A commemorative postage stamp on the Indian Women Aviators : Indian Women Pilots Association (IWPA) : Issued by India Issued on Oct 5, 1998 Issued for : The Department of Posts is happy to issue this special postage stamp to commemorate the contribution of Indian Women in the field of aviation. Credits : Stamp & FDC : J.P. Irani Cancellation : Alka Sharma Type […]
Japan on International Women’s Year 1975
A commemorative postage stamp on the International Women’s Year (IWY) : Issued by Japan Issued on Jun 23, 1975 Type : Stamp, Postal Used Colour : Multicolour Denomination : 20 yen Size of impression : 33 mm x 22.5 mm Quantity issued : 40,000,000 stamps About : To honor the International Women’s Year a 20 yen commemorative postage stamp will be issued. 1975 was proclaimed […]
28th National Athletic Meeting of Japan
A commemorative postage stamp on the 28th Japan Championships in Athletics, Chiba, Honshu : Issued by Japan Issued on Oct 14, 1973 Issued for : To celebrate the 28th National Athletic (autumn) Meeting held in Chiba Prefecture for 6 days from October 14, 1973, a 10 yen commemorative postage stamp will be issued. Type : Stamp, Postal Used Colour : Multicolour Denomination : 20 Yen Size of impression […]
Japanese Girl Scouts
A commemorative postage stamp on the Golden Jubilee of the Girl Scouts of Japan (JSG) : Issued by Japan Issued on Jul 26, 1970 Issued for : Half century has passed since the Girl Scouts was organized in 1920 for the first time in Japan. To honour its golden jubilee, a 15 yen commemorative stamp will be issued. Design : Girl Scout Designer : Takao Yamanouchi […]
Pakistan on Maria Montessori
Complete set of 2 nos. of commemorative postage stamp on the Birth Centenary of Dr. Maria Montessori, acclaimed for her educational method for children : Issued by Pakistan Issued on Aug 31, 1970 Design : The format of the stamps is vertical. The portrait of Dr. Maria Montessori forms the subject of both the values. In the 20 Paisa stamp, the portrait is […]
M. L. Vasanthakumari
A commemorative postage stamp on the birth anniversary of MLV, one amongst “female trinity of Carnatic Music” along with D. K. Pattammal & M. S. Subbulakshmi : Issued by India Issued on Jul 3, 2018 Issued for : Department of Posts is pleased to issue a Commemorative Postage Stamp on M. L. Vasanthakumari. Credits : Stamp/First Day Cover/Brochure : Shri Sankha Samantha Cancellation Cachet […]
Inter-Parliamentary Specialised Conferen...
A commemorative postage stamp on the Inter–Parliamentary Specialized Conference on “Towards Partnership between Men and Women in Politics”, New Delhi : Issued by India Issued on Feb 15, 1997 Issued for : The Department of Post is happy to release a special commemorative stamp to mark this Specialised Inter-Parliamentary Conference in New Delhi. Design : The stamp depicts […]
Geneva Conventions
A commemorative postage stamp on 50th anniversary of the 1949 Geneva Convention, the standards of international law for humanitarian treatment in war : Issued by India Issued on Aug 12, 1999 Issued for : The Department of Posts, is happy to commemorate 50 years of the Geneva Conventions, and India’s deep commitment to the Geneva Conventions. Design : The design […]
Bethune Collegiate School
A commemorative postage stamp on the 150th anniversary of Bethune School, Kolkata : Issued by India Issued on May 7, 1999 Issued for : The Department of Posts is happy to issue this stamp to commemorate 150 years of Bethune Collegiate School. Design : First Day Cover design depicts the Foundation Ceremony of the School. Credits : Stamp & FDC : Dipak Dey and […]
Rameshwari Nehru
A commemorative postage stamp on Mata Rameshwari Nehru, spouse of Brijlal Nehru (nephew of Motilal Nehru & cousin of 1st Indian prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru) : Issued by India Issued on Dec 10, 1987 Description of Designs : The 60p stamp is designed by India Security Press, Nashik Road. The cancellation is designed by Smt. Alka Sharma. Type : Stamp, Mint Condition […]
Vijaya Raje Scindia
A commemorative postage stamp on Vijayaraje Scindia, Rajmata of Gwalior (1970-98) : Issued by India Issued on Dec 20, 2001 Issued for : The Department of Posts is happy to issue a postage stamp in honour of this great leader who dedicated herself totally to social service and patriotic causes. Credits : Stamp & FDC : Sankha Samanta Cancellation […]
Tamralipta Jatiya Sarkar : Ajoy Kumar Mu...
