The Burma StaMPS Volume 2

Myanmar Philatelic Society initiated publishing the brand new "The Burma StaMPS" journal quarterly in 2022.  It is also the newsletter of the society.   Ko Toe is the editor of the journal.  The editor hopes Burmese language journal can attract new collectors to philately, and keep the society active. The Burma StaMPS Vol 1 (2022) won Silver Bronze medal at TAIPEI 2023.

Each issue has 20 pages and published in full color.  The final issue of each year, released in October, serves as a captivating compilation of articles unified by a single theme. In the year 2022, the spotlight falls on "Bird Stamps," weaving together a tapestry of avian beauty depicted on stamps. In 2023, the focus shifts gracefully to the "Rangoon General Post Office (GPO)," exploring its historical and postal significance. These thematic choices promise enriching reads and visual delights for enthusiasts and collectors alike. 

In 2023, four issues for Jan, Apr, Jul and Oct were published.  The digital copies of the journal is distributed to MPS members.  The editor compiled four issues, together with the contents, author index, subject index and post office index, and produced the softbound printed book.  The whole volume includes 104 pages.  The annual book is adorned with a painting by the talented artist Ko G Latt, gracing its cover with vibrant colors and artistic brilliance.

British Postal Stationery Card used by Forces in Burma

The Lady Provost's Comforts Fund for H.M. Forces was a charitable organization in the United Kingdom that operated during World War I and World War II.  The purpose of the fund was to provide comforts and necessities to British servicemen and women serving in the Armed Forces during times of war. 

The Lady Provost's Comforts Fund for H.M. Forces sent goody parcels from home to soldiers fighting in the war.  A returned thank you card, shown below, signed and send home.

The card was cancelled with FPO No 82, dated 22 Jan 44. The location of this FPO on that date was in Tidim, chin state, Burma.  The FPO 82 was in Tidim from 14 Nov 1943 to 4 Mar 1944.  This FPO moved in and out of Burma and India over the time.  It was disbanded at Kamptee India on 23 Jun 1947. 

The Burma Diptych Postcard

Discovering something previously unseen is always a remarkable experience. Recently, I stumbled upon a special find that left me in awe. It all began when I noticed a striking similarity between two postcards listed by the same seller. Driven by curiosity, I downloaded the images and used computer software to combine them, revealing an astonishing revelation - these two postcards seamlessly form a single image. 

Two Picture Postcards

Merged Image

The merged picture beautifully captures the essence of the sacred pagoda stupa on the iconic Shwedagon Pagoda. The reverse side of the postcard, featuring three address lines in a divided back format and lacking a stamp box, provides a fascinating glimpse into the past, dating back to the 1920s.