A commemorative postage stamp on the Pakistan National Blood Transfusion Service : Issued by Pakistan Issued on Sep 6, 1972 Issued for : To focus public attention on the need and importance of BLOOD DONATION, the Pakistan Post Office is issuing a Commemorative Postage Stamp of 20 Paisa denomination on the Defence Day of Pakistan i.e. 6th September, 1972. Design […]
Shree Mahendra Jayanti
A commemorative postage stamp on King Mahendra : Issued by Nepal Issued on Dec 15, 1972 [1 Paush 2029] Issued by : His Majesty’s Government, Postal Services Department, Nepal Philatelic Bureau, G.P.O. Kathmandu Designer : K. Karmacharya Type : Stamp, Postal Used Denomination : 25 Paisa Colour : Suede Grey and Gr. Light Brown Size : 3.91 x 2.90 cms Perforation : 13 x 13 Paper : Unwatermarked Adhesive paper Quantity : 10,00,000 Sheet : 35 Process : Photogravure […]
Nepal on World Heart Campaign 1972
A commemorative postage stamp on the World Health Month : Issued by Nepal Issued on Nov 6, 1972 [21–7–2029] Issued by : His Majesty’s Government, Postal Services Department, Nepal Philatelic Bureau, G.P.O., Kathmandu Designer : K. Karmacharya Type : Stamp, Postal Used Denomination : 25 Paisa Colour : Gr. Moss Green & Maxton Red Brown Size : 3.91 x 2.90 cms. Perforation : 13 x 13 Paper : Unwatermarked Adhesive paper Quantity : 10,00,000 (one million) Sheet : 35 stamps […]
Nepal on International Book Year 1972
Complete Set of 3 nos of commemorative postage stamps on the International Book Year 1972 : Issued by Nepal Issued on Sep 8, 1972 [24–5–2029] Issued by : His Majesty’s Government, Postal Services Department, Nepal Philatelic Bureau, G.P.O. Kathmandu Designer : K. Karmacharya Type : Stamps, Mint condition Denomination : 2 & 5 Paisa and 1 Rupee Colours : (a) Chestnut and hornet Brown (b) Light Buff and Suede Grey (c) Peacock Blue and […]
Arniko
A commemorative postage stamp on Araniko, one of key art figures in Nepal & Yuan Dynasty of China : Issued by Nepal Issued on Apr 13, 1972 [1st Baishak 2029] Issued by : His Majesty’s Government, Postal Services Dept., Nepal Philatelic Bureau, Kathmandu Designer : K. Karmacharya Type : Stamp, Postal Used Denomination : 15 Paisa Colour : Gr. Turquoise blue & Raw Sienna Size : Pictorial 2.90 cms x 3.91 […]
Frontenac
A commemorative postage stamp on Louis de Buade, Comte de Frontenac et de Palluau, the Governor–General of New France [Comte de Frontenac, Gouverneur Général de la Nouvelle–France] : Issued by Canada Issued on May 17, 1972 Issued for : The Canada Post Office honours Frontenac‘s coming to New France as Governor General in 1672. [Les Postes canadiennes émettent un timbre pour marquer la venue […]
Canada on World Figure Skating Champions...
