Rainer's Stamp and Postal History Forum http://fuchs-online.com/forum/ This is an XML content feed of; Rainer's Stamp and Postal History Forum : Last 10 Posts Copyright (c) 2006-2007 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:18:47 +0000 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 05:58:26 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.06 30 fuchs-online.com/forum/RSS_topic_feed.asp Rainer's Stamp and Postal History Forum http://fuchs-online.com/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://fuchs-online.com/forum/ Tibet Postmarks and Postal History : 1933 issue, 4 Tr. Perforated stamps on cover http://fuchs-online.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=62&PID=113#113 Author: Rainer
Subject: 1933 issue, 4 Tr. Perforated stamps on cover
Posted: 29 January 2010 at 5:58am

A question which puzzles several collectors is why the 4 tr. perforated stamps of the 1933 issues are so rare on cover.
It could be that in early 1933 when the perforated stamps of the first setting were issued there was no need for them since the postage rate was relatively low. Only in the later years, when the registration rate was raised to 4 Tr. there was a need for them.

The few known covers with the 4 Tr. perforated stamps are all canceled with postmarks where the second outer ring was removed, an indication of the late use.

So, had the stamps been printed but kept in the drawer for 10-15 years?

Any suggestions welcomed.
]]> Fri, 29 Jan 2010 05:58:26 +0000 http://fuchs-online.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=62&PID=113#113 Classic Stamps (Kukris issues) : One of the most popular Chinese stamps-Golden monk http://fuchs-online.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=61&PID=112#112 Author: gxgougou
Subject: One of the most popular Chinese stamps-Golden monk
Posted: 28 January 2010 at 10:09pm

According to the latest news, T46-Golden Monkey Stamp become one of the most popular stamps in this year. In the auction in Hongkong, it was bidded for 5175$, and this price is unprecedented. That just shows its popularity. The following are the details about this Golden Monkey stamp-T46

Gengshen Year-Goldend Monkey-Issued in 1980

 
Technical Details:

Scott No: 1586

Serial number: T46

Values in set: 1

Date of issue: February 15, 1980

Denomination: 8 fen

Designer: Shao Boling

Engraver: Jiang Weijie

Size of stamps: 26*31mm

Perforation: 11.5

Sheet composition: 80(8*10)

Printing process: Engraving and photogravure

Printing House: Beijing Postage Stamp Printing Works

]]> Thu, 28 Jan 2010 22:09:42 +0000 http://fuchs-online.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=61&PID=112#112 Test Forum : Nice to meet you! http://fuchs-online.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59&PID=111#111 Author: gxgougou
Subject: Nice to meet you!
Posted: 27 January 2010 at 8:07pm

Hi, Rainer,

I am favorite in stamp collection especially Chinese stamps.]]> Wed, 27 Jan 2010 20:07:48 +0000 http://fuchs-online.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59&PID=111#111 Test Forum : Nice to meet you! http://fuchs-online.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59&PID=110#110 Author: Rainer
Subject: Nice to meet you!
Posted: 27 January 2010 at 5:49am

Greetings and welcome,
 
what do you collect?
 
]]> Wed, 27 Jan 2010 05:49:22 +0000 http://fuchs-online.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59&PID=110#110 Classic Stamps (Kukris issues) : Are you interested in stamp collection especially http://fuchs-online.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=60&PID=109#109 Author: gxgougou
Subject: Are you interested in stamp collection especially
Posted: 26 January 2010 at 8:52pm

Hello, everyone! nice to meet your here. It is my great honor to join your. This is my first time here, I am a crazy philatelist

interested in stamp collection  especially Chinese stamps. Now I've already collected a great many Chinese stamps, many of them are

very beautiful and worth a look. I am also glad to share the resources that I have with all of your and wish they can be really

helpful for your. Well, whatever question is welcome, I also don't mind any of your to contact with me directly. Herr is my email

address: gxgougou@gmail.com.

]]> Tue, 26 Jan 2010 20:52:16 +0000 http://fuchs-online.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=60&PID=109#109 Test Forum : Nice to meet you! http://fuchs-online.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59&PID=108#108 Author: gxgougou
Subject: Nice to meet you!
Posted: 26 January 2010 at 8:17pm

Hello, every one, this is my first time here, nice to meet you!

]]> Tue, 26 Jan 2010 20:17:37 +0000 http://fuchs-online.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59&PID=108#108 Issue 1912 : Waterlow Proofs with Watermark http://fuchs-online.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=46&PID=107#107 Author: Rainer
Subject: Waterlow Proofs with Watermark
Posted: 03 January 2010 at 6:16am

Meanwhile i can confirm that the blue and green ones exist with watermark too. Images will follow later.]]> Sun, 03 Jan 2010 06:16:53 +0000 http://fuchs-online.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=46&PID=107#107 User Meetings, Exhibition, Fairs : NTPSC Meeting at London 2010 http://fuchs-online.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=58&PID=106#106 Author: Rainer
Subject: NTPSC Meeting at London 2010
Posted: 02 January 2010 at 11:55am

It is planned that NTPSC members will meet at London 2010 exhibition on May 12, 2010 from 10:00 AM through 1:45 PM.

]]> Sat, 02 Jan 2010 11:55:55 +0000 http://fuchs-online.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=58&PID=106#106 Iraq Railway stamps from the 1920th and onwards : Station Codes for Railway Stations??? http://fuchs-online.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16&PID=105#105 Author: Rainer
Subject: Station Codes for Railway Stations???
Posted: 02 January 2010 at 11:35am

Finally i am able to decipher the stations codes.

This cover was posted from KHR as it says on it which is almost certain Khanaqin Railway Station.
It states that it should be posted on arrival at BMG which stands for Baghdad West (M.G.) M.G. refers to Metric Gauge, hence Baghdad Metric Gauge.
There should be another code BSG for Baghdad West (S.G.) whereas S.G. refers to Standard Gauge.


Edited by Rainer - 02 January 2010 at 11:38am]]> Sat, 02 Jan 2010 11:35:43 +0000 http://fuchs-online.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16&PID=105#105 Tibet Postmarks and Postal History : Domestic rate - Tibet to Nepal, Sikkim, Kalimpong http://fuchs-online.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=57&PID=104#104 Author: sprucehaven
Subject: Domestic rate - Tibet to Nepal, Sikkim, Kalimpong
Posted: 31 December 2009 at 8:55pm

For a period of time, mails from Tibet to Nepal, Sikkim and Kalimpong, India paid a domestic rate of 8 fen postage instead of the normal 22 fen overseas rate.  Can anyone tell me when did this begin and end, and any information about this postal arrangement?

The Tibet to Nepal mail with a domestic rate I have was postmarked June 2, 1962, see below.  A cover I saw on the internet postmarked September 6, 1964 had an overseas 22 fen rate.  So some time between these dates, the rate changed.

Additional questions:
1. Did the domestic mail rate also apply to the rest of India or just restricted to Kalimpong, West Bengal?
2. Was mail to Bhutan also had the domestic rate?

Thanks.

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