Rainbow Stamp News April 2017

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Dear Reader
I am pleased to release April 2017 Issue of Rainbow Stamp News. Heartiest

Congratulations to all the participants of Melbourne 2017 - 34th FIAP Asian
International Stamp Exhibition, being held in Melbourne, Australia from 30 March
to 2 April 2017.There should have been more exhibits from India in different
classes. Now there is a need to boost up the dying hobby among young and old.
India Post can do this very well by conducting workshops and philatelic camps at
different places with the help of local philatelists. By issuing large number of
postage stamps, philately cannot be promoted by the Postal Department.
Philately should be presented in a simple and interesting way to the public. For
this it is necessary that India Post should take the help of local philatelic clubs
and societies which can guide them. Philatelic activity can become a part of
different cultural events if properly managed by the Department of Posts.
This is all for this month.....More in next issue.
Contents
From the Desk of Naresh Agrawal

Recent Indian Issues
In The News
Doon Philatelic Diary
Beginners Section
Specialized Section
New Issues from Other Countries
Philatelic Clubs and Society

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Blogs & Websites on Philately

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Current Philatelic Magazines Newsletter

From the Desk of Naresh Agrawal
INDIA POST : NEEDS TO GIVE IMPORTANCE TO PHILATELY
Philately in India is now in alarming state. Newly issued Philatelic stuffs by India Post
are very costly beyond the reach of a common stamp collector. Stamp lovers children
are very less though several dedicated philatelists and philatelist
organizations/association and clubs are working hard to develop and promote philately
amongst the school children by regularly conducting philatelic workshops. In the
international shows the participation of India is very less. In the ongoing Melbourne
2017 in Australia an International Show, there are in total 15 entries from India about of
1000 frame displayed there. In thematic class which is loved by maximum stamp lovers
and is in the reach of common philatelist, there is only one entry. So was the case in
New York 2016 (NY2016). What does this indicate? Where philately is going in India?
I dont know what the India Post think tank has in its mind but the regular issuance of
high value stamps, sheet lets, booklets, low quality printing and paper, low quality
perforations is certainly digging ditch for the Indian philately to fell. One must know that
low value stamps attract many and the sales are more. If India Post which is basically a
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service organization is thinking like a business organization, then it should consult some
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good business advisors who can equally look in to interest of the common philatelists
in India. Recently issued Transport series is a burning example thinking and planning of
India Post. This series has shown all the facets of India Post thinking, working and
concern for philately . The high value, the poor quality in all respects is truly highly
detrimental for the development and promotion of philately. Looking in to fact that
average Indian has limited amount to spare for hobby, the think tank of India Post
should think differently. Stamps will be sold whether low value or high value but low
value opens different fields in philately, caters to a big number of stamp lovers.
I understand the philatelic wing of India Post had been formed to help and serve
philatelists. Its sole motto and work is to promote philately. One may say that it
basically is a social concern. If India Post thinks like a business organization , than
again it must understand that even big business houses have a big concern for social
cause. Helping philately to develop is in other way to help developing good hobby and
habits amongst a portion of society. Those who collect or even not collect are always
influenced by stamps and stamp collectors.
India post must understand that it should move hand in hand with the philatelic societies
taking care of interests of the common philatelists. One must understand that Traditional
Philately and Postal History are very costly and are beyond reach of common
philatelists. Yes, new classes like Maximaphily, special cover class are attracting
common philatelists to some extent. I dont say that India Post is not doing anything for
philately but whatever it is doing is not up to the mark. Philatelic advisory committee
needs to look in to philatelic interests first. It is understood that low value stamps cost
little high by way of paper cost, printing cost and small overheads but one must
compare the quantity and quality with other postal administrations in the world who have
been found striving for better quality and better service to philatelic community. Digital
payments of postage has already given a set back to the philatelic movement as it has
reduced tremendously the usage of postal stamps. Under these circumstances low
value good quality stamps only can help survival of philately.
One thing more coming in to my mind that it should be made compulsory that every post
office should associate with one or the other philatelic society and it should be
mandatory to conduct one event every month like display in schools, conducting
workshops etc.. Every stamp release should be done in a public function and not in a
room. School children should be invited to attend the stamp release function. Every
stamp release should be celebrated with children, the perspective philatelists. Even it
should be released by a philatelist of good repute and stature in presence of other
dignitaries. It should be well publicized through media also. This will help promotion of
philately. Philatelists participating in higher levels should be honored by civil
administrations. Social and Frugal Philately should be encouraged at all levels.
Philatelic societies should be honored separately acknowledging their philatelic
promotional work.
In all, I shall say that India Post must not forget that it is a service organization and not a
business organization. Yes, it should certainly update itself to provide better and fast
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service to a big section of its customers / users but it must not put philately back on its
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agenda. Philately has been an integral part of India Posts function since its inception. It
should issue low value good quality stamps with nice and attractive subject matter.
Wishing every philatelist a fun filled philatelic year ahead.
-Naresh Agrawal Ph. 09425530514
email ID : nareshkumar1992@yahoo.co.in
Recent Indian Issue
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7 March 2017 - Yogoda Satsanga Society of India Rs 5
25 March 2017 - Means of Transport 20 stamps Rs 5 x5,Rs10 x 5,Rs15 x5, Rs25 x5
+ 6 MS + 5 Sheetlet + 1 Stamp Booklet
27 March 2017 Cub Scouts Rs5 6
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Recent Special Covers
21 February 2017- 150th Anniversary of Shitlnath Temple Kolkata

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4 March 2017 - Spring Festival, Dehradun

17 March 2017 - Kanpur Holi - Ganga Mela - Kanpur
21 March 2017 International Day of Forests, Malleshwaram
27 March 2017 World Theatre Day Bangalore

27 March 2017 Golden Jubilee - Ravindra Kalashetra - Bangalore
View : Special Covers

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In The News
Rare stamp breaks New Zealand record at auction
The three penny HMS Vanguard stamp from 1949, which set a new world record
of $67,850 at auction in Otaki last weekend.
16 March 2017
One of just seven known surviving copies of New Zealand's rarest stamp has been sold
to an overseas collector for a record price.The 3d HMS Vanguard stamp has one of the
most colourful stamp histories in the world.
Part of a set of four, it was produced for the New Zealand Post Office by Waterlow &
Sons of London to commemorate the royal visit by King George VI, Queen Elizabeth
and Princess Margaret, as announced by Buckingham Palace on March 6, 1948, on the
giant battleship HMS Vanguard.A total run of 39 million stamps of 2d, 3d, 5d and 6d
values were made before the Royal tour was cancelled in November 1948 after the king
fell ill.
The news resulted in an order by the New Zealand Post Office to destroy the stamps.
But, legend has it that seven stamps were caught in the door of the destruction furnace
and salvaged by a worker.
All of the surviving stamps are creased and damaged, to varying degrees, and are held
in private hands.The stamp that was sold at Mowbray Collectables'stamp auction in
Wellington on Saturday is believed to be the one of the finest condition.
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Recent Stamp Exhibitions
MELBOURNE 2017
MELBOURNE 2017, 34th FIAP Asian International Stamp Exhibition is being held in
Melbourne, Australia from 30 March to 2 April 2017. Mr. Madhukar Jhingan is the Indian
National Commissioner for the MELBOURNE 2017. Following Indian participants have
won awards at the exhibition.
Heartiest Congratulations to all the winners !
Savita Jhingan, Ramprasad Madhukar, Prashant Pandya , Anil Reddy, Prachi Sharma
Large Vermeil Medal

