A commemorative postage stamp on Sankaran Kutty Pottekkatt, a Malayalam writer and politician from Kerala [a part of the series ‘Jnanpith Award Winners : Malayalam‘] : Issued by India Issued on Oct 9, 2003 Issued for : The Jnanpith awards for literary excellence, covering all the languages listed in the VIII Schedule of the Constitution of India, symbolises the unity of […]
Western Railway Building, Churchgate, Mu...
A commemorative postage stamp on the Centenary of the Churchgate Railway Station (Western Railway Headquarter Office), Bombay, Maharashtra : Issued by India Issued on Feb 6, 2001 Type : Stamp, Postal Used Colour : Multi Colour Denomination : 1500 Paise Overall size : 3.91 x 2.90 cms. Printing Size : 3.55 x 2.54 cms. Perforation : 13 x 13 Paper : Imported un w/m Adhesive Gravure Coated Stamp Paper in Sheets 50.8 […]
India-South Africa : Joint Issue 2018
Complete set of 2 nos. of commemorative postage stamps on India-South Africa : Joint Issue : 125th Year of Mahatma Gandhi’s Pietermaritzburg Station Incident & Birth Centenary of Nelson Mandela : Issued by India Issued on Jul 26, 2018 Issued for : Department of Posts is proud to release a set of two Commemorative Postage Stamps between India and South […]
Integral Coach Factory
A commemorative postage stamp on the 50 years of Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Perambur, Chennai : Issued by India Issued on Dec 19, 2005 Type : Stamp, Mint condition Colour : Multi Colour Denomination : 500 Paise Stamps Printed : 0.8 Million Printing Process : Photogravure Printer : India Security Press, Nashik About : Integral Coach Factory is the largest railway passenger coach manufacturing unit in Asia […]
Indian National Rail Museum
A commemorative postage stamp on the Silver Jubilee of the National Rail Museum (Rail Transport Museum), Chanakyapuri, New Delhi : Issued by India Issued on Oct 7, 1996 Issued for : The Department of Post is happy to release a stamp to mark 25 years of the National Rail Museum. Design Credits : Stamp and FDC : Shri Sankha Samantha Type : Stamp, Mint condition […]
New Dacca Railway Station
A commemorative postage stamp on the Opening of the New Railroad Station at Kamalapur : Issued by Pakistan Issued on Apr 27, 1969 Design : A panoramic view of the New Dacca Railway Station is shown through a wide arch similar to the arches of the platforms. The arch, which is yellow in colour is rested on a thick black horizontal […]
Trains of Australia
Complete Set of 6 nos of commemorative postage stamp on the Locomotives of Australia : Issued by Australia Issued on Jun 1, 1993 Type : Stamps, Postal Used Colour : Multi colour Denomination : 45 cents each About : Trains have played an important part in conquering the vast distances of Australia. From the 1850s tracks radiated inland from the coast and […]
Christmas – Antique Toys
Complete set of 4 special postage stamps on the Antique Toys : Issued by United States of America Issued on Nov 5, 1970 Issued for : These 6-cent Christmas stamps will be first placed on sale November 5, 1970 at Washington, D.C., in non-precanceled and precanceled forms. Design : Each pictures a toy of yesterday. These 19th century bits of Americana are becoming prize collectors’ items […]
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Charter
A commemorative postage stamp on the 125th Anniversary of the granting of a Charter to the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company by the Maryland Legislature : Issued by United States of America Issued on Feb 28, 1952 The Historic Stamp : The 3¢ stamp was issued to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the granting of a charter of operation […]
Pakistan on Universal Children’s Day 197
A commemorative postage stamp on the Children’s Day : Young Human Resources – The Key to National Development : Issued by Pakistan Issued on Oct 4, 1971 Issued for : Every year a special theme is chosen by the UNICEF and the International Union for Child Welfare to focus attention on the special need of the children. This year the theme is ‘Young […]
Steam Locomotive Series V : “Class 7100”
