Did You Know Series (34): World Stamp Show NY 2016, being held at Javits Centre, New York from 28.05.2016 to 04.06.2016:

Did You Know Series (34): World Stamp Show NY 2016, being held at Javits Centre, New York from 28.05.2016 to 04.06.2016:

World Stamp Show NY 2016, the once-a-decade event is being held at the Javits Center in New York City from 28.05.2016 to 04.06.2016.

This stamp show is one of the largest stamp shows in the world. Interestingly, this is the first time that an International Stamp show is being held in New York after seven decades. The last such Show was the “Fifth International Philatelic Exhibition held at New York Coliseum (FIFEX) held from 28.04.1956 to 06.05.1956.

The Show has been designated as a “World Stamp Exhibition” by the “Federation Internationale de Philatelie” (FIP) and has been labelled as one of “Olympic proportions” with hundreds of volunteers, Clubs and Organisations working incessantly to make the Event a phenomenal success.

This Show is a continuation of a series of Philatelic exhibitions which have been held in the United States once every ten years since the beginning of the 20^th Century.

About the Federation Internationale de Philatelie (FIP):

The Federation Internationale de Philatelie (FIP) was founded on 18.06.1926 and is the World Federation for Philately, based in Zurich, Switzerland.

The primary objectives of the FIP are:

-  to promote stamp collecting and philately

-  to maintain friendly relations and friendship among all people

-  to establish and maintain close relations with the philatelic trade and postal administrations

- to promote philatelic exhibitions by granting Patronage and auspices.

Since 1926, the FIP has promoted Philately and Stamp collecting and co-ordinates contact between the Philatelic Organisations in different countries.

FIP has 11 Commissions headed by its own Commissioner: Aero-philately, Astro-philately, Fight against Forgeries, Maximaphily, Philatelic Literature, Postal History, Postal Stationery, Thematic Philately, Traditional Philately, Revenues and Youth Philately. Every year FIP patronises several Stamp exhibitions and once in ten years, a “World Stamp show”.

The Participation:

 Around 250,000 to 300,000 visitors are expected to visit the event which features more than 200 dealers, stamp collectors, exhibitors and postal administrations and societies from over 70 countries around the World, selling and buying philatelic material of all kinds.

4,146 Frames of Competitive Exhibits, a Court of Honour and Invited Exhibits displaying priceless stamp rarities, 355+ hours of Seminars/Meetings, Youth and Beginner Activities and First Day Ceremonies sponsored by the U.S. Postal Service USPS), U.N. Postal Administration (UNPA) and other Nations.

Several reputed Auction houses are also participating in the event and it will be interesting to see which stamps/collections bring the highest bids.

The Award Ceremonies:

Three Award Ceremonies will be conducted to recognise both Philatelic and Literature Exhibitors. The Award Ceremonies will be conducted on 02.06.2016 as under:

At 11.00 AM – Bronze, Silver Bronze, Silver and Large Silver Medal winners will be awarded.

At 1.00 PM – Vermeil and large Vermeil winners will be awarded.

At 3.00 PM – Gold and Large gold Winners will be awarded.

 The Exhibition’s top three Awards – the Grand Prix National, Grand Prix Internationale and Grand Prix d’Honneur will be the only Awards presented at the evening’s Palmares dinner. The Palmares Dinner will be a fun celebration of Friendship with Dancing and Entertainment featuring the Grand Prix Awards Presentations.

The competitive entries will be judged by an International Jury constituted by eminent experts from over 45 countries.

Several Individual Indian Philatelists have showcased their Exhibits/Frames in competitive categories, some of them being –

Soruth (Indian Feudatory State), Postal History of Cochin, Fiscals of Cochin, Jodhpur, Indian State of Kishangarh, Olympic Games, A study of the first issues of India (1852-1854), Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Issues of 1948, Stamps of Sikhs – A Thematic Tribute, The History of Olympic Games through Philately, Indian Antarctic Expedition – A Philatelist’s Guide, Collector’s Guide to British India Bazaar Post cards – Edwardian and Georgian Period, India 1929 Airmail Stamps : A study of Constant Varieties, Collector’s Guide to First Day Covers & Folders of India with Set of stamps, Se-tenant Stamps & Miniature sheets.

The above is an illustration of a medal which will be awarded at the “World Stamp Show NY-2016”.

A Sample of the Exhibits in the Court of Honour and Invited Exhibits:

The exhibits include several famous and rare stamps which will be shown in the Court of Honour and Invited Exhibits, some of which are:

 This is the World’s most expensive stamp – the unique 1856 British Guiana 1c magenta – which was bought by its present owner at a Sotheby’s auction on 17.06.2014 for a phenomenal amount of $9.48 million. Its celebrated story of being found in 1873 by a 12 year old schoolboy is legendary. 

The Stamp is on a three-year loan to the Smithsonian National Postal Museum.

This is the World’s first printed Postage Stamps – a registration sheet of the Penny Black (before hardening), which is dated 15.04.1840.

Gems gb 2 Pence sheet 2 jpg

This is the earliest known example of a two penny blue, from January 1841.

Both the above sheets (which originally contained 240 specimens) are nearly intact with a number of stamps of each sheet removed. The 1d sheet is being exhibited outside the United Kingdom for the first time ever, while the 2d sheet has never been put on public display before. 

These sheets are from the Collection of The Postal Museum of Great Britain and their National Archives.

This superbly restored block of six stamps shows the positions, 1, 6-8 and 11-12 of the plate and represents the 2^nd largest known multiple of this provisional New York issue. The handwritten inscription “30” (cents) is from the triple postage of 10 cents, which was charged for distances of over 300 miles. The letter bears the “New York” 3 April 1846 circular date stamp, the arched “PAID” stamp and was posted to Buffalo N.Y.

This is the second commemorative issue to be released by the American post office after the Columbus issue appeared in 1893. It includes a complete post office pane of 25 of the $2 Trans-Mississippi issue of 1898 depicting the Saint Louis Bridge (Eads Bridge). 
This is the largest known multiple of the highest denomination of the 9 stamp set. Only 25,000 of these stamps were ever printed with an unknown quantity returned to the post office as unsold and were destroyed in March 1900.

