 Niue 2015-10-13 The south-pacific island of Niue will issue a mini-sheet of eight stamps marking the island’s gallant contribution of joining New Zealand’s Expeditionary Forces in World War I. As presented on the New Zealand Post web site, “Although Niue’s population was small, they volunteered for service for the First World War in the New Zealand Expeditionary Forces as soon as word of the war reached their shores in September 1914. Initially New Zealand rejected their offer, but it was reconsidered when the numbers of the Māori Contingent were severely affected during the Gallipoli campaign. In October 1915 150 men left Niue for Auckland, where they trained at Narrow Neck Camp before departing for the Western Front. Sadly, despite the best of intentions, the Niuean contribution encountered many difficulties, including struggling with the standard issue footwear, the cold climate and a lack of immunity to European diseases. By the end of May 1916, 80 per cent of the men had been hospitalised, and so they were withdrawn from the Western Front and transferred to the New Zealand convalescent hospital in Hornchurch, England. They returned to Auckland for further medical care before being sent home by late 1916. Even with all the hardships they faced, the Niuean’s still volunteered for duty once more, but the offer was declined.” The mini-sheet of two columns of four stamps depicts various time-line events and places during the Niuean deployment with the New Zealand Expeditionary Forces. One stamp, the $1.20 denomination features a map of northern Egypt where the Niueans were stationed in February 2016 as part of the New Zealand Pioneer Battalion where they engaged in engineering support.
The third 2015 update of the MoS Checklist is now available. The next update is anticipated before the new year. Be sure to download any earlier updates you may have missed.
 Finland, 2015-09-11 Finland Post autumn graphic design inspired “Animal Town” mini-sheet features 6 self-adhesive stamps representing various buildings as pictured from a large scale, oblique perspective “map-like” view. The September 11, 2015, 6,60€ denominated mini-sheet issue features an urban designed by graphic artist and illustrator Lotta Nieminen and depicts a “good-humored imaginary town in which animals and people live happily side by side.” Nieminen, “designed a small house in each of the stamps, allowing people to put together a miniature town of their own when they use the stamps on an envelope or package,” said of her design.
 Croatia, 2015-07-09 Another issue, also depicting an extremely large scale oblique perspective “map-like” view is this September 7, 2015 issue of a stamp design contest from Croatia Post. The 3.10 HRK denominated single stamp features the theme of Children’s Traffic Safety and uses a brightly colored drawing by stamp design competition winner and student Ema Harčević. The stamp illustrates various traffic safety related themes, such as a cross-walk/intersection, roads with cars, signals and signage, along with potential accident scenarios.
[while these may not be traditional “A type” map stamps, as defined by by the MoS Checklist, they are worthy of consideration as “O type” map stamps of some variety. perhaps it is the “oblique aerial perspective” or generalized designs. in any case, they represent unique forms of map stamps. in similar consideration, some may wonder if this issue from Latvia is a kind of map stamp? it is an aerial image and while a number of satellite and aerial images are listed as “O type” map stamps, however because of its scale, should this issue from Latvia also be listed in the MoS? ]
Just a quick, but very important reminder for Journal submission dates. Our Editor, Martin Oakes, has chosen the following date as the deadline for article submissions to the Journal:
TNCP #51, October 2015, submission deadline: September 18, 2015
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Swiss Post released a set of three mini-sheets making the bicentenary of the cantons of Geneva, Neuchatel and Valais joining the Swiss Confederation.
 Switzerland 2015-05-07 The sheets issued on May 7, 2015 depict stylized images of the flags of the three cantons set in a 2 x 3 block of stamps. On the right hand portion of the sheets, three unique maps surround the stamps in the background of each of the sheets.
