A commemorative postage stamp on Marquis de Lafayette : Issued by United States of America Issued on Jun 13, 1977 Designer : Bradbury Thompson, Riverside, CT Modeler : Peter Cocci First Day City : Charleston, South Carolina Type : Stamp, Postal Used Denomination : 13 cents Colors : Red, Blue and Black Image Area : 1.105 x 1.440 inches or 28.06 x 36.57 millimeters Plate Numbers : One Stamps to Pane : 40 Engravers : Joseph S. Creamer, […]
Sound Recording Centennial
A commemorative postage stamp on the Centenary of Invention of the Phonograph by Thomas Alva Edison, and Development of sophisticated Recording Industry : Issued by United States of America Issued on Mar 23, 1977 Issued for : From rudimentary mechanical grooves in hand-wrapped tin foil to high-fidelity electromagnetic tape mass-produced in quadraphonic cartridges – a century of sound recording progress, 1877-1977, is […]
Lord Dhanvantari
A commemorative postage stamp on the birth anniversary (Dhanteras/Dhanatrayodashi) of Dhanwantri, the Hindu Health God : the Health Day : Issued by Nepal Issued on Nov 9, 1977 (corresponding to 24 Kartik 2034) Issued by : His Majesty’s Government Postal Services Department Nepal Philatelic Bureau Kathmandu Designer : K. Karmacharya Type : Stamp, Postal Used Denomination : 30 Paisa Colour : Jade Green Size : 2.9 x 3.8 Cms. […]
King Birendra’s 33rd Birthday
Complete Set of 2 nos of commemorative postage stamps on the 33rd Birth Anniversary of King Birendra : Issued by Nepal Issued on Dec 28, 1977 [13th Poush 2034] Issued by : His Majesty’s Government Postal Services Department Nepal Philatelic Bureau Kathmandu Designer : K. Karmacharya Type : Stamps, Postal Used Denomination : (a)5 Paisa and (b) 1 Rupee Colour : (a) Raw Sienna and (b) Red Brown Size : 2.90 […]
Nepal Bird Series 1977
Complete Set of 4 nos of special postage stamps on the resident birds of Nepal : Great hornbill, Cheer pheasant, Common green magpie and Spiny babbler : Issued by Nepal Issued on 2034 Ashwin 1 corresponding to 17th September 1977 Issued for : A set of four special postage stamps featuring four different resident birds is being issued today to present our natural beauty and […]
Kaji Amar Singh Thapa
A commemorative postage stamp on Warrior Kazi (Budha Kaji) Amar Singh Thapa, one of the national heroes of Nepal : Issued by Nepal Issued on 2033 Phalgun 7, corresponding to 18th Feb. 1977 Designer : K. Karmacharya Type : Stamp, Postal Used Denomination : 10 Paisa Colour : Raw Sienna and Burnt Sienna Size : 3.91 x 2.90 cms Perforation : 13 x 13 Paper : Unwatermarked Adhesive Paper […]
Okinawa-Luzon-Hong Kong Submarine Cable
A commemorative postage stamp on the Opening of Okinawa (Japan) – Luzon (the Philippines) – Hong Kong Submarine Cables : Issued by Japan Issued on Aug 26, 1977 Issued for : A postage stamp was issued to commemorate the Okinawa–Luzon–Hongkong Cable which opened August 26, 1977. The cable spanning about 2,240 km had been constructed by three firms: KDD (Japan), ETPI […]
Japan on International Society of Surger...
