Friday, March 13, 2015

First Cover from Netherlands























This cover depicts 3 stamps from a set of 10 UNICEF stamps of 2011 celebrating 65 years of UNICEF. It has a cancellation from S'Hertogenbosch, which is the capital of the province of North Brabant. Furthermore, my friend included a postcard illustrating a windmill somewhere in Amsterdam (during the winter season). Thank you so much Maick.


Tuesday, March 10, 2015

First Cover from Italy










This cover comes from Pompei, the city famous all over the world for its archeological ruins. The stamps on the top right shows the Giardini Botanici Hanbury, located at Mortola Inferiore whereas that on the bottom left illustrates the Youth Olympic Games of 2010, held in Singapore. Thank you Salvatore.


Monday, March 9, 2015

First Cover from Finland















This cover's cancellation from Turku is just perfect! Thank you Ada-Mari.


Sunday, March 8, 2015

Sunday, September 28, 2014

Vrsar - Istria



As for this one, it gives us an aerial view over the small coastal town on the Adriatic sea called Vrsar. It is frequently visited by tourist as it's a  nice and serene place. I thank you once again my friend Adi for these two lovely postcards!! :)



Church of Rijeka













This postcard illustrates one the most beautiful churches of Rijeka and Croatia, it is best known for its interior beauty. It is also good to be noted that Rijeka has the biggest harbour in Croatia! (According to my references). Thank you very much for this nice postcard Adi..


Friday, September 26, 2014

Nice and Simple one from Fünfstetten










Well, this is a cover sent to me by Franz. The 1st stamp illustrates the Brandenburg Gate which is built on the site of a former city gate that marked the start of the road from Berlin to the town of Brandenburg an der Havel. And the 2nd stamp illustrates the Leipzig University. It is one the most oldest universities around the globe and is the second-oldest university in Germany. Thank you Franz.. :)

Friday, September 27, 2013

Important Notice

Dear Friends,

You might have already noticed that I have stopped my philatelic activities from a long time.. I still owe some of you:  don't worry, this is only a temporary issue!

I have many things to upload and to share with you: in  8 months or so, I'll be back!!! :D

Best Regards,
Hemal

Saturday, March 2, 2013

First Cover from India



















Thank you Vivin for this magnificent cover! It illustrates the complete set of the Naval Fleet Review, Mumbai.. Hindustaan Zindabaad!!!

First Cover from Chile





















Thank you very much Raul for this nice cover!

First Cover from Ukraine




















This is my first cover from Ukraine.. Thank you very much Anatoliy! :)

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Volunteerism in Hong-Kong






Thank you Trudy for your nice cover. Particularly noteworthy is the innovative design concept adopted for the sheetlet that mimics a diary page, which captures some memorable moments and features a heart-shaped stamp as a centrepiece symbolising the noble spirit of volunteerism.