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A multiview postcard on Tampere. The bigger picture is city night view. Smaller pictures from left to right are Näsinneula, Tampere Hall, night view from Näsijärvi and day view from Näsijärvi. Thanks Kaaka.





















A 1 luokka/klass stamp on boat was used. It was cancelled at Helsinki-Helsingfors on 17.7.2012.

UA-309203

A multiview postcard on typical Ukrainian lifestyle. Traditional Ukrainian dishes are shown in the upper left and lower right pictures; they are borseh, rareniki and golubtsy. Fruits of guelder rose, a symbol of this country, is in the upper right picture. Hand-made wipers on the lower left. Thanks Karishka and also information of these pictures.
















A 1.50₴ tile stamp and a Є class ink bottle stamp were used.They were cancelled at Cherkasy on 7.7.2012.

CN-P173

A postal card on Gaochang Ruin (高昌故城) or Qara-hoja (قاراھوجا) in Xinjiang Province near Taklamakan Desert (塔克拉玛干沙漠 or تەكلىماكان قۇملۇقى). Its ID no. is FP5(10-6)1997A. Three 1 Yuan bird definitive stamps were pasted on this side of the card. However, they are not postmarked. Thanks LiChanna.















There is a 40 Fen pre-printed stamp using the card picture as its design. It is also not postmarked.

PH-P10

A postcard from Sual, Pangasinan Province on the Luzon Island. It shows its colorful boats and these boats are used for fishing. Thanks Ritz.

















Several marine life definitive stamps were used;they are ₱5 butterflyfish, ₱7 seashell and ₱1 triggerfish. They were cancelled with a postmark from an unknown place on 17.7.2012.

CN-GD-498073

A postal card showing rural sport activity, rowing to become the champion (赛艇夺锦). In Da'ao, Xinhui District, Jiangmen (江门新会大鳌), people are more frequent using boats as transportation due to geographical reason. Therefore, during 1960s to 1980s, this activity is more active. Its ID no. is 2004(1906)-0004(8-8). Thanks cinly.

A 4.50 Yuan stamp on Oversea Chinese (2011-20, 4-4) was used. This stamp covers the pre-printed stamp, probably a 60 Fen flower. It was cancelled at Guangdong Jiangmen Longchang 2 (广东 江门 龙昌 2) on 25.7.2012.

CZ-P6

A postcard from Kašperské Hory showing its townhall (radnice). It is a small town in the Plzeň Region near the border with Germany. Thanks Kuriero.

















A Z-value painting stamp was used. It was cancelled at Kašperské Hory 34192 on 17.7.2012.

RU-1004873

A postcard on Palace Square (Дворцо́вая пло́щадь) in Saint Petersburg (Санкт-Петербург). The Alexander Column (Алекса́ндровская коло́нна) is shown on the center. The State Hermitage (Госуда́рственный Эрмита́ж) is in the background. Thanks July-Star.





















Several stamps were used; a 15p. Olympic mascot, a 0.50p. fox and a 5p. moose. This card was first cancelled with a machine postmark 0n 28.6.2012 and later it was hand-cancelled (29.6.2012) as stamps were not postmarked by the machine. It was sent from Новосибирск (Novosibirsk).

KR-P4

A spring view on Jeju Island (제주도  or 濟州島) with rape flowers blooming by the roadside. Thanks Jessicahsu sending this card while traveling.
















It was sent using a postage label. This label indicated postcard rate and printed with ₩370. It was printed on 10.7.2012 in Jeju. A airmail stamping was cancelled at the bottom of this label.

US-1754141

An Elvis Presley postcard. This card shows the King of Rock n Roll playing drums. Thanks chill.





















A 29 cents Elvis stamp and a 76 cents Edward Trudeau stamp were used. They were cancelled at Minneapolis MN 553 on 5.7.2012.

NL-1306582

A multiview postcard from Almere, a young city built from reclaimed land. This card shows several places in this city. They are cinema (upper left), library (upper right), Kertstboom city center (lower left), and Sand Beach festival or Strandfestival Zand (lower right). Thanks Henk_Struik.
















A postage label with face value €0.95 was used. This label was printed on 6.7.2012 at PKM112831.

CN-GD-494012

A postal card on Mudu, Jiangsu (江苏 木渎). It is a town famous as water village (水乡). On the right is the rest hut for the town's jetty (木渎镇御码头). Its ID no. is 10-320503-11-0036-003. Thanks maybecola.














Three 80 Fen stamps were added on this card with a pre-printed 80 Fen UNESCO and World Heritage logos; they are a bird definitive and two different personalized stamps. They were cancelled at Guangzhou Nanqudazong 2 (广州 南区大宗 2) on 11.7.2012.

CN-ZJ-494108D

A postcard showing aerial view of new district in Taizhou (泰州新区一景). Its ID no. is 2003(1011)-0009(10-1). Thanks ELF.















Also on the back of this card, the sender copied a poem. There is a 60 Fen pre-printed flower stamp. Upon request from the sender, it was cancelled with postmark of Zhejiang Xiaoshan Meihualou 1 (浙江 萧山 梅花楼 1) on 8.7.2012.

It was also sent with three other postal cards inside a pre-paid with printed 9 Yuan stamp envelope. It was cancelled at Zhejiang Xiaoshan Meihualou 1 (浙江 萧山 梅花楼 1) too on 8.7.2012.

