A commemorative postage stamp on the Universal Children Day – the Rural Child : Issued by Pakistan Issued on Oct 1, 1973 Design : Format of the stamp is horizontal. An open book with a blue cover is shown with a lighted torch behind it. The yellow and red flame of the torch spreading over a vast area symbolises […]
François de Laval
A commemorative postage stamp on the 350th anniversary of the birth of Saint François–Xavier de Laval, first Roman Catholic bishop of Quebec : Issued by Canada Issued on Jan 31, 1973 Design : Mgr de Laval, first bishop of Quebec City and founder of many educational institutions, was also one of the builders of New France. The Canada Post Office is […]
King Birendra’s 29th Birthday
A set of three triangle commemorative postage stamps on the 29th Birth Anniversary of King Birendra of Nepal : Issued by Nepal Issued on 2030 Paush 13 Corresponding to 28 Dec 73 Issued by : His Majesty’s Government Postal Services Department Nepal Philatelic Bureau G.P.O. Kathmandu Designer : K. Karmacharya Type : Stamps, Postal Used Denomination : (a) 1 Rupee (b) 15 Paisa (c) 5 Paisa Colour : (a) Gr […]
Nepal Cow Series 1973
A set of two special postage stamps on the Cow and Yak : Issued by Nepal Issued on 2030 Kartik 9, Corresponding to 25th Oct 1973 Issued for : A set of two Special Postage Stamps depicting two different mammals is being issued today to observe Tihar – ‘The Festival of Lights‘. Issued by : His Majesty’s Government, Postal Services Dept., […]
Visit Nepal Series 1973
A set of three commemorative postage stamps on the tourist attractions of Nepal : Lumbini, Mt. Makalu and Gorkha village : Issued by Nepal Issued on 4 Jestha 2030 corresponding to 17 May 1973 Issued by : His Majesty’s Government, Postal Services Dept., Nepal Philatelic Bureau, G. P. O. Building Kathmandu Designer : K. Karmacharya Type : Stamps, Postal Used Denomination : a) Lumbini – 25 Paisa b) Mt. Makalu […]
Nepal on WHO 1973
A commemorative postage stamp on the 25th Anniversary of the World Health Organization (W.H.O.), a specialized agency of the United Nations : Issued by Nepal Issued on 25th Chaitra 2029 corresponding to 7th April 1973 Designer : K. Karmacharya Type : Stamp, Postal Used Denomination : 1 Rupee Colour : Bicolour Size : 4.06 x 2.28 cms Perforation : 14 x 14½ Paper : Unwatermarked adhesive paper Quantity : 5,00,000 Sheet […]
Indipex-73 (2nd issue)
Complete Set of 3 nos of special postage stamps on the India International Philatelic Exhibition 1973 : Issued by India Issued on Nov 14, 1973 Design : The first stamp was issued on 8.1.1973, announcing the India International Philatelic Exhibition, 1973. The logo which is shown on the stamp depicts symbolically the National Bird, Peacock. (Design by Shri Suminder […]
India on Nicolaus Copernicus
A commemorative postage stamp on the quin-centenary of Nicolaus Copernicus, an European Renaissance-era Catholic cleric, mathematician and astronomer, presented Heliocentrism [a part of the series ‘Centenary Stamps Series‘] : Issued by India Issued on Jul 21, 1973 Issued for : Centenary Series A set of four stamps are being brought out to commemorate the centenary of the death of Michael Madhusudan Dutt, the well-known […]
India on Centenary of Discovery of Lepro...
A commemorative postage stamp on the Dr. G. Armauer Hansen, a Norwegian physician, identified Mycobacterium leprae bacterium, causative agent of leprosy in 1873 [a part of the series ‘Centenary Stamps Series‘] : Issued by India Issued on Jul 21, 1973 Issued for : Centenary Series A set of four stamps are being brought out to commemorate the centenary of the death of […]
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 […]
Japan on International Letter Writing We...
