A Royal Mail postcard depicting the 1st class stamp "Cross of St George." It was issued in 23 April 2007. Thanks JC65.
A 67p stamp on locomotive (LNER Class A1) was used. It was cancelled on 27.10.2010. The place on the date stamp is not clear.
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
IE-P10
A rural view of County Wicklow, south of Dublin. This area is called 'The Garden of Ireland.' The monastery in the picture is Glendalough (Gleann Dá Loch). Thanks Chrissybaby.
A 82 cents flower definitive stamp was used. A meter cancellation with slogan "unicef.ie" cancelled this stamp. Due to its illegible appearance, place and date are unknown.
A 82 cents flower definitive stamp was used. A meter cancellation with slogan "unicef.ie" cancelled this stamp. Due to its illegible appearance, place and date are unknown.
Monday, July 29, 2013
NL-P19
A multiview postcard with pictures of 's-Gravenhage (Den Haag or The Hague) and descriptions of the pictures. On the top left is the Peace Palace (Vredespaleis) which houses the International Court of Justice. Binnenhof in the center and it is the political center. On the right is the Noordeinde Palace, the working palace for the Queen. At the bottom left is the Mauritshuis, an art museum. Thanks Cindy79.
Three surcharge stamps of old currency were used. They are 70+30cents child and bird, 70+35cents Floriade and another Floriade stamp with face value 70+30cents. These stamps were cancelled with meter cancellation but the place and date are unknown as they are illegible.
Three surcharge stamps of old currency were used. They are 70+30cents child and bird, 70+35cents Floriade and another Floriade stamp with face value 70+30cents. These stamps were cancelled with meter cancellation but the place and date are unknown as they are illegible.
Sunday, July 28, 2013
CA-P10
Saturday, July 27, 2013
CN-HB-234712
A lottery greeting postcard from the national series. It depicts the children playing with traditional toys with auspicious symbols. The ID no. is HP2010(1)Y. Thanks fengwenyi.
It has a 80 Fen pre-printed Year of the Tiger stamp. Four more stamps were added; they are 1.20 Yuan woodprint new year picture (2009-2, 4-2), 1.20 Yuan University Science and Technology of China (2008-23, 1-1), 1.20 Yuan ancient academy (2009-27, 4-3) and 30 Fen crane (2001-3, 10-1). They were cancelled at Tianjin Tianjinzhan 6 (天津 天津站 6) on 15.10.2010.
It has a 80 Fen pre-printed Year of the Tiger stamp. Four more stamps were added; they are 1.20 Yuan woodprint new year picture (2009-2, 4-2), 1.20 Yuan University Science and Technology of China (2008-23, 1-1), 1.20 Yuan ancient academy (2009-27, 4-3) and 30 Fen crane (2001-3, 10-1). They were cancelled at Tianjin Tianjinzhan 6 (天津 天津站 6) on 15.10.2010.
Friday, July 26, 2013
KR-P2
Gyeonghoeru or 경회루 (慶會樓 or The Royal Banquet Hall) of the Gyeongbokgung Palace or 경복궁 (景福宮) in northern Seoul. This building was a hall to hold state banquet during the Joseon Dynasty. Thanks irinka80.
A ₩340 dinosaur stamp and a ₩10 South Korean flag stamp were used. It was sent from SL. Itaewon 1 on 20.10.2010.
A ₩340 dinosaur stamp and a ₩10 South Korean flag stamp were used. It was sent from SL. Itaewon 1 on 20.10.2010.
Thursday, July 25, 2013
CN-SH-227158
A lottery greeting postcard with a pair of cranes under peaches. In Chinese culture, cranes and peaches are symbolically connected with immortality. The postcard's ID no. is 09-310106-13-0010-000. Thanks FloraYu.
It has a 80 Fen pre-printed Year of the Ox stamp. A pair of 1.20 Yuan stamps (2007-3, 2-1 and 2-2) were added. They were cancelled with postmarks of Shanghai Luxungongyuan 21 (上海 鲁迅公园 21) on 4.10.2010. "Luxungongyuan" is Luxun Park.
It has a 80 Fen pre-printed Year of the Ox stamp. A pair of 1.20 Yuan stamps (2007-3, 2-1 and 2-2) were added. They were cancelled with postmarks of Shanghai Luxungongyuan 21 (上海 鲁迅公园 21) on 4.10.2010. "Luxungongyuan" is Luxun Park.
