Opening of the 16th Asian Games FDC from CHINA

FDC Name:Opening of the 16th Asian Games
Issue Date:12th NOV'2010

Technical Details:

Serial number: 2010-27
Values in set: 6
Denomination: 8.60 yuan
Date of issue: November 12, 2010
Size of stamp: 30 * 50 mm
Perforation: 13.5
Sheet composition: 16 for Sheet I; 12 for Sheet II (two sets)
Size of sheet: 150 * 240 mm for Sheet I; 210 * 160 mm for Sheet II
Designer of stamp: Shang Ying
Editor in Charge: Dong Yan
Printing process: photogravure
Printer: Beijing Postage Stamp Printing House
The details of six stamps are as follows
1.Badminton    -1.20yuan
2.Wushu　 　-1.20yuan
3.Athletics　   -1.20yuan
4.Equestrian　 -1.20yuan
5.Dragon Boat-1.20yuan
6.Weiqi　 　  -1.20yuan
Remark:Thanks Fan for sending this self made FDC by registered post on the issue date.

2010 Christmas FDC from ESTONIA

FDC Name:Christmas
Issue Date:25th DEC'2010

Details:

Fluffy snowflakes are playfully swirling up and down. „The evening has somehow become very quiet,“ I tell them and put two small gingerbreads into my mouth. On that day there is something extraordinary taking place everywhere. It is a mixture of pumpkin jam and black pudding, spruce needles and brisk air, candles and presents packed into colourful paper. I sit on the sledge, holding my bag in front of me and merrily slide down the hillock. „There seem to be more of you than usual,“ I tell the stars and eat another gingerbread. Santa's helpers march across the icebound lake, I pat them on their shoulders and run home. The others are waiting for me already. Happy Christmas!

Print:	offset
Designer:	Tiina Reinsalu
Perforation:	11¼ : 11¼
Sheets:	2x5
Quantity issued:	1 500 000
Printing house:	AS Vaba Maa

Technical Details: ( For the Topmost FDC)

Price:	0.58
Date:	25.11.2010
Print:	offset
Designer:	Liisa Hallik, Maarja Kotkas
Perforation:	11¼ : 11¼
Sheets:	2x5
Quantity issued:	400 000
Printing house:	AS Vaba Maa

(Source-Essti Post)

Remark:Thanks Pirjo for sending this two lovely Christmas FDC.We will continue our exchange in 2011.Happy New Year to you.

2010-Special Cancellation -Freedom Monument FDC from LATIVA

FDC Name:The Freedom Monument.

Issue date:18th NOV'2010

2010 Christmas FDC from LATIVA

FDC Name:Christmas.
Issue Date:3rd DEC'2010
Remark:Thanks Juris for the nice FDC.

China's High-Speed Rail FDC from CHINA

FDC Name:China's High-Speed Rail
Issue Date:7th DEC'2010
Details:

On December 7, 2010, China National Philatelic Corporation issued a set of one first-day cover carrying a one-piece set of special stamp, "China's High-Speed Rail", with a total face value of 1.20 yuan. The picture on the stamp is named:"China's High-Speed Rail"

Technical Details:

Serial number: 2010-29
Values in set: 1
Denomination: 1.20 yuan
Date of issue: December 7, 2010
Size of stamp: 50 * 30 mm
Perforation: 13
Sheet composition: 9
Size of sheet: 190 * 160 mm
Designer of stamp: Shi Yuan
Designer of border ornaments: Xia Jingqiu
Photographer: Yuan Ruilun
Editor in Charge: Qin Wei
Printing process: photogravure
Printer: Beijing Postage Stamp Printing House
(Source-China National Philatelic Corporation)

Remark:Nice FDC and stamps on Rail sent by Fan on the issue date by registered post.The first day  railway cancellation is great.

2010-Central Bank of India FDC from INDIA

FDC Name:Central Bank of India
Issue Date:23rd DEC'2010

Details:

Central Bank of India was founded on 21st December 1911 by Sir Sorabji Pochkhanawala a visionary. It was his dream of setting up a ‘Swadeshi bank’ owned by Indians and for Indians. On founding the Bank, Sir Sorabji proclaimed with pride that Central Bank was property of the Nation and the country’s asset. After the independence, the bank played a laudable role in the growth and development of country and improving the socio-economic status of people. Central Bank of India is celebrating its centenary year during December 2010.

