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Shimla December 2010 Issue # 36 Vol. III

Monthly e-Stamp Bulletin Edited by Jeevan Jyoti for free circulation among philatelists

Readers are requested to send reports of philatelic activities in their area for publication. Short write ups bythe readers about their journals, societies, publications and philatelic requirements can be sent for inclusionin this bulletin [email protected]@gmail.com and by post to

Mrs. Jeevan Jyoti, c / o Mr. Ajay Srivastav, Director, Great Himalayan National Park, Shamshi, Distt.Kullu. PIN 175126. (H.P.) India
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Date of Issue 16 November 2010

Happy Christmas ! !

Rainbow completes 3 years of publication !!Dear Reader,With this issue, Rainbow Stamp News completes three years of publication. I am verypleased to release this issue and express my gratitude to all my readers and contributors. Itwas started in January 2008 with an endeavor to provide regular updates of the stamp world. When I started this newsletter I was not sure whether I would be able to continue it on aregular basis but I have tried my best to maintain the continuity and published regularly for3 years, receiving lot of support and appreciation from readers and contributors. In fact the


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purpose of this newsletter is to highlight every color of philately and making it a rainbowpublication which could be interesting for philatelists and non philatelists both. It is alwaysimportant to get feedback of the readers which enables me to include the contents that aremost demanded by the readers. In these three years Rainbow got recognition in threeInternational stamp events, Hong Kong 2009, Portugal 2010 & Joburg 2010 by winning twosilver bronze and a Bronze medal. Its credit goes to all my readers and contributors. I amsure I would be able to give you more colorful issues in the years to come ! Thanks to all of

you ! From this issue I am going to start a new column by Dr Avinsah B. Jagtap,"Something of interest, also for non-philatelists".Hope readers would find it quiteinteresting. For this special issue, I am giving here an article by Mr. Sekhar Cahakrabarti on

Colors of Aerobatics. Two big events SINE & INDIPEX are ahead.My best wishes to all

participants and the organizers. Have a great Time & Enjoy this special issue with addedpages of more articles !!.

. Jeevan Jyoti

See More images onBlogContentsRecent Indian IssuesIn The NewsAerobatics - Sky Dancing and Painting colours in the air by Sekhar ChakrabartiInterviewBeginners SectionSpecialized SectionSomething of interest, also for non-philatelistsNew Issues from Other Countries

Readers RightThe Lighter SidePhilatelic Clubs and SocietiesBlogs & Websites on PhilatelyPromotional SectionCurrent Philatelic Magazines NewslettersEditors Mail Box

Recent Indian Issues

3 October XIXth Commonwealth Games Delhi 2010 MS + 4 Stamps of Rs 5 each6 October Indian Postage Stamps : Princely States MS + 4 Stamps23 October Doon School Dehradun Rs 525 October Sant Shadaram Sahib Rs 527 October Cathedral and John Connon School, Mumbai Rs 529 October Ktanti Trivedi Rs 510 November KAP Vishwanathan Rs 514 November Childrens Day 4 stamps each of Rs 5 + MS15 November Laxmipat Singhania Rs 5
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16 November Comptroller & Auditor general of India Rs 5

See detailed list of India Post Issue Programme 2010 at

http://www.indiapost.gov.in/philatelycalendar2010.htm

Special Cover Postmark2 Oct Ahinsapex 2010 - Lucknow Special cover with two different cancellations for 2nd & 3rd October

2 Oct Gandhipex 2010 - Cuttack

5 Oct 2010 The Valley of Devine Peace, Baru Sahib. Sirmaur (HP)

6 Oct Railways, Mumbai

7 Oct. Raj Kumar College, Raipur

8 Oct Wildlife Week Celebration 2010 Chandigarh

9 Oct Indian Pitta, Jamnagar

10 Oct Palindrome Date - 10.10.10 Bangalore

17 Nov Epilepsy Foundation Mumbai

20 Nov 8th World Congress for Oral Implantology & AAID Global Conference, 2010 New Delhi

In The News

Moving Postage Stamp Created with the World's Smallest and Shortest FilmThe world's "smallest and shortest film" - lasting one second - appears on a new lenticular stamp created forthe Dutch postal service TNT.
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Stamps on Shanghai World Expo 2010

This year many countries issued postage stamps dedicated to Shanghai World Expo 2010. Some of thepopular stamps on this theme can be viewed at :

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Israeli philatelist wins vermeil at Int. show for collection on Ramayana

Dr Eli Moallem, noted philatelist of Israel won a vermeil medal at recent International stamp exhibition"Jerusalem 2010 held in Israel from 21 25 November 2010. for his thematic collection on Ramayan. Dr
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Eli is a molecular biologist by profession and has prepared a specialized collection on Indian theme Ramayan Dr Eli has also written articles on this theme forvarious philatelic newsletters including RainbowStamp News.The exhibit on Ramayan by Dr Eli may be viewed at :