 Canada 2015-08-06 On August 6, 2015 Canada Post released a set of stamps marking the 2014 discovery of the remains of HMS Erebus, one of two ships from Sir John Franklin’s ill-fated 1840’s journey in search of the Northwest Passage. A number of formats of the issue exist. On the pane of 16 stamps, set in two columns with a red seal bearing Franklin’s portrait in gutter, are eight pairs of se-tenant domestic stamps. The left stamp depicts the HMS Erebus encased in ice, while the right stamp shows a map of the Arctic region where the expedition perished. Text in the gutter of the pane and locations on the map are written in Inuktut, a tribute to the stories of Inuit eyewitnesses, passed down through oral accounts which helped pinpoint the discovery of the remains. A single-stamp, international rate ($2.50) mini-sheet was also issued. The main background image of the mini-sheet shows an underwater photo depicting the finding of Erebus’ bell. This is overlaid by a a map of the region where the expedition perished. The international stamp on the mini-sheet features a sonar image of HMS Erebus with a line drawing of the ship’s main deck. A booklet, featuring 10 stamps from the domestic pane was also issued. The background on the booklet sheet appears to be a different smaller scale map of the area.
 Canada 2015-07-10  In addition to the Franklin Expedition issue, on July 10, 2015 Canada Post released a booklet of 10 self-adhesive domestic Permanent “P” denominated stamps honoring Canadian author and Nobel Prize winner Alice Munro. While there is no map on the actual stamp, a slightly visible map is shown in the upper left corner of the booklet pane. The main design of the issue features a photograph of Ms. Munro taken by her daughter Sheila. Regarding the rest of the design Canada Post describes as containing “a sample of Munro’s handwriting from archival material, and vintage images of Wingham, Ontario, the author’s birthplace and the stamp’s cancel site.” Perhaps the map is from that area, additional information would be helpful. Ms. Munro’s second husband, Gerald Fremlin, was a cartographer and geographer, so possibly the map design has a connection there too.
 Denmark 2015-06-27 Saluting the “Tour of Denmark” bicycle race, Denmark Post issued a sheet of stamps marking the 25th anniversary of the race. The June 27, 2015 issue features 10 franking labels. The images feature highlights from the history of the race, including some of the winners. In the center of the sheet is a map of Denmark showing the route. The sheet includes five franking labels with a denomination of DKK 7.00, and five franking labels with a denomination of DKK 10.00.
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In two recent issues from Spain Post, the first on June 4, 2015 is a single EUR 0.42 denomination stamp dedicated to the World Food Program (WFP). The stamp depicts a world map made from food producing seeds a hand placing the seeds. Spain Post describes the dual symbolism of the image: on the one hand, WFP is working for a hunger-free world by providing the production necessary for universal provision and, at the same time, it is the hand that picks the food needed. The second issue on June 17, 2015 marks the 400th anniversary of the Mint of Madrid. The Mint of Madrid was founded by a Royal Decree from Felipe III on 18 February 1614. The mini-sheet includes a EUR 3.23 stamp with the portrait of the Duke of Uceda, the first director of the Mint. In the background, is what appears to be an oblique aerial view of the city streets and buildings surrounding the Mint, with the Mint building appearing at the bottom of the sheet. [better images on these two Spanish issues are needed. -admin]
The 50th issue of The New CartoPhilatelist, the Society’s award winning journal has been dispatched to members. There was a slight delay while we worked to add a number of new and renewing members to our mail list. The 50th edition of the journal is a milestone and proof over the years of our Society’s active membership and dedicated editors. Congratulations to all of you that have supported TNCP with articles. Dont stop now, you are only getting started and there is always space for more articles, no matter the size.
The 50th edition of TNCP begins with an article by Ap Koopman on the fascinating stamps of Hatay a very short-lived stamp issuing country. Next, James Hamilton continues his third installment of the cartophilatelic issues of St. Pierre and Miquelon. “Routes on Map Stamps,” is the title and theme of a multi-part article from Barry Garner. The first part examines land routes depicted on stamps and details a number of classic examples. President Emeritus Miklos Pinter takes a time out to tell us about some additional information about the air route depicted on French Morocco Sc# CB35. Next up is the second installment of Editor Martin Oakes’ article about map projections on stamps, filled with examples of many intricate projections and their matching stamp issues. Vice President David Wolfersberger highlights a number of recent new issues, so many over the past few months. An update to the Maps on Stamps Checklist is also included in the journal. The issue closes with a message from CPS President Mark Honig welcoming a number of new and renewing members and also a new treasurer for the Society, Mr. Phil Coop and gives a big “Thank you” to Ed Vallery, out-going treasurer, for his work and dedication over these past years.
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