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Christmas 1968 – The Annunciation

A commemorative postage stamp on the “The Annunciation” by Flemish artist Jan van Eyck : Issued by United States of America Issued on Nov 1, 1968 Design : The 6¢ 1968 U.S. Christmas stamp reproduces the figure of the Angel Gabriel from van Eyck’s “The Annunciation”. Designed by R. J. Jones, it was first placed on sale in Washington, D.C., on […]

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November 1, 1968
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Pakistan on Decade of Development 1958-1968

Complete set of 4 nos. of commemorative postage stamp on the Decade of Development 1958–1968 : Issued by Pakistan Issued on Oct 27, 1968 Issued for : To celebrate the Decade of Development, the Pakistan Post Office is issuing a set of four stamps of 10, 15, 50 and 60 paisa denominations on the 27th October, 1968, on the following […]

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October 27, 1968
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Sister Nivedita

A commemorative postage stamp on Bhagini Nibedita (Margaret Noble), an Irish teacher, author, social activist and disciple of Swami Vivekananda, founder of Ramakrishna Sarada Mission Sister Nivedita Girls’ School : Issued by India Issued on Oct 27, 1968 Issued for : A grateful nation is celebrating Sister Nivedita‘s Centenary year; and the P. & T. Department counts it a privilege to mark the occasion by bringing […]

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October 27, 1968
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Azad Hind Govt.

A commemorative postage stamp on the 25th Anniversary of the Provisional Government of Free India (Azad Hind), founded by Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose in Singapore (hence, considered as first true prime minister of India) : Issued by India Issued on Oct 21, 1968 Issued for : The Indian P & T Department considers it a privilege to issue a commemorative stamp on the 25th […]

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October 21, 1968
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Bhagat Singh

Bhagat Singh was a revolutionary and thinker of India‘s freedom movement whose courage, ideas and martyrdom at the age of 23 made him an enduring symbol of patriotism and resistance to British rule : Issued by India Issued on Oct 19, 1968 Issued for : Bhagat Singh is dead but his martyrdom in the cause of the country’s liberation will […]

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October 19, 1968
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Cherokee Strip

A commemorative postage stamp on the 75th Anniversary of the Opening of the Cherokee Strip to Settlers, September 16, 1893 : Issued by United States of America Issued on Oct 15, 1968 Issued for : The white settlers’ rush into the Cherokee Strip is the one commemorated in this stamp. The price approved by Congress for payment to the Cherokees was […]

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October 15, 1968
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India in XIX Olympics 1968

Complete Set of 2 nos of commemorative postage stamps on the 19th Olympics, 1968 Summer Olympics, held in Mexico City, Mexico : Issued by India Issued on Oct 12, 1968 Issued for : It is, however, not the number of medals won that really matters. The Olympic Games are intended to foster international amity, by bringing together different countries in friendly rivalry. The […]

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October 12, 1968
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Abraham Mapu

A commemorative postage stamp on Abraham Mapu, a Lithuanian novelist : Issued by Israel Issued on 8 Oct, 1968 Designer : The stamp was designed by O. Adler, Holon Type : Stamp, Postal Used Colour : Dark Olive Green Denomination : 30 Agorot Name : Abraham Mapu Born on 10 Jan, 1808 at Kaunas, Lithuania Died on 9 Oct, […]

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October 8, 1968
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Pakistan on Universal Children’s Day 1968

A commemorative postage stamp on the International Children’s Day : Good Health – A Basic Right of Every Child : Issued by Pakistan Issued on Oct 7, 1968 Issued for : Mankind owes the child the best it has to give. Because of his physical and mental immaturity, he needs special safeguard and care. To make people conscious of this sacred responsibility, […]

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October 7, 1968
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Lakshminath Bezbaruah

Lakshminath Bezbaruah was a pioneering Assamese writer, poet and satirist of the Jonaki era whose works, including Burhi Aair Sadhu and O Mur Apunar Desh, shaped modern Assamese literature and cultural identity : Issued by India Issued on Oct 5, 1968 Issued for : Lakshminath Bezbaruah was not only a literary figure of outstanding eminence but a distinguished leader of modern Assam. This is […]

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October 5, 1968
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Paintings by Nicolas Mignard

Complete Set of 4 nos of commemorative postage stamps on the Paintings by Nicolas Mignard : Issued by France Issued on 1968–69 Issued for : Paintings by Nicolas Mignard Picture : Different Paintings by Nicolas Mignard : Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter Colour : 25 + 10c – Purple & Silver Blue, 30 + 10c – Brown & Rose Carmine, 40 + 10c – Dark Brown & Brown, 40 + 10c – Purple & Prussian Blue [Cross in Carmine] Type : Semi–Postal Stamps, Postal Used Watermark : No Denomination […]

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September 30, 1968
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Gaganendranath Tagore

Gaganendranath Thakur was a pioneering Indian painter and cartoonist whose innovative work bridged the Bengal School, social satire and modernist art, including pioneering experiments with Cubism : Issued by India Issued on Sep 17, 1968 Issued for : The Indian Posts and Telegraphs Department is happy to honour Gaganendranath‘s great name by issuing a commemorative stamp with his self-portrait, […]

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September 17, 1968
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