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Collectors Guide to First Day Covers & Folders of India reviewed worldwide.. The recently published book Collectors Guide to First Day Covers & Folders of India by noted philatelistsof Ahmedabad Mr Praful Thakkar got recognition worldwide and was recently reviewed in two famousAmerican Philatelic Journals First Days, journal of the American First Day Covers Society. and ThePhilatelic Communicator of American Philatelic Society Writers Unit . Mr Parful Thakkar may be contactedat email :[email protected]

IMPORTANT ERROR IN THE FOLDER OF PRINCELY STATE STAMPS SETThere is an important error in the Folder of Stamp Set issued on Princely states issued on 6th October2010. In the details of Holker State it has been mentioned that Rani Ahilyabai Holker was the daughter ofMaharaja Malhar Rao Holker. It is not correct. Actually Rani Ahilyabai Holker was daughter of MankojiShinde and Maharaja Malhar Rao Holker was father-in-law of Ahilyabai Holker. This correct fact was printedin the folder of Ahilyabai Holker Stamp issued on 25th August 1996. This error was pointed out by a seniorPhilatelist of M.P. Mr. Sushil Parashar (Khandwa) in the news papers of Indore.

- Sudhir Jain, Secretary, Central India Philatelic Society, Satna (M.P.) 485 005.

Wedding Bells

Heartiest Congratulations to Prof. VK Gupta & Mrs Manjul Gupta on the auspiciousoccasion of the wedding of their dear daughter Neha with Varun on 27th November 2010.

Our best wishes to the wedding couple for A very Long and Happy Married Life !!.
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AEROBATICSSKY DANCING AND PAINTING COLOURS IN THE AIR

By Sekhar Chakrabarti

During the ongoing process of the XIX Commonwealth Games, New Delhi -2010, an advertisement issuedby the Income Tax Department in all the major national dailies, ostensibly to glorify and well up patriotism,turned out to be another blunder that actually shamed our nation.

The advertisement shows star shuttler Saina Nehwal celebrating victory against the backdrop of a fighteraeroplane formation. The nine-fighter formation is shown releasing tri-colour plumes, the caption

next to Shera(the Games mascot) reads; "Income tax: commitment for a secure India". At the bottomof the advertisement, it says, "Enhancing India's Glory -- Creating A Success Story." So far there wasnothing wrong in it. But it was reported immediately in the news papers based on revelations by someIndian Air Force (IAF) officers and aviation photographers that the military aircrafts in the backgroundreleasing the tricolor smokes are not the saffron-white-greenTiranga and the fighter formation is alsonot of the Indian Air Force, but the Italian Air Forces world famous Frecce Tricoloriaerobatic team.

The aforesaid advertisement (said to be created by the Directorate of Advertising and Visual Publicity)considered as an affront to our dignity and rightly so, had a silver lining too, it immediately sprang up mymemory that there exist several philatelic items highlighting the theme of Aerobatics in general and in


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FAI World Aerobatic Championship - 1980

The Fdration Aronautique Internationale(FAI), the world's air sports federation, was founded in 1905.It is a non-governmental organisation with the basic aim of furthering aeronautical activities worldwide.

Italian Tr icolour plumes emitted by the Frecce Tricolori(Tricolour Arrows), officially known as, 313Gruppo Addestramento Acrobatico. The famous Italian Aeronautica Militares demonstration team wasformed in 1961.

India has three State-sponsored aerobatic demonstration teams under the Ministry of Defence, viz. SuryaKiran(Sun Rays) formed in 1996 to serve as the "Ambassadors of the Indian Air Force"and to "showcasethe professionalism, the calibre and the mettle of the Indian Air Force"and Sarang (Peacock), thehelicopter formation display team also from the Indian air Force and Sagar Pawan(Sea Breeze), a fourfighter combination of the Indian Navys aviation arm.


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Red Arrows is the name of the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, The Red Arrows are renowned throughoutthe world as ambassadors for both the Royal Air Force and the United Kingdom. Since the Team wasofficially formed in 1965, the Red Arrows have completed over 4,000 displays in 53 Countries. The smoketrails left by the team are made by releasing diesel into the exhaust; this oxidises straight away, leaving awhite smoke trail. Dyes are added to produce the red and blue colour.

The First Class stamp features the Red Arrows flying at the Dartmouth Air Show in 2006 with theirtrademark blue and red vapour painting the sky.

The 100 Years of Aviation Generic Sheet, containing 20 x 1st class Red Arrows stamps, features archivephotography taken at air displays over the past 100 years, including Samuel F Cody, the Bristol Bulldog, theCierva autogyro, English Electirc Lightning, Sikorsky R-4, Airbus A380, Eurofighter Typhoon, andSupermarine Spitfire. Columns 1-3 include double-size pictorial labels..

Tenth anniversary of the Red Arrows, 1975 (Signed FDC from Jersey)


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International Air displays by the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Teams. Jersey, 2007

This souvenir sheet features the SST Concorde flying in formation along with the famous RAF Red Arrows.The formation was flown as a flypastfor the Queen.

This souvenir sheet of six stamps is titled Concorde and the Red Arrows. This set of stamps features theSST Concorde flying in formation along with the famous RAF Red Arrows. The formation was performedduring Air Tattoo as well as flypastfor the Queen.