Angeet Suri - Fiscals of Jodhpur
Vermeil Medal
Prachi Sharma - (Youth) British India King George VI Postal Stationery
Large Silver Medal
Anand Kakad - Birds of the Pheasant Family
Silver Medal
Piyush Khaitan - The Karachi-Madras route extension Flight of Tata Sons Ltd. (October
1932)
Subhabrata Basu - Indiapost in 21st Century
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Dr K Ramachandirann -(Lit) K: Indian Postal History-Focus on Tamil Nadu

Ramprasad Mahurkar - ( Youth Class) - Butterflies-An Enigma; An Exlixir in Peril
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Rohit Prasad - ( Lit) - India 1929 Air Mail Stamps: A Study of Constant Varieties

Anil Reddy - Holograms in Philately
Savita Jhingan - From India to Space
Silver Bronze Medal
Rhea Prasad - (Youth) - The First Stamp Issue of Independent India
Muskan Malhotra - (Youth) The Elephant World
Avipsa Biswal - ( Youth) Pigeons and Doves
Baroda Philatelic Society - Vadophil
One Frame Class
Kishor Chandak - The Black & White Seals Romance of Pre-Stamp Era
BRASILIA -2017
Brasilia-2017 is a Specialized World Stamp Exhibition. The Exhibition will open on 24

October 2017 and close on 29 October 2017. Mr Ajay Kumar Mittal is the National
Commissioner. Interested philatelists may contact him at email
: ajaymittal1957@gmail.com
BANDUNG 2017
BANDUNG 2017 Specialised WORLD STAMP EXHIBITION, 3-7 Aug

2017 Exhibition under FIP Patronage
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Shri Sahdeva Sahoo is National Commissioner for this exhibition. emails

: sahadevasahoo@gmail.com & sahadevas@yahoo.com Phones +91 9337103542
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+91 674 2432251 (LL)

Regional Meeting of Philatelic Congress of India
Regional Meeting of Philatelic Congress of India was held on 5 th March 2017at

Auditorium, Mumbai GPO Annex, Mumbai . Philatelic Seminar on Postal Stationary
Exhibiting Conducted by Shri Ajeet Singhee, President of Philatelic Congress of India .
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Changes in Office Bearers
Due to untimely sad demise of Shri Yogesh Kumar, President Elect of PCI, Mrs.
Damayanti Pitties is unanimously elected as new President Elect at the Governing
Council meeting of PCI held at Mumbai on 5 March 2017. Mr. Prashant H. Pandya is
elected as Vice President and Mr. Rajesh Paharia is elected as Secretary of PCI.
News from Philatelic Societies
Ananthapuri Philatelic Exhibition - APEX 2017
Ananthapuri Philatelic Association will organise its 2nd Philatelic Exhibition named
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APEX-2017 on 26th, 27th and 28th May, 2017 at YMCA Hall, Near Statue Jn,
Thiruvananthapuram. 25 dealers booths are available at the rate of Rs.6000/- for three
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days. The booths will be allotted on first come first serve basis. For more details

contact Balakrishnan Nair Mobile:9446028188 or Mohanachandran Nair Mobile:
9387801948. Email: apa.tvpm@gmail.com
Monthly Meeting of Philatelic Society of Delhi
Members of Philatelic Society of Delhi gathered for the monthly meet on the 19thday of
March at Indian Building Congress, RK Puram (Sector 6), New Delhi. More than thirty
five philatelists from different parts of National Capital Region were present to grace the
event.
The meeting started with an introductory session on the topic Transitioning from
Collecting to Exhibiting by Shri Madhukar Jhingan. He also shared his preparations for
the upcoming international stamp exhibition, Melbourne 2017.
Episode eight of the informative series of presentations called "Tale of a Mail" was given
by Mr.Aditya Asthana. The subject of this episode was an underpaid letter from
Cawnpore to London. Detailed discussion happened on the postmark, postage and path
of letter.
A private cover has been created by Philatelic Society of Delhi on the theme of
Goddess Vaishno Devi. The cover bears a pictorial cancellation of Shri Mata Vaishno
Devi Branch Post Office which is located next to the holy shrine. The society
appreciates the support provided by the Branch Post Master Mr. Bhat.
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Election results were declared by the appointed election commissioner Mr. Madhukar
Jhingan. All Governing Council Members were elected unopposed. The newly elected
Governing Council of Philatelic Society of Delhi for the session 2017-2019 is
President Mr. Anil Suri

Vice President Mr. A.R.C. Shah
Vice President (PR & Marketing) Mr. Sandeep Murjani
Secretary Mr. Aditya Asthana
Joint Secretary Mr. Dinesh Sabharwal
Treasurer Mr. Rishi Chandiok
Executive Member Mr. Shashipal Batra
Executive Member Ms. Annu Kapoor
The session continued with the price discovery of philatelic items.
-Aditya Asthana-Philatelic Society of Delhi
Sikkim Philatelic & Numismatic Society
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Sikkim Philatelic & Numismatic Society launched its First Newsletter . The editor
is Mr Saurabh P. Rai. The Newsletter is being published from Singtam, Sikkim.
Email : skphila.numismaticsociety@gmail.com
Doon Philatelic Diary
The Savoy, Mussoorie
Abhai Mishra
Savoy hotel in Mussoorie is presently owned by ITCgroup. It is a fine example of
English Gothic Architecture and is endowed with rich historical heritage. Mussoorie was
established in 1823 by Lt. Fredrick Young when he built a hunting box there. Soon,
Mussoorie became the favourite destination for British due to its natural beauty and
cooler climate. In 1895, Cecil. D Lincoln, who was an Irishman and Barrister at Lucknow
acquired the estate of Maddock's School. After demolishing the school, he built the
Savoy in 1902. The hotel, soon shot to fame and in 1906, Princess of Wales (later
Queen Mary) stayed here. Its popularity can be assessed by the fact that post-office by
the name of 'Savoy Hotel" was opened. Once it was said that, "the Savoy Hotel was the
place either to stay (if you could afford it) or to be seen (if you couldn't)".
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In 1920, when the first car came to Mussoorie, Savoy attained much greater heights as
many royalties including King of Nepal, Emperor of Ethiopia, Prince of Laos, Nobel
Laureate Pearl Buck stayed here. It boasted a large imperial dining room and a grand
ball-room. In 1926, the famous traveller Lowell Thomas wrote There is a hotel in
Mussoorie (Savoy), where they ring a bell just before dawn so that the pious may say
their prayers and the impious get back to their own beds." In 1920's it was favourite
staying place of the Gandhi family.
In 1911, a Miss Frances Garnett-Orme, a 49-year-old spiritualist, came to stay with her
companion from Lucknow, Miss Eva Mountstephen, also a spiritualist who specialised in
seances and crystal-gazing. One morning after Miss Mountstephen had returned to
Lucknow, Miss Frances was found mysteriously dead. An autopsy revealed that shed
been poisoned with prussic acid, a cyanide-based poison.The case later inspired two
works, Agatha Christie's first novel, The Mysterious Affair at Styles (1920) and also
writer Ruskin Bond's In A Crystal Ball A Mussoorie Mystery.
After Independence the hotel ownership changed hands many

