Wednesday, April 30, 2014

CN-P161

Restaurant area at Yunnan Road South, Huangpu District, Shanghai (上海 黄埔区 云南南路). This eatery area is located between Jinling Road East (金陵东路) and Yan'an Road East (延安东路). Thanks jyxzn.





















A 4.20 Yuan bird definitive stamp and a 30 Fen stamp on temple (1999-6, 6-1) were used.They were cancelled by postmark from Fujian Zhouning Yingye 3 (福建 周宁 营业 3) on 10.3.2012.



Tuesday, April 29, 2014

US-P49

A night view postcard from Syracuse, New York. It shows this city view by the side of Onondaga Lake. Thanks HeatherC.
















This card was sent using several stamps; a 22 cents US Constitution, 33 cents Dimitri Tiomkin and two 25 cents with different theme, one for Rhode Island and the other for World Stamp EXPO.These stamps were cancelled twice; once by contemporary meter cancellation of unknown place and once by wavy-lined cancellation of Syracuse, NY. But, the dates for both cancellations not able to identified.



Monday, April 28, 2014

US-P48

A postcard from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is one of the metropolitan in the United States and the fifth most populous city in the country. Thanks Janila.
















It was sent with several stamps, a "forever" Year of the Dragon, another "forever" flag stamp, a 10 cents American clock and a 5 cent American Toleware. They were cancelled with a meter cancellation from an unknown place and unknown date.



Sunday, April 27, 2014

PH-P9

A postcard on the capital of the Philippines, Manila. It shows the night view of this city with its high rise buildings. Thanks Ritz.
















Marine life definitive stamps were used on this card; they are ₱1 trigger fish, ₱5 butterfly fish and ₱7 box fish. An oval shaped "Dispatched" postmark of an unknown office was used to cancel these stamps, the date (11.3.2012) was later added on.



Saturday, April 26, 2014

CN-P160

A postcard with drawing on the old Vegetarian House (老斋舍) on top of Cherry Top (樱顶) in Wuhan University (武汉大学). This old house is located in the south slope of Lion Hill (狮子山) in front of the library. Thanks jujiakuaikuaipai.













Two 200 Fen stamps on architecture (1998-2,4-4) and a 50 Fen stamp on UPU Congress in Beijing (1998-12,2-1) were used. They were cancelled Wuhan Shipailing 1 (武汉 石牌岭 1) on 6.3.2012.



Friday, April 25, 2014

TH-P2

A sun set view of Wat Phra Keo or Wat Phra Kaew (วัดพระแก้ว) in Bangkok . Its official name is Wat Phra Si Rattana Satsadaram (วัดพระศรีรัตนศาสดาราม). It is also known as Temple of the Emerald Buddha. This temple is founded in 18th Century. Thanks Dancing_sun.
















Four different ฿3 orchid stamps were used to send this postcard. They were cancelled at Bangkok Noi บางกอกน้อย on 9.3.55. The year "55" or 2555 is corresponding to year 2012 C.E.



Thursday, April 24, 2014

CN-P159

This is a lottery greeting postcard on a theme park in Shenzhen, the Window of the World (世界之窗). Located in the western part of Shenzhen, Guangdong (广东 深圳), it has many reproductions of world landmarks. Its ID no. is 12-440305-13-0285-018. Thanks carmenchen.












There is a 80 Fen pre-printed Year of the Dragon on this card; a 100 Fen sculpture stamp (1997-9, 6-3) and a 1.20 Yuan scenery stamp (2007-7, 3-3) were added. They were cancelled at Guangdong Shenzhen Hongli 23 (广东 深圳 红荔 23) on 4.3.2012. Commemorative postmarks for Year of the Dragon were stamped on this card too.



Wednesday, April 23, 2014

CN-P158

A self-design card with drawing from sender. Wonton noodle or wanton noodle (云吞面) was depicted in this card. Thanks jackie.



















A pair of 2 Yuan bird definitive stamps were used together with a 80 Fen bird definitive. They were cancelled with postmarks of Guangdong Jiangmen Xinhan 4 (广东 江门 信函 4) on 27.2.2012.



Tuesday, April 22, 2014

CN-P157

A postcard sent through Kuukie (趣奇网). It shows the figures of a rock band from Chengdu. Thanks luowanjin.















