Thursday, 21 November 2019

1145) a) Nikolai Andreyevich Rimsky-Korsakov, b) Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn and c) Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci: "The Anniversaries of Great Personalities" who contributed to the world's artistic culture: A set of postage stamps brought out by the Kyrgyz Express Post (KEP) on 18.11.2019:

1145) a) Nikolai Andreyevich Rimsky-Korsakov, b) Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn and c) Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci: "The Anniversaries of Great Personalities" who contributed to the world's artistic culture: A set of postage stamps brought out by the Kyrgyz Express Post (KEP)  on 18.11.2019:

On 18.11.2019, the State Committee of Information Technology and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic has brought out a set of postage stamps issued by the Kyrgyz Express Post (KEP) and a Souvenir sheet titled - "The Anniversaries of Great Personalities".

A First Day Cover (FDC) issued on Leonardo da Vinci's 500th Death Anniversary by the Kyrgyz Express Post shows his image bottom at left. The FDC is tilted "Leonardo da Vinci 500th Death Anniversary".

At top right is affixed the cancelled Souvenir Sheet issued on him. The Special Cancellation Handstamp bears a scroll/lemniscate and is inscribed "Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519). The Cancellation is of Bishkek Post Office and is dated "18.11.2019".

 The Size of this First Day Cover is 190.0 mm x 130.0 mm and the number of this FDC issued are 300 copies.

The Back of the First Day Cover (FDC) carries the following description:

"Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci (15.04.1452 - 02.05.15) artist, architect, sculptor, scientist, inventor, engineer and musician of the High Renaissance. In the fullest sense, he was comprehensively developed. He was a genial man, who was not accidentally called the titan of the Renaissance.

Leonardo's contribution to world artistic culture is extremely important. He realised and embodied a new painting technique, which has led to a leap in development of realism in painting. Leonardo's works such as "The Monna Lisa (La Giaconda"), "The Last Supper", "Lady with an Ermine", "Madonna Litta", "Madonna Benois" and many others, continue to delight art connoisseurs on all continents.

Leonardo da Vinci was one of the founders of modern science, which is based on experimental research. He has made significant contributions to the development of astronomy, mechanics, hydraulics, anatomy, botany, minerology and other fiends of science. His achievements in engineering are also remarkable.

The highest skill, breadth of views and versatility of the great Leonardo's talent are timeless and will always arouse the keen interest of the general public".

The Souvenir Sheet (SS) issued featuring Leonardo da Vinci.

 The Size of this Souvenir Sheet is 108.0 mm x 98.0 mm; Face value: 250 KGS; Perforation: comb 14-1/2: 14; No. of Souvenir Sheets issued: 4,000 copies; Stamp Size: 27.5 mm x 46.0 mm.

The Cancelled Souvenir Sheet (SS) issued on Leonardo da Vinci.

The First Day Cover issued on Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov bears his image at left, showing him immersed in his work on his desk. The title inscribed is "N.A. Rimsky-Korsakov, 175th Birth Anniversary".

 At top right is affixed the 75 KGS Stamp issued on him. The Special Cancellation Handstamp is of Bishkek Post Office and the cancellation is dated "18.11.2019".

The Back of the First Day Cover (FDC) gives the following description:

"Nikolai Andreyevich Rimsky-Korsakov (18.03.1844 - 21.06.1908) was a Russian composer, conductor, teacher, music critic, member of the musical creative community "The Five" (a.k.a. "The Mighty Handful"). He is the composer of 15 operas, 3 symphonies and many chamber, instrumental, vocal and spiritual works.

The music of Rimsky-Korsakov is distinguished by its national character, inspired by Russian fairy-tale folklore. Everyone knows his operas: "The Snow Maiden", "Sadko", "The Tale of Tsar Saltan" and "The Golden Cockerel". The theme of the interlude for the opera "The Tale of Tsar Saltan", which is called "Flight of the Bumblebee", became particularly popular.