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
US-P40
The Scranton Iron Furnaces in Scranton, Pennsylvania, is a historical site in the city that preserve four massive stone blast furnaces, which were built between 1848 and 1857. It produced the T-rails for American railroads until 1902. Thanks HeatherC.
A pair of 44 cents Negro Leagues Baseball stamps were used with a 10 cents horse racing stamp. This card was sent from Syracuse NY 132 on 16(?).10.2010.
A pair of 44 cents Negro Leagues Baseball stamps were used with a 10 cents horse racing stamp. This card was sent from Syracuse NY 132 on 16(?).10.2010.
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
ES-P22
Monday, July 22, 2013
CL-P2
A view on the Puerto Varas. A place with German influence due to the migration in 19th Century. The building at the center is Puerto Varas Church (I. Sdo. Corazon de Jesus). The mountain in the background is Osorno Volcano. The water body is Lake Llanquihue. Thanks BigC.
It was sent with two stamps; a $10 Artequin and $500 Cabriela Mistral stamps. They were cancelled with postmark of Suc. Paseo Estacion Caja 1 on 14.9.2010.
It was sent with two stamps; a $10 Artequin and $500 Cabriela Mistral stamps. They were cancelled with postmark of Suc. Paseo Estacion Caja 1 on 14.9.2010.
Sunday, July 21, 2013
PH-P7
The unique limestone formation on El Nido, at the northern tip Palawan Island. Extraordinary ecosystem of this island has made it a place for tourism. Thanks Ritz.
Three marine life definitive stamps were used; they are 7 lionfish, 5 giant clam, and 1 seahorse. They were cancelled with postmark of Matina Post Office - Metro, Davao on 18.10.2010.
Three marine life definitive stamps were used; they are 7 lionfish, 5 giant clam, and 1 seahorse. They were cancelled with postmark of Matina Post Office - Metro, Davao on 18.10.2010.
Saturday, July 20, 2013
UA-P8
A postcard on the monastery Kyiv Pechersk Lavra (Києво-Печерська лавра) by the side of Dnieper River in autumn. Together with other related historical church, this monastery is listed in the UNESCO World Heritage List under the name "Kiev: Saint Sophia Cathedral and Related Monastic Buildings, Kiev Pechersk Lavra." Thanks mindanao.
A E class stamp was used. It was sent from Kyiv on 15.10.2010.
A E class stamp was used. It was sent from Kyiv on 15.10.2010.
Friday, July 19, 2013
AE-P2
A multiview postcard on Dubai. The port and high rise buildings, including Burj al Arab, are shown on this card.Thanks Hagaki.
A 3AED stamp on Eid Prayers was used. It was cancelled with meter cancellation but the place and date are illegible.
A 3AED stamp on Eid Prayers was used. It was cancelled with meter cancellation but the place and date are illegible.
Thursday, July 18, 2013
FR-P13(UA)
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
BY-L8
A postcard on the buzzard (Канюк), found in the Bialowieza Forest (Белавежская пушча). This forest, which is shared with Poland, is jointly listed in the UNESCO World Heritage List under the name "Belovezhskaya Pushcha / Białowieża Forest." This bird is looked like common buzzard (Канюк звычайны). Thanks AlexanderMur for this card and also others who have signed this card during a gathering.
A BYR500 stamp on a lady holding wheat on folk holiday for harvesting (Dazhynki) and several flower definitive stamps (three BYR50 and one BYR30) were used. They were cancelled at Minsk PI-2 on 8.10.2010.
A BYR500 stamp on a lady holding wheat on folk holiday for harvesting (Dazhynki) and several flower definitive stamps (three BYR50 and one BYR30) were used. They were cancelled at Minsk PI-2 on 8.10.2010.
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
CN-GD-232827
Monday, July 15, 2013
BY-P7(US)
A postcard on the common wood sorrel (Кісліца) or Oxalis acetosellaI, found in the Bialowieza Forest (Белавежская пушча). This forest, which is shared with Poland, is jointly listed in the UNESCO World Heritage List under the name "Belovezhskaya Pushcha / Białowieża Forest." Thanks tobiejonzarelli.
This card was sent from USA.Two 44 cents comic strips stamps on Beetle Bailey and Dennis the Menace were used together with two 5 cents American toleware stamps. They were cancelled with circular postmarks of North Quincy ???nch 02171 on 12.10.2010.
This card was sent from USA.Two 44 cents comic strips stamps on Beetle Bailey and Dennis the Menace were used together with two 5 cents American toleware stamps. They were cancelled with circular postmarks of North Quincy ???nch 02171 on 12.10.2010.
