Miniature World No. 78

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A Singapore Philatelic Bureau Publication Jul-Sep

2009

78 Do You Know? Past Issue Order Form Past Issue Order Form ¢ Amount Miniature MiniatureS$ World Cinema Theatres of World

Yesteryear Exhibition CTO ( 20 - 22 Mar 2009 ) Quantity Sub-total

A mini-exhibition, “From Kacang Mint

Puteh to Popcorn, Cinema Theatres Cost Total of Yesteryear Singapore”, was held

from 20 to 22 Mar 2009 featuring the $2.26 $2.55 $5.32 $3.68 $3.68 $2.55 $2.81 $2.88 $2.72 $4.16 $2.01 $4.52 $2.26 $3.64 $3.80 $3.13 $4.00 $2.98 $4.01 $1.75 $2.01 $1.30 $3.76 $0.52 $4.16 $18.00 $5.32 $16.80 $4.00 $1.75 $16.80 $6.80 $5.16 $5.56 $19.60 $5.16 $4.05 $9.31 $4.38 $4.22 $5.66 $5.51 $3.51 $6.02 $3.80 $9.16 $7.30 $4.63 $5.50 $4.48 $5.51 $3.25 $3.51 $5.26 $2.00 $5.65 $2.55 $5.10 $20.34 $15.00 $12.90 $55.25 $71.35 $74.67 $60.75 Overseas collections from Mr Wong Han Min and Zui You Philatelic Society. Price Per Set Price Per Local* $2.26 $2.55 $5.32 $3.68 $3.68 $2.55 $2.81 $2.88 $2.72 $4.16 $2.01 $4.52 $2.26 $3.64 $3.80 $3.13 $4.00 $2.98 $4.01 $1.75 $2.01 $1.30 $3.76 $0.52 $4.16 $19.25 $5.65 $16.80 $4.00 $1.85 $16.80 $7.25 $5.50 $5.95 $20.95 $5.50 $4.30 $9.95 $4.65 $4.50 $6.05 $5.90 $3.75 $6.40 $4.05 $9.80 $7.80 $4.95 $5.85 $4.75 $5.90 $3.45 $3.75 $5.60 $2.15 $6.05 $2.55 $5.10 $21.75 $16.05 $13.80 $59.10 $76.30 $79.90 $65.00 ( see General Information note 5 ) ( see General 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2002 2007 2008 2008 2008 2009 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2007 2001 2003 2005 2006 2007 2008 ) Join We have created a Facebook group for our collectors! 6 Do join us and participate in discussions and share your Us! knowledge with our fellow collectors. We will also be updating the group on the latest Philatelic happenings. Date of Issue 19 January 08 February 30 March 16 May July 02 08 August 09 August 19 September 17 October 12 November 18 January 29 February 25 June 04 July 09 August 28 August 26 September 29 October 12 November 18 November 09 January February 11 20 March 06 May 28 May 24 July 30 March 18 January 04 July 18 November 09 January 30 March 16 May 06 June 06 June July 02 08 August 09 August 19 September 17 October 12 November 09 January 18 January 29 February 25 June 04 July 09 August 28 August 26 September 29 October 12 November 18 November 09 January 20 March 06 May 28 May February 11 06 May 19 January February 01 12 June December 02 08 December December 07 05 December Group: SGStampers ( http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=48403174501 ) Group Administrator: Sg Stampers ( http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=525058897 )

1st Asian Youth Games Available at the selected 20 Post Offices: Ang Mo Kio Central, ( Date of release: 01 Jun 2009 ) Bedok Central, Bukit Panjang, Changi Airport T2, Change To commemorate the first ever Asian Youth Alley, Chinatown Point, Choa Chu Kang Central, Clementi

Games, which will be held in Singapore from TM TM 29 Jun - 07 Jul 2009, the AYG Committee Central, Harbourfront Centre, IMM, Jurong Point, released a limited edition Asian Youth Games Killiney Road, Newton, 2009 MyStamp Sheet, featuring all the Orchard, Robinson Road, various sports, and comprises of ten 1st Local Serangoon Central, stamps was released on 01 Jun 2009 at Singapore Post Centre, $7.50 per sheet. Tanglin, Toa Payoh (1- for items Fees and Registration Handling Charge Add Central, Woodlands Central

