China Filatelie, vol. 39, whole nr. 155, October 2008

 

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49-50               From the editor, from the board

50          Taiwan security chops on stamps describes chops found on stamps from the 50s and early 60s, presumably to prevent theft. English version of this article to be found here: http://www.chinafilatelie.nl/a-lchan.html

51-53               Twin issues of China X shows the joint emission with Indonesia (2007) with dances from both countries and the various products associated with these emissions.

54-57               The Jews of China describes the history of Jewish presence in China, starting with Persian Jews from the 12th century and a surge of Jews in Shanghai in the first half of the 20th century, including many fleeing from prosecution in Europe. Some synagogues and memorial sites are still present in Shanghai.

57          Interesting postal marking from Taiwan urges senders of domestic mail in 1966 to write the address in Chinese (not just in English). English version of this article to be found here: http://www.chinafilatelie.nl/a-lchan.html

58-59               China postal information labels - 2 is the 2nd installment of a series on postal labels used on Chinese mail. English version of this article to be found here: http://www.chinafilatelie.nl/a-lchan.html

59           25 years ago, a short look back on the June 1983 issue of the Bulletin

60-61               The Birds on Taiwanese stamps issued recently are described with background info

61           Holiday marking from Taiwan (1972) warns receiver that due to the holiday his letter is delivered one day later than usual. English version of this article to be found here: http://www.chinafilatelie.nl/a-lchan.html

61          Kaifeng provisional overprint in black on $30 SYS was shown in last Bulletin; this is now shown to be a crude falsification.

62-63               Beijing 08-08-08 shows views of Beijing on some maxima-cards

64-65               Taiwan Registration labels of different types, as used at present, are shown. English version of this article to be found here: http://www.chinafilatelie.nl/a-lchan.html

65           Early Taiwan horizontal envelope from 1964 is shown and is an additional type to those described in Bulletin #154. English version of this article to be found here: http://www.chinafilatelie.nl/a-lchan.html

65          Extra stroke variety on 4 ct “Japanese issue” Imperial Post is shown. Is it constant? English version of this article to be found here: http://www.chinafilatelie.nl/a-lchan.html

67-68               PRC Commemorative sheets on various occasions, including philatelic yearbooks, are shown

69-72          New issues PRC and Taiwan

More information on this publication from the editor:

Johan Sevenhuijsen

Rietkraag 10, 3121 TB  Schiedam, Netherlands, e-mail: j.a.sevenhuijsen@hro.nl