Sunday, July 14, 2013
FI-P19
Saturday, July 13, 2013
EE-P8
A nature view on Estonian landscape, the exposure of sandstone cliff along the Ahja River (Ahja jõgi). This river begins from Lake Erastvere and ends in river Emajõgi. Thanks eellaa.
It was sent with two different 4.40kr stamps; a white stork and a Paistu local costume stamps. A 0.30kr (0.02€) flower stamp was added. They were cancelled at Tallinn PK on 13.10.2010.
It was sent with two different 4.40kr stamps; a white stork and a Paistu local costume stamps. A 0.30kr (0.02€) flower stamp was added. They were cancelled at Tallinn PK on 13.10.2010.
Friday, July 12, 2013
US-P39
Another card on the river boating on the Ohio River from Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky. Thanks zeroday.
It was sent with two 44 cents comic strips stamps; Beetle Bailey and Calvin & Hobbes. A 10 cents American clock stamp was added to make up the rate for international destination. Meter cancellation with postal slogan "Always use zip code" cancelled these stamps, except the 10 cents that is too far away from the cancellation. This cancellation is very light and not able to read the place, except seeing it was from TN 3???2 and done it on Oct 12.
It was sent with two 44 cents comic strips stamps; Beetle Bailey and Calvin & Hobbes. A 10 cents American clock stamp was added to make up the rate for international destination. Meter cancellation with postal slogan "Always use zip code" cancelled these stamps, except the 10 cents that is too far away from the cancellation. This cancellation is very light and not able to read the place, except seeing it was from TN 3???2 and done it on Oct 12.
Thursday, July 11, 2013
NL-P18
A view on the Nyenrode Business University, the private university in the Netherlands, also spelled as Nijenrode. The campus is located in Breukelen, Utrecht, it is dominated by the thirteenth-century castle estate. Thanks femkedorien.
Several stamps were used on this postcard and pasted zip-zap across this card. They are 1st class Postzegel 2010 stamp, 44 cents teapot set with its label and tab, a 2 cents and 5 cents definitive stamps. The meter cancellation with its 5-wavy lines lost its date stamp. Therefore, not able to tell where and when it was sent.
Several stamps were used on this postcard and pasted zip-zap across this card. They are 1st class Postzegel 2010 stamp, 44 cents teapot set with its label and tab, a 2 cents and 5 cents definitive stamps. The meter cancellation with its 5-wavy lines lost its date stamp. Therefore, not able to tell where and when it was sent.
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
FI-P18
Tuesday, July 9, 2013
CN-P87
A yesteryear view of Nanhu Park or South Lake Park (南湖公园) in the winter and the water was frozen. This park is located in Chaoyang District, Changchun City, Jilin Province (吉林省长春市朝阳区). The background is now dominated with various skyscrapers. Thanks Chris.
A 5 Yuan bird definitive stamp was used. It was cancelled in Changchun Jida 1 (长春 吉大 1) on 8.10.20?0. "Jida" is the short form for Jilin University.
A 5 Yuan bird definitive stamp was used. It was cancelled in Changchun Jida 1 (长春 吉大 1) on 8.10.20?0. "Jida" is the short form for Jilin University.
Monday, July 8, 2013
CN-JS-223005
A view on the Slender West Lake (瘦西湖) in Yangzhou, Jiangsu (江苏扬州). A well-known scenic spot of the city. The ID no. of this card is FP3(10-8) 1997A. Thanks Fugui.
This card has a 40 Fen pre-printed stamp same design with the front. A 3 Yuan greeting stamp was added. It was sent from Nanjing Fuqiao 18 (南京 浮桥 18) on 17.9.2010.
This card has a 40 Fen pre-printed stamp same design with the front. A 3 Yuan greeting stamp was added. It was sent from Nanjing Fuqiao 18 (南京 浮桥 18) on 17.9.2010.
Sunday, July 7, 2013
TW-AS-230319
The landmark skyscraper of Taipei City, Taipei 101 (台北101). It is located in Xinyi District, Taipei (台北市信義區). At 508m height, it was once the tallest building in the world (2004-2010). During new year's eve, this building would become the place for firework displays. Thanks seair.
Two different NT$5 definitive stamps on beetle and flower were used. It was cancelled with meter cancellation of 台北 Taipei on 5.10.2010.
Two different NT$5 definitive stamps on beetle and flower were used. It was cancelled with meter cancellation of 台北 Taipei on 5.10.2010.
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