Please direct all correspondence to: Zodiac Series - Boar Greetings - Kindness Joint Issue Singapore-Korea Cultural Dances of National Service 40 Years of ASEAN 40th Year Landmarks – Tourist National Day 2007 Uniformed Groups in Schools Shores and Reefs Cultural Institution – National Library Board Zodiac Series – Rat Festivals Olympic Games Youth Singapore-Macao, China Joint Issue ) National Day ( Singapore Today 40th Anniversary of Republic Singapore Airforce 2008 Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix Services Through the Years Singapore Postal Cash Crops of Early Singapore Singapore-Vietnam Joint Issue Zodiac Series - Ox Celebrate Greetings – Let’s Cinema Theatres of Yesteryear Definitives II - Flora & Fauna SMRT - Circle Line Freshwater Fishes Definitives High Values Tropical Joint Issue Singapore-Korea Zodiac Series – Rat Singapore-Macao, China Joint Issue Singapore-Vietnam Joint Issue Zodiac Series - Ox Joint Issue Singapore-Korea Cultural Dances ) Definitives - Flora & Fauna ( Low Values ) Definitives - Flora & Fauna ( High Values of National Service 40 Years of ASEAN 40th Year Landmarks – Tourist National Day 2007 Uniformed Groups in Schools Shores and Reefs Cultural Institution – National Library Board 3 Singapore Changi Airport Terminal Zodiac Series – Rat Festivals Olympic Games Youth Singapore-Macao, China Joint Issue ) National Day ( Singapore Today 40th Anniversary of Republic Singapore Airforce 2008 Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix Services Through the Years Singapore Postal Cash Crops of Early Singapore Singapore-Vietnam Joint Issue Zodiac Series – Ox Cinema Theatres of Yesteryear Definitives II - Flora & Fauna SMRT - Circle Line Celebrate Greetings - Let’s Definitives II - Flora & Fauna ( Set of 2 ) Zodiac Series - Boar Living Earth II Miniatures of Singapore 2005 Annual Collection 2006 Annual Collection Annual Collection 2007 2008 Annual Collection The Editor Tel : +65-6845 6756 Please note that calls from Email: The designs in this bulletin Miniature World Fax : +65-6841 3378 mobile phonelines to a local [email protected] were reproduced from toll free number may be rough visuals. Details may 10 Eunos Road 8, #07-31 Website: Stamps Miniature Sheets/Souvenir Sheets/Collector’sPresentation Sheets Packs Stamp Booklets Stamp Sheetlets/MinisheetPhilatelic Publications/Stamp Prints/Miscellaneous Singapore Post Centre subject to mobile air time www.singpost.com be subject to change. Description of Items CSB07 CSC07 CSD07 CSE07 CSG07 CSH07 CSJ07 CSK07 CSL07 CSM07 CSB08 CSC08 CSE08 CSF08 CSH08 CSJ08 CSK08 CSL08 CSM08 CSN08 CSA09 CSB09 CSC09 CSD09 CSE09 DSF02MS CSD07MS CSRATCSH CSF08MS CSN08MS CSA09CSH CSD07PR CSE07PR DSF07PR DSFNFPR CSG07PR CSH07PR CSJ07PR CSK07PR CSL07PR CSM07PR CSA08PR CSB08PR CSC08PR CSE08PR CSF08PR CSH08PR CSJ08PR CSK08PR CSL08PR CSM08PR CSN08PR CSA09PR CSC09PR CSD09PR CSE09PR CSB09SBN DSD09SBN CSB07MP CSLIVER 2 CSSPKMS2 CSL05AA CSP06AA CSP07AA CSP08AA charges as it may be 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Local toll free number: *Prices include 7% Goods and Services Tax Singapore 408600 imposed by the relevant Purchase online: Republic of Singapore 1800-741 4111 mobile service provider. http://shop.vpost.com.sg [ Co. Reg. No. 199201623M ] Stamp Programme ( Jul - Sep 2009 )

Tentative Stamp UNITED KINGDOM Programme of Post Offices 18 August MiniatureForeign Countries The Fire Service 01 September Royal Navy Uniforms 17 September A. The dates World listed here are tentative. Please call 6845 6711 two or three days prior to the dates indicated, for confirmation. B. All philatelic products from other countries are HONG KONG sold over the counters only. The items are not Centenary of Customs available through Advance Order and SODA services. C. Email us at [email protected] using your and Excise Service September email address for a free new foreign stamp issues alert service. MACAO This programme may be subject to change Mainland Scenery III July without prior notice. 30

Happenings! at the Singapore Philatelic Museum National Stamp Collecting Competition 2009

