Wednesday, February 29, 2012

FDC from the USA: New Mexico Statehood

2012 New Mexico Statehood FDC
First Day of Issue Pictorial Postmark on 01/06/12 from Santa Fe, NM 87501


2012 New Mexico Statehood Stamp is to celebrate the centennial (1912-2012) of the State of New Mexico.

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Postcard from France: Year of the Dragon Stamp


Postcard: Montpellier, France
France 2012 Year of the Dragon Stamp
Postmark on 02/21/12, received on 02/27/12
Thanks, Pa!

Friday, February 24, 2012

FDC from the USA: Save Vanishing Species

2011 Save Vanishing Species FDC
First Day of Issue Pictorial Postmark on 09/20/11 from Washington, DC 20066


This 2011 Save Vanishing Species Stamp the forth fundraising stamp issued by USPS. The stamp is printed a cross logo instead of the word "Forever". It is sold at 55cent, higher than the first-class stamp rate of 44 cent at the day of issue. When each stamp is sold, USPS will donates the 11 cent to conservation funds that help protect wildlife. I love this stamp and the FDC postmark!

FDC from the USA: Civil War


2011 Civil War Stamps FDC
First Day of Issue Pictorial Postmark on 04/12/11 From Charleston, SC 29401

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Monday, February 20, 2012

Cover from the United Nations

Cover from the United Nations Postal Administrations (New York)
United Nations 2003 and 2006 stamps denominated in US dollar
Postmark on 02/13/12, received on 02/15/12

Friday, February 17, 2012

Souvenir Cover from China: Year of the Dragon Stamp

2012 China "Bai Nian Feng" Souvenir Cover
2011 Year of the Rabbit Stamp
2012 Year of the Dragon Stamp
Postmark on 01/26/12, Received on 02/17/12
Thanks, Edison!

Thursday, February 16, 2012

Cover from the USA: 2012 Valentine's Day Pictorial Postmark

US 2011 Garden of Love Stamp
2012 Valentine's Day Pictorial Postmark on 02/14/12 from Loveland, CO 80537

Cover from the USA: Bonsai Stamp and Pictorial Postmark

US 2012 Bonsai Stamp
The Beauty of Bonsai Pictorial Postmark on 02/03/12 from Traverse City, MI 49684

Cover from the USA: ZIP meets Date Pictorial Postmark

US 2011 Holiday Baubles Stamp
ZIP meets Date Pictorial Postmark on 01/28/12 from Blue Mountain Lake, NY 12812

Postcard from UAE: Dubai


Postcard: Burj Khalifa & the Dacing Fountain, Dubai, UAE
Received on 02/16/2012
Thanks, Chirstina!

Mint Sheet from South Korea: Year of the Dragon Stamp

Korea 2012 Year of the Dragon Stamp Mint Sheet
Thanks, Ceci!

Monday, February 13, 2012

Postcard from Vietnam: Year of the Dragon Stamp


Postcard: Muine, Vietnam
Vietnam 2012 Year of the Dragon Stamp
Mailed on 01/30/12, received on 02/13/12
Thanks, Harrison!

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Postcard from the Philippines: Year of the Dragon Stamp


Postcard: Chocolate Hills, Bohol, Philippines
Philippines 2012 Year of the Dragon Stamp
Mailed on 02/01/12. Received on 02/08/12
Thanks, Yoyo!

Greeting Cards from Hong Kong: Year of the Dragon Stamp






Hong Kong 2012 Year of the Dragon Stamp Greeting Cards
Mailed on 01/30/12. Received on 02/06/12.
Thanks, Luee!


This last card was postmarked on 01/30/12 and was mailed at the same time as the previous three. However, it did not arrive until 02/21/12. Whether there is a problem with Hong Kong Post or USPS, that is a question.

Sunday, February 5, 2012

FDC from the USA: US Year of the Dragon and Digital Color Postmark

US Year of the Dragon Stamp FDC
First Day of Issue Digital Color Postmark on 01/23/12 from San Francisco, CA 94188 

Saturday, February 4, 2012

Postcard from the USA: US Year of Dragon Stamp and Pictorial Postmark



Postcard: Mandarin Oriental Washington, DC
US 2012 Year of the Dragon Stamp
Lunar New Year Pictorial Postmark on 01/28/12 from Monterey Park, CA 91754