time and over the period it degraded and was temporarily
closed. On 01 June 2013 it was re-opened after renovations,
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where the famous author Ruskin Bond was the chief guest.
With its full grandeur restored, it is the testimony to the bygone
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era, and witness to many untold stories.

Reference - wikipedia.org
Abhai Mishra - email : abhai_mishra@rediffmail.com
Beginners Section
Do You know ?
WHEN A PHILATELIC SOCIETY THREATENED THE USPS FOR

EXCESSIVE STAMP ISSUANCE
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The Bicentennial Series of USA, commemorating the historic events leading to
Americas independence from Great Britain is a lengthy series of American
commemorative postage stamps which began with the issuance of a stamp showing the
logo for the Bicentennial celebrations on July 4, 1971, and concluded on September 2,
1983 with a stamp for the Treaty of Paris. The U.S.P.S. issued 113 commemorative
stamps over a twelve-year period. More 50-stamps were also planned but were shelved
after the American Philatelic Society threatened the USPS with a "black blot" for
excessive stamp issuance.
A number of items of postal stationery were also issued.
Is this not the time for PCI to talk against excessive issues of stamps, their high
denominations and flood of Special Covers to India Post ?
STAMP AGAINST SLAUGHTERING OF SACRED COW
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Bundi is situated in a narrow valley within the Aravalli Hills in Rajasthan.The Maharao of
Bundi, Maharaja Sir Raghubir Singh who was made night commander in 1894 and night
commander of the star in 1897, successfully fought a Mughal army and protected cows
in his state from slaughter. In commemoration in 1914 famous The Sacred Cow stamps
of Bundi came into existence which continued to be issued for more than 27 yrs. and
had appeared in 16 face values, from Anna to 5 Rupees in nine different types in 58
different settings of the basic plate of four cliches, and also with three different Service
(Official) overprints, which are to be found in black, red or green.
Courtesy - Facts-Philately-Enjoyment Digest
Specialized Section
STAMPS WITH STRANGE CURRENCIES AS DENOMINATION
Dr.Satyendra Kumar Agrawal
Before the advent of money, barter was the accepted means of payment where
anything could serve as "currency". But it may be surprising to know that few countries
denominated their stamps in terms of Kilograms of vegetables, crops, sea shell or local
flora and fauna.
Denomination in Grams or Kilograms of Rice
North Vietnams set of "Harvesting Rice" official stamps issued in 1952/53 depicting a
crude image of man planting rice with crude perforation by way of a sewing machine,
denominated in kilograms of rice.
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"Harvesting Rice" official stamps, Vietnam1952/53
Also one value from President Ho Chi Minhs set of 5 stamps issued in 1946 was
overprinted in 1955 with denomination as 0.05 Kg.
President Ho Chi Minh stamp overprinted 0.05Kg of Rice, Vietnam 1946
And finally Dien Bien Phu commemorative of 1954-56 were denominated in grams or
kilograms of rice. The stamp shows a communist soldier standing atop the command
post of the French commander, General De Castry. Both perforate and imperforate
versions are available.
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Dien Bien Phu commemorative of 1954-56
Denomination in grams or kilograms of rice are unusual, of course, but rice was
certainly a valuable commodity in Vietnam in 1954, especially in North Vietnam, which
had much less agricultural land than South Vietnam and had been divided politically by
the Geneva Conference as a result of the communist victory at the Battle of Dien Bien
Phu. The North Vietnamese had had experienced famine nine years before, in 1945.
The disruption of the Vietnamese economy by the Japanese occupation and inept
French administration, as well as droughts and floods, resulted in the death by
starvation of hundreds of thousands to millions of people (estimates range from 400,000
deaths to 2 million).
During the war unhulled rice became the unofficial state currency, hence the mention on
the official stamps.
Denomination in Cowries
Some form of shell money appears to have been found on almost every continent:
America, Asia, Africa and Australia.The Chinese were the first people to use cowries as
currency. Although as supplies from the ocean ran out, people manufactured their own
versions which is perhaps the first instance of fake currency.
Wilson's embryonic postal system for Uganda commenced operations on March 20,
1895. A single letter box was set up in Kampala, at Wilson's office, offering twice-daily
letter service to Entebbe and Gayaza for postage of 10 cowries. Other destinations had
different rates.
1895-98, The Uganda Cowries, also known as the Uganda Missionaries, were the
first adhesive postage stamps of Uganda.
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Uganda Cowries, Uganda 1895-98
The values of the stamps varied, but all were denominated in cowries (monetary
seashells), at 200 cowries per rupee or 12 cowries = 1d. The design was simple,
showing just the initials of the jurisdiction and a number for the denomination. The paper
used was extremely thin.Because there was no printing press in Uganda, the stamps
were made on a typewriter by the Rev. E. Millar of the Church Missionary Society, in
March 1895, at the request of C. Wilson, an official of the Imperial British East Africa
Company.
Commercial cover dt. 14 March 1895bearing three Uganda Missionaries stamps of

denomination 10 and 5 cowries respectively
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Denomination in number of Potatoes

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Tristan da Cunha is a small island situated in the southern Atlantic Ocean. An attempt to
attract attention to Tristan da Cunha by the issue of own postage stamps was made in
1946 by the British meteorologist Allan B. Crawford, who spent a long time on the island
and realized there was a demand for stamps from philatelists and passing ships from
the so called loneliest Island in the world.
He decided to develop and produce a Local stamp for the islanders to place on the
outside of their letters. Together with draftsman Sgt Jimmy Brown he came up with 9
designs and Allan had 20,000 penny sheets made, each stamp depicted a
penguinprinted in red in sheets of 35 stamps by Hortors Ltd of Johannesburg.
All 9 Potato Stamps designed by Sgt Jimmy Brown and facsimile copies of the now
famous Potato Essay; the only one which was printed in 1946
As they did not have permission to use the King George head, they used the British
Union Flag. The islanders also had no money and during WWII they used potatoes as
currency with 4 potatoes equalling 1 old penny (1d) so this currency was added to the
designs.
The stamp/sticker soon achieved fame as a souvenir from passing ships and collectors
throughout the world and was nicknamed the Potato Stamp.
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Potato stamp depicted on a M/S, Tristan da Cunha, 2006
In 1946 Craford also submitted a page of the petitioncontaining the designs of nine
postage stamps signed by the 12 members of the island council, to the UK Postmaster
General for consideration as a legitimate postage stamp,but petition was turned down
for some reasons in September 1946.
This 2015 stamp sheetlet has been produced using Allan Crawford's black and white
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designs submitted as part of the petition together with Tristan's first official stamp, the
overprinted St Helena definitive. The border also depicts some of Allan Crawford's early
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designs.