Being a great teacher, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov created a great composer's school. Among his students were about 200 musicians who comprised the pride of musical art of the 20th century".

The First Day Cover (FDC) on Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov Cancelled with the Mini Sheet of four stamps issued on him.

The Mini-Sheet (MS) of four stamps issued on Nikolai Korsakov-Rimsky.

 The Size of this MS is 113.0 mm x 108.0 mm.

The Cancelled Mini-Sheet (MS) on Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov.
A Se-tenant (two stamps) on Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov.

 The Size of this Se-tenant is 113.0 mm x 67.0 mm.
The 75 KGS stamp issued on Nikolai Andreyevich Rimsky-Korsarov on a stamp-alone basis.

 The Size of this stamp is 46.0 mm x 27.5 mm; Face value: 75 KGS; Perforation: comb 14:14 1/2; No. of stamps issued: 5,000 pieces.

On the Front, this First Day Cover (FDC), at left, shows a portrait of Rembrandt van Rijn and it titled "Rembrandt van Rijn - 350th Death Anniversary". 

 On top right is affixed a 100 KGS postage stamp, which is cancelled with the Special Handstamp/postmark of Bishkek Head Office and the cancellation is dated "18.11.2019".

 The size of the FDC is 162.0 mm x 114.0 mm and the number of this variant issued is 300 copies.

On the Back of the First Day Cover (FDC), the following description is given:

"Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (15.07.1606 - 04.10.1669) was a Dutch painter, draftsman and engraver. He is one of the most prominent representatives of the golden age of Dutch painting. His paintings "Danae", "The Night Watch", "The Return of the Prodigal Son" as well as numerous portraits and self-portraits, have become an important part of the world's cultural heritage. Rembrandt was a great master of Chiaroscuro, using it as a means of increasing spirituality and emotional saturation in his works.

During his lifetime, Rembrandt created about 350 paintings and 100 drawings, which were not fully appreciated by his contemporaries. It took humanity two centuries to realise how wonderful are the works of this truly great artist.

Rembrandt's work had the deepest impact on the development of the world's realistic art, and the artist has been rightly recognised as one of the most prominent painters of all time". 

The Mini Sheet (MS) of four stamps of 100 KGS each  issued on Rembrandt.

 The Size of this MS is 113.0 mm 108.0 mm; The number of MS issued is 1250 copies.

The Mini-Sheet (MS) of four stamps issued on Rembrandt, Cancelled to Order (CTO).

A Se-tenant (two stamps) on Rembrandt.

The Size of this stamp is 113.0 mm x 67.0 mm.
The 100 KGS stamp issued on Rembrandt on a stand-alone basis.

 The Size of this stamp is 46.0 mm x 27.5 mm; Face value: 100 KGS; Perforation: comb 14:14 -1/2; No. of Stamps issued: 5,000 pieces.

The two Cancelled individual stamps on Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov (75 KGS) and Rembrandt (100 KGS).

 The specifications/technical data of this issue are:

 Date of issue:  18.11.2019

 Issuer: Kyrgyz Express Post, Kyrgyzstan

 Paper: coated, gummed, 105 grams/sq. mm

 Printing method: full-colour offse6t lithography

 Artist: Dmitri Murahovschi

 Designer: Daria Maier

 Printer House: "Nova Imprim" (Chisinau, Moldova)

Maxim Card on Leonardo da Vinci:

The Maximum(or Maxim) Card issued on Leonardo da Vinci, which was prepared for Kyrgyz Express Post's (KEP) participation in the "Veronafil exhibition" (Verona Philately Exhibition) in Italy in November 2019.

 The cancellation of the Se-tenant (two stamps) is dated "22.11.2019".

 The Size of this Maxim Card is 148.0 mm x 105.0 mm; the number issued is 150 Cards.
This face of the Maxim Card is inscribed "133 Veronafil 2019, Verona, Italy" and shows the logo of the exhibition.









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