First is a cover from Canada, showing two of the four stamps that are part of the block showing the bow of the ship, as well as an international stamp, showing its side-view. These stamps were issued on 4th of April.
Even though many countries commemorated this anniversary on stamps, Canadians were among those personally involved with the world's most famous ocean disaster. In addition to a number of Canadians aboard, and the tireless efforts of the people of Halifax, it was a team of employees working at the Canadian Marconi company's wireless station on Cape Race, Newfoundland, who heard the early distress call.
Next we have the FDC issued by the BH post, on 29th of May.
No extra information regarding this stamp, but anyway, it is not like any extra info is necessary on this world-wide known tragedy.
then we have this FDC from Alderney, issued on 22 February, featuring 6 striking stamps. During its journey, Titanic had sailed past Alderney as well.
The story behind the six stamps is:
36p. - Leaving Southampton
47p. - Sailing past Alderney
48p. - The Grand Staircase
52p. - Orchestra plays the final rune
61p. - Captain Edward J. Smith
65p. - Lifeboats leave the ship
And just as it had caught me by surprise that I had never posted Titanic stamps before here, I was also surprised to see I have this FDC in my collection, issued by Macedonia Post on 17th April. The reason is cos I simply don't know why I would have bought this for myself, taking into account it is a bit pricey, and not as part of my collectibles. But I guess this was during the times I was just splurging on stamps (un)necessarily. Oh well :D
I have this gut feeling that I may be overlooking some other Titanic related FDCs or covers from my collection, but I guess these four will do for now.
For more T-related stamps, simply visit the Sunday Stamps blog.
I always love seeing different countries interpretation of an event through stamps, the Canadian black and white stamps are my favourite for a different view. Ships of that era had such elegant lines they always look well on stamps.
ReplyDeleteI am susprised about how the Titanic story continues cathing people's attention around the world.
ReplyDeleteOf those, I've received the first one that looooong stamp, and I liked it very much.
Each of these are so very different. I like the cancellation on the last one.
ReplyDeleteA fine collection remembering a tragic event.
ReplyDeleteLots of detail in the Alderney issue. That’s my favorite.
ReplyDeleteFascinating post today, a great mini-collection.
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