FDC Potato Essays Postage Stamps,Tristan da Cunha 2015
The potato stamps were never approved, but sometimes they were posted, hence a
postage due penalty.
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Commercial cover, Tristan da Cunha 1948, franked with a potato stamp assessed as 1-
1/2c postage due upon arrival in South Africa

In 1979 to commemorate the death centenary of Sir Rowland Hill, The 4 potatoes red
stamp showing penguins and the currency being potatoes was also included in the
miniature sheet issued by Tristan da Cunha.
Red Potato stamp depicted in M/S of Death centenary of Sir Rowland Hill, Tristan da
Cunha, 1979
Denomination in number of Puffins
Released on November 1st 1929, the Puffin Stamps of Lundy Island are the only
stamps having denomination printed in number of a local bird Puffin.1 Puffin = 1 British
Penny: 12 Puffins = 1 Shilling.The stamps are clever too as they show the number of
puffins per value, the half has its face and chest, 1 has the whole bird and the 9 and 12
just look hilarious.These stamps were Lithographed by Bradbury Wilkinson & Co. Ltd.
and Printed in sheets of 120 stamps, made up by four panes of 30 stamps.
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Puffin stamps, Lundy 1929
Once owned by a smuggler and slave trader, the name Lundy is derived from an Old
Icelandic Viking word Lund which means Puffin or Parrot and ey an island.
Numerous birds breed on the island including Puffin whose name is used for the unit of
currency.
Lundy is situated in the Bristol Channel about 12 miles from the mainland of England. It
is about 3miles long by half mile wide, there are a number of permanent residents and
about 25000 tourists visit the island each year. In 1925 the entire island was purchased
by Mr. Martin Coles Harman who set himself as the king of this island and proceeded to
coin money and issuing postage stamps for use by islands inhabitant. The stamps and
coins bore a picture of the puffin, a paunchy bird with a supercilious expression which
inhibits the island in great number.
There is no British Post Office on the Island so Lundy stamps were authorised, starting
in 1929, to pay postage for carrying the mails by packet boat (or airplane) to the
mainland of England.
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Commercial covers with Puffin Stamps on front and back
At first all went well with this Lilliputian kingdom, but in 1931 the British government got
wind of what going on and court took a dim view of His Majesty King Harmans regal
pretensions. King Harman suddenly found that he was an ex-king, was fined 5 pounds,
and was ordered to relinquish his royal prerogatives.
The printing of Puffin stamps continues to this day and they are available at face value
from the Lundy Post Office. One used to have to stick Lundy stamps on the back of the
envelope; but Royal Mail now allows their use on the front of the envelope, but placed
on the left side, with the right side reserved for the Royal Mail postage stamp or stamps.
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Royal Mail now allows their use on the front of the envelope, but placed on the left side,
with the right side reserved for the Royal Mail postage stamp

Lundy stamps are cancelled by a circular Lundy handstamp. The face value of the
Lundy Island stamps covers the cost of postage of letters and postcards from the island
to the Bideford Post Office on the mainland for onward delivery to their final destination
anywhere in the world. The Lundy Post Office gets a bulk rate discount for mailing
letters and postcards from Bideford. Lundy stamps are a type of postage stamp known
to philatelists as "local carriage labels" or "local stamps". Issues of increasing value
were made over the years, including air mail, featuring a variety of people.
New designs of Lundy "local stamps" with denomination in number of Puffins
Today, Lundy is part of the British Empire, and former King Harman is an ordinary
subject of King George. But the stamps remain a fascinating item for collectors, unique
in postal history. For they are the only British stamps ever issued not by the British
Government not by a British dominion, commonwealth, colony or possession but by
now private citizen - His Exalted Ex-Royal Highness King Harman I, Ex-Monarch of
Puffin land !
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-Dr Satyendra Kumar Agrawal : email : rosephila@hotmail.com