The annual National Stamp Collecting and symbols illustrated on stamps. Alive!, Flowers – The Incredible Competition will be held at the Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Colors of Nature, Magnificent Trees, National Library from 29 - 31 Aug students stand to win attractive Philatelic Music! and much much 2009. The competition allows prizes as they compete and submit more. A great opportunity not to be participants to acquire skills such as their entries based on a theme of missed and we guarantee you time language development, writing, their choice, such as, nature, culture, well spent. So make a note in your research, creativity and also to avail history and technology. Visitors can diary and we will see you at The themselves to diverse themes, rich look forward to a wide range of Plaza, National Library! cultures of different communities interesting topics such as Dinosaurs 1 2 3 A Cow and Bull Story Comics and Superheroes At the Post Office - with Date: 22 Jan - Aug 2009 Date: 04 Dec 2008 - Sep 2009 Max & Phily Unravel hidden facets about the cow Explore the fantasy world of make- Date: 01 Mar 2009 - Jan 2010 and ox, which have been indispensable believe where caveman Alley Oop This exhibition is targeted at children to mankind since ancient times. Did meets Boy Scout hero Tintin. This aged 5 to 10 years, and aims to you know that the ox is actually a cow exhibition explores the origin and introduce children to the post office that has been trained? Plus, discover development of this illustrious style as a service provider for the why the ox is the second animal in of expression which began as early community. Children can use role- the Chinese zodiac and the traits of as mid 1600 with the introduction play to find out about the work of those born under this zodiac sign. of caricature - graphic sketch used the postman and the postal workers, You will get to admire exquisite ox as a tool to ridicule the royalty and learn about the history of the post, stamps, including zodiac stamps from aristocracy as well as man’s follies. and see different types of mail boxes all over the world. Have fun browsing They evolved into comic strips and from around the world. through our interactive exhibits and books and eventually progressed colourful displays. from print to screen. Stamp Issue: Philatelic Products of Local Desserts Foreign Countries Hong Kong, China China 2009 World Stamp Exhibition Date of Issue: 07 Apr 2009 This stamp sheetlet vividly captures the artistic images of Peony and Bauhinia blakeana, the city Miniature Miniature flower of Luoyang and Hong Kong respectively. World World

Mainland Scenery Series No. 8 Mount Tianshan Date of Issue: 24 Feb 2009 Mount Tianshan is surrounded by beautiful mountain ranges and bordered by turquoise waters and blue skies and its picturesque scenery is captured in this beautiful stamp sheetlet. Macao, China Opening of Kum Iam Mainland Scenery III Treasury Date of Issue: 08 Apr 2009 Date of Issue: 20 Feb 2009 Following the first series of The opening of Kun Iam the natural, graceful and Designed by: Treasury strives to be the grandeur Vairocana Buddha first, not the last and is a measures 17.14 metres tall; day for people to “loan” deeply in the peaceful eyes as well as “pay back”. we find wisdom and harmony.

Food has always been well-loved in and that is aided by the abundance Singapore, with both the locals and of hawker centres, food courts and Traditional Instruments foreigners, who are willing to travel restaurants located islandwide. While Date of Issue: 01 Mar 2009 from one end of the island to the other the main-course-food claims its position to patronise their favourite food stall. in the hearts of many in Singapore, Following the first series of ‘Traditional Instruments’ in Eating has since been unofficially desserts in Singapore, over the years, 2001, Macau has released another series of ‘Traditional Instruments’, featuring the Sand Basin, Whetstone, declared as a national pastime, and have emerged as worthy after-meals Stone Mill and the Cake Mold. food - a national obsession. The multi- must-haves. BrainWave Design culturalism of local food, the ready 120th Anniversary of the availability of international cuisine, Singapore Desserts have a varied history International Labour Day and their wide range in prices to fit all and can be found in every hawker centre, Date of Issue: 01 May 2009 budgets at all times of the day and food court and even restaurants of all The “International Labour Day” is also known as May year helps create a “food paradise”, kinds. With the proliferation of eateries, Day is a significant holiday celebrated by workers all Technical Details: around the world.

Denominations: Stamp size: Perforation: Printing: Sheet Content: You can avoid queues at the Post offices and purchase out more details on foreign products, sign up for our free 1st Local, 2nd Local, 29.85mm x 40.8mm 13 Offset Lithography 10 stamps per sheet 65¢, 80¢ and $1.10 Hong Kong, Macao and United Kingdom philatelic new foreign stamp issues alert service by simply emailing Paper: Printer: products for 2009 online at http://shop.vpost.com.sg us at [email protected] Watch this space for Unwatermarked Secura Singapore Pte Ltd For others countries inclusive of Hong Kong, Macao and more announcements on the foreign philatelic products United Kingdom, collectors are still able to purchase it being made available online in coming issues of from our 11 Philatelic outlets. If you would like to find Miniature World. Photographic Exhibition: Date of Issue: Painting With Light & Shadow 17 Jul 2009 - A 50 Year Chronicle