Remark:FDC posted to me on the issue date by registered post and speed post.Thanks to all viewers and blogger who have visited my blog and encourage to continue blogging despite shortage of real posted FDC materials.

2010- Bhaijeevan Singh FDC from INDIA

FDC Name:Bhaijeevan Singh
Issue Date:23rd DEC'2010
Details:

Bhai Jeevan Singh was born on 13th December 1661 at Patna. It was turbulent time for Hindu religion. The Kashmiri pundits were under pressure to convert into Islam. They sought the protection of Guru Teg Bahadur Ji. On March to Delhi, Guru Teg Bahadur Ji along with his companions had been arrested and imprisoned in Delhi. 

On 11th November 1675, in most gruesome and brutal manner, Shri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji was beheaded at Delhi and the rulers banned recovery of the body. Bhai Jeevan Singh was entrusted to protect and take the beheaded body to Anandpur. Bhai Sada Nand Ji, Bhai Jeevan Singh accomplished the task successfully. Bhai Jeevan Singh participated in military action alongside Guru Gobind Singh Ji. While fighting the Mugal Army at Garhi of Chamkaur, Bhai Jeevan Singh attained martyrdom on 23rd December 1704.

Remark:Nice FDC posted to me on the issue date by Registered and Speed Post.Bhaijeevan Singh is great personality of India.If India post issued such great personality stamps than all Indians will be proud.

2010- Bhausaheb Hiray FDC from INDIA

FDC Name:Bhausaheb Hiray
Issue Date:22nd DEC'2010.

Details:

Bhausaheb Hiray was born on 1st March 1905 at Nimgaon, in Nasik district. He took active part in the social work of Sathyashodak movement launched by Mahatma Jyotiba Phule. He also took part in the freedom struggle. He held a firm conviction that only good education can root out poverty. His role in cooperative movement, imparting good education, tribal movement, launching of Koyna Dam project were truly commendable. He passed away on 6th November 1961.

Remark:Watch out more issue on Indian personal.This FDC sent by Registered and Speed Post on the issue date.Thanks

2010-Yashwantrao Chavan FDC from INDIA

FDC Name:Yashwantrao Chavan
Issue Date:22nd DEC'2010

Details:

Yashwantrao Balwantrao Chavan (12 March 1913 - 25 November 1984) was the first Chief Minister of Maharashtra after the division of Bombay State and the fifth Deputy Prime Minister of India. He was a strong Congress leader, freedom fighter, Cooperative leader, social activist and writer. He was popularly known as Leader of Common People. He strongly advocated socialist democracy in his speeches and articles and was instrumental in establishing Co-operatives in Maharashtra for the betterment of the farmers.

 Remark:Thanks Deepak for sending this FDC by Speed Post and Registered Post on the issue date.

2010-India Mexico Joint Issue Miniature sheet FDC from INDIA

FDC Name:India Mexico Joint Issue.
Issue Date:15th DEC'2010
Details:

India and Mexico, both vibrant and pluralistic democracies, established diplomatic relations in 1950 and completed 60 years. To commemorate the completion of the 60 years of diplomatic relations, a set of two stamps are being released by the Department of Posts depicting the Kalbelia dance of Rajasthan,India and Jarabe Tapatio, the national dance of Mexico

Remark:This is a self-made FDC posted on the issue date by Registered Post.The official FDC is not available on the issue date in the post-office.A regular feature of India-Post.

2010 Crafts Museum Minitature sheet FDC from INDIA

FDC Name:Crafts Museum
Issue Date:21st DEC'2010

Details:

The National Handicrafts and Handlooms Museum (NHHM) commonly known as Crafts Museum in New Delhi is one of the largest crafts museums in India. It is run by the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. The museum is situated on the corner of the Pragati Maidan, facing the Purana Qila complex.

It was set up over a period of over a period of 30 years starting in the 1950s and 60s, when the area was envisaged as an area where craftsmen from various parts of India would come in to work towards preservation of various traditional arts and crafts by 1980s it already had a substantial collection, and in time the museum space gradually evolved and transformed into its present shape. Today the museum holds over 20,000 rare and distinctive pieces reflecting continuing tradition of Indian Craftsmen through painting, embroidery, textiles, various crafts of clay, stone and wood, all housed in a building designed by architect Charles Correa from 1975 to 1990, incorporating traditional architectural vocabulary into a modern design

Various galleries within the museum include the Tribal and Rural Craft Gallery, Gallery of Courtly Crafts, Textile Gallery, Gallery of Popular Culture etc.Some of its prized collection include, the 250-300-year-old, Bhoota Collection from Karnataka, rare Kashmiri 300-year-old ‘dushalas’, hankies from Chamba, known for their unique embroidery, rare brocade and Baluchari saris, Kutch embroidery, precious metal jewellery and much more.

