The Nepal and Tibet Philatelic Study Circle

Table of Content of Postal Himal No. 97, 1st. Quarter 1999

• Only a few but interesting articles in this issue which was called by the editor a Nepal issue since basically only Nepal related articles appear in that issue. This is due to the fact that the editor had only Nepal material an hand to published. Nevertheless an interesting issue once again.
• A very detailed report about the "Evolution of Postal Co-Operatives in Nepal" was submitted by the Director of Postal Services Department on the occasion of the ceremonial opening of the 100th. Postal Co-Operative by the Hon'ble Prime Minister Mr. B. P. Koirala at Chapgaun.
• Colin Hepper informed us about a addition, proposed to be appear in the Direcotry of Himalayn Philatelsits, a draft of that could be found in Postal Himal 95/96.
• Part 4 of the fine article by Colin Hepper, covering the Nepal Postal Slogan Postmarks, is being published. Please click here to read Part 1, Part 1a, Part 2, Part 3 and Part 3a of that fine article.
• Dick van der Wateren is writing about "A Visit To A Professional", actually a visit to the stamp shop of Nepalese dealer-member Mr. Surrendra Lal Shresta in Kathmandu.
• A Borderline cover is shown by Derrick Dawson, a nice 1948 cover originating from within the area of ethnic Tibet but with Chinese Franking.
• Again Dick van der Wateren is showing and reporting More Thankot Covers as already describes in Postal Himal 95/96.

Table of Content of Postal Himal No. 98, 2nd. Quarter 1999

• "A rare cover.." by Dick van der Wateren is the interesting story of the finding of a rare 1901 cover franked with pair of 4 Anna stamps. This is only the second cover with 4 Anna stamps that are know…
• Derrick Dawson writes about "Tibetan Souvenirs" which has been presented by Tibetan Authorities to high-ranking visitors. The interesting story of particular these Souvenirs is that both sheets contain each a copy of one of the rarest of Tibet stamps. In fact, they bear among other stamps a 1912 issue, 1/6 Tr. shiny cobalt blue shade and a 1933 issue 1/2 tr. bistre shade.
• The Philatelic program from the Nepal Philatelic Bureau for the year 2000 is shown among the latest Nepal new issues of the year 1999.
• A.K. Agarwal of India has sent in "A Postcard Query". The query is about a Nepal postcard send form Nepal to India with an added Indian stamp on.
• Colin Hepper published "A Postal remark Query from Kathmandu", asking for information on a Postal Remark hand stamp found on a damaged letter.
• Again Colin Hepper wrote a very detailed article on the "Nepal - Express Delivery Service", emphasising on the various hand stamps applied to covers.
• And yes, there was some response to previous articles published in Postal Himal. In Postal Himal No. 97 a article called "A Borderline Cover" and two very detailed and interesting responses where received. Note: I try to publish the article in question along the responses here on the Web Site so other collectors can express their opinion on the cover as well.
• Finally, Julie Marshall wrote a "Report of Australia 99", about Nepal and Tibet exhibits at Australia's second FIP World exhibition and the awards received by the

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