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Flight with G-BOAG at RIAT, This was a flight where Concorde G-BOAG had been the first to be given thenew BA Landor Livery . They flew in formation during the Air Tattoo in 1985

Flight with G-BOAG along with the Royal yacht Queen Elizabeth 2. This occurred during the Sundayformation flight at the 1985 Royal international Air Tattoo .(Picture s by Tony Rogers)

It is not only the Red Arrowsthat represent the Royal Air Force(RAF)in aerobatic shows, Battle of BritainMemorial Flight also performed flypastand aerobatic shows.

The Snowbirds are the most famous military demonstration team ever formed in Canada. The CanadianAir force has a strong history involving other teams priorto the Snowbirds. In 1929, the first ever Canadiandemonstration team, the Siskinswas formed by the RCAF. The Golden Hawks followed in 1959, and in1967, the Golden Centennaires were formed to commemorate Canada's centennial year. The GoldenCentennaires flew only that one year. Not until four years later were the Snowbirds formed.


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Issued in September of 1999, this se-tenantfour-stamp pane celebrates the fiftieth anniversary of theCanadian International Air Show. The eye-catching pane features a quartet of distinctive aircrafts againsta background of sky, with a formation of Canada's world-famous Snowbirds soaring across each pane.

Canada 2006 Snowbirds Jet Airplanes Coin and Stamps Set with $5 Pure Silver Proof with DoubleHologram.

Thunderbirds- theair demonstration squadron of the United States Air Force (USAF) performing theirdazzling signature bomb burst maneuver.

The Thunderbirds were activated, in an unofficial status, on May 25, 1953 as the 3600th AirDemonstration Team . They were officially activated as the USAF Air Demonstration Squadron onFebruary 13th, 1967. Toured much of the world, performing aerobatic formation and solo flying in specially-

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Patrouille Aerobatique de France(PAF), French Aerobatic Patrol producing colored smoke during airshows. PAF commissioned in 1931 is considered as one of the world's oldest and most skilleddemonstration teams.

Netherlands 2009 Booklet.
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"Ruiten Vier"(Diamonds Four) was the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNAF) aerobatic display teamfounded in 1955. In 1962 the aerobatic team officially received its name "Whiskey Four"from the FlightTraining School call-sign Whiskey. In 1967 after a fatal crash during training involving F-84F Thunderstrakfighters, the Whisky Fourdemonstration team was disbanded.

Turkey 2004, Display Stars M.S.

Turk Yildizlari(Turkish Stars) aerobatic display team was established in November of 1992. In Januaruyof 1993 the team received its present name Turkish Stars.

The August 1st or 81st Aerobatics Teamis the aerobatic demonstration team of the Chinas PeoplesLiberation Army Air Force (PLAAF). Founded in 1962.


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Thunder TigerAerobatic Team of R.O.C. (Taiwan).

Sanmueang(Royal Thai Air Force) Aerobatic Team

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The IAF Aerobatic Team is the aerobatic display team of the Israel Air Force

To augment the effect of aerobaticmaneuvers and flypastsmoke trail is generated. The smoke helpsviewers to see the path travelled by the aircraft. For safety precautions, the smoke is not produced as aresult of combustion but is generated by the vaporization of fog oil into a fine aerosol, achieved by injectingthe oil into the hot engine exhaust or by the use of a dedicated device for pumping smoke oil directly intothe exhaust pipes which vaporizes, not burn, producing white smoke.
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Q4. What is the role of Philatelic Blogs in the promotion of Philately? As Blogging is thelatest internet activity that has been taken up by philatelists and general collectors thesedays?

As Blogging is the new "IN" thing of the world, I guess philately cant run from it also. As an avid blogger, Itruly believe that philatelic blogs do play an essential role to promote philately to the younger generation.We cant deny the fact that the new generation is more interested with the World Wide Web than stamps.

Hence, IMHO we ought to put more effort to promote philately via blogs/websites as it is currently the onlychannel to get through to the younger generation.I understand that some bloggers only post on covers they received. Some argue that it does not value addbut mind you, whenever someone post on the covers they received, it is actually part of a modern PostalHistory study. In addition, we will always be aware of the latest special postmarks, and covers that arerarely highlighted.However, it is advisable that a blogger takes up the initiative to update readers on the philatelic activities inhis/her country. That will definitely help to promote philately as in-dept knowledge gives young philatelist aclear view of the future of philately. Last but not least, Sharing is Caring

Q5 I congratulate you on creating a wonderful blog with substantial regular posts. Since anumber of collectors and philatelists are on blogosphere, most of the blogs are based on

showcasing the covers they receive from fellow bloggers and friends. In your opinion whattype of Philatelic Blogs are more popular with the collectors? What type of Blogs you loveto visit?

Thanks for the compliments and I'm really happy that my blog is appreciated. IMHO, I believe that it doesnot matter if the blog showcases the covers they received or updates philatelist on the latest updates fromtheir countries. The most important element here is the commitment and effort put into the blog. It should bea continuous effort and definitely not a one off effort.

