A Small Souvenir Album of 1957 Children’s Day Stamps

This is a Small , beautifully made Souvenir album for Children day stamps released in 1957.

(approx. 5" X 6.5")

Hamfest India-2009 - special postal cancellation

Bangalore Amateur Radio Club VU2ARC hosted HamfestIndia-2009, the annual gathering of radio amateurs from India on 7th & 8th Nov, at Sri Nijagunara Kshetra, in Basavanagudi Bengaluru. This year Bangalore Amateur Radio Club (BARC) celebrated its Golden Jubilee.

Bangalore Amateur Radio Club, VU2ARC cover with special postal cancellation approved by India Post Karnataka Circle was released by the special guest on the occassion. The special postal cancellation had Bangalore Amateur Radio Club VU2ARC Golden Jubliee Celebrations written in Hindi and English language and was conceived & printed by VU2JHM, Lion Ajoy, member HFI 2009 Organsing Committee & Director, Lions International Stamp Club.

Landmark Bridges of India - Error sheetlet

On Aug 17, 2007 India Post released a set of commemorative stamps on Landmark bridges of India. The Four Landmark bridges of India are Howrah Bridge, Mahatma Gandhi Setu, Pamban Bridge and Vidyasagar Setu.

The below Sheetlet has a rare error - Horizontal Imperf ( there is no horizontal perforation).

Front

Back view

Jeanne Jugan - Little sisters of the poor

The Department of Posts released commemorative postage stamps of Jeanne Jugan and the Order of the Little Sisters of the poor. This is a setenant pair of denomination Rs 20.00 and Rs. 5.00 respectively.

FDC

Brochure

For more info:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeanne_Jugan

Souvenir Album of 1959 Children’s Day Stamp

Recently Mr. Raj (my guru, boss, mentor) introduced me to Mr. Anil Prabhu, who gave me lot of old philatelic material which his father had collected. I thank him for his generosity.

One of the colourful items that attracted me was the Souvenir Album of 1959 Children’s Day Stamp.

It's a hard bound cover with attractive designs on cloth.


See it for yourself!!!