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Japan Letter Writing Day FDCs

http://myfdc.blogspot.com/2008/07/jp-letter-writing-day-fdcs.html

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Russia The 150th birth anniversary of Ilya Ostroukhov PCBCS

The illustration of this PCBCS is his most famous painting "Siverko (The North Wind)", it depicts a majestic river view dominated by the effects of the cold northern wind.

http://myfdc.blogspot.com/2008/07/russia-ostroukhov-pcbcs.html

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Sri Lanka Beijing 2008 Olympic Games FDC

My Sri Lanka friend told me that this set was issued after a ceremony in the evening on issue day. In this case, nobody could send this FDC on issue day, so you will see the local postmark on the back side is 24.07.2008.

http://myfdc.blogspot.com/2008/08/lk-og-fdc.html

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Indonesia The 17th National Games 2008 FDC

What a busy schedule for Indonesian Olympic Games athletes. National Games in July and following Olympic Games in August.

http://myfdc.blogspot.com/2008/08/id-national-games-fdc.html

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Canada Beijing 2008 Olympic Games FDC

This is my first real posted FDC from Canada. It's very hard to make registered real posted FDC from Canada, because their registered postage is quite expensive. The local postmark on this FDC is a two-colour pictorial postmark, it's very special.

http://myfdc.blogspot.com/2008/08/ca-og-fdc.html

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Estonia The 290th Anniversary of Tallinn's Kadriorg Park Postal Stationery

This Postcard was sent from Kadrioru Post Office (in Estonian grammar, if it has any word behind "Kadriorg", the "Kadriorg" should be changed to "Kadrioru"), the nearest post office from the Kadriorg Park, which was closed last year. For this jubilee, Eesti Post temporary reopened this post office in only few days. I'm so lucky that my Esotnian friend sent this postcard from this "temporary post office", and I got a "temporary postmark" at the same time.

http://myfdc.blogspot.com/2008/08/estonia-kadriorg-ps.html

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Japan Hello Kitty FDC

Hello Kitty is very lovely, my little daughter likes it very much. BTW, do you know the male figure on this set? who is he? Sure! I know him, but do you know?

http://myfdc.blogspot.com/2008/08/japan-hello-kitty-fdc.html

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Swiss 24th Universal Postal Congress FDC

Who sent this FDC to me? Please email me soon.

This Congress was hold in Centre International de Conférences Genève (abbr. CICG; Add. 17 rue de Varemb&eacute, and this FDC was sent from post office (Post office 1200 Genève 20 CIC; Add. 15 rue de Varemb&eacute which is located in CICG.

http://myfdc.blogspot.com/2008/08/swiss-upu-congress-fdc.html

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Russia Saint Basil's Cathedral FDC

I think this is a definitive issue, small size, no special cancellation. but I didn't find any source to prove it.

http://myfdc.blogspot.com/2008/08/russia-cathedral-fdc.html

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Lithuania Beijing 2008 Olympic Games FDC

Today, 08.08.08. Beijing 2008 Olympic Games will be held in Beijing at 08.08 PM. This FDC, Olympic Games FDC, is the best choice to be updated today. I think most of people are looking forward the Opening Ceremony, I'm glad that foreigne friends could realize the New China through this Olympic Games.

http://myfdc.blogspot.com/2008/08/lt-og-fdc.html

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Canada Lifesaving Society FDC

I was stunned when I received this FDC, somebody had opened it during the way. Suddenly, I remembered my friend's notice: Canada Custom often opens the letter from China or to China. I don't know their purpose, but it's really bad.

http://myfdc.blogspot.com/2008/08/canada-lifesaving-fdc.html

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Taiwan's Aboriginal Culture FDC

Taiwan Post had released the design before issue day, but the Rukai Men's Headdress's design was totally wrong, it depicted a Rukai Women's Headdress. In this case, Taiwan Post were withdrawn all of complete set pre-cancelled official FDC and this mistaken stamp before issue day. Lucky! their efficiency is good, they redesigned and reprinted the mistaken stamp in time.

http://myfdc.blogspot.com/2008/08/tw-aboriginal-culture-fdc.html

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Algeria Beijing 2008 Olympic Games FDC

Algeria had won 2 Judo medals so far, I think they are good at Judo. I watched the matches, Soraya Haddad and Amar Benikhlef did good job.

http://myfdc.blogspot.com/2008/08/dz-og-fdc.html

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Thailand 125th Anniversary of Thai Postal Services FDC (1st Seiries)

Aha, Thai Post issued a hologram stamp again. Last time, they isued a hologram stamp for their King's Birthday.

http://myfdc.blogspot.com/2008/08/th-postal-services-fdcs-i.html

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Malaysia IDBF Club Crew World Championship 2008 FDC