However, when it comes to a philatelic blog, I truly appreciate if the owner could add more spice byupdating fellow philatelist on the latest updates with regards to the philatelic scenes in their country. I wouldlike to take this opportunity to thank Rainbow Stamp Club for the continuous updates especially on the

philatelic scenes of India. As a blogger, I truly know its never easy to put so much effort hence hats of toyou, my dear friend.

Q6 As a thematic collector, name your 5 favorite countries that issue best stamps in theworld in terms of design and quality. What appeals you most in a stamp, its theme,innovative design or its value?

As for me, I do not have any specific country that I like. If its stamps, I love them mattering not their designor quality. Some collector/philatelist are so particular about the quality of paper used but for me matteringnot what type of paper is used; it still represents a portion of philatelic studies. I guess what it takes is to put

more effort to study on how to take care of the. We are very fortunate as the web is loaded with studies onhow to keep different types of paper and we should be more creative to adapt this into our passion.However, when it comes to appeal, theme and innovative design is a priority. I usually plan ahead and willcarefully select designs that I can incorporate into my collection. It can be dirt cheap or very costly; for mewhats more important is how it takes its place in my collection. As Ive said numerous times, I dont like toput value on stamps as for me they are priceless little things in life. Im sure many would agree.

Q 7 What is the best part that you enjoy in Thematic Philately and what's your opinionabout Traditional Philately?


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Being a thematic philatelist and partially into traditional, I believe both are equally challenging and excitingbut IMHO, thematic philately provides a horizon beyond our imagination. Just look into famous exhibits ontrains and birds. We can clearly see that in order to come up with a quality exhibit, more than often, weought to go the extra mile towards traditional philately. The intensive study on a certain theme naturallyopens up new doors and again more often than not, it usually leads us back to our roots, traditionalphilately.

Q8 You are from Malaysia, do you find this hobby is popular in your country among younggeneration? How do the youngsters collect stamps? By exchange, purchasing throughlocal stamp dealers or govt. philatelic counters?

This is something Ive highlighted in my blog and I guess its best if you could go through it and appreciatesome input and comments.http://ronlovestamps.blogspot.com/2010/09/is-philately-dying-hobby-among-youth.html

Q 9 Last but not the least, what you feel about this hobby? Is it for knowledge, relaxation,investment or just collecting beautiful images on stamps for pleasure? Would you ever liketo participate in a philatelic exhibition?

Philately is a passion for me. Like everyone else, I started off very early but with time, I back slide as I was just too busy with exams, work, etc. However, I guess philately is just in my blood and I just cant let it go.Philately gives me an adrenaline rush that no other sport/activity could give me. Mind you, I love extremesports like drifting. Somehow, whenever, Im in a Philatelic Exhibition, I just cant explain the excitement Ifeel; the opportunity of finding something interesting for your collection is always there. Though i ts nevereasy, but i guess its all the part and parcel of philately.Philately has brought great joy, knowledge and relaxation to my life but what I love most about philately isits ability to bring people from all over the world together; mattering not what race, color or religion. Wecome together purely because of our love for these little wonders of the world. IMHO, nothing beats it, noteven the most expensive stamp (though it will be great to have it..LOL).

On your second question, I would love to be in a philatelic exhibition one day. Moreover, I hope to become ajuror too. However, I also understand the commitment level of preparing a philatelic exhibit is very high. Itlooks easy but take my word for it; it is never easy to come up with an exhibit of the highest quality.IMHO, I always believe aligning one's collection towards exhibition is a very good decision moving forward.First of all, it is cost effective. Ooops, please dont shoot me. When I say cost effective, what i really mean isthe ability to plan what you really want and need to buy. Yes, agreed that initial planning does not guaranteea cost effective mentality but at least we will be much focus hence the bargaining power is our side. Ratherthan spending for all the materials in the world, we can be more specific. I guess in the end of the day, it alldepends on the philatelist; do you prefer quantity or quality. For me, it doesnt matter what u prefer; moreimportantly is that it gives you joy. We are living in a world where stress tends to be a common thing; soplease do not put stress on our beloved passion. Just follow the flow and be happy with what we have.Finally, please understand that each and every philatelic material you have in your collection is valuable;

just think of the effort you go through to ensure they stay fresh. We go to the extent of using high qualitymounts, stock sheets, etc. Isn't that enough to justify that everything we have is valuable?

Beginners Section

Do You Know?
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Solomon Islands

Formerly a British Colony known as British Solomon Islands located north-east of Australia and south-east of Papua & New Guinea with an area of 28,450 sq.km.The group attained self-government status onthe 2nd January,1976 with independence two years later. The two northern islands of Bougainville andBuka remained part of Papua & New Guinea.

and an empty government treasury culminated in economic collapse. RAMSI has enabled a return to lawand order, a new period of economic stability, and modest growth as the economy rebuilds.

Postal History of the Solomon Islands

Mail was initially sent unstamped to Sydney where New South Walestamps were applied and cancelled.Later the British Resident Commissioner kept a stock of New South Wales stamps which were still notcancelled until arrival at Sydney.From April 1906 a British Solomon Islands Paid handstamp was used, butpostal authorities in Sydney still added New South Wales stamps.