CN-ZJ-494108C

A postal card with scenery from Meilanfang Park, Taizhou (泰州 梅兰芳公园). Its ID no. is 2003(1011)-0009(10-6). Thanks ELF once more.















At the back of the card, the sender copied another poem. There is a 60 Fen pre-printed flower stamp. Upon request from the sender, it was cancelled with postmark of Zhejiang Xiaoshan Meihualou 1 (浙江 萧山 梅花楼 1) on 8.7.2012.

Along with three other postal card, it sent inside a pre-paid with printed 9 Yuan stamp envelope. It was also cancelled at Zhejiang Xiaoshan Meihualou 1 (浙江 萧山 梅花楼 1) on 8.7.2012.

CN-ZJ-494108B

Another postal card on Buddhist theme, it is a Bodhisattva figure with colored painting and applied gold of Eastern Wei Dynasty (东魏贴金彩绘菩萨像). There is no ID no. on this card too. Thanks ELF again.





















Also at the back of the card, the sender copied a different poem. There is a 60 Fen pre-printed flower stamp. Upon request from the sender, it was cancelled with postmark of Zhejiang Xiaoshan Meihualou 1 (浙江 萧山 梅花楼 1) on 8.7.2012.

It was also sent with three other postal cards inside a pre-paid with printed 9 Yuan stamp envelope. It was also cancelled at Zhejiang Xiaoshan Meihualou 1 (浙江 萧山 梅花楼 1) on 8.7.2012.

CN-ZJ-494108A

A postal card on Buddha figure with colored painting and applied gold of Northern Qi Dynasty (北齐贴金彩绘佛像). Its height is 139cm. No ID no. is found on this card. Thanks ELF





















At the back of the card, the sender copied a poem. There is a 60 Fen pre-printed flower stamp. Upon request from the sender, it was cancelled with postmark of Zhejiang Xiaoshan Meihualou 1 (浙江 萧山 梅花楼 1) on 8.7.2012.















It was sent with three other postal cards inside a pre-paid with printed 9 Yuan stamp envelope. It was also cancelled at Zhejiang Xiaoshan Meihualou 1 (浙江 萧山 梅花楼 1) on 8.7.2012.

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An advertisement card from Pflanzenbörse-Bremen. It is promoting agricultural product, plant and flower exchange. Thanks FionaFamos.





















A 75 cent UNESCO stamp was used. It was cancelled with a circular postmark of Melle 4932? on 7.7.2012.

GB-340442

A postcard on Whitby Abbey.It is a ruined Benedictine abbey overlooking the North Sea on the East Cliff above Whitby in North Yorkshire, England. The daily cows are seen grazing near this ruin. Thanks MammyBear.
















A 77p Queen Elizabeth II stamp and a 10p Machine definitive stamp were used. They were cancelled by the meter postmark is too light. Only 4.?.2012 is identifiable. 

VN-P8

A street vendor on bicycle selling vegetables. It is common in Vietnamese cities and towns. Thanks JoinHanoi.

















Two Asiatic black bear stamps with different values, 2000₫ and 10500₫, were used. Only the higher value stamp was cancelled  with postmark of Hanoi BP 100010 on 29.6.2012.

NZ-P3

An aerial view of Mount Eden (Maungawhau) in Auckland. This mountain is the second highest natural point in the whole of the Auckland region. The English name honours George Eden, 1st Earl of Auckland.Thanks miama42.
















A $1.90 stamp on stamp was used. It was cancelled on 10.7.2012 by machine. Not sure which number is the code for this machine.

GB-P6

A London black and white postcard with Big Ben (Elizabeth Tower) and double-decker bus highlighted with color. They are typical British images.Thanks mirage3ks.
















 A non-value indicator red telephone booth stamp for international postcard rate was used. This stamp was issued by a private mail service provider, Universal Mail United Kingdom. However, there is no postmark on the stamp or even on this card.

CN-P172

A postcard on Huangyaguan or Huangya Pass (黄崖关 or "Yellow Cliff Pass"). It is a small section of the Great Wall of China located in the north of Ji County, Tianjin (天津蓟县). It is one of the tourist destination in Tianjin. Thanks 。.
















A 3 Yuan Xi'an EXPO stamp (2011-10, 2-2) was used. It was postmarked at Jiangsu Lianyungang Longhe 4 (江苏 连云港 龙河 4) on 23.6.2012. It is a very neat postmark.

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A postcard on the artifact in Tokyo National Museum (東京国立博物館). This is a Dō-maru (胴丸) Armor with multi-colored braid lacing. Dō-maru or "body wrap" is a type of chest armour worn by the samurai class of feudal Japan.It is from Muromachi period in 15th Century. It is a gift from Mr. Akita Kazusue. Thanks MinaMiwa.





















Several stamps issued long time ago were used; they are a 1960 ¥5 stamp on Diet assembly, a 1970 ¥15 stamp on United Nations and a ¥50 stamp on festival in Osaka. They were cancelled at Takasu 341 on 3.7.2012.

ES-P24

A postcard from Madrid showing its longest street, Calle de Alcalá. The building at the center is the Edificio Metrópolis (Metropolis Building). Thanks Kati1988.















A 0,32€ architecture stamp and a 0,62€ lighthouse stamp were used. They were cancelled at CTA Madrid on 28.5.2012.