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United States 1898 Trans-Mississippi Issues
Col J Dutta & Dr Anjali Dutta
In 1898, the Trans-Mississippi Exposition opened in Omaha, Nebraska, and the Post
Office was ready with the Trans-Mississippi Issue. The nine stamps were originally to be
two-toned, with black vignettes surrounded by coloured frames, but the BEP, its
resources overtaxed by the needs of the SpanishAmerican War, simplified the printing
process, issuing the stamps in single colours. They were received favorably, though
with less excitement than the Columbians; but like the Columbians, they are today
prized by collectors, and many consider the $1 "Western Cattle in Storm" the most
attractive of all U.S. stamps.
The finely engraved stamps depict various scenes of the West and are today highly
prized by collectors. This was only the second commemorative issue offered by the U.S.
Post Office and closely followed the pattern of its predecessor, the Columbian
Exposition series of 1893: both sets appeared in conjunction with important international
worlds fairs; both offered a wide range of stamp denominations;
An important factor in the creation of this series was that the Director of Publicity for the
ExpositionEdward Rosewater, publisher of the Omaha Daily Beewas something of
an expert in stamps. Rosewater, nationally prominent in Republican politics, had been
selected by President McKinley to head the U.S. delegatation at the 1897 Congress of
the Universal Postal Union (the international body responsible for securing efficiency in
the flow of mail from country to country, tasked that year with securing cheaper
international postage). On December 13, 1897, Rosewater suggested that the Post
Office issue special stamps commemorating the Trans-Mississippi Exposition (as it had
for the Columbian Exposition), and 10 days later Postmaster-General James Albert
Gary agreed, promising a series with five denominations ranging from one cent to one
dollar. Gary asked Rosewater for his ideas on stamp subjects, and the latter, in
response sent handsome wash drawings on tracing paper for the five values: 1, bison
herd (dusky orange); 2, Indian on horseback (deep orange-red); 5, ploughman and
plough horse (dark yellow); 10, train rounding a steep mountain pass (dusky blue); $1,
torchbearing goddess (Columbia) perched upon a globe (deep orange yellow). These
stamps would have been of the large Columbian size but rotated in orientation, with the
short sides at the top and bottom. (Curiously, the U.S. would not issue a "vertical
commemorative" of this sort until 1926, when the Erickson Memorial appeared.)
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Edward Rosewater & James Albert Gary, Postmaster General (1897-1898)
Garys announcement of the series prompted protests from stamp collectors, who were
still unhappy about the high price of the Columbian Issue of 1893 ($16.34, a princely
sum at the time), but the Postmaster was unmoved, saying he decided on the issue
"because I wanted to help the people of the West." Indeed, Gary subsequently made
the set even more expensive by adding four more stamps to the series, including a $2
denomination, raising its price to $3.80.
Design concepts solicited from various artists won out over Rosewaters suggestions;
indeed, the officials of Bureau of Engraving and Printing deemed it imperative for their
institutional reputation to produce a series of unquestioned artistic distinction, given that
their only previous stamp release, the definitive issue of 1894, had merely been a
utilitarian revamping of the 1890 series designed by the American Banknote Company.
The new set would have to compare favorably withor even outstripthe preceding,
privately produced Columbian commemoratives. The resulting planmore ambitious
than the Columbians in one respectwas to print the Trans-Mississippi stamps with
colored frames and black centers, which would have required two separate stages of
printing (the Columbians had all been monocolored). In April 1898, however,
the SpanishAmerican War broke out, and the Bureau of Engraving and Printingnow
required to produce large numbers of revenue stampschose to save labor and press
time by printing the Trans-Mississippi designs in single colors after all. This, however,
meant that the dies designed for two-toned production had to be retooled (white space
surrounding the vignettes had to be filled in with shading that reached the edge of the
frames), a process that delayed the release of the stamps until June 17, over two weeks
after the Exposition opened.
Philatelic protests notwithstanding, they were received favorably by the general public.
They went off sale at the end of the year, and postmasters were directed to return
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unsold stock, which was then incinerated. (Although the numbers printed are known, the
numbers returned were not recorded, and so the numbers of existing stamps are
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unknown.)

The stamps, designed by Raymond Ostrander Smith, all have the same shape of frame
(a legacy of the bicolor plan); the numerals of value and "UNITED STATES OF
AMERICA" at the top; and "POSTAGE" with a spelled-out value at the bottom up
through the 50c denomination, the dollar values being in numerals. Ears
of wheat and corn appear in odd corners of the frame. Each center design is inscribed
with its title:
1 dark green "Marquette on the Mississippi"

2 copper red "Farming in the West"
4 orange "Indian Hunting Buffalo"
5 dark blue "Fremont on Rocky Mountains"
8 violet brown "Troops Guarding Train"
10 slate "Hardships of Emigration"
50 olive "Western Mining Prospector"
$1 black "Western Cattle in Storm"
$2 orange brown "Mississippi River Bridge" (the Eads Bridge)
The designs were adapted from various photographs, drawings, and paintings; both the
8 and 50 values reproduced drawings by Frederic Remington. While all have been
praised for their quality, the $1 value, commonly called the "Black Bull", stands out from
the rest. Ironically, it does not reproduce a Western American scene, but was taken
from a painting of cattle in the Scottish Highlands by John A. MacWhirter (see
also Western Cattle in Storm).
The vignettes of the issue were executed by three engravers: Marcus Baldwin (2, 5,
10, $1), George Smillie (1, 4, 50, $2) and Robert Ponickau (8). Baldwin also
engraved all the frames except that of the 2 stamp, which was the work of Douglas
Ronaldsonwho in addition engraved all of the numerals and lettering of the Trans-
Mississippi series.
Interestingly, the 2 stamp violates the rule then in force that no living person could be
depicted on a U.S. Postal issue. In the photograph of North Dakota harvesting that
served as the basis for the engraved vignette, the three figures in the foreground have
been clearly identified as the farm worker Ed Nybakken, the field boss Elihu Barber and
the foreman Sam White.
In 1998, to mark the 100th anniversary of the issue, the United States Postal
Service issued a miniature sheet of the nine, each printed in two colors, and a sheet of
nine of the "Black Bull". In most of the images, the original color scheme was preserved,
but for the "Black Bull" the hue of the frame was changed from violet-brown to bright
red. The designs are reproductions; each has a small "1998" in the lower left corner. In
a return to the original designs, the pictures in the 2 and $2 stamps were swapped,
and "Farming" was changed back to "Harvesting."
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1 dark green "Marquette on the Mississippi" & 2 copper red "Farming in the
West"
4 orange "Indian Hunting Buffalo" & 5 dark blue "Fremont on Rocky

Mountains"
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8 violet brown "Troops Guarding Train" & 10 slate "Hardships of

Emigration"
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50 olive "Western Mining Prospector" & $1 black "Western Cattle in Storm"
Bi-colour essay for the $2 stamp (note: the Harvesting in the West vignette was
ultimately reassigned to the 2 stamp and retitled "Farming in the West"
$2 orange brown "Mississippi River Bridge" (the Eads Bridge)

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$2.00 Trans-Mississippi stamps were printed in a single day's run on June 3, 1898.
The $2.00 was printed in sheets that have narrower spacing between the horizontal
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rows than between the vertical columns. For this reason, it is extremely difficult to
obtain stamps with top and bottom margins that equal the sides.
Source of Design Vignette Frame Engraver

Engraver
1c Marquette on the Mississippi, painting G.F.C. Smillie
by Lamprecht
2c Farming in the West, from photograph M.W. Baldwin
4c Indian Hunting Buffalo, reproduction of G.F.C. Smillie
engraving in book
5c Fremont on Rocky Mountains, modified M.W. Baldwin
from wood engraving
8c Troops Guarding Train, from drawing by M.W. Baldwin D. S. Ronaldson
F. Remington
10c Hardships of Emigration, painting by M.W. Baldwin
A.G. Heaton
50c Western Mining Prospector, from G.F.C. Smillie
drawing by F. Remington
$1 Western Cattle in Storm, from engraving M.W. Baldwin
by J. MacWhirter
$2 Mississippi River Bridge, from engraving G.F.C. Smillie
$1 Trans-Mississippi top imprint and plate no. 606 pair