Stamps inscribed 'British Solomon Islands' continued to be used after the change of name., though a newset was introduced in November,1975 with an overprint to obliterate 'British'

On achievement of self-government, membership of the UPU lapsed, though stamps continued to becirculated to other member countries. The islands became a member of the UPU in their own right in 1983.

Members of Philatelic Advisory Committee of India Post

Mr. Ronalds Nelson, G3. No1 Second Avenue,7th Main Road,Sandeswaram Nagar,Velechery,Chennai600 042. Cell : 09841017154 Email: [email protected]

Mr. J.M. Dhor (Jaipur) 999 Dhor Building, Gopal Ji Ka Rasta, Jaipur - 302003. Ph. 141 -2578900 e - mail:[email protected]
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Mr Dilip Shah, 799 - GOL BAZAR, JABALPUR - 482002, M.P. Off : 0761-424456 Fax :0761-312047 e-mail : [email protected]

Mr. Manik Jain, M/s Philatelia, One Moti Sil Street, Kolkata 700 013. Telephone: (033) 2228 8549, 22287777, Fax: (033) 2228 8888

Mr. Vispi S. Dastur, D.J. Jasavala & Co., Charted Accountants, E/1 Rustom Baug, Gr. Flr., Byculla,

Mumbai- 400 027. Tel:- 23721062 e-mail:[email protected]

Specialized Section

ROSE WINDOWGlory of Gothic Cathedrals

Dr.Satyendra Kumar Agrawal

From 12th century until 1500 Gothic expression ruled in all the northern countries. The outstanding glory ofthe entire Middle Ages is the Gothic Cathedrals. Stained glass and rose windows in particular have been asource of great beauty and inspiration throughout the centuries.

In the sixth century, Pope Gregory the Great had made a plea that scriptural scenes be depicted on thewalls of churches for the benefit of the unlettered faithful. A Synod at Arras in 1025 reiterated therecommendation, for "this enables illiterate people to learn what books cannot teach them." The fresco onthe wall of the Church of St. Mary in Kempley is an example of such wall paintings.
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As cathedral rose to dizzy heights and the openings grew larger painting was transferred from the walls tothe glass of the Windows.

The reason for big Windows in Cathedrals was in fact geographical rather than beauty. In northern Europe,climate was colder as compare to the southern Europe and sky was not clear all the time. Therefore it wasnecessary to keep in mind about the light and cold during construction of buildings. Since glass has both thecharacteristics, with advancements in construction, glass eventually replaced wall space and big Windowswith glass mosaic were included in the building.


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Abbot Suger commissioned the church to his own specifications, and upon its completion in 1144, wasawed by the splendor of the stained glass that transformed 'that which is material to that which isimmaterial.' The combination of stained glass with ribbed vaulting that allowed greater space, flyingbuttresses that allowed greater height for walls opened the building in way that the heavy, solid

Romanesque style of building could never achieve. However, Saint-Denis did not have a rose window--itmerely led the way.

Thirteenth century glass was much the same except that some larger figures appeared which dominated inthe 14th Century as did a whole range of delicate halftones.These great windows glowing with the fires of stained and lead glass, painted with scenes from theScriptures, became a symphony of beauty and exaltations. The origins of the rose window has many roots,however, it is definitely a phenomenon of the French Gothic period.The window itself is a descendant of the Roman oculus--which is a small round opening in a wall. Duringthe Romanesque period, this opening developed into a window. These large circular openings let in lightand air, the best known being that at the top of the dome of the Pantheon.

The first rose window was probably created about the year 1200. Within 50 years, its use in cathedrals hadpropagated throughout France--mainly in the north.


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Charters, Amiens, Reims and Strasbourg, the cathedral at Lincoln, England and the cathedral of St. Johnthe Divine in New York City.

In Gothic cathedrals and churches, where a rose is often found above the West Door, the most commonsubject of the stained glass that it contains is the Last Judgment, which by a long tradition is depicted eitherin mural or glass on the western wall of the building. In such windows Christ is shown seated in the centre


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"light" and within the lights around him are the symbols of the four Gospel writers, Apostles, Prophets,Saints and Angels.

Some windows show God's dominion over Heaven and Earth by including Zodiacal signs

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When rose windows are used in the transept ends, and then one of those windows is frequently dedicatedto Mary as the Mother of Jesus.

Rose Windows are not only famous for their architectural details and stained glass paintings but they arealso as a symbolic of religious persecution in Christianity because ROSE itself has an important place in

Christian religion. Also, Rose Window as a mandala represents the expression of human aspiration

towards wholeness and coherence in the same way the center of Eastern mandalas depict the godhead

or divine aspect of the world.

It operates on many levels: spiritual, meditative and emotional. How deep an emotional and spiritual chordis struck by the play of light that passes through the glass. The instructional aspect of Rose Window is

plainly visible by the subject chosen for display in each petal-the medieval calendar year, the virtues and

vices, the saints, etc.

Typically Christ or Virgin and Christ found in the central rosette of most of windows depict the godhead or

divine aspect of the world, saints depicted in petals can be seen as intermediaries (or paths) to Christ.