The museum also houses a village complex spread over 5-acre (20,000 m²), with 15 structures representing village dwellings, court yards and shrines from different states of India, with items of day-to-day life displayed. The entire village complex is a remnant of a temporary exhibition on the theme of rural India, held in 1972. Today several traditional craftsmen in residence at the museum, can be seen working in a designated area within the museum complex, who also sell the crafts they create.

Apart from the collection, the museum houses Research and Documentation facilities, a reference library, a conservation laboratory, a photo laboratory and an auditorium. It is open from 9.30 am to 5 pm, except on Mondays. It is accessible through Pragati Maidan Delhi Metro Station.More details

India post has released two stamps(INR 5.00 each) with a miniature sheet(INR 10.00)(Source-India post and web)

Remark: You can see the criminal(sorry for the word) activities of Indian postal personal ,Their illiterate and lack of trained personnel spoil a good postal history like the above self made FDC.Firstly the materials are not available on the issue date and whenever you take the pain to make such self-made FDC they damaged it.I do not understand the behavior of our local postal authority  & intention.This is not the story of Bhubaneswar but it is same in all over India.I have personally meet the postmaster and given written complain about mishandling and damaging of  my letters but there is no solution.I can only so my anger in my blog but helpless,even our own philatelist community here is also lack coordination.Thanks for visiting my blog and read my true story.

New Year Greeting 2011-Year of Rabbit FDC from TAIWAN

FDC Name:New year Greeting
Issue Date:1st DEC'2010

Details:

The Rabbit ( 兔 ) (also translated as Hare) is the fourth animal in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac. The Year of the Rabbit is associated with the earthly branch symbol 卯.To welcome the year of the Rabbit, Chunghwa Post has issued a set of two New Year’s Greeting Postage Stamps and a souvenir sheet. 

The designs find inspiration in modern art styles, such as action painting and pop art. The motif rabbits are depicted using black silhouettes that are adorned with orange and purple paint splatters, which create lively compositions. The backgrounds, which are yellow with random red splatters, cleverly make use of traditional Chinese ink-wash effects. The bright colors symbolize joy and convey high expectations about the Year of the Rabbit. The designs are described below:

1.NT$3.50 Stamp:This pair of rabbits conveys the idea of “the treasuring of each other” and symbolizes a year of abundance.Quantity printed:4,000,00

2.NT$13.00 Stamp: Featuring a rabbit looking off into the distance, this image represents “achieving success in all one’s endeavors.”Quantity Printed:14,000.00
3.NT$12.00 Souvenir Sheet: This image of a hopping rabbit represents the idea of “surpassing oneself” and “bounding toward a future of personal transcendence.”Quantity Printed:14,000.00

Remark:Thanks Chen for sending both the miniature sheet and stamp FDC to me on the issue date.The year of rabbit FDC and cancellations are excellent.Even the local post office cancellation is also good.

Santa Claus & Merry Christmas cover from FRANCE

Cover Name:Merry Christmas.
Details:Santa Claus, also known as Saint Nicholas, Father Christmas, Kris Kringle, or simply "Santa", is a figure which was derived from the Dutch figure of Sinterklaas, a historical, legendary figure who in many Western cultures, is said to bring gifts to the homes of the good children during the late evening and overnight hours of Christmas Eve, December 24or on his Feast Day, December 6 (Saint Nicholas Day).The legend may have part of its basis in hagiographical tales concerning the historical figure of gift giver Saint Nicholas. A nearly identical story is attributed by Greek and Byzantine folklore to Basil of Caesarea. Basil's feast day on January 1 is considered the time of exchanging gifts in Greece

Remark:Thanks Eric for the nice Santa Claus cover.My daughters love Santa Claus so much that they wait for Christmas so that I will buy lot of gifts on behalf of Santa Claus so that they will give it to others.Merry Christmas to all.