 The value of $2 was not initially planned. When it was added, Collectors protested against its high face value, in addition to the other values in the series. This value was printed in one day on 03.06.1898. The $2 was printed on sheets that have narrower spacing between the horizontal rows than between the vertical columns. For this reason, it is extremely difficult to obtain stamps with the top and bottom margins that equal the sides. 

The post offices returned their remaining stocks and this included the $2. No records were kept at the time so that it is difficult to determine the actual number of copies sold. This sheet represents the largest known multiples of this value.

Considered to be one of the most valuable US commemorative multiples this block from the 1901 Pan American issue features the Great Lakes steamer “City of Alpena” . 
Five sheets were found with inverted frames, of which this block of 20, 13 blocks of 4 and 1 block of 6 are known.

Not only is this the largest recorded multiple of this striking error, it is the largest multiple of any of the classic US inverted centre errors.

What is a Cachet?

In Philately, a cachet is a printed or stamped design or inscription, other than a Cancellation or pre-printed postage, on an envelope, postcard or postal card to commemorate a postal or philatelic event. Cachets are generally issued on the first or the second day of the event being organised.

The Catchet for the World Stamp Show NY 2016:

The above is an image of a cachet issued by the United states Postal Service (USPS) showing the head of the Statue of Liberty and bears the legend “WORLD STAMP SHOW-NY 2016 May 28-June 4, 2016”. It is marked “Official Show Souvenir”.

India Post is also participating in this grand show:

Many exclusive philatelic products are being released by India Post at this event. The Department of Posts, India has matched the themes of Stamps and Miniature sheets issued by the main sponsors – the U.S. Postal Service USPS) and U.N. Postal Administration (UNPA):

UN Peacekeepers:

On the first day itself (28.05.16), India Post has released a set of two Special Covers on the theme “UN Peacekeepers”:

The above are images of the two Special Covers Released by India Post on 28.05.2016 at the World Stamp show NY 2016 with stamps depicting Indian Peacekeepers for the United Nations.

The above is an image of the Cancellation Stamp which will be placed on the above two covers. It reads “UNPA Sanyukt Rashtra Shanti Sena” (in Hindi) and “UNPA: UN PEACEKEEPERS” (in English). The logo of the UN Peacekeepers is in the Centre with “INDIA-NEW YORK” and the date of Cancellation “28.05.2016”.

International day of UN Peacekeepers – Stamps issued by the UN Postal Administration (UNPA):

Ahead of the International Day of UN Peacekeepers – celebrated on May 29 – the UN Postal Administration (UNPA) announced the release of six new stamps. The Stamps were launched jointly with the Austrian post on 29.05.2016 and a pre-launch ceremony was held on 28.05.2016 at the world Stamp show, New York 2016. The International Day of UN Peacekeepers was established by the general assembly in 2002 in tribute to all the men and women serving in peace operations for their high level of professionalism, dedication and courage, as well as to honour the memory of those who have lost their lives in the cause of peace.

The above is an image of the six UNPA stamps released on the 28.05.2016 at the World Stamp Show NY 2016  

“Learning Never Ends”:

On the second day (29.05.16), another two Special Covers on the theme “Learning Never Ends” were released.

This Special Cover is titled “Satat Gyan” (in Hindi) and “Learning Never Ends” (in English). The stylised picture shows a student going towards the light of knowledge represented by the rising Sun and books.

 This Special Cover is titled “Satat Gyan” (in Hindi) and “Learning Never Ends” (in English). There is the ancient Sanskrit prayer/chant from the ancient Hindu text Brihadaranyaka Upanishad - “Tamso Ma Jyotir Gamaya” (“Lead us from darkness to light”) abridged from the prayer “Asato Ma Sad Gamaya, Tamaso Ma Jyotir Gamaya, Mrityor Ma Amritam Gamaya” (meaning “Lead us from ignorance to truth, Lead us from darkness to light, Lead us from death to deathlessness”). The picture shows a lighted lamp burning in the night leading one into the symbolic light ok knowledge.

 The above is an image of the Cancellation Stamp which will be placed on the above two covers. It reads “Satat Gyan” (in Hindi) and “Learning Never Ends” in English. There is a book and the Sun's rays symbolizing learning. The Cancellation is marked "India-New York" and is dated "29.05.2016".

This theme is in consonance with a USPS 15 Cents Education stamp issued in 1980 which conveys the message “Learning Never ends”:

Honoring Extra-ordinary Heroism:
On the third day (30.05.16), another two Special Covers on the theme “Honoring Extra-ordinary Heroism” were released.

The above is an image of the “Param Vir Chakra” the highest medal awarded in India for extraordinary valour in combat and also depicts stamps of five of our Heroes who were awarded this medal for “Extraordinary Heroism”. The Special Cover is titled “Atulya Saahas ko Salaam” (in Hindi) and “Honoring Extraordinary Heroism”.

 (Notice that the spelling of the word “Honoring” has been spelt in the American way and not the usual “honouring” spelt with a “U” in India, as the theme is in consonance with the theme of the Forever stamps issued by the USPS).

The above is an image of a Special Cover containing stamps depicting women in India who have displayed extraordinary valour in the face of Adversity through the ages. The Special Cover shows stamps on Rani Laxmi Bai, Begum Hazrat Mahal, Mother Teresa, and Neerja.  The Special Cover is titled “Atulya Saahas ko Salaam” (in Hindi) and “Honoring Extraordinary Heroism”.

  The above is an image of the Cancellation Stamp which will be placed on the above two covers. It reads “Atulya Saahas Ko Salaam" (in Hindi) and “Honoring Extraordinary Heroism” (in English).There is an Armed Forces soldier saluting his colleagues for their bravery. The Cancellation is marked "India-New York" and is dated "30.05.2016".
The above issues are in consonance with the USPS issues as under:

THE USPS issues Honouring Extra-ordinary Heroism: The Service Cross Medals:

Previous stamp issuances have depicted the highest military decoration for valour in combat – the “Medal of Honour”. “Honouring Extraordinary Heroism: The Service Cross Medals” recognises the next highest tier of military decorations for valour – the “Distinguished Service Cross” (Army), “Navy Cross” (Navy and Marine Corps), “Air Force Cross” and the “Coast Guard Cross”. 
 Each stamp consists of a photograph of one of the four medals suspended from a ribbon and shown against a dark blue backdrop. 

