U Khin Tun passed away

It is sad to learn that U Khin Thun, one of the Burmese well-known philatelist, passed away on 27 July 2021 at 7 PM in Meiktila.  U Khin Tun, we called him Par Par Gyi, is the patron of the Myanmar Philatelic Society.  When MPS was established, U Khin Tun was elected as the Vice President of the society.  We personally met several times at his flat, had lunch together and talk about stamps.  I am grateful for the literature of Burmese philately he shared with me, so I can started my study. 

Par Par Gyi contributed many research works and articles in Burma Peacock and Burma Fantail philatelic journals.  It is a great loss to Burmese Philatelic communities.My deepest condolences are with his family.  May his soul rest in peace.

U Wint Khine, Ko Toe, U Bo Bo, Late U Khin Tun, Late U Kyaw Han <from left to right>

Postcard Story : Hlaing College

Hlaing college was established in 1977, also known as No 2 regional college in Yangon.  It is located slightly north of the main campus of Yangon University.  In 1981, it became the Hlaing campus of the Yangon University.  In this post, I would like to share the set of postcards depicting some buildings and scenarios of the Hlaing college.

Chin couple PSE overprinted at Voluntary Service Camp

The 15 Pyas Chin couple PSE of 1988 were recorded overprinted too.  The following cover was overprinted at Nyaunglebin Township, People's Health Youth Voluntary Service Base Camp.  The camp was opened for one month from 4.4.1988 to 3.5.1988.  Three dotted address lines were also printed.

 

The envelope was sold to participants at 50 Pyas each.  The original envelope price without the overprint was 30 Pyas only.