A pair of 150 Fen covered bridge stamps (1997-8, 4-3 and 4-4) were used. They were cancelled at Shanghai Dong'an 45 (上海 东安 45) on 25.2.2012.



Monday, April 21, 2014

NZ-P2

A card with the theme "Auckland at Twilight." It shows a scene at Westhaven Marina where thousands of yachts park there. The Sky Tower projects out from Auckland CBD. Thanks miama42.















A $1.90 stamp on Queenstown was used. It was cancelled probably on 27.2.2012, and place is unknown as only the code for the place (018350) is printed. 


Sunday, April 20, 2014

CN-P156

A lottery greeting postcard from Weihai City Branch of China Post (威海市邮政局) in Shandong Province (山东省). It publicizes one of its services, advertisement on business magazine. Its ID no. is 10-371000-13-0193-012. Thanks Huier.













It has a 80 Fen pre-printed Year of the Tiger stamp. A 1.20 Yuan on Qingming Day (2010-8, 3-1) and a 100 Fen stamp on Yandi Temple (1998-23, 3-2) were added. They were cancelled at Taiyuan Chezhan 8 (太原 车站 8) on 20.2.1012.



Saturday, April 19, 2014

CN-P155

A postal card on scenery from Guangdong Province. This one shows the new look of Guangzhou City (广州市). Although it mentions new look, tt was the scene of this city in 1990s when it was printed. Its ID no. is YP8(10-?) 1990(A). Thanks mengyeyu.





















There is a 15 Fen pre-printed stamp using the design of this card; additional stamps were added. They are 80 Fen environmental definitive and two bird definitive stamps with face values 1.20 Yuan and 1 Yuan. They were cancelled with postmarks of Guangdong Huizhou Yingye 51 (广东 惠州 营业 51) on 23.2.2012.



Friday, April 18, 2014

CN-P154

A lottery greeting letter card from the People's Government of Shenyang City (沈阳人民政府) showing one of the venue for football match during Beijing Olympic Games. This one is Wulihe Stadium of Shenyang Olympic Center (沈阳奥体中心五里河体育场). The ID no. is 2008-0601(BK)-2058. Thanks xihuanshouchang.
















This card comes with a 1.20 Yuan pre-printed Year of the Rat stamp. A 60 Fen scenery stamp (2001-14, 4-1) and a pair of 1.20 Yuan bird definitive stamps were added. They were cancelled at Shenyang Doubeijie 2 (沈阳 陡北街) on 14.2.2012. A commemorative postmark for stamps of Oversea Chinese from the Shenyang Branch was stamped at upper left.


Thursday, April 17, 2014

CN-P153

A postal card showing the Huayan Pagoda (华严塔) in Songyin Temple (松隐禅寺), Songyin Town, Jingshan District, Shanghai (上海金山区松隐镇). It was built in Ming Dynasty to store the Huayan Sutra (华严经). Its ID no. is 09-310106-11-0009-009. Thanks gary1234567890.





















This card comes with a 80 Fen pre-printed stamp on Shanghai EXPO 2010;a 3 Yuan greeting stamp and a 80 Fen personalized stamp were added. They were cancelled at Shanghai Lingzhao 8 (上海 凌兆) on 22.2.2012.



Wednesday, April 16, 2014

CN-P152

An artistic card showing an indoor lamp with brick-walled. Thanks Caidaogu.
















Two bird definitive stamps with face values 1.20 Yuan and 4.20 Yuan were used. However, they were not cancelled.



Tuesday, April 15, 2014

CN-P151

A postal card on Guangzhou Asian Games with one of the mascots, A Xiang (阿祥), as its design. Its ID no. is 10-440104-11-0072-001. Thanks TANG.





















A pair of 2 Yuan bird definitive stamps were added on this postal card with a 80 Fen pre-printed stamp on mascots of the Games. They were cancelled at Sichuan Mianyang Mianzhouzhonglu 4 (四川 绵阳 绵州中路 4) on 6.2.2012.



Monday, April 14, 2014

CN-P150

A postcard on Beijing hutong, Dajingchang xixiang (大经厂西巷). Thanks aijia1989.
