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one can easily find one stall offering a wide variety of desserts. In this stamp Local Delights Mr Tan Lip Seng, was a photo- Mr Tan has garnered numerous awards issue, popular local desserts, such as Gift Set contributor in our 2008 National Day - and honors during more than 50 years Ice Kacang ( 1st Local ), Ang Ku Kueh Do check out the limited edition Singapore Today stamp issue. As a Cultural of photography, including: ( 2nd Local ), Ondeh-Ondeh ( 65¢ ), Local Delights gift set. Encased in Medallion Winner for Photography ( 1985 ) 1970 - The Fellowship of the Royal Kueh Lapis ( 80¢ ) and an assortment a specially designed tiffin carrier as well as an internationally-acclaimed Photographic Society of Great Britain of Mithai ( $1.10 ) are featured. is a unique magnet and a little photographer, he will be exhibiting in 1998 - Fenton Medal of the Royal book containing recipes for some August 2009 for the first time ever, a Photography Society of Great Britain of the local favourite food such cross-section of nearly 400 prints, show- 1999 - The Fellowship of the Photographic A set of beautifully as Hainanese Chinese Rice, Laksa, casing his passion for photography for Tan Lip Seng Society of America designed magnets Roti Prata, Satay sauce and Chilli more than half a century. The images in the 2005 - The Photographer of the Year on local food fare Crab! Priced at only $19.90, it makes exhibition will also be published in a book by the inaugural Ngee Ann Photographic is included in this a great gift and an wonderful portfolio, his first-ever book to be published Exhibition and many more... exquisite gift set. addition to the collection! on such a grand scale. Acting Minister for Information, Communications and the Painting With Light & Shadow - A 50 Arts, Rear-Admiral ( NS ) Lui Tuck Yew Year Chronicle Product Prices: Obtainable from any Post Office. Visit us at our website: Photography by Mr Tan Lip Seng, will officially open and launch the book First Day Cover without stamps : S$0.25* *Prices inclusive of 7% GST for www.singpost.com Date : 21 - 30 Aug 2009 Complete set of mint stamps : S$3.13 purchases within Singapore. National Day stamp issue - at the Ngee Ann Cultural Centre on Singapore Today ( 2008 ) Venue : Ngee Ann Cultural Centre Pre-cancelled First Day Cover with stamps : S$3.95* 1st Local stamps can be used Purchase online: 25 August 2009. 97 Tank Road Presentation Pack : S$4.95* to make-up the postage for http://shop.vpost.com.sg Time : 11am - 7pm daily overseas mail. Visuals only. Details subject to change. National Day 2009: Upcoming MyStamp: Sculptures Trexi MyStamp Collection

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The art of sculpture has always proved potential to create monumental pieces to be a challenge in the arts arena, with that are in tune with the technological age. sculptors needing ample space to work in and to store finished pieces. However, This year in our National Day stamp despite the challenges, Ms Han Sai Por, issue on Sculptures, we feature the Mr Tay Chee Toh, Mr Teo Eng Seng, following works, “We’re Happy. Are You Mr Wee Beng Chong , the late Happy?” by Mr Teo Eng Seng, “Crimson Mr Anthony Poon, the late Brother Eagle” by the late Mr Anthony Poon, McNally, and the late Dr Ng Eng Teng “Art Trees” by Ms Han Sai Por, “Standing Chan Willie persevere in the art of sculpture and Figure” by Mr Wee Beng Chong, “Wealth” the art form is still very much alive by the late Dr Ng Eng Teng, “Signature” and flourishing in Singapore today. by the late Brother McNally and “Nude 2” They, along with many others, have by Mr Tay Chee Toh. demonstrated that they have the Technical Details:

Denominations: Stamp size: Miniature Sheet size: Paper: Printer: 50¢ x 7 designs, 40mm x 30mm 113mm x 80mm Unwatermarked Southern Colour Print $2 ( miniature sheet ) ( stamps ) Perforation: Printing: Sheet Content: 96mm x 37.24mm 14 x 14 ( stamps ) Offset Lithography 10 stamps per sheet ( $2 stamp in 15 x 14.50 ( $2 stamp miniature sheet ) in miniature sheet ) Upcoming MyStamp: Date of Issue: TO-FU OYAKO MyStamp Collection 09 Aug 2009

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As this year’s National Day falls on a Sunday, the sales of the First Day Covers will be extended to 11 Aug 2009 ( Tuesday ). From 09 to 10 Aug 2009, the National Day - Sculptures First Day Covers will only be available at the following Post Offices, namely, Jurong Point, Killiney, Singapore Post Centre and Changi Airport, both Departure and Transit Post Offices. Miniature Sheet $2.00

Special Thanks to Ministry of Information, Communications and The Arts, NUS Museum, Singapore Art Museum, LASALLE College of the Arts, Mrs. Anthony Poon, and Ms Han Sai Por, for providing assistance and images for this stamp issue.