View of our Planets, Pluto Explored:
 On the fourth day (31.05.16), another two Special Covers on the theme “View of our Planets, Pluto Explored” were released.

The above are images of the two Special Covers showcasing a “View of our Planets” and “Pluto Explored” themes. This theme has been carefully selected by India Post in consonance with the “Forever Stamps” titled “View of our Planets” issued by the US Postal Service in 2016:

Views of our Planets: Forever Stamps issued by USPS:

This USPS issue showcases some of the more visually compelling full-disk images of the planets obtained during the era of space exploration. All 8 planets are shown, as Pluto is no longer a “planet”.

Some stamps show the planet’s “true” colour – what one might see while travelling through space. Other images use colours to represent and visualise certain features of a planet based on imaging data. Still others use the near infra-red spectrum to show things which cannot be seen by the human eye in visible light. The verso text explains the images and identifies the spacecrafts and telescopes that helped obtain them.

Pluto Explored: Forever Stamps issued by USPS:

This USPS issue recognises the history making first reconnaissance of Pluto in 2015 by NASA’s New Horizon mission. This souvenir sheet contains two new stamps. The first stamp shows an artist’s rendering of the “New Horizon spacecraft”. The second stamp shows the spacecraft’s striking image of “Pluto” near its closest approach.

The view which is colour enhanced to highlight surface texture and composition is a composite of four images from New Horizon’s Long Range Reconnaissance Imager, combined with colour data from the imaging instrument Ralph. It clearly reveals the now-famous heart-shaped feature.

Classics Forever:
 On the fifth day (01.06.16), another two Special Covers on the theme “Classics Forever” were released.

The above is an image of a Special Cover on Mahatma Gandhi depicting four stamps which have been issued at various points of time by India Post. Notice that the background gives the impression that the Special Cover is printed on “Khadi cloth” (an indigenously spun cloth on the Spinning wheel which was one of Mahatma Gandhi’s “favourite instruments” for bringing down the British Raj economy)

 The above is an image of a Special Cover on various Indian themes depicting twelve stamps which have been issued at various points of time by India Post.

  The above is an image of the Cancellation Stamp which will be placed on the above two covers. It reads “Anmol Ratna" (in Hindi) and “Classics Forever” (in English). There is an image of Mahatma Gandhi facing right. The Cancellation is marked "India-New York" and is dated "01.06.2016"

This is in consonance with the USPS issues titled “Classics Forever”:

The USPS issued this Classics Forever Souvenir sheet in celebration of the long history of US postage stamps and in appreciation of stamp collectors and Philatelists everywhere.

The elaborately designed sheet features elegant new versions of six stamps first issued in the mid-19^th Century. The stamps are printed using the intaglio printing method as were the originals.

The stamps covered are – George Washington Stamp (first issued in 1851 at 12 cents), Benjamin Franklin Stamp (first issued in 1851 at one cent), George Washington Stamp (first issued in 1860 at 24 cents), George Washington stamp (first issued in 1860 at 90 cents), Abraham Lincoln Stamp (first issued in 1866 at 15 cents), Benjamin Franklin Stamp (first issued in 1861 at one cent).

National Parks of India:
 On the sixth day (02.06.16), another two Special Covers on the theme “National Parks of India” were released.

 

The above are images of the two Special Covers with different background images, showcasing stamps on Seven National Parks of India - Bandhavgarh, Bandipur, Corbett, Kanha, Kaziranga, Mudumalai and Periyar -  on which stamps have been issued at various points of time.

The above is an image of the Cancellation Stamp which will be placed on the above two covers. It reads “Rashtriya Udyaan" (in Hindi) and “National Parks” (in English). There is an image of four animals. The Cancellation is marked "India-New York" and is dated "02.06.2016"
The US counterparts, 16 National Parks Forever stamps issued in 2016 are as under:

This set of sixteen US Stamps celebrates the Centennial of the National Park Service. 
The following 16 National Parks are illustrated:

Acadia National Park, Bar Harbour (Maine), Arches National Park, Moab (Utah), Assateague Island National Seashore Maryland and Virginia), Bandelier National Monument (New Mexico), Carlsbad Caverns National Park (New Mexico), Everglades National Park (Florida), Glacier Bay National Park (Alaska), Grand Canyon National Park (Arizona), Gulf Islands National Seashore (Florida and Mississippi), Kenilworth Park & Antique Gardens (D.C.), Marsh-Billings-Rockfeller National Historical Park, Woodstock (Vermont), Mount Rainier National Park (Washington), Haleakala National Park(Maui), San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park (California), Theodore Roosevelt National Park service (North Dakota), Yellowstone National Park (ID, MT and WY).

Colourful Celebrations:
 On the seventh day (03.06.16), another two Special Covers on the theme “Colorful Celebrations” were released.

These Special Covers are titled “Rangarang Utsav” (in Hindi) and “Colorful Celebrations” (in English). They showcase seven stamps depicting various festivals celebrated in India.

(Notice that the spelling of the word “Colorful” has been spelt in the American way and not the usual “Colourful” spelt with a “U” in India, as the theme is in consonance with the theme of the Forever stamps issued by the USPS).

 The above is an image of the Cancellation Stamp which will be placed on the above two covers. It reads “Rangarang Utsav" (in Hindi) and “Colourful Celebrations” (in English). There is an image of a drummer in full flow. The Cancellation is marked "India-New York" and is dated "03.06.2016"

This theme is in consonance with the USPS Forever Stamp issues as under:

This is a double-sided booklet of 20 stamps containing 10 different designs that are reminiscent of the Mexican craft of “papel picado”. This translates to “pierced paper” although the stamps themselves do not have the paper pierced. 
The intricate designs on the stamps which show birds, flowers and symbols do not strictly follow the thematic traditions of the Mexican Art form, but instead are whimsical, colourful vignettes in the style of “papel picado”.

This art style is used for many festivities by Mexican-Americans.

Topical Collecting:
 On the eighth day (04.06.16), another two Special Covers on the theme “Topical Collecting” were released.

The above two Special Covers are titled “Vishayparak Dak Tikat Sangrahan Divas” (in Hindi) and “Topical Collecting Day” (in English).