My friend made a mistake when he was making this FDC. He bought a domestic registered label and affixed on the FDC, nobody found this mistake. 4 days after issue day, the local post office found this problem and recalled my friend, and he had to buy another international registered label. That's why you could see the registered label covers a red registered label (domestic).

http://myfdc.blogspot.com/2008/08/my-dragon-boat-fdc.html

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Thailand National Communications Day 2008 FDC

04.08.2008, this was a busy day for Thai philatelists, Thai Post issued 3 sets stamps on this day. For me, I was so happy that 4 FDCs reached to me together.

http://myfdc.blogspot.com/2008/08/th-communications-day-fdc.html

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India Aldabra Giant Tortoise FDC

250 years old. It's a legend. If the description of Adwaitya is true, it would be the oldest creatures of modern times.

http://myfdc.blogspot.com/2008/08/india-tortoise-fdc.html

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Canada British Columbia's 150th Anniversary FDC

Canada Post made too many machine postmarks on this FDC, but they still forgot to cancel the left two stamps. BTW, the illustration of this FDC is very special. Could you see James Douglas Map?

http://myfdc.blogspot.com/2008/08/canada-bc-150-fdc.html

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Thailand H.R.H. Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn's Painting FDC

It seldom sees the royal personage designs the stamps.

http://myfdc.blogspot.com/2008/08/thailand-painting-fdc.html

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Thailand 125th Anniversary of Thai Postal Services FDCs (2nd Seiries)

This series is very interesting. I think we should give it another name "Thai Postal Services' Olden Day and Present Day".

http://myfdc.blogspot.com/2008/08/th-postal-services-fdcs-ii.html

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Germany 50th Anniversary of Gorch Fock FDC

My Turkish friend made this German FDC for me, He did a good job.

http://myfdc.blogspot.com/2008/08/germany-ship-fdc.html

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Poland Beijing 2008 Olympic Games FDC

Polish Post really did a good job. They know Chinese likes number "8", so you could find many "8" on this FDC. BTW, I received this FDC on 14th Aug. and Polish athletes won their first gold and silver medal on 15th Aug. Is that a coincidence? This FDC brought the good luck for them, lol


http://myfdc.blogspot.com/2008/08/pl-og-fdc.html

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Singapore Beijing 2008 Olympic Games FDC

The design looks easy, but I like this set, it's very special to depict the Olympic events.

http://myfdc.blogspot.com/2008/08/sg-og-fdc.html

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Estonia Beijing 2008 Olympic Games FDC

I must thank my Estonian friend who asked the stamp designer to sign his name on this FDC.

http://myfdc.blogspot.com/2008/08/ee-og-fdc.html

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Estonia Beijing 2008 Olympic Games Sheetlet FDC

After Olympic Games, I have realized why Eesti Post uses Discobolus' feature for this set. It's for Gerd Kanter, their only gold medalist in 2008 Olympic Games. lol!

http://myfdc.blogspot.com/2008/08/ee-og-sl-fdc.html

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Turkey Beijing 2008 Olympic Games FDC

It's interesting, Turkish athletes have won medal in all of high denominations' events (65, 80 and 80 Yeni Kurus). But the low denomination (25 Yeni Kurus), Turkish athletes got nothing.

http://myfdc.blogspot.com/2008/08/tr-og-fdc.html

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Latvia Beijing 2008 Olympic Games FDC

I have received FDCs from all of the Baltic states about 2008 Olympic Games. Latvian athletes did the best job in Baltic states, they have won 1 gold medal, 1 silver medal and 1 bronze medal this time. BTW, Latvia Post has used new type registered label (barcode). So Finland Post needn't add a big label on it when they transit it.

http://myfdc.blogspot.com/2008/08/lv-og-fdc.html

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Philippines Beijing 2008 Olympic Games FDC

This set should be issued on 08-08-08, but my friend said this FDC was sold on 20-08-08, he didn't add anymore stamps to send this FDC by registered mail, that's meaning Philippine FDC's postage is valid for a long time after issue day.

http://myfdc.blogspot.com/2008/08/ph-og-fdc.html

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Russia Nicholas I FDC

This is my only real posted FDC which was sent on 08.08.08, but it doesn't relate to the 2008 Olympic Games.

http://myfdc.blogspot.com/2008/09/russia-nicholas-i-fdc.html

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Hong Kong Beijing 2008 Olympic Games - Equestrian Events FDCs

The Complete set FDC was sent from FOT Post Office, the nearest post office from the Sha Tin Racecourse.

http://myfdc.blogspot.com/2008/09/hk-og-fdcs.html

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Hong Kong Beijing 2008 Olympic Games - Equestrian Events Minisheet FDCs


http://myfdc.blogspot.com/2008/09/hk-og-ms-fdc.html

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Singapore Today FDC

It's a very colourful set, but I think my friend used many slobbers to glue these stamps. lol!