Complete Set of 2 nos of postage stamps on Tamralipta National Government : Ajoy Mukherjee (4th Chief Minister of West Bengal (1967, 1969-70)) and Matangini Hazra (Gandhi Buri (Old Lady Gandhi)) : Issued by India Issued on Dec 17, 2002 Issued for : The Department of Posts is happy to honour Ajoy Kumar Mukherjee and Matangini Hazra with the issue of these commemorative […]
Kanika Bandopadhyay
A commemorative postage stamp on the birth anniversary of Kanika Banerjee, an Indian Rabindra Sangeet singer : Issued by India Issued on Oct 12, 2002 Issued for : Continuing with the series on personalities who have made enduring contributions to Indian Music, the Department of Posts issues a commemorative postage stamp of Kanika Bandopadhyay (1924-2000), a great exponent of Rabindra […]
Auroville International Township
A commemorative postage stamp on Golden Jubilee (1968-2018) of Auroville (City of Dawn), an experimental township in Viluppuram, founded by “the Mother” Mirra Alfassa in 1968 : Issued by India Issued on Feb 25, 2018 Issued for : Department of Posts is pleased to issue a Commemorative Postage Stamp on Auroville International Township – Golden Jubilee 1968-2018. Credits : Stamp/FDC/Brochure/Cancellation Cachet : Sh. Brahm Prakash Type […]
Pioneering Women of Israel 2014
Complete Set of 2 nos of commemorative postage stamps on the Pioneering Women : Sara Levi–Tanai and Esther Raab : Issued by Israel Issued on Jun 23, 2014 Description of the Stamps : Sara Levi–Tanai stamp The stamp features a sketched portrait based on a photograph courtesy of Shalom Seri of “Eele Betamar”. The tab features an adapted photograph of the […]
New Born Health in India
A commemorative postage stamp on the Indian New Born Health – 25 Years of National Neonatology Forum (NNF) : Issued by India Issued on Nov 24, 2005 Issued for : India Post is happy to release a postage stamp on “New-born Health in India” to commemorate ‘Silver Jubilee Year’ of the National Neonatology Forum. Credit : Stamp & FDC : Sankha Samantha Cancellation : Nenu […]
Umrao Kunwar Ji ‘Archana’
A commemorative postage stamp on Umrao Kanwarji ‘Archana’ Maharaj, an Indian female Jain monk : Issued by India Issued on Apr 30, 2011 Issued for : India Post is happy to issue a commemorative postage stamp on Umrao Kunwar Ji ‘Archana’. Credits : Stamp/FDC/Cancellation : Nenu Gupta Type : Stamp, Mint Condition Colour : Multi colour Denomination : 500 Paise Stamps Printed : 0.4 Million (0.3 Million for normal distribution […]
Subhadra Joshi
A commemorative postage stamp on Subhadra Datta, an Indian freedom activist, politician and parliamentarian from Indian National Congress, president of Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee (DPCC) : Issued by India Issued on Mar 23, 2011 Issued for : India Post is happy to issue a commemorative postage stamp on Subhadra Joshi. Credits : Stamp, FDC & Cancellation : Alka Sharma Type : Stamp, Postal Used Colour : Multi colour Denomination : […]
Mary Ward – Loreto Institutions
A commemorative postage stamp on English Catholic Religious Sister Mary Ward, founder of Sisters of Loreto (The Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary) : Issued by India Issued on Feb 2, 2011 Issued for : India Post is happy to issue a commemorative postage stamp on ‘Mary Ward – Loreto Institutions’ to mark 400 years (1609-2009) of the founding experience of Mary Ward. Credits : Stamp, FDC & Cancellation : Alka Sharma Type […]
Tarigonda Vengamamba
A commemorative postage stamp on Matrusri Tarigonda Venkamamba (20 April 1730-21 Aug 1817), an Indian Telugu poet and yogini, a devotee of Lord Venkateswara in 18th century : Issued by India Issued on Apr 26, 2017 Issued for : Department of Posts is pleased to issue Commemorative Postage Stamp on Viswanatha Satyanarayana, Tarigonda Vengamamba & Aatukuri (Kummari) Molla. Credits : Stamp / First Day Cover […]