Topical Stamp Collecting is the collecting of postage stamps related to a particular subject or concept. Topics can range from stamps on stamps, birds, trains, specific personalities like scientists, astronauts, historical people, events on stamps etc.

The other sets of Special Covers include:

Showcasing American achievers/contributors to Society on India Post Special Covers:
In addition, India Post has issued two Special Covers depicting Indian stamps which have been issued at various points of time, on American Achievers/Contributors to Society and important landmark US achievements,  as under:

 These Special Covers are titled "World Stamp Show NY 2016" and depict American achievers/contributors/personalities to Society - American Revolution, Abraham Lincoln, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Eleanor Roosevelt, Helen Keller, Dr. Martin Luther King, First Powered Flight, Electric Lamp and Man on the Moon. The Cancellation Stamps are titled "Vishwa Dak Tikat Pradarshani En Wai 2016" and are marked "India New York". The Cancellation is dated "28.05.2016-04.06.2016" (marking the duration of the World Stamp Show NY 2016).








Links to posts on Indian Post-Cards:

1) Historical First Day Covers on Post Cards compiled by Karnataka Postal Circle on Post Independence India

2) For Part I of the DYKS (32) "Birds of the Himalayas", please click on the following link: ("Birds of the Himalayas" (Part I) - Description of 16 birds with picture postcards)

3) For Part II of DYKS (32): "Birds of the Himalayas", please click on the following link: ("Birds of the Himalayas" Description of 16 Birds with picture postcards)

4) For Part III of DYKS (32): "Birds of the Himalayas" please click on the following link: ("Birds of the Himalayas" Description of 16 Birds with picture postcards)

5) Two Series of Postage Stamps issued during the reign of George V: Inauguration of New Delhi in 1931 and Silver Jubilee of the reign of George V in 1935 compiled by Karnataka Postal Circle   

6) Aero India 2015: Asia's Premier Air Show: A set of 10 Post cards issued by Karnataka Postal Circle, India Post in 2015. 

7) Himalayan Lakes: Chanratal, Roop Kund, Sela, Tsangu and Tsomo Riri: A set of five post cards issued by India Post in 2015 

8)  Incredible India: (Part I) A set of 48 Post Cards issued by India Post in 2015
9) Incredible India: (Part II) A set of 48 Post cards issued by India Post in 2015
10)   Incredible India: (Part III): A set of 48 Post cards issued by India Post in 2015
 11) Olympic Events: A set of 12 Post cards issued by the Karnataka Postal Circle, India Post on 11.07.2016  

12) "Orchids": A set of 12 postcards issued by the Karnataka Postal Cicle of India Post, with designs inspired by 6 Stamps on Orchids issued by India Post on 21.10.1991 and 6 Stamps issued on 08.08.2016 

13) Legendary Women (of India): A set of 10 Post-cards issued by Karnataka Postal Circle of India Post in 2015 

14) Sundarban (Part I): A set of 48 Post Cards brought out by Karnataka Postal Circle of India Post in 2015 

15) Sundarban (Part II): A set of 48 Post cards brought out by Karnataka Postal Circle of India Post in 2015 

16) Sundarban (Part III): A set of 48 Post Cards brought out by Karnataka Postal Circle of India Post in 2015 

17) Football Legendaries: A set of 18 Postcards issued by Karnataka Postal Circle of India Post in 2015 

18) Wild India - Mammals: Part I): A set of 48 Post Cards issued by Karnataka Postal Circle of India Post in 2015 

19) Wild India - Mammals (Part II): A set of 48 Post Cards issued by Karnataka Postal Circle of India Post in 2015 

20) Wild India - Mammals Part III): A set of 48 Post Cards issued by Karnataka Postal Circle of India Post in 2015 

21) Butterflies of India (Part I): A set of 48 Post Cards issued by Karnataka Postal Circle of India Post in 2016 

22) Butterflies of India (Part II): A set of 48 Post Cards issued by Karnataka Postal Circle of India Post in 2016 

23) Butterflies of India (Part III): A set of 48 Post Cards issued by Karnataka Postal Circle of India Post in 2016 

24) Beetles: A set of five stylised Post Cards issued by the Chennai Postal Circle of India Post
  
Maximum or Maxim Cards: 

1) Did You Know series (33): 1) Maxim or Maximum Cards 2) A set of 5 Maximum Cards issued by the Department of Posts, India to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Establishment of the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad 

2) Orchids: A set of six Maxim or Maximum Cards issued by the Karnatala Postal Circle, India Post on 08.08.2016

3) Exotic Birds: A set of six Maxim Cards issued by India Post on 05.12.2016 

4) Nature: India: A set of six Maxim Cards issued by India Post on 25.01.2017 

5) Headgears of India: A set of 16 Maxim Cards issued by Chennai Postal Circle of India Post on 10.02.2017 

"My Stamps" Albums:

1) "Ajanta & Ellora Caves": "MyStamps" (issued by India Post): Sumita and Rajeev

 2) "Ghats of Varanasi": "MyStamps" (issued by India Post): Sumita

3) "Sun Temple, Konark": "MyStamps" (issued by India Post): Rajeev 

4) "Fairy Queen": "MyStamps" (issued by India Post): Rajeev 

5) "Mahabodhi Temple": "MyStamps" (issued by India Post): Rajeev 
  
 6) "Port Blair Island": "My Stamps" (issued by India Post): Rajeev

 Links to other Commemorative Stamps posts on Indian Stamps issued during 2017:

1) Splendour of India: Happy New Year: A set of 12 Stamps issued by India Post on 01.01.2017

2) 350th Prakash Utsav: Guru Gobind Singh Ji: A commemorative Stamp of Rs.10/- brought out by India Post on 05.01.2017

3) India-Portugal: Joint Issue: A set of two Stamps commemorating the Dandiya and Pauliteiros Dances issued by India Post on 07.01.2017 

4) Dr. M.G. Ramachandran (or MGR) Birth Centenary : A Commeorative Postage stamp issued by India Post on 17.01.2017 

5) Nature: India: A set of six commemorative Stamps issued by India Post on 25.01.2017 

6) India Post Payments Bank (IPPB): A commemorative stamp of Rs.5/- brought out by India Post on 30.01.2017 

7) Headgears of India: A set of 16 stamps issued by India Post on 10.02.2017 

8) Bicentenary of the Raising of the Poona Horse Regiment  (July 1817 - July 2017): A Commemorative 500 Paise or Rs.5/- stamp issued by India Post on 11.02.2017 