Product Prices: Obtainable from any Post Office. Visit us at our website: First Day Cover without stamps : S$0.25* *Prices inclusive of 7% GST for www.singpost.com Complete set of mint stamps ( 50¢ x 7 designs ) : S$3.50 purchases within Singapore. Miniature Sheet : S$2.00 1st Local stamps can be used Purchase online: Pre-cancelled First Day Cover with stamps : S$4.35* to make-up the postage for http://shop.vpost.com.sg Pre-cancelled First Day Cover with miniature sheet : S$2.75* overseas mail. Presentation Pack ( comprising a complete set of mint stamps and a miniature sheet ) : S$7.45* Visuals only. Details subject to change. Stamp Issue: Countdown to Stamp Issue: Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games SMRT - Circle Line Date of Issue: Date of Issue: 14 Aug 2009 28 May 2009 ( Pending for confirmation ) Miniature Miniature World World

The Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games About Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic compete in 26 sports and take part is just 365 days away - with the spirit of Games: in Culture and Education Programme. The first mass rapid transit system came for the nation. The remaining 24 stations vibrant energy going stronger everyday. into operations in Singapore in 1987 is targeted to open from 2010 onwards. Singapore will be hosting the first Youth To commemorate the one-year countdown The Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic and since then, the SMRT system had Olympic Games ( YOG ) from 14 to 26 This set of four commemorative circular event on 14 Aug 2009, this series of Games will create a lasting sports, been further developed to serve more Aug 2010. It will receive some 3,600 stamps presents a miniature exhibition Singapore Youth Olympic Games culture and education legacy for areas of Singapore. athletes and 800 officials from the 205 of the Circle Line system – the Circle Line commemorative stamps will be launched. Singapore and youths from around National Olympic Committees ( NOCs ), On 28 May 2009, the first five stations, system map against the Singapore map, The commemorative stamps have been the world, as well as enhance and along with estimated 800 media namely: Marymount, Bishan, Lorong a new Circle Line station in the under- created in celebration of the city’s progress elevate the sporting culture locally representatives, 20,000 local and Chuan, Serangoon and Bartley, of the ground system, the new three car Circle and oneness towards inspiring youth to and regionally. international volunteers, and more than 33.3km Circle Line ( CCL ) were added Line train, and the new Circle Line embrace, embody and express the Olympic 500,000 spectators. Young athletes - into the present SMRT railway system, Operation Control Centre situated in values of Excellence, Friendship and Respect aged between 14 and 18 years - will enhancing convenience and connectivity Kim Chuan Depot – the world’s largest in all spheres of life. Designs: underground depot for trains.

As the designs are currently pending approval, we would send a notice to all collectors once it has been approved and the date of release confirmed.

Upcoming Stamp Issue: Stamp visuals are unavailable at the Exclusive Philatelic Product: point of production for Miniature World. Full details of this issue will be announced Singapore-Philippines Joint Issue in the next edition of Miniature World. 150 Years of Singapore Botanic Gardens

- Bridges Hurry! Limited Sets Only! To commemorate the “150 Years of designed was the “150th Anniversary Singapore Botanic Gardens,” stamp of Founding of Singapore” stamp Date of Issue: issue, we will be releasing only 250 issue in 1969, when he was $50 sets of “150 Years of Singapore approached by a member of the 28 Aug 2009 per set Botanic Gardens” First Day Cover Stamp Advisory Committee. SMRT Corporation Ltdwith stamps and First Day Cover with Since 1969, Singapore and Philippines “Cavenagh Bridge”, built in 1868, is the “Alexandra Arch” and “Henderson Miniature Sheet, which are personally Hurry and get yours today by simply have enjoyed a warm bilateral relation oldest bridge on the Singapore River. Waves”, both found along the autographed by the stamp designer, filling up the enclosed special order and this year marks the 40th year of Built to commemorate the 50th Southern Ridges, were opened in Mr. Eng Siak Loy, and are beautifully form and mail or fax it back to us. Diplomatic relations between Philippines Anniversary of the founding of the Crown May 2008. Presently Singapore’s enclosed in a specially designed folder. Do note that this set of First Day and Singapore. To commemorate this Colony of the Straits Settlement, it was highest pedestrian bridge, Henderson Covers will not be available for sale anniversary, Singapore and Philippines converted to a pedestrian bridge and Waves connects Mount Faber Park Mr. Eng Siak Loy is a renowned artist at the post Post Offices and will be releasing this joint stamp issue Autographed by Mr Eng Siak Loy, now, with lighting added in the 1990s to Telok Blangah Hill Park, while the in Singapore who has been designing processing of order will take up to with the theme “Bridges”. Chosen bridges to accentuate its architectural features smaller bridge Alexandra Arch, First Day Covers of both the stamps and miniature sheet come in a our Singapore Stamps for the past 3 weeks. include Henderson Waves, Alexandra Arch at nightfall. connects Kent Ridge Park to Telok and Cavenagh Bridge from Singapore, beautifully designed folder. 30 years. The first stamp issue he Blangah Hill Park via the Flora Walk. and Bamban Bridge and Marcelo Fernan Bridge from the Philippines. Stamp Issue: Countdown to Stamp Issue: Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games SMRT - Circle Line Date of Issue: Date of Issue: 14 Aug 2009 28 May 2009 ( Pending for confirmation ) Miniature Miniature World World

As the designs are currently pending approval, we would send a notice to all collectors once it has been approved and the date of release confirmed.