Three 1 Yuan bird definitive stamps were used. They were cancelled with postmarks from Beijing Anwai 10 (北京 安外 10) on 6.2.2012. Additional postal marking, post office seal from Andingmen Branch (安定门分公司), was stamped here too. 



Sunday, April 13, 2014

MO-P5

An artistic postcard showing a kid reading among book shelf. Thanks Courthney_Wong (Kirsti).
















A stamp label on energy saving printed with MOP$4.00 was used. It was cancelled at TRADIC Letter Process and Delivery Centre (TRADIC郵政處理及派遞中心) on 1.2.2012.



Saturday, April 12, 2014

CN-P149

A postal card showing the scene of escorting bride to  wedding (亲迎) at the water villages in Da'ao (大鳌) and Muzhou (睦洲) of Xinhui, Jiangmen, Guangdong (广东江门新会). Its ID no. is 2004(1906)-0004(8-2). Thanks cinly.














This card comes with a 60 Fen pre-printed flower stamp; several stamps were added. They are 3 Yuan EXPO 2011 Xi'an stamp (2011-10, 2-2), 80 Fen rose personalized stamp and 10 Fen environmental definitive stamp. They were cancelled with postmarks of Guangdong Jiangmen Huicheng Fengfa 1 (广东 江门 会城 封发 1) on 2.2.2012.





Friday, April 11, 2014

CN-P148

A lottery greeting postcard from Ili (or Yili), Xinjiang (新疆 伊犁) showing the secondary forest of Gongliu (巩留次森林). Its ID no. is 11-654002-13-0983-000. Thanks LiChanna.













A strip of three 1 Yuan bird definitive stamps were added on this card with a 80 Fen pre-printed stamp. They were cancelled by postmark of Xinjiang Yining (or Ghulja) ?? (Yingye) 4 or "新疆 伊宁 غۇلجا ??(营业)4" on 19.1.2012.



Thursday, April 10, 2014

IT-P5

A multiview postcard from Milano (Milan). They are Milan Cathedral (Duomo di Milano) on the upper left, La Scala (Teatro alla Scala), a world renowned opera house on the upper right, Portadi Cinese on the lower left and a palazzo on the lower right. Thanks Dudu.
















Two €0,60 stamps with different themes; Pope and stamp on stamp. They were cancelled at Milano Borromeo CMP on 14.2.2012.



Wednesday, April 9, 2014

CN-P147

A menu postcard for eatery, hot and sour noodle (酸辣粉) of Sichuan Province (四川省). Thanks Chongchong.













Three stamps were used; a 1.20 Yuan new year drawing (2009-2, 4-4), 80 Fen children's drawing (2000-11, 8-4) and another 1.20 Yuan stamp on Huanglong scenery (2009-18, 3-1). They were cancelled at Chengdu Jitou 2 (成都 机投 2) on 14.2.2012.



Tuesday, April 8, 2014

US-P47

A gift postcard showing probably a thermometer on white background with sentence, "You give me forever." Thanks kailin.















Several stamps were used; two "forever" love stamps, a 10 cents American clock and a 5 cents toleware. There were cancelled with red-color postmark on 14.2.2012 but the place name is not visible.



Monday, April 7, 2014

ES-P23

The Monument to Cervantes, a Spanish novelist, poet and playwright, in Plaza de España, Madrid. This plaza a large square, and popular tourist destination. Located in central Madrid, at the western end of the Gran Vía, this monument is one of its features. Thanks Cati1988.





















A 0,80€ JMJ2011 stamp and a 0,05€ definitive stamp were used. It was cancelled at CTA Madrid on 27.2.2012.



Sunday, April 6, 2014

MO-P4(CN)

A sculpture of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Star of the Sea (Virgem Maria, Estrela do Mar or 聖母瑪莉亞,海洋之母) in Church of Mater Dei (Igreja de Madre de Deus or 聖母堂). This church is more famous for its ruin, the ruins of St. Paul's (Ruínas de São Paulo or 大三巴牌坊), which is the major landmark for Macau. It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of "Historical Centre of Macau." Thanks shinianyijue_jiangwumeng.





















This card was sent from Beijing, China. A 4.50 Yuan stamp on Oversea Chinese theme was used. It was cancelled at Beijing Xichanganjie 21 (北京 西长安街 21) on 17.1.2012. Year of the Dragon postal markings were also stamped on this card.