A multiview postacrd on Skagen, the northernmost town in Denmark. Several landmarks of this place are shown here. On the left is Buried Church (Den tilsandede kirke). Skagen's White Lighthouse (Det Hvide Fyr i Skagen) is shown on the upper right and another lighthouse, Skagen Lighthouse (Skagen Fyr) on the lower right. Skagen's Vippefyr is on the middle right. This is a type of navigation tools used in Denmark. Thanks Hans.
A 10kr stamp on tools was used with four numeral definitive stamps, one 100-øre, one 300-øre and two 50-øre. These stamps were nicely pasted and they were cancelled by three Sydjyllands Postcenter handstamps on 29.7.2015.
Sunday, August 30, 2015
Saturday, August 29, 2015
CN-P294
A lottery greeting postcard on Chinese Thinking. This card is on Ren (仁) or altruistic. A thinking to provide welfare to others. Thanks ruyuan.
This card comes with an 80 Fen imprint Year of the Snake stamp. Three stamps were used to uprate it. Two 1.50 Yuan stamps, one on flower design (2013-6, 12-12) and another on trade center (2012-27, 3-3), and a 80 Fen stamp on opera (2014-14, 3-1). They were cancelled at Shandong Qingdao Jiaolonghao3 (山东青岛 蛟龙号3) on 8.7.2015.
This card comes with an 80 Fen imprint Year of the Snake stamp. Three stamps were used to uprate it. Two 1.50 Yuan stamps, one on flower design (2013-6, 12-12) and another on trade center (2012-27, 3-3), and a 80 Fen stamp on opera (2014-14, 3-1). They were cancelled at Shandong Qingdao Jiaolonghao3 (山东青岛 蛟龙号3) on 8.7.2015.
Friday, August 28, 2015
LK-P11
Sunday, August 16, 2015
RU-RUS-6405
Saturday, August 15, 2015
HK-HKG-892
A postal card on Chinese and Foreign Folklore series (中外民間傳說). This card is on the Parable of the Pipeline (管道的故事). Thanks Heihei.
An imprint stamp similar to the design of this card was found without face value at the back. However, it does indicated airmail postage has been paid. It was cancelled with a pictorial cancellation of Sha Tin Central (沙田中央) on 24.7.2015.
An imprint stamp similar to the design of this card was found without face value at the back. However, it does indicated airmail postage has been paid. It was cancelled with a pictorial cancellation of Sha Tin Central (沙田中央) on 24.7.2015.
Friday, August 14, 2015
CN-P293
A pictorial postcard on Buddhism. The drawing style is Tibetan. The theme of this card is "Termination." Thanks Jianxiefenghou.
Four 1.20 Yuan modern Chinese musician stamps on (2012, 4-3) were used. They were pasted on top of each other but shown their face values. They were cancelled at Xinjiang Kuqa Tianshanlu (Yingye) 1 or "新疆库车 كۇچار 天山路(营业)1"in Chinese and Uighur on 14.6.2015.
Four 1.20 Yuan modern Chinese musician stamps on (2012, 4-3) were used. They were pasted on top of each other but shown their face values. They were cancelled at Xinjiang Kuqa Tianshanlu (Yingye) 1 or "新疆库车 كۇچار 天山路(营业)1"in Chinese and Uighur on 14.6.2015.
Thursday, August 13, 2015
MY-MYS-2239
Wednesday, August 12, 2015
CN-P292
A long postcard on Lushan Temple (麓山寺) near Changsha, Hunan Province (湖南省长沙市). It is located at Yuelu Mountain (岳麓山). Thanks Alice_Ye.
Two different face values greeting stamps were used. There are 1.20 Yuan flower and 80 Fen phoenix stamps. Two for each design were affixed. This card was firstly cancelled by machine of Changsha Hanjian (Tongqu) 5 or "长沙函件 (筒取)5" on 4.7.2015 but failed to cancel the other three stamps. So, two hand stamps of Changsha Toudi (Tongxian)2 or "长沙投递(筒箱)2" were used on the same day.
Two different face values greeting stamps were used. There are 1.20 Yuan flower and 80 Fen phoenix stamps. Two for each design were affixed. This card was firstly cancelled by machine of Changsha Hanjian (Tongqu) 5 or "长沙函件 (筒取)5" on 4.7.2015 but failed to cancel the other three stamps. So, two hand stamps of Changsha Toudi (Tongxian)2 or "长沙投递(筒箱)2" were used on the same day.
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
CN-P291
A rather long postal card from Henan Province (河南省) near Jiyuan (济源) showing one of its tourism area, Mount Wangwu (王屋山). It is famous as Taoist site. Its ID no. is 11-410711-11-0004-019. This is a complete card and there is advice on the card to tear along the detached lines before sending. Thanks doujiang and also for sending a complete card.