- Bridges Hurry! Limited Sets Only! To commemorate the “150 Years of designed was the “150th Anniversary Singapore Botanic Gardens,” stamp of Founding of Singapore” stamp Date of Issue: issue, we will be releasing only 250 issue in 1969, when he was $50 sets of “150 Years of Singapore approached by a member of the 28 Aug 2009 per set Botanic Gardens” First Day Cover Stamp Advisory Committee. SMRT Corporation Ltdwith stamps and First Day Cover with Since 1969, Singapore and Philippines “Cavenagh Bridge”, built in 1868, is the “Alexandra Arch” and “Henderson Miniature Sheet, which are personally Hurry and get yours today by simply have enjoyed a warm bilateral relation oldest bridge on the Singapore River. Waves”, both found along the autographed by the stamp designer, filling up the enclosed special order and this year marks the 40th year of Built to commemorate the 50th Southern Ridges, were opened in Mr. Eng Siak Loy, and are beautifully form and mail or fax it back to us. Diplomatic relations between Philippines Anniversary of the founding of the Crown May 2008. Presently Singapore’s enclosed in a specially designed folder. Do note that this set of First Day and Singapore. To commemorate this Colony of the Straits Settlement, it was highest pedestrian bridge, Henderson Covers will not be available for sale anniversary, Singapore and Philippines converted to a pedestrian bridge and Waves connects Mount Faber Park Mr. Eng Siak Loy is a renowned artist at the Post Offices and processing will be releasing this joint stamp issue Autographed by Mr Eng Siak Loy, now, with lighting added in the 1990s to Telok Blangah Hill Park, while the in Singapore who has been designing of order will take up to 3 weeks. with the theme “Bridges”. Chosen bridges to accentuate its architectural features smaller bridge Alexandra Arch, First Day Covers of both the stamps and miniature sheet come in a our Singapore Stamps for the past include Henderson Waves, Alexandra Arch at nightfall. connects Kent Ridge Park to Telok and Cavenagh Bridge from Singapore, beautifully designed folder. 40 years. The first stamp issue he Blangah Hill Park via the Flora Walk. and Bamban Bridge and Marcelo Fernan Bridge from the Philippines. Upcoming MyStamp: Date of Issue: TO-FU OYAKO MyStamp Collection 09 Aug 2009

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Product Prices: Obtainable from any Post Office. Visit us at our website: First Day Cover without stamps : S$0.25* *Prices inclusive of 7% GST for www.singpost.com Complete set of mint stamps ( 50¢ x 7 designs ) : S$3.50 purchases within Singapore. Miniature Sheet : S$2.00 1st Local stamps can be used Purchase online: Pre-cancelled First Day Cover with stamps : S$4.35* to make-up the postage for http://shop.vpost.com.sg Pre-cancelled First Day Cover with miniature sheet : S$2.75* overseas mail. Presentation Pack ( comprising a complete set of mint stamps and a miniature sheet ) : S$7.45* Visuals only. Details subject to change. National Day 2009: Upcoming MyStamp: Sculptures Trexi MyStamp Collection

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Denominations: Stamp size: Miniature Sheet size: Paper: Printer: 50¢ x 7 designs, 40mm x 30mm 113mm x 80mm Unwatermarked Southern Colour Print $2 ( miniature sheet ) ( stamps ) Perforation: Printing: Sheet Content: 96mm x 37.24mm 14 x 14 ( stamps ) Offset Lithography 10 stamps per sheet ( $2 stamp in 15 x 14.50 ( $2 stamp miniature sheet ) in miniature sheet ) Photographic Exhibition: Date of Issue: Painting With Light & Shadow 17 Jul 2009 - A 50 Year Chronicle

Pre-cancelled First Day Cover affixed with stamps $3.95* Miniature World

Presentation Pack $4.95*

Photographer:

FRPS, FPSA, EPSA

one can easily find one stall offering a wide variety of desserts. In this stamp Local Delights Mr Tan Lip Seng, was a photo- Mr Tan has garnered numerous awards issue, popular local desserts, such as Gift Set contributor in our 2008 National Day - and honors during more than 50 years Ice Kacang ( 1st Local ), Ang Ku Kueh Do check out the limited edition Singapore Today stamp issue. As a Cultural of photography, including: ( 2nd Local ), Ondeh-Ondeh ( 65¢ ), Local Delights gift set. Encased in Medallion Winner for Photography ( 1985 ) 1970 - The Fellowship of the Royal Kueh Lapis ( 80¢ ) and an assortment of a specially designed tiffin carrier as well as an internationally-acclaimed Photographic Society of Great Britain Indian desserts ( $1.10 ) are featured. is a unique magnet and a little photographer, he will be exhibiting in 1998 - Fenton Medal of the Royal book containing recipes for some August 2009 for the first time ever, a Photography Society of Great Britain of the local favourite food such cross-section of nearly 400 prints, show- 1999 - The Fellowship of the Photographic A set of beautifully as Hainanese Chinese Rice, Laksa, casing his passion for photography for Tan Lip Seng Society of America designed magnets Roti Prata, Satay sauce and Chilli more than half a century. The images in the 2005 - The Photographer of the Year on local food fare Crab! Priced at only $19.90, it makes exhibition will also be published in a book by the inaugural Ngee Ann Photographic is included in this a great gift and an wonderful portfolio, his first-ever book to be published Exhibition and many more... exquisite gift set. addition to the collection! on such a grand scale. Acting Minister for Information, Communications and the Painting With Light & Shadow - A 50 Arts, Rear-Admiral ( NS ) Lui Tuck Yew Year Chronicle Product Prices: Obtainable from any Post Office. Visit us at our website: Photography by Mr Tan Lip Seng, will officially open and launch the book First Day Cover without stamps : S$0.25* *Prices inclusive of 7% GST for www.singpost.com Date : 21 - 30 Aug 2009 Complete set of mint stamps : S$3.13 purchases within Singapore. National Day stamp issue - at the Ngee Ann Cultural Centre on Singapore Today ( 2008 ) Venue : Ngee Ann Cultural Centre Pre-cancelled First Day Cover with stamps : S$3.95* 1st Local stamps can be used Purchase online: 25 August 2009. 97 Tank Road Presentation Pack : S$4.95* to make-up the postage for http://shop.vpost.com.sg Time : 11am - 7pm daily overseas mail. Visuals only. Details subject to change. Stamp Issue: Philatelic Products of Local Desserts Foreign Countries Hong Kong, China China 2009 World Stamp Exhibition Date of Issue: 07 Apr 2009 This stamp sheetlet vividly captures the artistic images of Peony and Bauhinia blakeana, the city Miniature Miniature flower of Luoyang and Hong Kong respectively. World World

Happenings! at the Singapore Philatelic Museum National Stamp Collecting Competition 2009

A Singapore Philatelic Bureau Publication Jul-Sep

2009

78 General Information

A Singapore Philatelic Bureau Publication Jul-Sep

2009

78 Description of Items Date of Issue Price Per Set Quantity Amount

Local* Overseas Mint CTO S$ ¢ 1. Stamps CSB07 Zodiac Series - Boar 19 January 2007 $2.26 $2.26 CSC07 Greetings - Kindness 08 February 2007 $2.55 $2.55 CSD07 Singapore-Korea Joint Issue 30 March 2007 $5.32 $5.32 CSE07 Cultural Dances 16 May 2007 $3.68 $3.68 CSG07 40 Years of National Service 02 July 2007 $3.68 $3.68 CSH07 40th Year of ASEAN 08 August 2007 $2.55 $2.55 CSJ07 National Day 2007 – Tourist Landmarks 09 August 2007 $2.81 $2.81 CSK07 Uniformed Groups in Schools 19 September 2007 $2.88 $2.88 CSL07 Shores and Reefs 17 October 2007 $2.72 $2.72 CSM07 Cultural Institution – National Library Board 12 November 2007 $4.16 $4.16 CSB08 Zodiac Series – Rat 18 January 2008 $2.01 $2.01 CSC08 Festivals 29 February 2008 $4.52 $4.52 CSE08 Youth Olympic Games 25 June 2008 $2.26 $2.26 CSF08 Singapore-Macao, China Joint Issue 04 July 2008 $3.64 $3.64 CSH08 National Day ( Singapore Today ) 09 August 2008 $3.80 $3.80 CSJ08 40th Anniversary of Republic of Singapore Airforce 28 August 2008 $3.13 $3.13 CSK08 2008 Formula 1 Singapore Grand PrixTM 26 September 2008 $4.00 $4.00 CSL08 Singapore Postal Services Through the Years 29 October 2008 $2.98 $2.98 CSM08 Cash Crops of Early Singapore 12 November 2008 $4.01 $4.01 CSN08 Singapore-Vietnam Joint Issue 18 November 2008 $1.75 $1.75 CSA09 Zodiac Series - Ox 09 January 2009 $2.01 $2.01 CSB09 Greetings – Let’s Celebrate 11 February 2009 $1.30 $1.30 CSC09 Cinema Theatres of Yesteryear 20 March 2009 $3.76 $3.76 CSD09 Definitives II - Flora & Fauna 06 May 2009 $0.52 $0.52 CSE09 SMRT - Circle Line 28 May 2009 $4.16 $4.16 CSF09 150 Years of Singapore Botanic Gardens 19 June 2009 $2.72 $2.72