Complete Set of 2 nos of postage stamps on the Japanese Steam Locomotives (5th Issue) : Issued by Japan Issued on Jun 10, 1975 Issued for : As the 5th issue of the Steam Locomotive Series, 2 kinds of 20 yen postage stamps (se-tenant) will be released depicting the S.L.’s “Class 7100” and “Class 150”. Designer : Saburo Watanabe Colour : Multicolour Type : Stamps, Postal Used Denomination : 20 Yen each […]
Steam Locomotive Series IV : “Class 9600
Complete Set of 2 nos of postage stamps on the Japanese Steam Locomotives (4th Issue) : Issued by Japan Issued on May 15, 1975 Issued for : As the 4th in the Steam Locomotive Series 2 kinds of 20 yen postage stamps (se-tenant) have been issued depicting the S.L.’s “Class 9600” and “Class C51” respectively. Colour : Multicolour Type : Stamps, Postal Used Denomination : 20 Yen each Stamp […]
INPEX-82
Complete Set of 2 nos of postage stamp on the ‘INPEX–82′, National Stamp Exhibition, New Delhi, 1982 : Issued by India Issued on Dec 30, 1982 Issued for : To mark this occasion, Indian Posts and Telegraphs Department is privileged to issue a set of two stamps. Description of Designs : The 50 P. denomination stamp, designed by C. R. Pakrashi, shows […]
Barrister Nath Pai
A commemorative postage stamp on the Birth Anniversary of Nath Bapu Pai, a leader of Praja Socialist Party : Issued by India Issued on Sep 25, 1996 Type : Stamp, Mint Condition Colour : Single Colour Denomination : 100 Paise Printer : India Security Press Name : Nath Bapu Pai Born on Sep 25, 1922 at Vengurla, Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra, India Died on Jan 18, 1971 at New Delhi, India About […]
A. B. Walawalkar
A commemorative postage stamp on AB Walawalkar, an Indian Railway engineer and founder of Konkan Railway [a part of the series ‘India’s March towards Progress and Development‘] : Issued by India Issued on Oct 9, 1999 Issued for : The Indian nationalist movement had asserted the right of the Indian people to shape their own destiny. The Constitution which came […]
Heritage Railway Stations of India 2009
A Miniature Sheet consisting of 4 nos of commemorative postage stamps on the Indian Metro Heritage Railway Stations : Howrah, Chennai Central, Mumbai CST and Old Delhi : Issued by India Issued on Aug 16, 2009 Issued for : The four Metro Heritage Stations of India stand as sentinels of history and progress. The Department of Posts is happy to issue a set of […]
Lifeline Express
A commemorative postage stamp on the Jeevan Rekha Express, a hospital train, a collaboration between Impact India Foundation (IIF), Indian Railways (IR) and Ministry of Health : Issued by India Issued on May 12, 2009 Issued for : Department of Posts is happy to issue a commemorative postage stamp on Life Line Express. Credits : Stamp & FDC : Kamleshwar Singh Cancellation : Alka Sharma Type : […]
India on International Union of Railways
A commemorative postage stamp on the 50th Anniversary of the International Union of Railways (U.I.C.), an international rail transport industry body : Issued by India Issued on Jun 30, 1972 Issued for : The Indian Posts & Telegraphs Department feel privileged in bringing out a commemorative stamp to mark the golden jubilee of the International Union of Railways. Description of Design : The design depicts a […]
Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
A commemorative postage stamp on the Centenary of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR or Toy Train), runs between New Jalpaiguri and Darjeeling in West Bengal : Issued by India Issued on Dec 18, 1982 Issued for : Indian Posts & Telegraphs Department is happy to issue a commemorative stamp on Darjeeling-Himalayan Railway. Type : Stamp, Postal Used Colour : Multi Colour Denomination : 285 Paise […]
Konkan Railway
A commemorative postage stamp on the Completion of the Konkan Railway, link between Mumbai, Maharashtra and Mangalore, Karnataka : Issued by India Issued on May 1, 1998 Issued for : The Department of Posts feels privileged to issue this special commemorative stamp on the occasion of dedication of the Konkan Railway to the Nation. Credits : Stamp & FDC : J.P. Irani Cancellation : Alka […]