A 4.50 Yuan environmental stamp was used to uprate this card with an 80 Fen horse imprint stamp. It was cancelled at Beijing Qinghe 6 (北京 清河 6) on 7.6.2015. A red circular marking was found at the bottom with numbers "85" in Chinese and "11" in numeral. A postal marking?
A 4.50 Yuan environmental stamp was used to uprate this card with an 80 Fen horse imprint stamp. It was cancelled at Beijing Qinghe 6 (北京 清河 6) on 7.6.2015. A red circular marking was found at the bottom with numbers "85" in Chinese and "11" in numeral. A postal marking?
Monday, August 10, 2015
DK-P7
A multiview postcard from Østjylland. The pictures on the postcard are Koldinghus, Horsens, and Vejle on the upper row from left to right. At the middle row are Århus, Lillebæltsbroen (Little Belt Bridge), and Jellingestenene. Finally Århus, Randers, and Fredericia at the bottom row. Thanks Hans.
A 10kr stamp on parade was used with four numeral definitive stamps, one 100-øre, one 300-øre and two 50-øre. They were cancelled at Sydjyllands Postcenter using handstamps on 18.6.2015.
A 10kr stamp on parade was used with four numeral definitive stamps, one 100-øre, one 300-øre and two 50-øre. They were cancelled at Sydjyllands Postcenter using handstamps on 18.6.2015.
Sunday, August 9, 2015
RU-RUS-4346
A pictorial postcard showing a couple on top of the roof in Saint Petersburg. On this card, the buildings showed are Saint Issac's Cathedral (Issaakievskiy Sobor) and Admiralty Building. Thanks Donatbilibin.
Two stamps on Saint Petersburg with face values 10p. and 20p. were used. They were nicely cancelled at Saint Petersburg on 10.5.2015.
Two stamps on Saint Petersburg with face values 10p. and 20p. were used. They were nicely cancelled at Saint Petersburg on 10.5.2015.
Saturday, August 8, 2015
BS-BHS-31
A card on Arawak Cay in the Bahamas. It is not far from Atlantis Paradise Island. The cruise ships park on the port opposite of this place. Thanks Mhanna.
A 50 cents bonefish was used. It was cancelled by wavy lines machine postmark from an unknown location as the date stamp not clear. The date might be 1? May 2015.
A 50 cents bonefish was used. It was cancelled by wavy lines machine postmark from an unknown location as the date stamp not clear. The date might be 1? May 2015.
Friday, August 7, 2015
CA-P22
Thursday, August 6, 2015
CN-P290
Wednesday, August 5, 2015
CN-P289
Tuesday, August 4, 2015
SL-P9
A multi-view postcard on Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka. On the left, it is the aerial view of this city. On the upper right, the Town Hall of Colombo. The Parliament at Sri Jayawardenapura, Kotte was shown on the lower right. Thanks Mikram.
Three stamps were used; they are Rs10.00 National Hospital, Rs5.00 Asia-Pacific Postal Union and Rs10.00 Ray Wijewardene. They were cancelled at General Hospital on an unknown date in 2015.
Three stamps were used; they are Rs10.00 National Hospital, Rs5.00 Asia-Pacific Postal Union and Rs10.00 Ray Wijewardene. They were cancelled at General Hospital on an unknown date in 2015.
Monday, August 3, 2015
MY-L11
Sunday, August 2, 2015
TH-P6
An aerial view postcard on Wat Jong Kham (วัดจองคำ) at Mae Hong Son (แม่ฮ่องสอน). Paddy fields are seen at the background. A surprise card. Thanks Jobbo.
Three different design of ฿3 stamps were used. They are one hornbills stamp, one King's birthday anniversary stamp and three flag definitive stamps. They are cancelled nicely at Phra Khanong (พระโขนง) 10110 on 14.5.2015.
Three different design of ฿3 stamps were used. They are one hornbills stamp, one King's birthday anniversary stamp and three flag definitive stamps. They are cancelled nicely at Phra Khanong (พระโขนง) 10110 on 14.5.2015.
Saturday, August 1, 2015
MM-P2
A scene on Mandalay Palace (မန္တလေး နန်းတော်). This palace was the last palace used by the Myanmar Kingdom before captured by the British. On this card, it shows the bastion of the palace wall. Thanks Matthew for sending this card while travelling.
A K500 SEA Games stamp was used. A pictorial postmark from Yangon GPO cancelled this stamp on 11.5.2015.
A K500 SEA Games stamp was used. A pictorial postmark from Yangon GPO cancelled this stamp on 11.5.2015.
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