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The Vanguard - painting by John A Mac Whirter
The $1 stamp, also called the Black Bull, stands out from the rest. The breed of cattle
used in the issue was meant to represent the ruggedness of the American West, but
actually derive from the Highlands of Scotland. Thats because the design originated in
a John MacWhirter painting (1878) depicting cattle in a winter storm in central Scotland.
An engraving of this painting by one C. O. Murray was published at least twice in
England, and this image, copied, without the permission of the painting's owner, Lord
Blythswood, was used by an American cattle company on its calendar as a trademark of
sorts.
"MacWhirter, however, was a Scot, and his painting, entitled The Vanguard, was soon
discovered to have been a depiction of Scottish cattle in a storm in Scotland," according
to a company called Chicago Stamps. "It was actually painted in a small farmhouse
near the Scottish highland town of Calendar. The scene did not depict an event west of
the Mississippi, but it might have been, and few really cared about this detail, for cattle
were an important part of the western U.S. economy." (Note: the correct spelling of the
town is Callander.)
This image caught the attention of the Post Office Department and Raymond Ostrander
Smith, the staff designer of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing at the time, and it was
adopted for the $1 design. Little did the designer know that the scene depicted was in
Scotland, not the Western U.S., as was supposed. A full apology was later issued to the
owner of the painting. Both the frame and the vignette of the stamp were engraved by
Marcus W. Baldwin; the numerals and lettering were the work of Douglas S. Ronaldson
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While today Western Cattle in Storm is regarded as one of the most attractive U.S.
stamps ever produced, there have been detractors. John Luff, one of the most
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influential philatelic writers of his day, apparently did not think much of the stamp or

others in the series, according to Chicago Stamps. The stamps are poorly conceived
and executed, overloaded with ornaments, heavy in color and blurred in printing, he
wrote in 1902. But by 1933, author Ralph Kimble described the Trans-Mississippi
stamps as perhaps the most attractive set of commemoratives which we have ever
had, adding additional flattery for the $1 stamp. In 1934, Stamps magazine asked
readers to vote on the most beautiful stamp in the world. The Canadian 1928
50 Bluenose stamp won first place with Western Cattle in Storm placing second.
Today, pristine copies of Western Cattle in Storm can sell for tens of thousands of
dollars.
References
1. Clarence W. Brazer Essays for U.S. Adhesive Postage Stamps (1941, American
Philatelic Society)
2. Randy L. Neil with Jack Rosenthal, The Trans-Mississippi Issue of 1898 (Andrew
Levitt, Danbury Connecticut, 1997)
3. Lester George Brookman, The Nineteenth Century Postage Stamps of the United
States (Lindquist, 1947)
- Col Jayanta Dutta & Dr Anjali Dutta - email : doctorjayanta2009@gmail.com
World Water Day

A Philatelic Overview
- Ilyas Patel
Introduction
Water is a finite resource and water resources are sources of water that are potentially
useful. Uses of water include agricultural, industrial, household, recreational and
environmental activities. The majority of human uses require fresh water. 97% of the
water on the Earth is salt water and only 3 % is fresh water; slightly over two thirds of
this is frozen in glaciers and polar ice caps. The remaining unfrozen water (freshwater)
is found mainly as surface water, groundwater, with only a small fraction present in the
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air in the form of water vapour (Fig. 1). Fresh water is a renewable resource, yet the
world's supply of groundwater is steadily decreasing, with depletion occurring most
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prominently in Asia, South America and North America, although it is still unclear how
much natural renewal balances this usage, and whether ecosystems are threatened.
Fig. 1 - A graphical distribution of the locations of water on Earth

Being finite in quantity and quality every effort are being made and employed to save it,
conserve it and use it judiciously for sustainable development. For this purpose, UN-
Water is making every effort to create global awareness by allocating a special day
called as World Water Day.
World Water Day
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World Water Day is an international observance and an opportunity to learn more about
water related issues celebrated on 22 March every year. The day focuses attention on
the importance of universal access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH)
facilities in developing countries. The day also focuses on advocating for
the sustainable management of freshwater resources. World Water Day is supported by
stakeholders across the globe. Many organizations promote clean water for people and
sustainable aquatic habitats. Events such as theatrical and musical celebrations,
educational events, and campaigns to raise money for access to clean and affordable
water are held worldwide on or close to 22 March. Every year UN-Water sets a theme
for World Water Day corresponding to a current or future challenge. Current years
theme is 'Why waste water?' Previous themes include: 'Water and Jobs' (2016) and
'Water and Sustainable Development' (2015). The first International World Water Day,
designated by the United Nations, was commemorated in 1993. The engagement
campaign is coordinated by one or several of the UN-Water Members with a related
mandate.
Historical Background
International World Water Day is held annually on 22 March as a means of focusing
attention on the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable
management of freshwater resources. An international day to celebrate freshwater was
recommended at the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and
Development (UNCED) in Rio de Janeiro. The United Nations General Assembly
responded by designating 22 March 1993 as the first World Water Day. The United
Nations General Assembly adopted resolution A/RES/47/193 of 22 December 1992 by
which 22 March of each year was declared World Day for Water, to be observed
starting in 1993, in conformity with the recommendations of the United Nations
Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) contained in Chapter 18
(Fresh Water Resources) of Agend;a 21. States were invited to devote the Day, as
appropriate in the national context, to concrete activities such as the promotion of public
awareness through the production and dissemination of documentaries and the
organization of conferences, round tables, seminars and expositions related to the
conservation and development of water resources and the implementation of the
recommendations of Agenda 21.
Objectives
World Water Day is meant to inspire people around the world to learn more about
water-related issues, tell others about these issues and take action to make a
difference, particularly in developing countries. One of these issues is the global water
crisis. The global water crisis includes challenges such as water scarcity, water
pollution, inadequate water supply and the lack of sanitation for billions of people in
developing countries. The day brings to light the inequality of access to WASH services
and the need to assure the human right to water and sanitation.
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Activities
UN-Water coordinates plans and programmes for the day in consultation with UN
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member organisations who share interest in that year's theme. For example, in 2016

when the theme was "Water and Jobs," UN-Water collaborated with the International
Labour Organization. Organizations active in the WASH sector, including non-
governmental organizations such as UNICEF and WaterAid, use the day to raise public
awareness, inspire action and get media attention for water issues. Activities have
included the production and dissemination of publications or films, and the organization
of round tables, seminars, expositions and other events. End Water Poverty, a global
civil society coalition with 250 partner organizations worldwide, coordinates a calendar
of global events to commemorate World Water Day, on the 22nd and during the whole
of March. Each year on World Water Day, the UN World Water Development Report
(WWDR), also relating to the chosen annual theme, is released.
World Water Day has seen an increase in the quantity and quality of education
initiatives within schools and universities, to raise awareness of the importance of
conserving and managing water resources. For example Michigan State University held
a contest for "best World Water Day poster" in 2017. Primary school children in the
Philippines participated in a "My School Toilet" contest in 2010. In addition to school-
based educational events, a variety of public events, such as seminars, rallies and
parades aim to bring people together for World Water Day. This might include
educational displays on water-saving devices such as grey water reuse systems or dry
toilets, as well as information about the lack of access to drinking water and water for
agriculture in developing countries.
Annual themes/Earlier themes
2016 Better Water, Better Jobs
The 2016 theme of "Better water, better jobs" highlighted the correlation between water
and job creation, both directly and indirectly by water sources around the globe. As
water scarcity becomes more of a reality, industries heavily dependent on water like
textiles and agriculture are at risk of increased costs, which threatens salaries and jobs.
Increased costs may then be passed on to consumers.
The theme also highlights how an abundance of quality water can change people's jobs
and lives for the better. The 2016 celebration created recognition for those working to
improve water quality and availability, and the need for many to transition to other and
better jobs. Three out of four of the jobs worldwide are water-dependent. Water
shortages and lack of access may limit economic growth in the years to come,
according to the 2016 United Nations World Water Development Report, "Water and
Jobs," which was launched on 22 March, World Water Day, in Geneva.
2015 Water and Sustainable Development
With the theme Water and Sustainable Development, the year 2015 provided an
important opportunity to consolidate and build upon the previous World Water Days to
highlight water's role in the sustainable development agenda. The Millennium
Development Goals (MDGs) were to have been achieved by 2015, so the year lent itself
to discussions of the post-MDG period and aspirations for water and sustainable
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development. With the launch of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), world
Water Day gave specific emphasis to SDG 6, which calls for water and sanitation for all,
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by encouraging discussion of how SDG 6 could be achieved by 2030.

