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| The Ryukyu Philatelic Specialist Society, LTD. Updated /Thursday, May 9, 2013 |
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| Our Newest Offering! Specialized Catalogue of the Postal Issues of the Ryukyu Islands PART V Postage Stamps of the Central Government Dollar Issues Fascicle 3 Haku-Gin-Do The White Silver Shrine Itoman Merger Commemorative Stamp 1961 Order Form or Immediate Download via our Store |
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Welcome Members and Friends of the Ryukyu Philatelic Specialist Society, Ltd. The Ryukyu Philatelic Specialist Society, Ltd. (RPSS) has as its objectives promoting an interest in the philately of the Ryukyu Islands and encouraging friendly cooperation among philatelists of all nations. The Society was established in 1969. Over the years RPSS has published a journal titled From the Dragon's Den and a number of handbooks and specialized Ryukyu Islands philatelic catalogues. These publications provide a wealth of information for the philatelist interested in the Ryukyu Islands. |
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| Heavenly Maiden Ginowan Museum Stained Glass Ginowan Museum Okinawa Photographed by Mike Lynch November 20, 2012 I met Mike Lynch, a photographer who lives on Okinawa, Japan via Facebook and visited his gallery of photographs on his website. I wrote to Mike and told him about how many of the Ryukyu stamps depict the Heavenly Maiden and he posted the information on his website. Mike posted on his photo page that our society had contacted him about this beautiful image and Mike sent back this text, "It got an Editor's PIck in a photo contest, overnight!" Mike has given our society permission to post his photograph on our website and he will be spreading the word about our society on his! Thank you, Mike"! Visit Mike's site at www.mikesryukyugallery.com Go to Mike's Gallery for more beautiful photographs of the Ryukyu Islands and press Editor's Picks to see this beautiful photograph. Liz Joyce, RPSS Site Manager |
| Heavenly Maiden 1957 Scott Catalog #C9-C13 |
| Looking for an Stamp Collecting Inventory APP for your Android? Look not further! SMART STAMP by FourCubes. The fee to download this app to your android device is $1.00 via the Google Play store and I can assure you it is worth every penny. Here is what you can do with it: Smart stamp for android is the smartest way to manage your stamp collection. The highlights of this application are
below to check out the Smart Stamp App and to see screen shots, program description and a cool video. I am using this APP on my android tablet and enjoying collecting like never before! Requires Android:2.3 and up. Liz Joyce, Site Manager |
| From the Dragon's Den Volume 33 No.1 (Whole No. 97) February 2013 is now available in PDF format in your Private Member Area .......................................................................................... TABLE OF CONTENTS Secretary’s Message................................4 Treasurer’s Report............6 Editor’s Notes....................6 2013 Westpex Annual Meeting and APS StampShow 2012, Sacram/nto CA.......8 Website Notice ..................9 ½¢ Kai Tei Overprinted Emergency Provisional Stamp ....................10 (Featured Article) Change of Address Notice Postal Card ..................................................39 Town Cancellation Collections– 1972 Collection ....................................41 New Publication: Part V, Fascicle 3, Haku-Gin-Do “Itoman Merger Commemorative Stamp (No. 90) ...............................................................43 New Catalogue Offerings................44 A New Variety of Aerogramme UC6-A: ..................................................... ........49 Ginowan Post Office..................................................50 YAMADA Shinzan: Designer of Postage Stamps and Postal Stationery.........................................51 Work Table: Paid Reply Postal Cards: Plating of VX8 and VX8-A Cachets – First Day Covers Color Photographs Need List ..................53 Bits and Pieces – Ryukyu Handbook Brochure.........................................63 Puff Bourse...................................66 |
| Naihanchi Karate Stance 3 Cent Dull Claret, Yellow & Black 1964 Scott Cat No 125 |
| Makiwara Strengthening Hands and Feet 3 Cent Yellow and Multi 1965 Scott Cat No 126 |
| Kumite Simulated Combat 3 Cent Grey, Red, Black 1965 Scott Cat No 127 |
| Makiwara Strengthening Hands and Feet 3 Cent Yellow and Multi 1965 Scott Cat No 126 VARIETY Incomplete Vertical Slash in Cent sign Position 11 |
| Martial Arts - Karate Issue 1964-1965 Karate - Ryukyuan Self Defence Sport A very popular issue with Topical Stamp Collectors Click on Karate Full Pane Image to Enlarge and Enjoy! |
| Celebrating Karate - Ryukyuan Self-Defense Sport Full Page Images Below |
| Attention Members: Jon, our editor has added the following PDF files to the Jon's Work Desk link in the Member's area. 1. A machine cancellation list of color scans or photos needed for Part VII, Fascicle 18, Postal Cancellations and 2. Included in the latest FTDD [February 2013] was the printed cachet need list. A few members had sent in a number of the ones needed. Attached is the file of the remaining ones needed as of March 29, 2013. |