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Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Story behind issue on Feudatory States in British India
Indian Princely States: Revisited
By – C D Singh
A set of four stamps of the Indian Feudatory States in British India was released as a precursor to INDIPEX-2011 (International Philatelic Exhibition, New Delhi) on 6th October 2010 in denominations of Rupees five each. The First Day Cover and the Miniature Sheet carry the logo of INDIPEX- 2011. Sourath was the first Indian state to issue a postage stamp. A number of features make the present issue of four stamps interesting. This is perhaps for the first time stamps of the Indian States have been reprinted, whereas cancellations had been reprinted earlier. What were the compulsions to reprint stamps of only Indore, Cochin, Sirmoor, and has not been stated in the brochure. How Bamra which was less than 2000 square miles with 280,000 souls was chosen over Hyderabad and Jammu and Kashmir with 82,000 sq. miles area each, is not known. Important States like Jaipur and Gwalior do not find a place in the reprints. Morvi and Kishangarh whose stamps are fine philatelic samples of their times are also omitted.
Read complete article in Issue no.55 of “ITS Stamp News
Monday, October 17, 2011
Alhambra, Generalife & Albayzín Granada
Alhambra, Generalife and Albayzín Granada (SPAIN)
Rising above the modern lower town, the Alhambra and the Albayzín, situated on two adjacent hills, form the medieval part of Granada. To the east of the Alhambra fortress and residence are the magnificent gardens of the Generalife, the former rural residence of the emirs who ruled this part of Spain in the 13th and 14th centuries. The residential district of the Albayzín is a rich repository of Moorish vernacular architecture, into which the traditional Andalusian architecture blends harmoniously.
The Alhambra and the gardens of El Generalife, which were included in the World Heritage List of UNESCO in 1984, are masterpieces of Nasrid architecture and belong to the last period of Arab art in the Iberian Peninsula. They embody the strength of rich and sumptuous Moorish tradition based on lavish decoration, which is one of the most outstanding elements of these unique buildings.
Read complete article by Pradeep Kumar Mallik of Patna under World Heritage Sites in Issue no.55 of “ITS Stamp News”
Sunday, October 16, 2011
FANCY CANCELS OF USA
FANCY CANCELS OF 19th & 20th Century USA
By – Dr. Satyendra Kumar Agrawal
For any Thematic Exhibitor, US Fancy Cancels are an important philatelic element needed for their exhibit at advanced stage. The wide varieties of classics as well as modern Fancy Cancels always have something to offer for them. What are these Fancy Cancels, how originated and why they are important for any advanced stage exhibit, all have an interesting story to tell. Any serious philatelist can easily pursue America’s fancy cancels for they exist in a virtually countless array of designs and in all price ranges.
Read complete article in "ITS Stamp News" issue no.55
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
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