2014 Water and Energy
The 2014 theme of Water and Energy gave an opportunity for emphasizing the close
linkages and interdependence of water and energy. Generating and transmitting energy
requires the use of water resources, particularly for hydroelectric, nuclear, and thermal
energy sources. At the same time, about 8% of the energy generated globally is used
for pumping, treating and transporting water to various consumers.
In 2014, the UN System working closely with Member States and other relevant
stakeholders brought attention to the water-energy nexus, particularly addressing
inequities that disproportionately affect the 'bottom billion." Those who live in urban
slums and impoverished rural areas must find ways to survive without access to safe
drinking water, safe sanitation, and sufficient food and without energy services. The aim
was to facilitate the development of policies and crosscutting frameworks that would
bridge ministries and sectors, leading the way to energy security and sustainable water
use in a green economy. Particular attention was paid to identifying best practices that
make a water- and energy-efficient green economy a reality.
That same year, journalists from eleven countries in Asia met in Tokyo from 20-21st
March 2014 to discuss the importance of water. The event included discussion panels
on topics such as privatisation of services, integration between water and energy and
modernisation of water services. The journalists also developed four joint stories and 20
individual story ideas for a network of Asian journalists writing on water (and energy) in
social media.
Prior to 2014
In the years prior to 2014, the annual themes were as follows:
2013: International Year of Cooperation. In December 2010, the United Nations

General Assembly declared 2013 as the United Nations International Year of
Water Cooperation. In reflection of this declaration, the 2013 World Water Day
was dedicated to water cooperation.
2012: Water and Food Security: The World is Thirsty Because We are
Hungry. On the occasion of 2012 World Water Day, the International Committee
of the Red Cross (ICRC) called attention to the water-related challenges faced
by civilians caught up in fighting and intense civil unrest.
2011: Water for cities: responding to the urban challenge. The aim was to
spotlight and encourage governments, organizations, communities, and
individuals to actively engage in addressing the challenges of urban water
management.
2010: Clean Water for a Healthy World. Dedicated to water quality, reflecting its
importance alongside quantity of the resource in water management.
2009: Trans Waters. Special focus placed on trans-boundary waters.
2008: Sanitation. 2008 was also the International Year of Sanitation

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2007: Coping With Water Scarcity. Highlighted water scarcity worldwide and the
need for increased integration and cooperation to ensure sustainable, efficient
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and equitable management of scarce water resources, both at international and
local levels.
2006: Water and Culture. The theme drew the attention to the fact that there are
as many ways of viewing, using, and celebrating water as there are cultural
traditions across the world.
2005: Water for Life Decade 20052015. The United Nations General Assembly
at its 58th session in December 2003 agreed to proclaim the years 2005 to 2015
the International Decade for Action, beginning with World Water Day, 22 March
2005. The phrase Water for Life Decade was also used.
2004: Water and Disasters. Weather, climate and water resources can have a
devastating impact on socio-economic development and on the well-being of
humankind.
2003: Water for Future. Maintain and improve the quality and quantity of fresh
water available to future generations.
2002: Water for Development. The poor and deteriorating state of water
resources in many parts of the world demand integrated water resources
planning and management.
2001: Water for Health
2000: Water for the 21st century
1999: Everyone Lives Downstream
1998: Groundwater The Invisible Resource. The UN identified gaps
in groundwater management which have enormous implications for sustainable
development.
1997: The World's Water: Is there enough?
1996: Water for Thirsty Cities
1995: Women and Water
1994: Caring for our Water Resources is Everybody's Business
2017 Theme: Why Wastewater?

Water is the essential building block of life. But it is more than just essential to quench
thirst or protect health; water is vital for creating jobs and supporting economic, social,
and human development. Today, there are over 663 million people living without a safe
water supply close to home, spending countless hours queuing or trekking to distant
sources, and coping with the health impacts of using contaminated water.
In 2017, the theme is "Why waste water?" which is about reducing and reusing
wastewater. Wastewater is a valuable resource to help achieve the Sustainable
Development Goal Number 6. One aspect of Target 6.3 is to halve the proportion of
untreated wastewater and also to increase the recycling and safe reuse of water across
the globe.
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This year, the focus is on wastewater and ways to reduce and reuse of it as over 80% of
all the wastewater from our homes, cities, industry and agriculture flows back to nature
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polluting the environment and losing valuable nutrients and other recoverable materials.

We need to improve the collection and treatment of wastewater and safely reuse it. At
the same time, we need to reduce the quantity and pollution load of wastewater we
produce, to help protect the environment and our water resources. After
appropriate treatment, wastewater can be used for a variety of purposes. Industry, for
example, can reuse water for cooling manufacturing equipment and agriculture can
reuse water for irrigation.
FACTS:
Globally, over 80% of the wastewater generated by society flows back into
the ecosystem without being treated or reused. (Sato et al, 2013)
1.8 billion people use a source of drinking water contaminated with faeces,
putting them at risk of contracting cholera, dysentery, typhoid and polio.
Unsafe water, poor sanitation and hygiene cause around 842,000 deaths
each year. (WHO/UNICEF 2014/WHO 2014)
The opportunities from exploiting wastewater as a resource are enormous.
Safely managed wastewater is an affordable and sustainable source of water,
energy, nutrients and other recoverable materials.
Reclaimed Water
Reclaimed water or recycled water (or wastewater reuse or water reclamation) is the
process of converting waste water into water that can be reused for other purposes. The
terms "recycled water" or "reclaimed water" typically mean wastewater sent from a
home or business through a sewer system to a wastewater treatment plant, where it is
treated to a level consistent with its intended use. Reuse can include agricultural,
landscape and field irrigation purposes or even replenishing surface
water and groundwater, also referred to as groundwater recharge. Simply stated,
reclaimed water is water that is used more than one time before it passes back into the
natural water cycle. Advances in wastewater treatment technology allow communities to
reuse water for many different purposes. The water is treated differently depending
upon the source and use of the water and how it gets delivered.
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A typical Sewage Treatment Plant in China (postal stationery)
Reclaiming water for reuse before discharging it back into rivers and oceans conserves
water. Less is needed to accomplish more purposes. When water is eventually
discharged back into natural water sources, it can still have benefits to ecosystems.
Improving stream flow, nourishing plant life and recharging aquifers is part of the natural
water cycle.
Reusing wastewater as part of sustainable water management allows water to remain in
the environment where it will continue to be available for future use, while at the same
time meeting the water requirements of the present. Wastewater reuse is a long-
established practice used for irrigation especially in arid countries.
Types and applications