9) Centenary of Ramjas College: A Commemorative Stamp of 500 Paise or Rs.5/- brought out by India Post on 13.02.2017 

10) Ladybird Beetle: A set of four Stamps brought out by India Post on 23.02.2017 

11) Yogada Satsang Society of India Centennial Celebrations: A 00 Paise or Rs./ stamp issued by India Post on 07.03.2017

Links to other Commemorative Stamps posts on Indian Stamps issued during 2016:

1)  Special India Post Cover  carried in a dedicated Hot Air Balloon flown during the II International Hot Air Balloon Festival held in Pollachi, Tamilnadu, released by Tamilnadu Circle of India Post in January 2016

2) "Vibrant India": Postage Stamps issued by India Post on this theme

3) MAHAPEX - 2016 held at Nasik from 16-18.01.16: (Part 1) Spl. Covers on Pandu Leni Caves and Smt. Kusum Dhirubhai Mehta released by Maharashtra Postal Circle on 16.01.2016 

4) MAHAPEX - 2016 held at Nashik from 16-18.01.2016: (Part 2) Spl.Covers on Kalaram temple and Nashik "Grape City & Wine Capital of India" released by Maharashtra Postal Circle on 17.01.2016 

5) MAHAPEX - 2016 held at Nashik from 16-18.01.16: (Part 3) Spl. Covers on "Nashik Dhol" and "Dr. Anand Gopalrao Joshi" released by Maharashtra postal Circle on 18.01.2016 

6) International Fleet Review - 2016 (IFR - 16) held at Vishakhapatnam from 04.02.16 to 08.02.16: Commemorative Postage stamps issued by India Post 

7) Celebrating 75 Years of setting up of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal : Commemorative Postage Stamps brought out by India Post. 

8) PUNPEX - 16 held at Chandigarh from 06 - 09.02.2016: (Part 1): Spl. Covers on "Indian Dak Runner" & "The PUNPEX-16 logo" released by Punjab Postal Circle on 06.02.2016 

9) PUNPEX - 16 held at Chandigarh from 06-09.02.2016: (Part 2): Spl. Cover on "Butterflies of Chandigarh" released by Punjab Postal Circle on 07.02.2016 

10) PUNPEX - 16  held at Chandigarh from 06-09.02.2016: (Part 3): Spl. Cover on "Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary, Chandigarh" released by Punjab Postal Circle on 07.02.2016 

11) PUNPEX - 16 held at Chandigarh from 06-09.02.2016: (Part 4): Spl. Cover on "Migratory Birds of Sukhna Lake, Chandigarh" released on 07.02.2016 

12) "Gurudwara Shri Paonta Sahib": Spl. Cover released by HP Postal Circle, of India Post 

13) India's First International Fleet review held on 18.02.2001 at Mumbai 

14) "Jal Mahotsav" on the River Narmada from 12-21.02.2016: Spl Cover issued by the Department of Posts, India 

15) "Simhasth Kumbh Mahaparv", Ujjain 22.04.2016-21.05.2016: MAPPEX-2016 Spl Cover released by Postmaster General, Indore Region, India Post on 07.02.2016 

16) Unique Handicrafts of Madhya Pradesh: MAPPEX 2016: A Special Cover issued by the Postmaster General , Indore Region, Indore, on 05.02.2016 

17) Golden Jubilee of The Statesman Vintage & Classic car Rally": Special Cover issued by the Delhi Postal Circle, New Delhi on 28.02.2016 

18) Mahamaham Kumbha Mela Festival, Kumbhakonam, Tamil Nadu: February 13-22, 2016. Special Cover issued by the Postmaster General Tamilnadu Circle, Chennai, India Post. 

19) "Maharaja Agrasen ki Baoli " in New Delhi: "UTSAV 2016"- A Special cover issued by the Delhi Postal Circle on 17.02.2016 

20) Archbishop Benedict Mar Gregorios Birth Centenary celebrations : A Special Cover issued by Delhi Postal Circle, New Delhi, India Post on 15.02.2016

21) Shri Lakshmi Narayan Temple: UTSAV 2016: A Spl Cover issued on 17.02.2016 by Delhi Postal Circle, New Delhi 

22) National Science Centre Delhi: UTSAV 2016: A Spl Cover issued by the Delhi Postal Circle, New Delhi , Department of Posts, India on 16.02.2016 

23) Commemorating the Birth Centenary of Vasantrao Srinivassa Sinai Dempo: A Rs.5/- Stamp issued by  India Post on 04.03.2016 

24) 150th Anniversary of the Allahabad High Court : Commemorative Stamps & Coins issued by the Department of Posts, India & India Government Mint, Mumbai respectively 

25) National Archives of India (Part 1): 125th Anniversary Celebrations: Commemorative Stamps issued by the Department of Posts, India on 13.03.2016 

26) The Gilgit Record (Manuscripts): National Archives of India (Part 2) A 30 paise Stamp issued in 1979,  by the Department of Posts, India. 

27) "A Minor Rock Edict" of Samrat ashok found in Gujarra , Distt. Datia M.P. : A Special Cover issued by the Indore Region, MP Postal Circle, Deptt. of Posts, India

28) "Batesara Group of Temples": A Special Cover issued by Indore Region, M.P. Postal Circle, Deptt. of Posts, India 

29) "India-UN Women HeForShe Programme": Commemorative Stamps issued by India Post  

30) Fire Services of India: A Rs. 5/- Stamp issued by the department of posts, india to honour the "Fire Services of India" 

31) Govardhanram Tripathi: Commemorative Rs.5/ Stamps brought out in his honour by the Department of Posts, India. 

32) The "Everlasting Flame international Programme 2016": A Special Cover issued by Delhi Postal Circle, Department of Posts, India. 

