodhpur

Silver Medal

1) Ms Jayoti Dutta for Fiscals of Bharatpur

2) Col Jayanta Dutta for Rare Stamps of the World (Literature class)

Bronze

Ravindra Wamanacharya  participated in two categories, Thematic - Permanent Picture Cancellation (3 frames) and One frame exhibit - Environment Protection. Both the exhibits were awarded by Bronze Medal.

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New stamp on International Year of Chemistry..

 

Date of Issue : 11 September 2011

 

The UNESCO has declared 2011 as the International  Year of Chemistry. The Italian Post has issued a postage stamp on 11 September to commemorate this year.

The stamp depicts  a molecular structure and some glass bottles used in chemical laboratories.  The logo of  Italian Chemical Society is given on the top right. The cancellation has almost the same design.

The International Year of Chemistry 2011 (IYC 2011) commemorates the achievements of chemistry, and its contributions to humankind. This recognition for chemistry was made official by the United Nations in December 2008. Events for the year are being coordinated by IUPAC, the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry, and by UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization.The theme of IYC - 2011 is "Chemistry–our life, our future," and focuses on the “achievements of chemistry and its contributions to the well-being of humankind.” It aims to raise awareness of chemistry among the general public and to attract young people into the field, as well as to highlight the role of chemistry in solving global problems

 

Club News

RAJPEX - 2011 : PHILATELIC EXHIBITION    

One frame philatelic exhibition -" RAJPEX-2011" will be held in Rajkot, from 18-20 November 2011 at Shri.Shyamaprasad Art Gallery,Race course,Rajkot,Gujarat . The exhibition executive committee will organize a stamp design competition for youth group .The event will feature not only some unique postage stamp collections,but also display  rare valuable collectibles. Special covers/cancellation will also be released as a part of the event. Events like essay writing competitions,forum on stamp collecting , & workshop on philately will be organized along with display of some special exhibits on WILD LIFE,GANDHI & of PRINCELY STATES.

RAJPEX-2011          : Philatelic exhibition

DATE                      : 18 - 20 NOVEMBER 2011.

VENUE                    : Shri.Shyamaprasad Art Gallery,Race course,Rajkot-              

                                 360 001,Gujarat,India.

Contact for  details /entry  forms/sales stall Booking,etc :

 Secretary,RAJPEX-2011

C/o.Philatelic Bureau,G.P.O.,RAJKOT-360001

  Phone : 0281 -2223883

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