2010-Prafulla Chandra Chaki FDC from INDIA

FDC Name: Prafulla Chandra Chaki

Issue Date:11th DEC'2010

Details:Prafulla Chandra Chaki was born on December 11, 1888 in the Bihar village of Bagra District now in Bangladesh. He was a freedom fighter and a revolutionary. The British Government wanted him for his revolutionary activities. Being surrounded by the police, he shot himself in the head on 2nd May 1908.
He was expelled from Rangpur Zilla School when studying in Class 9 for taking part in a students' demonstration that violated the Carlisle Circular of the government of East Bengal and Assam. Then he joined Rangpur National School where he came in contact with revolutionaries like Jitendranarayan Roy, Abinash Chakravarti, Ishan Chandra Chakravarti and became a believer and practitioner of the revolutionary philosophies.

Barin Ghosh brought Prafulla to Kolkata and he was enlisted in Jugantar party. His first assignment was to kill Sir Joseph Bampfylde Fuller (1854-1935), the first Lieutenant Governor of the new province of Eastern Bengal and Assam. However, the plan did not materialize.

Next, Prafulla, along with Khudiram Bose was chosen for the murdering of Kingsford, the Calcutta Presidency Magistrate, and later ,magistrate of Muzaffarpur, Bihar

Khudiram and Prafulla watched the usual movements of Kingsford and prepared a plan to kill him. In the evening of April 30, 1908, the duo waited in front of the gate of European Club for the carriage of Kingsford to come. When a vehicle came out of the gate, they threw bombs and blew up the carriage. However, the vehicle was not carrying Kingsford, rather two British ladies - Mrs. and Miss Kennedy were killed. The revolutionaries fled.

Prafulla and Khudiram decided for separate routes for escape. Prafulla took disguise and boarded train to Kolkata. Nandalal Banerjee, a Sub-Inspector of Police, suspected Prafulla at the Samastipur Railway station. A commotion and a short chase ensued. Prafulla was soon cornered and he took his own life by shooting at the head.Khudiram was later arrested and was hanged to death.

Remark:This is a personality series stamp that every Indian want to proud to see as Prafula Chandra Chaki is part of our freedom struggle.I have received the FDC by Speed post and registered post , posted on the issue date.

2010-Latvian lighthouse

FDC Name:Latvian lighthouse 2010
Issue Date: 15th NOV'2010
Details:Latvia has many beautiful lighthouse.Please visit the website for more..details

Remark:Thanks for the nice FDC.This lighthouse series is one of the beautiful series. from Latvia Post.I have received all the FDC from Evani.

100th Anniversary of Latvia Republic FDC from LATIVA

FDC Name:100th Anniversary of Latvia Republic,
Issue Date:12th DEC'2010

Details:

Latvia (Latvian: Latvija), officially the Republic of Latvia (Latvian: Latvijas Republika), is a country in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by Estonia (343 km), to the south by Lithuania (588 km), to the east by the Russian Federation (276 km), and to the southeast by Belarus (141 km). Across the Baltic Sea to the west lies Sweden. The territory of Latvia covers 64,589 km2 (24,938 sq mi) and it has a temperate seasonal climate.

The Latvians are Baltic people culturally related to the Estonians and Lithuanians, with the Latvian language having many similarities with Lithuanian, but not with the Estonian language (a Finno-Ugric language). Today the Latvian and Lithuanian languages are the only surviving members of the Baltic languages of the Indo-European family. The modern name of Latvia is thought to originate from the ancient Latvian name Latvji, which, like the name of Lithuania, may have originated from the river named Latuva.The country is also the home of a large Russian minority of whom many are non-citizens.

Latvia is a unitary parliamentary republic and is divided into 118 municipalities (109 counties and 9 cities). The capital and largest city is Riga. With a population of 2.23 million Latvia is one of the least-populous members of the European Union, and its population has declined 14.9% since 1991.Latvia has been a member of the United Nations since September 17, 1991; of the European Union since May 1, 2004 and of the NATO since March 29, 2004.

Following a period of Soviet occupation after World War II, Latvia regained its independence in 1991. After years of economic stagnation in the early 1990s, Latvia posted Europe-leading GDP growth figures during the 1998–2006 period. In the global financial crisis of 2008–2010 Latvia was the hardest hit of the European Union member states, with a GDP decline of 26.54% in that period.Its per capita GDP is 49% of the EU average in 2009, making it the third poorest member-state.

All the stamps are design by Designer Elita Viliama  and printed at SIA "Baltijas banknote"

Remark: Thanks Jurris for sending this nice FDC on the issue date but you have used only  two stamps on the FDC so the FDC is not complete without all the three stamps.All the stamps are in a classic style look.