33) "Ahimsa Ball": Commemorating the 10th Installation Ceremony of the Ball: A Special Cover issued by the Delhi Postal Circle on 26.04.2016 

34) "BRICS Friendship Cities Conclave 14-16 April 2016, held at Mumbai: A Special Cover issued by the Maharashtra Postal Circle on 14.04.2016 

35) "25th Shukla Day Coin and Philately Fair" held from 22-24.04.2016 at Mumbai: A Special Cover issued by the Maharashtra Postal Circle, India Post on 22.04.2016 

36) "Indian Coast Guard Air Station Chennai Silver Jubilee": A Special Cover issued by Tamilnadu Postal Circle of India Post on 07.03.2016 

37) Swami Chidananda: A Rs.5/- Commemorative stamp issued by India Post on 21.05.2016, celebrating his Birth Centenary. 

38) "Brave Fighter Narvir Shivaji Kashid: A Special Cover issued by Maharashtra Postal Circle on 05.05.2016 

39) Tata Power: Commemorating the centenary of the establishment of The Company by India Post, by issuing Rs.5/- stamps on 10.06.16 

 40) "Surya Namaskar": The theme of second International Day of Yoga: Commemorative stamps issued by India Post on 21.06.2016

41) Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose in Jharkhand: DEOPEX:2016: A Special Cover issued by the Jharkhand Postal Circle, India Post on 18.03.2016 

42) "Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar": DEOPEX-2016: A Special Cover issued on him by Jharkhand Postal Circle, India Post on 18.03.2016 

43) "Philatelic Seminar, Jaipur": A Special Cover issued by the Rajasthan Postal Circle, India Post on 28.02.2016 

44) "Shantheyanda Okkada Hockey Namme - 2016": A Spcial Cover issued by Karnataka Postal Circle, India Post on 03.05.2016 

45) The Indian Institute of Architects: Commemorating the Centenary year of the Institute by issuing a Special Cover by Maharashtra Postal Circle, India Post on 12.05.2016  

46) Indian Naval Air Squadron 300 (INAS 300): A Special Cover issued on the Induction of MiG-29Ks and de-induction of Sea Harriers in the Squadron, by the Maharashtra Postal Circle of India Post on 11.05.2016 

47) State Trading Corporation : Celebrating 60 Glorious Years: A Special Cover issued by the Delhi Postal Circle, India Post on 18.05.2016 

48) Christ Church Fort Teppakullam, Tirichirappalli: 250th Anniversary Celebrations: A Special Cover issued by Tamilnadu Postal Circle, India Post on 17.05.2016 

49) "BSE" (formerly Bombay Stock Exchange): Commemorating the 140th Year of its establishment: A Rs.5/- commemorative stamp brought out by India Post on 09.07.2016 

50) "VIKAS PARV - CHHAU DANCE": A Special Cover issued by Jharkhand Postal Circle on 17.06.16 

51) 65th Plenary of the North Eastern Council held on 26-27 May 2016 at Shillong: A Special Cover brought out by the NE Postal Circle of India Post, on 03.06.2016 

52) Platinum Jubilee of the First Philatelic Bureau set up in Mumbai: A Special Cover issued by Karnataka Postal Circle, India Post on 21.06.2016 

53) Chennai Book Fair: A Special Cover issued by the Tamilnadu Postal Circle of India Post on 01.06.2016

54) Chennai Book Fair (Part II) A.K. Chettiar : One of 6 eminent Tamil writers on whom Tamilnadu Postal Circle has issued Special Covers on 10.06.2016 

55) Chennai Book Fair (Part III): T.Janakiraman: One of 6 eminent Tamil writers on whom Tamilnadu Postal circle has issued Special Covers on 10.06.2016 

56) Chennai Book Fair (Part IV): P.V. Akilandam: One of 6 eminent Tamil writers on whom Tamilnadu Postal Circle has issued Special Covers on 10.06.2016 

57) Chennai Book Fair (Part V): D. Jayakanthan: One of 6 eminent Tamil writers on whom Tamilnadu Postal Circle has issued Special Covers on 10.06.2016 

58) Chennai Book Fair : (Part VI): Pudhumaipithan: One of Six Eminent Tamil writers on whom Tamilnadu Postal Circle has issued Special Covers on 10.06.2016 

59) Chennai Book Fair: (Part VII): Va Ramasamy: One of six eminent Tamil writers on whom Tamilnadu Postal Circle has issued Special Covers on 10.06.2016 

60) Tadoba Andhari National Park: Commemorative stamps brought out by India Post on "International Tiger Day" at Nagpur on 29.07.2016 

61) Tara Mata Temple Shimla: Famous Temples of Himachaal Pradesh Series: A Special Cover issued by HP Postal Circle of India Post on 29.04.2016 

62) Bagla Mukhi Temple, Bankhandi, Kangra: Famous Temples of Himachal Pradesh Series: A Special Cover released by the H.P. Postal Circle of India Post on 29.04.2016  

63) Chintpurni Temple , Chintpurni Una, HP: Famous temples of Himachal {radesh Sries: A Special Cover released by H.P.Postal Circle of India Post on 29.04.2016 

64) Ter-Centenary of the martyrdom of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur: A Special Cover brought out by Delhi P0stal Circle of Indiapost on 20.06.2016 

65) "Rio 2016" Summer Olympics: Commemorative Stamps and booklets issued by the Department of Posts, India on 05.08.2016

66) "Orchids": A set of 6 Commemorative postage stamps brought out by India Post on 08.08.2016  

67) Indian Metal Crafts: A set of six Stamps issued by India Post on 26.08.2016 

68) Independence Day - Tourism in India: A Rs. 25/- Commemorative Stamp issued by India Post on 15.08.2016 

69) "Kargil Diwas" - A Special Cover brought out by Karnataka Postal Circle of India Post on 26.07.2016 

70) Jagadguru Shri Shivrathri Rajendra Swamy : A Commemorative Rs.5/- Stamp brought out on his Birth Centenary on 27.08.2016 

71) Lady Hardinge Medical College: Commemorating the Centenary of establishment of LHMC by issue of Rs.5/- stamps by India Post on 23.09.2016 

72) Swachh Bharat Mission: Second set of Commemorative Stamps issued by India Post on 02.10.2016

73) Induction of C-130: A commemorative stamp of 500 Paise issued by India Post on 06.10.2016 

74) Central Water and Power Research Station, (CWPRS) Pune: A commemorative Rs.5/- stamp issued by India Post commemorating the Centenary Celabrations of establishment of the CWPRS

75) Kanger Valley National Park, Jagdalpur: A Special Cover brought out by Chhattisgarh Postal Circle, India Post on 26.06.2016 