http://myfdc.blogspot.com/2008/09/singapore-today-fdc.html

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Singapore Today Souvenir Sheet FDC

Singapore Post issued this set to commemorate their National Day. Republic of Singapore separated from Malaysia from 09 August 1965.


http://myfdc.blogspot.com/2008/09/singapore-today-ss-fdc.html

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India Coast Guard FDC

India Post issued a Minisheet at the same time. but it's too big and my friend didn't make it for me, what a pity!

http://myfdc.blogspot.com/2008/09/india-coast-guard-fdc.html

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Malaysia Centenary Celebration of the Scouts Association FDC

Scouting was a very hot topic in 2007 due to its centennial, but Malaysia issued this topic in 2008, I think it might be the only Scouting issue in the world in this year.

http://myfdc.blogspot.com/2008/09/malaysia-scouting-fdc.html

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USA Albert Bierstadt FDC

The issue city of this set was in Hartford, Connecticut. My friend sent this FDC from Hartford, but I don't know whether they hadn't used a first day cancellation, because this FDC was only cancelled by local postmark.

http://myfdc.blogspot.com/2008/09/usa-albert-bierstadt-fdc.html

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USA Sunflower Aerogramme

It was called "Premium Stamped Stationery" on USPS website. one of sunflower stamp was pre-stamped on this stationery, and the other was glued on this stationery. I think this one is like aerogramme. Am I right?

http://myfdc.blogspot.com/2008/09/usa-sunflower-aerogramme.html

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Italy Beijing 2008 Olympic Games FDC

What a long trip again from Italy, it was sent on 07.07.08, but reach to me on 09.09.08.


http://myfdc.blogspot.com/2008/09/it-og-fdc.html

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USA Elk Stamped Envelope

My friend sent 3 first day letters to me from Hartford in 3 consecutive days. but all of cancellations on these letters are different, it has value for research, who knows their difference?

http://myfdc.blogspot.com/2008/09/usa-elk-envelope.html

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Taiwan Yimin Festival FDC

Could you find? Taiwan stamps have changed their name again. from "Taiwan" to "Republic of China (Taiwan)".

http://myfdc.blogspot.com/2008/09/taiwan-yimin-festival-fdc.html

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Estonia 120th Anniversary of Tram Traffic in Tallinn Postal Stationery

I like this Postcard, the design is beautiful. from old (right part) to modern (left part).

http://myfdc.blogspot.com/2008/09/estonia-tram-ps.html

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Great Britain Handover of the Olympic Flag from Beijing to London FDC (China - Great Britain Joint Issue)

The handover took place on the closing ceremony of the Olympic Game on 24 August. As Royal Mail never issue stamps on Sunday, Royal Mail agreed with China Post and the IOC to issue this set on 22nd August, two days before the handover ceremony.

http://myfdc.blogspot.com/2008/09/gb-handover-fdc.html

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Singapore 40 Years of The Republic of Singapore Air Force FDC

I'm so surprise, as a small country, Singapore has a regular air force.

http://myfdc.blogspot.com/2008/09/singapore-air-force-fdc.html

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Estonia Polma Windmill FDC

Sometimes, Eesti Post uses 2 different special cancellations if the theme of the stamp is not in Tallinn, but this time, they didn't, only used a special cancellation in Tallinn.

http://myfdc.blogspot.com/2008/09/estonia-windmill-fdc.html

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Russia The International Polar Year FDC

For this sheet, I couldn't find any information of these ships, Russia Post hasn't given the information in English or Russian. But, this is the 3rd polar issues in 2007 and 2008.

http://myfdc.blogspot.com/2008/09/russia-ipy-fdc.html

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Poland Bridges FDCs

My friend did a good job as usual, but I have no idea to comment, anybody has idea to comment these FDCs?

http://myfdc.blogspot.com/2008/09/poland-bridges-fdcs.html

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Russia Animals FDC (Definitive Issue)

The fifth issue were issued with new improved degree of protection from fakes, more unique among them are visual methods of stamps authenticity determination, such as: iridescent paint with color ¨Cchangeable effect, microtext and figuring perforation.

http://myfdc.blogspot.com/2008/09/russia-animals-fdc.html

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Lithuania 400th Anniversary of The Apparition of The Blessed Virgin Mary in Siluva FDC

Because I know nothing about this religion, so I don't know how to comment it.

http://myfdc.blogspot.com/2008/09/lithuania-virgin-mary-fdc.html

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Russia The 190th Anniversary of Goznak FDC

Because I know nothing about this religion, so I don't know how to comment it.

http://myfdc.blogspot.com/2008/09/russia-goznak-fdc.html