2010-Sri Sri Borda FDC from INDIA

FDC Name:Sri Sri Borda
Issue Date:6th DEC'2010
Details:

Sri Sri Borda Amarendranath Chakravarty popularly known as Sri Sri Borda was born on 21st November 1911 at Himayetpur in Pabna District of Bengal province now in Bangladesh to Sri Sri Thakur Anukul Chandra and Jagat Janani Sri Sri Shorashibala Devi. 

His father was regarded as prophets by his follower. He established Satsang – the community of the lover of existence. He advocated that there is only one god and that every single being is the child of God. 

Sri Sri Amarendranath Chakravarty was grew up and inherited legacy of his father. He was ascetic and saintly. He guided the movement of Satsang in a big way. Never running after name, fame and riches, he served the people wholeheartedly. He opened schools for the development of education. He established hospitals where free treatment was given to the poor.He passed away on 5th August 1994 leaving behind a well knit Spiritual "Satsang" endowed with his wisdom and love.

Stamp,FDC and Cancellation is designed by Nenu Gupta

Remark:FDC posted to me on the issue date by Speed post and Registered post by Depanker.The image of the Brochure will give you the technical details.The text source is from India Post website.Thanks for visiting my blog.

2010 - Kamlapat Singhania FDC from INDIA

FDC Name:Kamlapat Singhania.
Issue Date:1st DEC'2010.

Details:

The stamp was issued by the department of posts as part of the ongoing 125th birth anniversary celebrations of Lala Kamlapat.The visionary founder of JK Organization.

Born in 1884, Lala Kamlapat Singhania catalysed a tidal wave of industrial regeneration and social engineering in pre-independent North India.A Swadeshi at heart, he believed, What Englishmen can do, we can do better. The result: In the early decades of the twentieth century, J.K. Cotton Spinning & Weaving Mills Co. Ltd. produced yarn and cloth that rivalled best imports from Manchester. Between 1921 and 1934, Lala Kamlapat Singhania set up multiple businesses and factories, reinforcing the foundation of J.K. Organisation. He was also a staunch nationalist and participated with vigour in the freedom movement, besides playing a role in uniting the business community and facilitating various industry bodies and associations.

Remark:This is the 2nd stamp release this year of  Singhania brothers.India Post has released in total 3 stamps  of all Singhania brothers.As usual another personality stamps.Both the stamps and FDC are not up to the mark.Typical old design of FDC by India Post.Thanks Depanker for sending this FDC by Regd. Post and Speed Post on the issue date to me.

2010-Winnie The Pooh Miniature Sheet FDC from Great Britain

FDC Name:Winnie The Pooh
Issue Date:12th OCT'2010

Details:

Winnie the Pooh is a fictional bear created by A. A. Milne. The first collection of stories about the character was the book Winnie-the-Pooh (1926), and this was followed by The House at Pooh Corner (1928). Milne also included a poem about the bear in the children’s verse book When We Were Very Young (1924) and many more in Now We Are Six (1927). All four volumes were illustrated by E. H. Shepard. The hyphens in the character's name were later dropped when The Walt Disney Company adapted the Pooh stories into a series of Winnie the Pooh features that became one of the company's most successful franchises worldwide: see Winnie the Pooh (Disney). The Pooh stories have been translated into many languages, including Alexander Lenard's Latin translation, Winnie ille Pu, which was first published in 1958, and, in 1960, became the only Latin book ever to have been featured on the New York Times Best Seller List.Since the 1970s, Pooh Bear has been voiced by three actors: Sterling Holloway, Hal Smith and Jim Cummings

Royal Mail has issued a total of 10 stamps using the E.H. Shepard book illustrations from the original Pooh stories, Winnie-the-Pooh, The House at Pooh Corner and the book of verse, Now we are Six.
Pooh and his friends: Tigger, Piglet, Eeyore, Rabbit, Kanga, Roo and Owl – feature on the six sheet stamps, while the friendship between Pooh and Christopher Robin is the focus of the four 1^st Class stamps in the Miniature Sheet.Philip Parker, Royal Mail Stamps spokesperson, said: “We know that Winnie-the-Pooh is a stamp issue that will rekindle many fond memories for people of all ages.
“He is rightly regarded as the world’s most popular classic children’s book character and we are delighted that we could use E.H. Shepard’s original illustrations to bring Pooh and his friends to life on millions of stamps.”
Winnie-the-Pooh is Royal Mail’s contribution to the PostEurop theme for 2010 of ‘children’s books’ The “Europa” logo is included on both 1^st Class stamps.