A commemorative postage stamp on the 1972 World Figure Skating Championships, Stampede Corral, Calgary, Canada : Issued by Canada Issued on Mar 1, 1972 Type : Stamp, Postal Used Design : Design Workshop, Toronto Denomination : 8 Cents Size : 30 mm x 36 mm Quantity : 25,000,000 Printing Process : This stamp is printed in one colour (Purple) lithography. Marginal inscriptions will appear on the four corners […]
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 […]
Vemana
A commemorative postage stamp on 300th Birth Anniversary of Yogi Vemana, an Indian Telugu philosopher and poet [a part of ‘Centenary Series‘] : Issued by India Issued on Oct 16, 1972 Issued for : From this year, the P & T Department has introduced a new ‘Centenary Series‘ of postage stamps to commemorate the centenaries of personalities which fall during the year. The P & […]
India on the USSR
A commemorative postage stamp on the 50th Anniversary of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR, Soviet Union), a socialist state in Eurasia existed from 1922 to 1991 : Issued by India Issued on Dec 30, 1972 Issued for : We rejoice with the Soviet peoples on this occasion. The P & T Department considered it a privilege to bring out a stamp […]
India on Independence 1972
A commemorative postage stamp on the 25th Anniversary of the Independence of India : Issued by India Issued on Aug 15, 1972 Issued for : The P & T Department has great pleasure in commemorating this historic event by bringing out a postage stamp and a special aerogramme. Description of Design : The postage stamp brought out on this occasion depicts the people […]
Lennart Olson
Complete Set of 5 nos of commemorative postage stamps on the Swedish Glass-making : Issued by Sweden Issued on Mar 22, 1972 Issued for : Swedish Glass-making Designed by : Lennart Olson [a Swedish photographer, director, screenwriter and documentary filmmaker. He worked as a freelance photographer with assignments in Europe and Asia and created films for SVT (Sveriges Television AB). His photographs are mostly black and white […]
Dr. Vikram A Sarabhai
A commemorative postage stamp on the 1st Death Anniversary of Dr. Vikram Ambalal Sarabhai, father of India‘s space programme : Issued by India Issued on Dec 30, 1972 Issued for : The P & T department considers it their privilege to bring out a commemorative stamp on the occasion of the first death anniversary of this beloved son of India. The stamp depicts his portrait set against […]
India on Asia 72
Complete Set of 2 nos of commemorative postage stamps on the Asia 72 (3rd Asian International Trade Fair, New Delhi) : Issued by India Issued on Nov 3, 1972 Issued for : The Posts & Telegraphs Department is proud to commemorate the opening of Asia 72 on 3rd November, 1972 through the issue of these stamps. Description of Designs : The design of both the stamps […]
V. O. Chidambaram Pillai
A commemorative postage stamp on the Birth Centenary of Kappalottiya Tamizhan V.O.C., an Indian Tamil Freedom fighter and politician, founder of first indigenous Indian shipping service between Tuticorin and Colombo, Swadeshi Steam Navigation Company (SSNC) : Issued by India Issued on Sep 5, 1972 Issued for : The Indian Posts & Telegraphs Department is proud to honour this illustrious patriot by issuing a special postage stamp on […]
Indian Defence Services
A commemorative postage stamp on the Defence Services of India : Issued by India Issued on Aug 15, 1972 Issued for : The Indian Posts and Telegraphs Department feel highly honoured in commemorating the valiant role played by the Armed Forces of India in the cause of the Motherland during the last 25 years of Independence, by bringing out a commemorative stamp. On this occasion, […]
Sri Aurobindo 1972
A commemorative postage stamp on the Birth Centenary of Aurobindo Ghose, an Indian Bengali philosopher, yogi, guru, poet and nationalist : Issued by India Issued on Aug 15, 1972 Issued for : The Posts and Telegraphs Department are privileged to bring out a special stamp commemorating the birth centenary of this honoured son of India. Description of Design : The design of the stamp is vertical and depicts […]
Indian Standards Institution
A commemorative postage stamp on the Silver Jubilee of the Bureau of Indian Standards – Indian Standards Institution [ISI] : Issued by India Issued on May 29, 1972 Issued for : The ISI had completed 25 years of its pioneering work in promoting, fostering and furthering the concept of standardization in India. The Indian Posts and Telegraphs Department feel privileged in commemorating the Silver Jubilee of this national institution […]
Arvi Satellite Earth Station
A commemorative postage stamp on the 1st Anniversary of the Arvi Satellite Earth Station (Vikram Earth Station) : Issued by India Issued on Feb 26, 1972 Issued for : The Indian Posts and Telegraphs Department feel privileged in bringing out a postage stamp to commemorate the first anniversary of the earth station at Arvi, which is being dedicated to the nation by the President of India who […]
India in XX Olympic Games 1972
Complete Set of 2 nos of commemorative postage stamps on the 20th Summer Olympic Games 1972, Munich, West Germany : Issued by India Issued on Aug 10, 1972 Issued for : The Indian Posts and Telegraphs Department is celebrating India‘s participation in this year’s Olympic Games by issuing two special postage stamps in the denominations of 20 paise and Rs. 1.45 on the […]
