Commemorative Stationery of Russia-Myanmar Diplomatic Relation

In my earlier post, I documented the postal stationery envelope released to mark the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Russia and Myanmar. This isn't the inaugural instance of Russia releasing philatelic materials for such occasions; previously, commemorative envelopes adorned with illustrated cachets were issued for the 25th, 30th, and 40th anniversaries as well.

In this post, I aim to compile a comprehensive record of all four covers, encompassing the postal stationery envelopes issued to commemorate the 25th, 30th, 40th, and 70th anniversaries of Russia-Myanmar Diplomatic Relations.

25th Anniversary (1973)

30th Anniversary (1978)

40th Anniversary (1988)

70th Anniversary (2018)

First three were issued under Soviet Union and the last one was issued under Russia.  The USSR established diplomatic relations with Myanmar upon the latter's independence in 1948, which remain to the present day through Russia.  Myanmar also issued the stamp to commemorate 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations with Russia in 2013.

1st Congress of Burmese Socialist Program Party

Burmese Socialist Program Party (BSPP in short) was established on 4 July 1962.  The first congress of the BSPP was held from June 28 to July 11, 1971 at Institute of Political Science, Mingalardon.  The State Philatelic Advisory Board (SPAB), which formed on 5 February 1970 suggested some stamps to be issued to mark the part congress.  It is second and last set of stamps issued in the recommendation of SPAB.  Four stamps were issued together with the souvenir sheet.  

Souvenir Sheet

This is the first time for Burma to issue the souvenir sheet.  The perforation on the sheet is printed one unfortunately.  

Technical Details of Stamps

Date of Issue : 28 June 1971
Printer : Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co., Ltd.
Printing Process : Offset Lithography
Stamp Size and Format : 48 x 32 mm, 178 x 127 mm (souvenir sheet size)
Color : 4
Perforation : 13½ (stamps), simulated perforation on souvenir sheet
Denomination : 5, 15, 25, 50 Pyas
Quantity : 1,000,000 (5, 15 Pyas), 500,000 (25, 50 Pyas)
Stamp Designers : U Ba Moe (5, 50 Pyas), U San Toe (15, 25 Pyas)
 

First Day Covers

Large FDC for MS

Official FDC by Burma Post & Telegraph (Large Size meant for MS)

Official FDC by Burma Post & Telegraph (Small size)

The presentation folder was also issued.  Please note the the folder shown below was cancelled in 1973, at the second congress of the BSPP.

Folder Front