2. Miniature Sheets/Souvenir Sheets/Collector’s Sheets DSF02MS Tropical Freshwater Fishes Definitives High Values 24 July 2002 $19.25 $18.00 CSD07MS Singapore-Korea Joint Issue 30 March 2007 $5.65 $5.32 CSRATCSH Zodiac Series – Rat 18 January 2008 $16.80 $16.80 CSF08MS Singapore-Macao, China Joint Issue 04 July 2008 $4.00 $4.00 CSN08MS Singapore-Vietnam Joint Issue 18 November 2008 $1.85 $1.75 CSA09CSH Zodiac Series - Ox 09 January 2009 $16.80 $16.80 CSF09MS 150 Years of Singapore Botanic Gardens 19 June 2009 $2.00 $2.00 3. Presentation Packs CSD07PR Singapore-Korea Joint Issue 30 March 2007 $7.25 $6.80 CSE07PR Cultural Dances 16 May 2007 $5.50 $5.16 DSF07PR Definitives - Flora & Fauna ( Low Values ) 06 June 2007 $5.95 $5.56 DSFNFPR Definitives - Flora & Fauna ( High Values ) 06 June 2007 $20.95 $19.60 CSG07PR 40 Years of National Service 02 July 2007 $5.50 $5.16 CSH07PR 40th Year of ASEAN 08 August 2007 $4.30 $4.05 CSJ07PR National Day 2007 – Tourist Landmarks 09 August 2007 $9.95 $9.31 CSK07PR Uniformed Groups in Schools 19 September 2007 $4.65 $4.38 CSL07PR Shores and Reefs 17 October 2007 $4.50 $4.22 CSM07PR Cultural Institution – National Library Board 12 November 2007 $6.05 $5.66 CSA08PR Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 3 09 January 2008 $5.90 $5.51 CSB08PR Zodiac Series – Rat 18 January 2008 $3.75 $3.51 CSC08PR Festivals 29 February 2008 $6.40 $6.02 CSE08PR Youth Olympic Games 25 June 2008 $4.05 $3.80 CSF08PR Singapore-Macao, China Joint Issue 04 July 2008 $9.80 $9.16 CSH08PR National Day ( Singapore Today ) 09 August 2008 $7.80 $7.30 CSJ08PR 40th Anniversary of Republic of Singapore Airforce 28 August 2008 $4.95 $4.63 CSK08PR 2008 Formula 1 Singapore Grand PrixTM 26 September 2008 $5.85 $5.50 CSL08PR Singapore Postal Services Through the Years 29 October 2008 $4.75 $4.48 CSM08PR Cash Crops of Early Singapore 12 November 2008 $5.90 $5.51 CSN08PR Singapore-Vietnam Joint Issue 18 November 2008 $3.45 $3.25 CSA09PR Zodiac Series – Ox 09 January 2009 $3.75 $3.51 CSC09PR Cinema Theatres of Yesteryear 20 March 2009 $5.60 $5.26 CSD09PR Definitives II - Flora & Fauna 06 May 2009 $2.15 $2.02 CSE09PR SMRT - Circle Line 28 May 2009 $6.05 $5.66 CSF09PR 150 Years of Singapore Botanic Gardens 19 June 2009 $6.65 $6.22 4. Stamp Booklets CSB09SBN Greetings - Let’s Celebrate 11 February 2009 $2.55 $2.55 DSD09SBN Definitives II - Flora & Fauna ( Set of 2 ) 06 May 2009 $5.10 $5.10

5. Stamp Sheetlets/Minisheet CSB07MP Zodiac Series - Boar 19 January 2007 $21.75 $20.34

6. Philatelic Publications/Stamp Prints/Miscellaneous CSLIVER 2 Living Earth II 01 February 2001 $16.05 $15.00 CSSPKMS2 Miniatures of Singapore 12 June 2003 $13.80 $12.90 CSL05AA 2005 Annual Collection 02 December 2005 $59.10 $55.25 CSP06AA 2006 Annual Collection 08 December 2006 $76.30 $71.35 CSP07AA 2007 Annual Collection 07 December 2007 $79.90 $74.67 CSP08AA 2008 Annual Collection 05 December 2008 $65.00 $60.75

*Prices include 7% Goods and Services Tax Sub-total Add Handling Charge and Registration Fees for items (1-6) ( see General Information note 5 ) Total Cost