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Stained glass paintings of such Windows are the popular subject of Christmas issues of many European

countries. Stamps with such motifs were also released to mark the anniversaries of Great European

Cathedrals.Dr SK Agarwal may be contacted at e-mail [email protected]

THE STORY OF PIGEON POST

By Naresh Agarwal

PIGEON POST OF CANADA

The pigeon mail service was being used in unorganized way in the coastal area of the Canada for the safetyand rescue of the boats and sailors. Looking in to that existing pigeon messenger service, an odd facet ofthe long struggle to save ships and men from the insatiable appetite of Sable Island, prospective in theregular and organized way of this service; in the early eighteen nineties, Major-General Donald RoderickCameron, then Commandant of the Royal Military College(RMC) of Canada recommended an internationalpigeon service for marine in the search for and provision of aid to people who are in distress or imminentdanger and military service in a paper entitled "Messenger Pigeons, a National Question". The ministry ofMarine and Fisheries supported the pigeon policy. Officers of the Royal Artillery and the Royal Engineerscarried through the plan. The pigeon post between look-out stations at lighthouses on islands and themainland at the citadel in Halifax, Nova Scotia provided a messenger service from 1891 until it wasdiscontinued in 1895. The pigeon post faced a heavy mortality among the pigeons as many were lost on theoperations. The flight from the Citadel in Halifax to Sable Island, for example, was difficult for the pigeonsto complete. However, there were some administrative reasons too for discontinuation of the services.Hence, that gave a set back to the development of the pigeon post in that area.
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NEW ZEALAND 1978 PIGEON POST FLIGHT COVER PLUS FLIMSY

( Message sent by carrier pigeon during Stamp Week Philatelic Exhibition )

PIGEON POST OF GREAT BARRIER ISLAND ( NEW ZEALAND )

The only regular connection between the community on Great Barrier Island (92 kms. NE of Auckland) and themainland was provided by a weekly coastal steamer before the pigeon post service was established. Theisland's isolation was highlighted when the ship SS Wairararapa was wrecked off its coast in 1894, with theloss of 134 lives, and the news took several days to reach the mainland. Then the dire necessity of pigeon poswas felt as it served very efficiently and effectively.

Pigeon-gram stamp from early pigeon-post service between Auckland and Great Barrier Island, New Zealand .

The regular pigeon post service began between the island and Auckland in 1897 initially with. two rivalpigeongram agencies established at Port Fitzroy, Okupu at island, both of which issued distinctive andattractive stamps which. were eagerly collected for their novelty value, and some have become extremelyrare. Initially, the service operated only from Great Barrier Island to Auckland, the reverse route beingconsidered uneconomic.Birds were sent over to the island on the weekly steamer and flew back to Aucklandwith up to five messages per bird written on flimsies and attached to their legs/ claws. This service ended inisland when the first telegraph cable was laid between the island and the mainland in 1908.

New Zealand - 1948 Pigeon Post commemorative cover with Golden Jubilee Pigeon Post label tied to cover.Mailed at Okupu, Great Barrier Island to Auckland.

Later, in the 19th century, the pigeon was used for commercial purposes, carrying messages for financialinstitutions and news agencies in Europe providing an airmail service in New Zealand


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PIGEON POST OF CATALINA ISLAND

From 1894 to 1898 pigeons carried mail from Avalon across the Santa Barbara Channel to Los Angeles. Twopigeon fanciers, brothers Otto J. and O. F. Zahn, reached an agreement with Western Union where it wouldnot build a telegraph line to the isolated island so long as the pigeons did not compete with it on the mainland.Fifty birds were trained, carrying three copies of each message because of the danger of hunters andpredators. They made the 48-mile passage in about one hour, bringing letters, news clippings from the LosAngeles Times, and emergency summons for doctors. In three seasons of operation only two letters failed tocome through, but at $.50 to $1.00 per message the service was not profitable, so in 1898 the post wasended.

PIGEON POST IN CEYLON

EXPRESS PIGEON POST DURING 1850 TO 1858 :

There was Expresspigeon post service between 1850 and 1858 between Colombo and Galle which wasestablished by the Ceylon Observer, a news paper on September 24,1850 to carry news dispatches. Themail ships brought the latest news dispatches and these were sent to Colombo via pigeon post. Thepigeons were housed at the Galle lighthouse. Each bird carried enough manuscript to fill one small typedpage of the newspaper. It is said that the birds could, in good weather conditions fly from Galle toColombo a distance of 72 miles in 45 minutes, i.e. 96 miles per hour.