76) Jagadish Chandra Bose (Great Scientist): A Special Cover brought out by the Jharkhand Postal Circle, India Post on 15.02. 2016 

77) "Near Threatened Birds": (Series I): Stamps issued by India Post to create awareness about four Near Threatened (NT) Bird species on 17.10.2016 

78) "Varanasi City": A set of Commemorative Stamps brought out by India Post on 24.10.2016

79) National Unity Day (or Rashtriya Ekta Diwas): Salute to the Unifier of India: A Commemorative postage stamp brought out on Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel by India Post on 31.10.2016 

80) 50 Years of Haryana: A Commemorative Postage stamp issued by India Post on 01.11.2016 

81) Mahseer: A Special Cover issued by the Indore Region of the Department of Posts, in coordination with the Forest Department Madhya Pradesh on 09.09.2016 

82) Third Battalion:The Garhwal Rifles: A Commemorative postage stamp issued to celebrate the Centenary of the Battalion's Raising day in 1916. Stamp issued by India Post on 19.11.2016 

83) "Picnic": The theme of Children's day 2016: Two commemorative stamps brought out by Indiapost in the denominations of 1500 Paise or Rs.15/- each on 14.11.2016 

84) Nobel Prize Winners of India: A Special Cover brought out by Rajasthan Postal Circle of India Post in co-ordination with the Philatelic Society of India and St. Xavier's School, Jaipur on 21.10.2016 

85) Chilika Lake: A Special Cover issued by the Odisha Postal Circle of India Post at the National Philatelic Exhibition on Nature and Environment - 30.09.2016 to 02.12.2016 on 30.09.2016 

86) Exotic Birds: A set of six Commemorative stamps brought out by India Post on 05.12.16 

87) Akshardham Temple and Pramukh Swami Maharaj: A set of two stamps issued by India Post on 07.12.2016 

88) AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences): A Rs. 5/- commemorative stamp issued on the occasion of the Diamond Jubilee (60 years) of establishment of AIIMs on 03.12.16

89) Season's Greetings: A set of two Commemorative Stamps issued by India Post on 23.12.2016 

90) Samrat Vikramadittya: A Commemorative Rs.5/- Stamp brought out by India Post on 22.12.2016 

91) 150 Years of setting up of the first building of Hardayal Heritage Public Library in 1866: Commemorative stamp issued by India Post on 26.12.16 

92) Personality Series: Bihar: A set of 8 Commemorative stamps issued by India Post on 26.12.2016 

93) Deendayal Upadhyaya: Birth centenary commemoration (1916-2016) A Commemorative stamp of Rs.10/- issued on him by India Post on 29.12.16 

94) Legendary Singers of India: A set of 10 stamps issued by India Post on 30.12.2016 

95) State Bank of Mysore (SBM): A Special Cover issued by Karnataka Postal Circle of India Post on 16.12.2016 

Links to other Commemorative Stamps posts on Indian Stamps issued during 2014 and 2015:

1) 2014 FIFA World Cup held in Brazil - A set of four stamps issued by India Post.

2) Commemorative Stamps on "Swachh Bharat" Mission

3) Commemorative Stamps on "Project Rukmini"

4) Commemorative Stamps on "Indian Ocean & Rajenda Chola I"

5) International Day of Yoga - "Commemorative Stamps & Coins" 

6) India-France - 50 Years of Space Co-operation - Commemorative Stamps

7) Commemorative Stamps on 50 years (Golden Jubilee) of "Engineers India Limited"

8) Bicentenary of the "Old Theological Seminary" (OTS) Kottayam, Kerala

9) Commemorative stamps issued on Nabakalabera (Jagannath Temple, Puri)

10) Commemorative stamps issued on an Indian Game called "Sagol Kangjei" originated in Manipur, from which Polo was adapted all over the World  

11) Samrat Ashok - Commemorative Stamps issued on the legendary Emperor of Ancient India 

12) Women Empowerment - Commemorative Stamps

13) Baba Amte - Commemorative Stamps 

14) Did You Know Series (4): A sample of the beautiful stamps brought out by Department of Posts, India 

15) 10th World Hindi Conference held at Bhopal - Commemorative Stamps issued by Department of Posts India

16) 50th Anniversary of the 1965 Indo-Pak War: Commemorative stamps issued by Department of Posts, India. 

17) Commemorating the 125th Anniversary of the Birth of Dr. B.R. Ambedker by Department of Posts, India with a stamp titled "Dr B.R. Ambedkar and the Indian Constitution" 

18) The "Charkha" or the Spinning Wheel: Commemorative stamps issued by the Department of Posts, India 

19) Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam - Commemorative Stamp issued by the Department of Posts, India 

20) 50th Anniversary of the Border Security Force (BSF): Commemorative Stamp issued by the Department of Posts, India 

21) 3rd India- Africa Forum Summit at New Delhi - Commemorative Stamps issued by Department of Posts, India 

22) Commemorating the Golden Jubilee of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL): Commemorative Stamps issued by India Post.

23) Commemorating the Bicentenary of the Raising Day of the First and Third Gorkha Rifles: Commemorative stamps issued by India Post.  

24) India-Singapore Joint issue: 50 Years of Bilateral Relationship: Two Commemorative Stamps issued by India-Post. 

25) Celebrating 60 years (Golden Jubilee) of EEPC India: Commemorative stamps issued by India Post. 

26) Centenary of the setting up of the Zoological Survey of India: Commemorative stamps issued by India Post 

27) Celebrating Children's Day on November 14th - Commemorative Stamps issued by India Post. 

28) Musicians of India - Commemorating Classical Musicians of India by issue of Stamps by India Post. 

29) Sumitranandan Pant (poet and writer) : Commemorative postage stamps issued on him by India Post 

30) Golden Jubilee of the Establishment of the IDSA, New Delhi: Commemorative stamps issued by India Post 

31) 100 Years of Return of Mahatma Gandhi to India in 1915: Commemorative postage stamps issued by India Post 

32) Commemorating Alugumuthu Kone, one of the first Freedom Fighters against the British: Commemorative Stamps issued by India Post

33) Centennial of the Patna High Court of Judicature: Commoemrative Stamps issued by India Post  

34) Gaiety Theatre Complex, Shimla: A Commemorative 500 Paise Stamp issued by India Post on 20.06.2014 

35) Commemorating 150 Years of the Kuka Movement: A commemorative Stamp brought out by India Post on 24.12.2014

List of Commemorative Stamps Posts on stamps issued in 2013: 

1) Commemorative Postage stamps on the "Wild Flowers of India" issued by India Post.

