Tuesday, August 27, 2013

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Friday, July 10, 2009

Maxicard: Traditional house.

Traditional architecture in Malaysia varies from state to state. As Pos Malaysia published the traditional houses stamps on 9th July, i had make this maxi postcards for my collection.
Some of the traditional houses in Malaysia. Shown here are rumah panjang Iban (Iban long house) Sarawak and Rumah tiang 12, Kelantan.
Postcard was published by Memory Lane.

Rumah laut Bajau as shown here in Mengkabong water village , Sabah.
Postcard published by Borneo Eco Tours Sdn. Bhd.


This postcard shown an exquisitely crafted house from the northern state of Kedah.

Postcard published by Yachine


Saturday, June 20, 2009

U.S.A : swap

I received 5 different postcards from different USA state as Ginnysv offer for swap. luckily this envelope safely arrived into my mailbox without lost its contains even its teared on 3 sides as shown below.


And here are the postcards that i received.

Idaho, Clearwater river.

This beautiful river is home to Idaho's greatest sport fish, the Stellhead Trout. Thousands make their way back from Pacific each year to spawn in the Clearwater's many contributaries.



Devils tower, National monument.

Rising some 1200 feet above the valley floor, the tower is visible from miles in any direction. The many columns on its side were formed over 60 milion years ago, as molten magma forced its way into overlying sedimentary rock and cooled underground.

Montana, Decision point.

This beautiful overlook is located near the town of Loma, Montana. This section of the Missouri River meets the Marias river. from this stunning vantage point one can imagine the Corp of Discovery camped below. Their decision took 10 days to decide which river would lead them to the northwest passage.

Oregon, Wallowa Mountains.

Mount Rushmore, Black Hills of South Dakota.

This huge carving is located 2 miles from Keystone, South Dakota. about a 30 minute drive from Rapid City. gutzon Borglum started this massive project in 1972 and worked on it until his death in 1941. His son Lincoln finished the task.

Wednesday, June 03, 2009

Perak: Pulau Pangkor

Teluk Ketapang beach, Pulau Pangkor, Perak.
Sender: Ian Choong @ pepatung.

Perak stamp with Pangkor postmark.


Matching postcard and stamp : Germany

Wittenberg and Eisleben is listed as UNESCO WHS because of Martin Luther's reformation work happened here.
sender: Apperveilchen.

matching stamp with Germany postmark.

Official: IT 45391

Royal palace of Turin.
Sender: Gabriella.

Stamp, postmark and priority mail sticker.


Official: CN 71166


The blue and white porcelain box with cover attacehd phoenix cloud design.
Sender: Edith.


P.R.China stamps and postmark.

Saturday, May 30, 2009

Sabah: Selingan Island / Turtle Island park.

Selingan Island,Sandakan, Sabah
SHC/PC/84
Info about Selingan Islands:
Selingan Island is one of a group of uninhabited islands straddling the Malaysian and Philippine boundaries lying within the Sulu Seas. This cluster of islands namely three main nesting islands - Pulau Selingan, Pulau Bakkungan Kechil and Pulau Gulisan, covers an area of 1,740 hectares and are protected for the sole purpose of conservation and preservation of turtles and other marine animals inhabiting the area.

Sabah: Mt Kinabalu / Kinabalu park UNESCO WHS.

Moods of Mt. Kinabalu.
SHC/PC/151

Kinabalu park, Sabah
SHC/PC/30


Sabah: Handicraft.

Handicrafts of Sabah.
SHC/PC/ 83

The distinctive pattern that tell of ancient fables of the Murut ethnics adorn a wide array of their ethnics handwoven crafts.
Kadaiku / Sri Pelancongan Sabah Sdn. Bhd.







Malaysia Borneo : Map postcard

Borneo map.
SHC/PC/129

Sabah : Map postcard

Map of Sabah. Latest design.
SHC/PC/170

Sunday, May 24, 2009

Brunei: mosque


A symphony in concrete and gold. This marvellous mosque, Jame' Asr Hassanil Bolkiah, is strikingly modern yet magnificiently traditional.
J&C publications ( BD003)

Against a backdrop of night and void, the Jame' Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque stands out in visual contrast.

J&C Publications ( BD005)

The Al Muhtadee Billah Mosque is located among the stilt houses in "Kampong Ayer" (water village), Bandar Seri Begawan.
J&C Publications (BD011)
Serenity at it its best - land, water and sky in perfect harmony with the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque. A scene to behold and cherish forever.
J&C Publications (BD 008)

Historical landmark of Bandar Seri Begawan. The Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque is the great piece of history and tradition stands peacefully against a backdrop of modern building and equatorial rain forest.
J&C publications (BD007)





Labuan

Labuan Mosque, view from Tun Mustapha street.
Nescorp Communications 1996.

Sunrise at Tanjung Aru, Labuan.
Nescorp Communications 1996.

Sunset at Pohon Batu, Labuan.
Nescorp Communications 1996.

Sunset at Layang-layangan, Labuan.
Nescorp Communications 1996.

Sunset at Sungai Lada, Labuan.
Nescorp Communications 1996.




Saturday, May 23, 2009

Official: BR 57958

Sao Paulo aerial view. Sender Justnunu.


Stamps and postmark.

Brunei

Istana Nurul Iman is the official residence of His Majesty the Sultan. A refelction of Malay monarchy and cultural heritage.
J&C Publication (BD006)


The Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Stadium has all the modern facilities for sports and games. National Day celebration rehearsal in progress.

J&C Publication (BD009)

Official: CA 59691

A cosy chalet on the lakeside in autumn. postcard sent by Babezan.

Canada stamps and postmark.


My tag : Kkkhor

The leaning clock tower of Teluk Intan in Perak resembles an eight storey pagoda but it is in fact only five storey high. It was built in 1885 to serve as water tank.
Published by : Synergy Publishing Co. (SP074)

stamps with unclear postmark.


Matching postcard and stamp: Malaysia.


Maersk Air Boeing 737-700. Printed by Merco Print.

This postcard was sent by Kkkhor for the special stamps issue on 19th May about palm tree series. It's also shown the palm tree on the left view.



The stamp and its first day postmark with Ipoh Post office postmark.



Matching postcard and stamp : Philippines.

Boracay Island : Boracay is consistently as one of the world's best beach for nearly 20 years now. Its powder like white sandy beach strecth about 4km and about 100m wide. The total area of Boracay is 1,083 heactares (7km long x 4 km wide). Composed of 3 barangays namely: Yapak, Balabag and Manoc-manoc (North, center and south respectively).
This postcard was sent by Janbonivic.


The matching stamp : Boracay beach, Aklan.


An additional stamps.

Official : FI 539265

Achillea millefolium or Yarrow (other common names Common Yarrow, Gordaldo, Nosebleed plant, Old Man's Pepper, Sanguinary, Milfoil, Soldier's Woundwort, Thousand-leaf (as its binomial name affirms), Thousand-seal) is a flowering plant in the family Asteraceae, native to the Northern Hemisphere. (source: Wikipedia) .This postcard sent by Villevaltteri (Vanita)


Tampere, Finland postmark.