They carried selected commercial and political news items, which had been extracted from Londonnewspaper and printed on special flimsies.It became the first commercial pigeon service when it carriednews of the Crimean War in 1855 between Galle and Colombo, Ceylon

WHITE PIGEON RELEASED TO SIGNIFY PIGEON POST DURING OPENING OF RATMALANA AIRPORT

On February 28,1938, during the formal opening of Ratmalana Airport for civil aviation and the officialinauguration of the first direct regular airmail service under the British Empire Air Mail Scheme (AMS) fromCeylon, a plane provided with tricycle landing gear carried three official mail bags containing messages tothe Secretary of State for the Colonies and the Governors of Bombay and Madras, to Captain of theAmerican Waco 4-Seater cabin plane of Messrs. Tata Sons Ltd., of Bombay, India.
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TIPU SULTAN

PIGEON POST DURING MUGHAL PERIOD :( King Akbars reign period 1556-1605)During Akbars reign, Pigeon post was in random use, as also camels and camel caravans primarily indesert areas. camels were also used in non-desert zones, specifically for carrying royal or State Mail.Thepigeon carriers were housed in the royal palace, where Royal pigeons were trained to carry news over thefar-flung territories of the state. Kabutar-Khaana is still found even today in the relics of Mughal palaces

The introduction of pigeon post is attributed to Akbar, and not Jahangir, as mentioned in many accounts.Urgent missives were carried by them over short distances, mainly for royal purpose The practicecontinued to be favored by Jahangir who extended its use to special occasions.The Mughal emperorBabar inherited this mail carrying method from his forefathers and the pigeon post was in use throughoutthe Mughal period.

The Mughal emperor Babar wrote in his biography about the sport of pigeon keeping, but Akbar the greatwas crazy about pigeon keeping. Abul Fazal (one of his senator) wrote that whenever king (Akbar) goes ona trip his men carry pigeons with him. Normally more than two thousands birds went with him. They werekept in special carriers.

Between 1931 and 1941 semi official carrier pigeon services operated in India, using specially printedflimsies, often of a commemorative nature, and latterly raising funds, for the war effort.

PIGEON POST IN ORISSA :

The Orrissa Police is the only state force in India which adopted and maintained this method ofcommunication since 1946. They procured 40 pigeons from the departing colonial government atthe close of the WWII. The force had a strength of 1926 Homing Pigeons spread over 17 policedistricts of the state in 2004.The pigeons were trained on three courses-static, mobile and


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Australia

26 Oct - Australian Kingfishers 4 val

Belarus

10 November Hounds 3 val

12 November Holiday stamps 2 val.

Belgium

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Canada

1 Nov Christmas 3 val + SS

Italy

31 October : Made in Italy Wine, Biscuits 2val.

Greenland

18 October Christmas 2 val

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Germany

11 November Christmas 2val

Ireland

4 November Christmas 3 val

Israel

21 Nov Bible Stories 3 val + MS

Israel issues, a set of three stamps and one souvenir sheet "Bible Stories" on 22 November depicting Adamand Eve, Samson fights the lion and Jonah and the fish (whale). The souvenir sheet depicts Parting of theRed Sea by Moses.
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Readers RightEditors note- The aim of this stamp newsletter is to provide instant information and facts on philately to thereaders and not to hurt anyones feelings. Readers may express their views, anguish and resentmentthrough this column on philately. The platform is not used for any vested interest to cause derogatory tophilately. When writing your views be sure that it should be related to philately only. It should not be used toexpress personal feelings between persons or groups in any manner.

On completing 3 years of publication of Rainbow Stamp News..

"My heart leaps up when I see Rainbow...."

I have been witness to the progress of "Rainbow Stamp News" since its very first rise of this internet journalon the horizon of philatelic India. Every successive issue shows the maturity of its editor, Mrs. Jeevan Jyoti.It is certainly not an exaggeration, when I say that she has been one of the most important persons, whohave spread philatelic interests in India in particular and at the same time in the whole " world in general.

Those who have been receiving this news letter would surely be of my opinion, when I say that she has

succeeded in "educating" not only budding- but also grown-up philatelists in India, enhancing theirappreciation and expanding their knowledge of philately, which today has become a unique mixture of artand sciences. She has also contributed to increase the philatelic vocabulary of Indian philatelists.

Her Rainbow Stamp News is free and this indicates that she spends her own spare-time (if it could be!) inediting and posting her news letter in all the directions of the world. I think there has been virtually nocountry left, where Rainbow" is not known. In doing so, she also has been performing the selfless duty topropagate Indian philatelic circles, including India Post, without causing any monetary burden on anyperson or association. Taking into consideration the present day nightmare of scams and scandals, whichhave unfortunately sparkled the name of our country worldwide, we have here a ray of hope in form of"Rainbow"!

The second thing for which I appreciate the efforts of Mrs. Jeevan Jyoti, is the possibility to see variousphilatelic items in their original colours, form and size, which are not be seen in printed journals, if at all theyare made available, they are in black & white and are never of a fine grade or quality. The editors ofphilatelic magazines cannot afford to furnish coloured pictures of the philatelic matters of public interest,which is understandable. There are also interesting and useful articles by renowned philatelists in each andevery Rainbow News Letter, almost a feast of general philatelic knowledge.

The third remarkable point which I must add, is the interviews with the known or experienced philatelistsand philatelic writers which are published in each Rainbow News Letter. This imparts general knowledge tothe readers of "Rainbow". All the interviews are almost gold-mines of thoughts, experiences, ideas andaspirations of these stalwarts of philately. On the same lines the other chapter contains the queries and the

appropriate answers to these queries by readers or philatelists, who possess more knowledge so as tothrow more light on the subjects concerned.

