Baba & Nyonya Heritage Stamps, Malaysia (Embroidered)

Country - Malaysia

Stamp issue date - 15 February, 2015

Printing process - Offset with embroidery.

Denomination - RM 35

The Nyonya Kebaya (traditional blouse dress worn by women) first appeared only in the early 20th century. The early versions features rather simple embroidery work, but later, especially from the 1960s onwards, a more exquisite and intricate embroidery began to emerge.  While the early kebayas are hand sewn, the Nyonya kebaya today is embroidered using the sewing machine with flower motives being the favourite theme.

This particular issue with the cloth embroidery has a stamp with no perforations unlike in the paper version.

My stamp was sourced from stamp dealers Phila-Art.

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Baba & Nyonya Heritage Stamps, Malaysia (Gold)

Country - Malaysia

Stamp issue date - 1 December, 2014

Printing process - Gold plating on Copper with embossing.

Nyonya kebaya blouses are a work of art wrapping the bodies of their wearers to the stunning colours and embroidered designs. The Nyonya kebaya is usually made from the fabric called “Kasar rubia (Voile)”. Voile is a sheer, light-weight, plain weave fabric, made of highly twisted cotton  yarns with a distinctive two-ply warp and is slightly heavier than other sheer fabrics.

Unlike previous golden looking stamps which were printed from either golden inks or gold foil, this particular stamp is an actual plated metal (Copper plated with 22k Gold). This metal stamp is valid for postage.

My stamp was sourced from stamp dealers Phila-Art.

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Baba & Nyonya Heritage Stamps, Malaysia

Country - Malaysia

Stamp issue date - 29 November, 2013

Printing process - Offset with laser cutting.

The Nyonya Kebaya (traditional blouse dress worn by women) first appeared only in the early 20th century. The early versions features rather simple embroidery work, but later, especially from the 1960s onwards, a more exquisite and intricate embroidery began to emerge.  While the early kebayas are hand sewn, the Nyonya kebaya today is embroidered using the sewing machine with flower motives being the favourite theme.

The stamp within the miniature sheet features a composition of Malaysian fruit, with holes cut in the paper resembling the embroidery.

My stamp was sourced from stamp dealers Phila-Art.

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Rock of Gibraltar, Gibraltar

Country - Gibraltar

Stamp issue date - 15 September, 2002

Printing Process - Offset Lithography + Thermography.
What's special - Powdered rock on the stamps

Denomination - 30p, 30p, GBP 1.00, GBP 1.00.

The Rock of Gibraltar stamps are the first ever stamps in the world to be produced with actual rock incorporated on the stamps. Limestone was bored out of the center of the rock, as accessed by the Rock's World War II tunnels. The limestone was first powdered and then sintered within the image of Gibraltar where there is rock showing. The printing process used was offset lithography together with thermography layer of limestone.

My stamp was sourced from Gibraltar Post
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Man of Steel, Jersey U.K.

Country - Jersey, U.K.
Stamp issue date - 31 May, 2014.

Denominations - 45p, 55p, 60p, 68p, 80p, 88p.  

The set of six stamps feature a number of innovative production techniques, developed by Cartor Security Printing in France. Each technique pays tribute to the Man of Steel’s super powers and are brought together for the first time in one issue.

MAN OF STEEL STAMP

The 45p stamp features a close-up of Jersey’s own Henry Cavill. It triggers the augmented reality app through Smartsy. Download the free Smartsy APP and use your smartphone or device to hover over the stamp to view exclusive bonus material.

TRANSPARENT STAMP

The Man of Steel’s is depicted here on the 55p transparent stamp that features a dramatic mid-air image, to symbolise his x-ray vision.

FOIL STAMP

This gleaming 60p stamp is printed on flat simili silver foiling, reflecting the Man of Steel’s incredible strength.

HEAT-SENSITIVE STAMP

The unique 68p stamp is printed with thermochromic ink; when warmth is applied, for example by holding it with your fingertips, the earth is revealed behind the Man of Steel.

GRANITE STAMP

Crushed granite taken from just one pebble on Beauport beach, which is Henry Cavill’s favourite place in Jersey, is applied to the face of each 80p thermographic stamp to give its rough, tactile finish.

GLOW IN THE DARK STAMP

Printed with glow-in-the-dark ink, the 88p stamp reveals a hidden message from the Man of Steel’s Kryptonian father, Jor-El. The words are visible only in darkness.

Man of Steel Lenticular Miniature Sheet with a stamp contained within a large sheet. Tilt the spectacular Lenticular Miniature Sheet and you will see the Man of Steel fly across. This unique print technique was also produced in France

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Austria-Hong Kong Joint Issue, Fireworks

Country - Austria
Stamp issue date - 22 August, 2006
Printing process - Photogravure
What's special - Crystal fabric

The Hong Kong Post and the Austrian Post jointly issue a set of two stamps on fireworks, marking the seventh joint stamp issue released by Hong Kong Post with other postal administrations. The application of “Crystal Fabrics”, a world-wide unique invention by the Austrian company Swarovski, to the two stamps of the block creates an innovative philatelic collector product. The light refracted by the crystal produces a glitter effect that is otherwise impossible on stamps and that brings life to the fireworks illustrated. The stamps are printed in lithography by Austrian State Printing House, Austria. The Stamp Sheetlets are printed in photogravure with Crystal Fabric.

The stamp showing Hong Kong presents a panoramic view of the Victoria Harbour, one of the most famous natural harbours in the world. Hong Kong Island and Kowloon Peninsular on both sides of the harbour are glamorously lit. With the night sky splendidly illuminated by colourful fireworks, this dazzling city certainly lives up to its reputation as “Pearl of the Orient”.

In Austria, Vienna in particular is where fireworks have been developed to perfection. The special location of the city on the Danube, in part surrounded by mountains, means that large-scale fireworks provide millions of people with an excellent view. The stamp shows a firework display in the Vienna Prater, a former hunting reserve of the Austrian Imperial family converted into a recreational area for the Viennese population in 1766. The jolly mood of the amusement park is perfectly reflected by the bursting fireworks. The stamp is dominated by the Giant Ferris Wheel, the oldest in the world and the most visible landmark of Vienna erected in 1897 to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of Emperor Franz Joseph I. In 1945 it was largely destroyed and, after its reconstruction, became a popular attraction of the first order.

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Swarovski Crystals, Austria

Country - Austria

Stamp issue date - 20th September, 2004

Printing Process - Photogravure

Souvenir sheet of two stamps
What's special -  Swarovski crystals affixed on the stamps. This commemorative block is an absolute novelty world-wide, the first time that crystals have been applied to a commemorative stamp.

The Austrian company Swarovski enjoys a world-wide reputation, not only for its famous crystals and crystal products, but also its small sparkling works of art for collectors. Such a work of art is also shown on this valuable stamp block, the product of a collaboration between the Austrian Post and Swarovski.

My stamp was sourced from Austria Post.

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