• 1st Class – Winnie-the Pooh and Christopher Robin- Christopher Robin and Pooh illustration taken from AA Milne's book of verse Now we are Six.
• 60p – Christopher Robin reads to Winnie-the-Pooh -Pooh eats too much on a visit to Rabbit’s burrow and is too fat to get out of the hole. Christopher Robin reads to him while he waits to slim down from ‘Pooh goes visiting’ in Winnie-the-Pooh.
• 88p – Winnie-the-Pooh and Christopher Robin set sail-Winnie-the-Pooh and Christopher robin set sail in an umbrella named The Brain of Pooh when ‘Piglet is surrounded by water’ in Winnie-the-Pooh.
• 97p – Christopher Robin pulls on his Wellingtons-In preparation for ‘The Exposition to the North Pole’ Christopher Robin pulls on his Wellington boots from Winnie-the-Pooh. 

Miniature Sheet Technical Details 

FeatureType/Detail

Number of stamps-Four

Size of Sheet-115mm x 89mm

Design-Magpie Studio

Acknowledgments -Illustrations © Disney, based on the ‘Winnie-the-Pooh’ works by AA Milne and EH Shepard

Stamp Format- Square

Stamp Size- 35mm x 35mm

Printer- Walsall Security Printing

Print Process- lithography

Perforations- 14.5 x 14

Phosphor- All over

Gum- PVA

Remark: This is a beautiful M/s from GB.The stamps and Miniature sheet stamps are different.I have received both the FDC.In most of the countries whenever they issue stamps and miniature sheets, same stamps are used in both but some countries have different stamps like this one.Thanks for visiting my blog.

Ancient Chinese Art Treasures FDC from TAIWAN

FDC Name:Ancient Chinese Art Treasures
Issue Date:18th NOV(11)2010.
Details:

To introduce the beauty of ancient Chinese artifacts, Chunghwa Post has issued another set of four stamps and a souvenir sheet on artifacts from the National Palace Museum collection. Designed by Arteck Creative Consultants, Inc., and printed by China Color Printing Co., Ltd. the stamps will be released on November 18, 2010. The designs follow:

1. Gilt-copper Censer with Turquoise Inlays, Qing dynasty (NT$5): The surface of this round ding vessel is decorated with cloud and key fret patterns, while its underside and its round feet are adorned with banana leaf patterns, with turquoise inlays between the leaves. There is a seven-character line in relief under the rim which reads, “Made during the reign of the Qing Emperor Qianlong.”

2. Five Altar Offerings in Gilt Copper-Censer, Qing dynasty (NT$5): This ding vessel, which is shaped like a six-petal flower, is covered with key fret patterns and lotus flower designs. The lid and its knob (which has a dragon design) feature openwork to let incense smoke out.

3. Five Altar Offerings in Gilt Copper with Glass and Enamel Inlays-Censer, Qing dynasty (NT$10): The lid of this octagon-shaped ding vessel features openwork. There is a lion on the top of the lid whose front foot is playing with a ball. Its lid, body, handles and four hoof-shaped feet are decorated with white material, while the lotus-petal patterns on its body and the lotus on its handles are filled with blue enamel.

4. Five Altar Offerings in Gilt Copper with White Jade, Turquoise, and Glass Inlays-Censer, Qing dynasty (NT$25): The lid and body of this square ding vessel are decorated with pieces of white jade inlay with twine-patterned openwork carving. The shoulder of the vessel is inlaid with lotus petals carved out of turquoise and pieces of blue glass. The vessel’s handles and four feet are inlaid with turquoise. 5. Souvenir sheet: (NT$45): It contains the above-mentioned four stamps. The marginal inscription of the sheet features a Qing Dynasty porcelain Buddha in famille rose and Gold Enamel from the National Palace Museum collection, against a background of partial texts of the Diamond Sutra. 

Remark:The FDC is suburb,The quality of stamps paper , color combination and design is undoubtedly excellent .Taiwan postage stamps are now one of my favorite country because of these factors.I will advise all my philately friends to collect these beautiful FDC.If you see the M/s FDC which is larger than the stamps FDC as the M/s is bigger in size so they make the FDC also large.But both the FDC are different in design.The first day cancellations were also great.Thanks Chen.