The fourth point is the introduction to personal blogs of individual collectors or philatelists throughRainbow". The knowledge is after all is the only unique thing in the world which increases when we give. Inthis respect I thank "Rainbow" and her editor and publisher Mrs. Jeevan Jyoti for her dedicated service tothe philatelic world and wish her Rainbow a grand success and national, as well as internationalappreciation and recommendation.

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Many thanks to Dr Jagtap for his kind words about Rainbow. I dont know how The journey of 3years passed and it is still continued in the years to come..Though it was not easy for me tobring out this bulletin timely every month without any break as sometimes it was difficult to publishit due to my preoccupations but somehow I managed and would try my best to publish it regularlyin the coming years with more varied topics. Once again I express my deepest gratitude to all mycontributors especially Dr Satyendra Agarwal & Naresh Agarwal, friends and readers who helpedme to present philately in a Rainbow form. - Editor

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Se- tenant Stamps of India -http://setenantsofindia.blogspot.com/ It is a specialized Blog on se-tenant stamps.

Flags & Stamps -http://flagstamps.blogspot.com/ - It is a specialized blog on Flag Theme

http://www.stampshopy.com/ - A new site on Indian Stamps and other philatelic items.

http://indiastampsdetails.blogspot.com/ - A new Blog on Indian Stamps by Sundar R. of Salem,Tamilnadu

http://ronlovestamps.blogspot.com/ - A new blog by Ronny Wong of Malaysia. The blog givesupdates and discussions on philately related topics

.http://en.allexperts.com/q/Stamps-Philately-1610/indexExp_69442.htm - It is a site based onQuestion & Answers on Philately. Mr Prashant Pandya replies to queries.

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http://philamirror.info/ - A new site with recent updates from stamps world.

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Philatelic Society of Rajasthan, Jaipur

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South India Philatelists Association - http://www.sipa.org.in/

Stamps of India -http://www.stampsofindia.com/

The Lighter SideLogos of the post offices of the world

StampNews.com editorial team presents an updated set of the Post Office logos from different countries ofthe world. The list counts 136 countries. To view the logos click following link :

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Products were advertised on the back of stamps?Sometime before 1883 advertising for various products was printed on the back of U.S. three-centstamps.

Candles were once used to determine the postage rates?In 1693, letters were held in front of a candle to determine the postage rate. The less the light shonethrough, the more costly the rate. This was known as candling.

Can you believe Cats were used to deliver the mail!I've heard of many different types of animals being used to deliver mail - camels, reindeer, horses,dogs, pigeons, but CATS? Well it's true. In 1879 Liege, Belgium employed 37 cats to carry bundlesof letters to villages. This service didn't last long as cats proved to be thoroughly undisciplined.

Promotional sectionNewsletter dedicated to Maritime Heritage

Light House is a specialized Newsletter on naval theme, edited by DrM S Naravane and published by Maritime Heritage Foundation, Mumbai.It is a very informative newsletter for maritime stamp collectors. Therecent issue of the newsletter gives a comprehensive article ShipsCrests by Cdr U N Acharya with lot of color illustrations. Wg.Cdr.
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Philatelic LiteratureFamous Stamps: The Romance of Rarities. - By Anil DhirContact address : AmadeusPress112, Vaishno Villa, Satyanagar, Bhubaneshwar 751007 email : [email protected]&[email protected]

Year Book of Indian Philately 2009Contact Address : Madan Middha, Saket Vihar, Phalka Bazar,Gwalior 474001. e mail:[email protected] Philatelic Magazines Newsletters-Stamp of India Collectors Companion - Indias first and most updated weekly e-newsletter edited byMadhukar and Savita Jhingan from Stamps of India, New Delhi. E-mail:[email protected]:www.stampsofindia.com

ITS Stamp News - Quarterly - Editor: Suraj Jaitly Publisher: Indian Thematic Society website -http://itsstampnews.blogspot.com/

Phila News, Editor Rajesh Pahariya and published by Philatelic Society of Rajasthan, Jaipur

VADOPHIL, Editor - Prashant Pandya and published by Baroda Philatelic Society, Vadodara. Website -http://www.vadophil.org/

e ZEP Newsletterhttp://www.ezep.de/zpj/zpj.html Editor : Dieter Leder

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SIPA Bulletin Editor - Mr G. Madan Mohan Das and published by South India Philatelists Association,Chennai website :http://www.sipa.org.in/

FILA Capsule Editor : Ajit Dash and published by EIPA, Bhubaneshwar.

GPA News Editor- Ilias Patel and published by Gujarat Philatelists Association, Ahemadabad.

Kar Phila News published by Karnataka Philatelic Society & edited by by Akshay Borad

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Editors Mail BoxVijay Deshpande, Mumbai

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cancelled in the local post office that day. Thats why it is said in such cases - Now or Never !!!Heartiest compliments for this usual fantastic magazine .

Shrikant Parikh, Ahmedabad

November RSN is indeed an excellent job. Dr.Satyendra Kumar Agrawal and Mr.Naresh Agarwalare doing amazing work. Please convey my sincere gratitude to both of them.

Abhai Mishra, Dehra Dun

Please accept my heartiest congratulation on winning the silver-bronze at Joburg 2010. Well done! keep up the fantastic work.

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