Most of the uses of water reclamation are non-potable uses such as: washing cars,
flushing toilets, cooling water for power plants, concrete mixing, artificial lakes, irrigation
for golf courses and public parks, and for hydraulic fracturing. Where applicable,
systems run a dual piping system to keep the recycled water separate from the potable
water.
The main reclaimed water applications in the world are shown below:
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Categorie Uses Illustration
s of use
Urban Irrigation of public parks, sporting
uses facilities, private gardens, roadsides;
Street cleaning; Fire protection
systems; Vehicle washing; Toilet
flushing; Air conditioners; Dust
control.
Agricultura Food crops not commercially

l uses processed; Food crops commercially
processed; Pasture for milking
animals; Fodder; Fibre; Seed crops;
Ornamental flowers; Orchards;
Hydroponic
culture; Aquaculture; Greenhouses; V
iticulture.
Industrial Processing water; Cooling water;
uses Recirculating cooling towers; Wash-
down water; Washing aggregate;
Making concrete; Soil
compaction; Dust control.
Recreation Golf course

al uses irrigation; Recreational impoundment
s with/without public access (e.g.
fishing, boating, bathing); Aesthetic
impoundments without public
access; Snowmaking.
Environme Aquifer recharge; Wetlands; Marshes;
ntal uses Stream augmentation; Wildlife
habitat; Silviculture.
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Potable Aquifer recharge for drinking -

uses water use; Augmentation of surface
drinking water supplies; Treatment
until drinking water quality.
Acknowledgments:
This philatelic article is prepared using information available at following web sites.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Water_Day , http://www.un.org/en/events/waterday/,
http://www.un.org/en/events/waterday/background.shtml,
http://www.who.int/water_sanitation_health/news-events/world-water-day-2017/en/,
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_resources and
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reclaimed_water
The author thankfully acknowledges all sources of information.
: Ilyas Patel : email - iap.patel@gmail.com
New issues from other Countries

Belarus
3 January 2017 : Happy Postcrossing
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Finland
24 February 2017 : Catkins bring a promise of spring
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Sending Easter greetings has long traditions, and a postcard with a spring theme is a
delight for all recipients. This year, the Easter stamp features a bunch of catkins painted
by artist Maarit Ailio Catkins are natures own treasures.
Summer flowers with an aphorism!
Popular postcard artist Anna-Mari West has illustrated the adorable stamp with
traditional summer flowers. Her previous work includes the bunny-themed 2016 Easter
stamp.
The bunch has at least daisies, red clovers, bluebells and blueberry twigs. In my
opinion, the old, worn wood surface in the picture goes well with natures colorful
flowers. The highlight of this work was the design of the sheetI even had the chance
to add a flower-themed aphorism to it, West says.
The Summer flowers sheet has fifteen domestic no-value indicator stamps. The
aphorism is: Flowers do not solve all of the worlds problems, but they are a good
start.
Romania
Postcrossing
Postcrossing began as a project between friends sharing the same passion.A postcard
is a tangible medium of communication. Unlike emails, which are fast, a postcard is
personal... postcards travel around the world, until they get to a mailbox, this is special!
Thats significant!explains Paulo Magalhes in an interview given to the magazine
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Europe and me.

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In 2005, Paulo Magalhes, a Portuguese student who liked to receive and send
postcards, developed a web site that provides a free platform for people who want to
exchange postcards.
The project slogan is: send a postcard and receive a postcard back from a random
person, somewhere in the world.Currently, the number of registered members is over
660,000 from approximately 200 countries.
Because Postcrossers not only collect postcards but also the stamps accompanying
them, Romfilatelia, meets the stamp collectors expectations with the postage stamp
issue dedicated to this passion, called Postcrossing.
The 1364 members from Romania registered until now on the Poscrossing platform,
sent in the last 11 years of activity over 120,000 postcards throughout the world, thus
becoming important ambassadors of our country.
Starting from choosing the postcard, the thoughts that it conveys, the thanks and smiles
you receive in exchange and culminating with the excitement of waiting a postcard in
return, these are just some of the advantages you have as a Postcrosser.
Why become Postcrosser? Because every time youll be surprised from what place in
the world you will receive a postcard. You can receive postcards from people who live in
places that maybe you have never heard of. With every postcard received, you learn
something new. Postcrossing gives you the chance to get to know the countries and
cultures through local landscapes, architecture, flowers, art, hobbies and holidays. A
Postcrosser will write about his hobbies, family, work, life in their city, thus creating
friendships. Apart from that you can collect postcards, including collecting stamps.
Stamps that mean art, culture and beauty.
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The stamp of the issue illustrated the trip that a postcard makes, crossing the world and
arriving in the postbox of the recipient as well as the colours of the Romanian flag.
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If we have convinced you and you feel your heart beat a little faster when you expect
with excitement to find good thoughts sent to the mailbox from prospective friends, you
can join the Postcrossing community at www.postcrossing.com.
Happy Postcrossing !
Russia
15 March 2017 : Europa 2017 ( Castles)
Spain
21 April 2017 Europa 2017 ( Castles)
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Acknowledgement
Ananthapuri Stamp Bulletin March 2017
Sikkim Philatelic and Numismatic Society Newsletter January 2017
Blogs & Websites
Philatelic Congress of India
Indian Philately Digest
Stamps of India
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Welcome to Indian Philately
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Date of Issue: 15 March 2017

Dehradun April 2017 Vol. X No. 112

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I am pleased to release April 2017 Issue of Rainbow Stamp News. Heartiest

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After Independence the hotel ownership changed hands many

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STAMP AGAINST SLAUGHTERING OF SACRED COW

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STAMPS WITH STRANGE CURRENCIES AS DENOMINATION

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President Ho Chi Minh stamp overprinted 0.05Kg of Rice, Vietnam 1946

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Commercial cover dt. 14 March 1895bearing three Uganda Missionaries stamps of