2) 100 Years of Indian Cinema: 50 commemorative stamps issued by India Post. 

3) INS Vikramaditya: Celebrating the induction of the Aircraft Carrier into the Indian Navy: A Commemorative stamp issued by India Post on 04.12.2013

4) 50 Years of Nagaland: A commemorative stamp of 500 Paise or Rs.5/- brought out by India Post on 01.12.2013 

List of Commemorative Stamps Posts on Stamps issued in 2012:

1) Shekhawati and Warli Paintings (Part I) - Warli Paintings - Commemorative postage stamps brought out by India Post in 2012

2) Shekhawati and Warli Paintings (Part II) - Shekhaati Paintings - Commemorative postage stamps brought out by India Post in 2012 

List of Commemorative Stamps Posts  on Stamps issued in 2011:

1) Commemorative Postage Stamp of Rs.100/- issued on Mahatma Gandhi on Khadi Cloth for the first time ever by India Post.

2) Commemorating 100 Years of the Establishment of the ICMR: A Commemorative stamp of 500 Paise or Rs.5/- brought out by India Post on 08.11.2011 

List of Commemorative Stamps Posts  on Stamps issued in 2010:

1) Princely States of Indore, Sirmoor, Bamra and Cochin : Commemorative Stamps issued by India Post

2) Crafts Museum, New Delhi: A set of two Commemorative stamps brought out by India Post on 21.12.2010 

3) Lalit Kala Akademi: A Rs.5/- stamp brought out by India Post on 31.12.2010 

4) C.Subramanium and the Indian Green Revolution: A Commemorative Stamp of 500 Paise or Rs.5/- brought out by India Post on 28.11.2010

5) Central Bank of India: A Commemorative stamp of 500 Paise or Rs.5/- celebrating the Centenary of the establishment of the Bank brought out by India Post on 23.12.2010 

List of Commemorative stamps Posts on Stamps issued in 2009:

1) The Silent Valley: Commemorating the Silver Jubilee (25 Years) of setting up the Silent Valley National Park by issue of a stamp on 15.11.2009 

2) Pterospernum acerifolium (or Muchkunda): A commemorative stamp of 500 Paise or Rs.5/- brought out by India Post on 06.03.2009 

3) C.Subramanium and the Indian Green Revolution: A Commemorative stamp of 500 Paise or Rs.5/- brought out by India Post on 28.11.2009 

List of Commemorative Stamps Posts issued in 2008: 

1) Centenary of the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru: Commemorative Stamps brought out by Indiapost in 2008

2) Standard Chartered Bank: Commemorating 150 Years of Banking in India: A Rs.5/- Commemorative Postage Stamp issued depicting the SCB Mumbai Heritage Building 

3) "Aldabra Giant Tortoise": A commemorative postage stamp brought out by India Post in 2008 

List of Commemorative Stamps issued posts in 2007:

1) 2550 years of Mahaparinirvana of the Buddha: Commemorative stamps issued by India Post  

2) International Day of Disabled Persons (Since renamed as International Day of Persons with Disabilities): A Commemorative Stamp of 500 Paise or Rs.5/- issued by India Post on 03.12.2007 

List of Commemorative Stamps issued posts  in 2005:

 1) Celebrating 200 years of exciting heritage of State Bank of India

List of Commemorative Stamps issued  posts in 1964:
 
1) Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose & the INA: Commemorative stamps issued by India Post on 23.01.1964

Commemorative stamps issued in 1931, 1947 and 1950:

1) Three Series of original Indian stamps which depict : Inauguration of New Delhi (1931), First Independent India postage stamps (1947) and Republic of India Inauguration (1950)

 Postage Stamps from Thailand depicting Buddhist Jataka Tales:

1) Thailand postage stamps commemorating Buddhist Jataka Tales & celebrating Magha Puja Day (Part I)

2) Thailand Post stamps commemorating Buddhist Jataka Tales & celebrating Asalha Puja Day (Part II)  

3) Thailand Post stamps commemorating Buddhist Jataka Tales & celebrating Visakha Puja Day (Part III)

4) Postage stamps from Thailand commemorating Buddhist Jataka Tales

Other Postage stamps from Thailand:

5) "Nang Yai" (or Shadow Play Puppets"): International Letter Writing Week - 2008: Commemorative Postage Stamps issued by Thailand Post on 04.10.2008

Forever Stamps from United States Postal Service (USPS):

1) Forever Stamps: A Series of Stamps commemorating the "US Civil War 1861-1865"

2) Forever Stamps: The Hindu Festival of Lights - Diwali (2016) 

Postage Stamps from the Bailiwick of Jersey: 

1) "Man of Steel": A Superman movie. Jersey post stamps commemorating a local lad Henry William Dalgliesh who played Superman in the Movie 

Postage Stamps from Gibraltar:

1) 800th Anniversary of the Magna Carta - the Universal guidepost/landmark in Liberty and Freedom: A miniature stamp sheet issued by the Gibraltar Philatelic Bureau

Postage Stamps from Great Britain/UK: 

1) Celebrating the Centenary of Agatha Christie's first Crime Novel and 40th Anniversary of her passing away by issue of a set of 6 stamps by Royal Mail, UK

 2) 50 Years of Pink Floyd: Two sets of stamps - commemorating iconic Albums and Live Tours
 
Postage Stamps issued by Hongkong Post:

1) Working Dogs in Government Service: A sheetlet showing six dogs issued by Hongkong Post in June 2012

Postage Stamps issued by New Zealand Post: 

1) ICC Cricket World Cup - 2015 14 Commemorative Stamps issued with the theme "Have A Ball"

International Philately Exhibitions :

1) World Stamp Show New York 2016

2) Thailand 2016 - FIAP 32nd Asian International Stamp Exhibition 10-15 August 2016

3) PHILATAIPEI 2016: World Stamp Championship Exhibition 21.10.2016 to 26.10.2016

4) National Postal Week: 09 to 15.10.2016