A special postage stamp to mark the International Letter Writing Week 1973 : Issued by Japan Issued on Oct 6, 1973 Issued for : To mark the International Letter Writing Week 1973, a 50 yen special postage stamp will be issued featuring a portion of the screen painting “A flock of cocks“ by Jakuchu Ito (1716-1800), a painter in the middle of […]
Tenryu-Okumikawa Quasi-National Park
Complete set of 2 postage stamps on the Tenryū–Okumikawa Quasi–National Park : Japan National Park Series : Issued by Japan Issued on Sep 18, 1973 Issued for : As the 41st of the Quasi-National Park Series 2 kinds of postage stamps will be issued depicting the sceneries of Tenryu-Okumikawa Quasi-National Park. Design : (A) Tenryu Valley and (B) Mt. Horaiji Colour : Multicolour Type […]
Nishi-Chugoku-Sanchi Quasi-National Park
Complete set of 2 postage stamps on the Nishi–Chugoku Sanchi Quasi–National Park : Japan National Park Series : Issued by Japan Issued on Aug 28, 1973 Issued for : As the 40th of the Quasi-National Park Series, 2 kinds of 20 yen postage stamps will be issued, each depicting the scenery of Nishi-Chugoku-Sanchi Quasi-National Park. Design : (A) Sandan Gorge and (B) Mt. Shinnyu […]
K. S. Ranjitsinhji
A commemorative postage stamp on Jam Saheb Shri Sir Ranjit Sinhji (Ranji), ruler of Indian princely state of Nawanagar (1907-33), a noted Test cricketer played for English cricket team [a part of the series ‘Personalities Stamps Series‘] : Issued by India Issued on Sep 27, 1973 Issued for : The P & T Department have much pleasure in dedicating this stamp […]
Pakistan Boy Scouts Association 1973
A commemorative postage stamp on the 25th Anniversary of the Pakistan Boy Scouts Association (PBSA) : Issued by Pakistan Issued on Nov 11, 1973 Issued for : The Pakistan Boy Scouts Association is celebrating its Silver Jubilee Jamboree on completion of 25 eventful years of its life after Independence. Design : The format of the stamp is vertical. A boy scout wearing […]
Constitution of Pakistan 1973
A commemorative postage stamp on the Constitution Week 1973 of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan : Issued by Pakistan Issued on Apr 21, 1973 Issued for : To commemorate the Constitution Week, the Pakistan Post Office is issuing a postage stamp of 20-Paisa denomination on 21st April, 1973. Design : The stamp is horizontal in format. The National Assembly Building and the […]
Pakistan on Excavations of Moenjodaro 19...
A commemorative postage stamp on the 50th Anniversary of the Excavations of Mohenjodaro : Issued by Pakistan Issued on Feb 23, 1973 Design : The stamp is horizontal in format. One of the public baths of Moenjodaro is the subject of the design which is shown in the square on the right side of the stamp in Yellow, Brown and […]
Pakistan on Republic of Turkey
A commemorative postage stamp on the 50th Anniversary of the Turkish Republic : Issued by Pakistan Issued on Oct 29, 1973 Design : The stamp is horizontal in format. A view of the modern city of Ankara is shown on the left and the portrait of Mustafa Kemal Ata Turk on the right side. Type : Stamp, Postal Used Denomination : 50 Paisa […]
Pakistan on World Food Programme 1973
A commemorative postage stamp on the 10th Anniversary of World Food Programme (WFP), food-assistance branch of United Nations : Issued by Pakistan Issued on Oct 15, 1973 Issued for : The series of the Commemorative Postage Stamps issued by the Pakistan Post Office mark the 10th Anniversary of the World Food Programme which started as an experiment in multi-lateral use of foods […]
Pakistan on International Meteorological...
A commemorative postage stamp on the Centenary of the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) : Issued by Pakistan Issued on Mar 23, 1973 Issued for : To commemorate the centenary of IMO/WMO, the Pakistan Post Office is issuing a postage stamp of 20 Paisa denomination on the 23rd March, 1973. Design : The stamp is vertical in format. The elements of Meteorology i.e. cloud, lightning and […]