A commemorative postage stamp on the 27th Congress of the Societe Internationale de Chirurgie, Kyoto, Honshu, Japan : Issued by Japan Issued on Sep 3, 1977 Issued for : A postage stamp was issued to commemorate the 27th Congress of the International Society of Surgery which was held in Kyoto from September 3 to 8, 1977. This International Society was […]
Japan’s Admission to the UPU
Complete set of 2 commemorative postage stamps on the Centenary of the Admission of Japan to the Universal Postal Union (U.P.U.) : Issued by Japan Issued on Jun 20, 1977 Issued for : To commemorate the Centenary of the Admission of Japan to the Universal Postal Union (UPU), a set of two postage stamps and a souvenir sheet comprising two stamps […]
Japan’s Fast Breeder Reactor “Joyo”
A commemorative postage stamp on the Attainment of Criticality of the ‘Joyo’ (nuclear reactor), Oarai, Ibaraki prefecture, Honshu island, Japan : Issued by Japan Issued on Jun 6, 1977 Issued for : A postage stamp was brought out to commemorate the attainment of criticality of the first Japanese experimental fast breeder reactor named “Joyo” at Ōarai, Ibaragi prefecture. The construction of “Joyo” was started in 1970. […]
Japan on International Council of Nurses
A commemorative postage stamp on the 16th Quadrennial Congress of the International Council of Nurses (ICN) : Issued by Japan Issued on May 30, 1977 Issued for : A ¥50 postage stamp showing the picture of a friendship meeting in commemoration of the 16th meeting of the International Congress of Nurses, was issued. Colour : Multicolour Type : Stamp, Postal Used Denomination : […]
Japan Philately Week 1977
Complete set of 2 commemorative postage stamps on the Philately Week 1977 : Issued by Japan Issued on Apr 20, 1977 Issued for : To mark the Philately Week beginning from April 20, 1977, two 50 yen postage stamps (se-tenant) were issued depicting a portion of “Weaving Scene”. Colour : Multicolour Type : Stamps, Postal Used Denomination : 50 Yen both Stamp Size : 42.0 […]
Japan on World Figure Skating Championsh...
Complete set of 2 commemorative postage stamps on the World Figure Skating Championships 1977 : Issued by Japan Issued on Mar 1, 1977 Issued for : Two 50-yen postage stamps were issued to commemorate the 1977 World Figure Skating Championships. Colour : Multicolour Type : Stamps, Postal Used Denomination : 50 Yen both Stamp Size : (A) 38.50 mm x 28.05 mm and (B) 28.05 […]
Mikadoageha : Japan Nature Conservation ...
A postage stamp on the Nature Conservation Series “Mikado Ageha” : Issued by Japan Issued on May 18, 1977 Issued for : As the 14th of the Nature Conservation Series, a ¥50 postage stamp will be issued having for its subject “Mikadoageha”. Colour : Multicolour Type : Stamp, Postal Used Denomination : 50 Yen Printing Process : Photogravure & Engraved Perforation : 13 About : “Mikadoageha” […]
Tachypleus Tridentatus : Japan Nature Co...
A postage stamp on the Nature Conservation Series “Tri–spine Horseshoe Crab” : Issued by Japan Issued on Feb 18, 1977 Issued for : In the 13th of the Nature Conservation Series of postage stamps, a 50-yen stamp which shows two horseshoe crabs (trachypleus tridentatus) will be issued. Colour : Multicolour Type : Stamp, Postal Used Denomination : 50 Yen Printing Process : Photogravure Perforation : 13 […]
Indian Flowers 1977
Complete Set of 4 nos of special postage stamps on the Flowers of India : Lotus, Tree–Rhododendron, Kadamba and Gloriosa Lily : Issued by India Issued on Jul 1, 1977 Designs : The designs of the four stamps are based on paintings done by Shri J. P. Irani of Bombay. The paintings are based on colour transparencies provided by Shri K. M. Vaid of Dehra Dun […]
Wild Animals
Complete Set of 6 nos of commemorative postage stamps on the Wildlife : Issued by Bangladesh Issued on Nov 9, 1977 Designer : K. G. Mustafa Picture : 40p – Asiatic Black Bear, 1t – Axis Deer, 2.25t – Leopard, 3.50t – Gayal, 4t – Elephant and 5t – Bengal Tiger Colour : Multicolour Type : Stamps, Mint condition Denomination : 40 Poisha and 1, 2.25, 3.50, 4 & 5 Taka Size of stamps : 45.2 x […]
Wildlife Protection
Complete Set of 5 nos of commemorative postage stamps on the Wildlife Protection : Issued by Great Britain Issued on Oct 5, 1977 Issued for : Wildlife Protection Picture : Different pictures of Wild Animals : 1. Hedgehog [Erinaceus Europaeus], 2. Brown Hare [Lepus Capensis], 3. Red Squirrel [Sciurus Vulgaris], 4. Otter [Lutra Lutra] and 5. Badger [Meles Meles] Colour : Multicoloured Type : Se–tenant set of 5 Stamps, Mint Condition Denomination : 9 Pence each Perforation : 14 x 14½ Printing Process : Photogravure
India on XV International Congress of Pe...
Information Sheet for the Commemorative Postage Stamp on the 15th International Congress of Pediatrics, New Delhi : Issued by India Issued on Oct 23, 1977 Issued for : The Indian Posts and Telegraphs Department feels privileged to bring out a postage stamp to mark this important occasion. Description of Design : The design of the stamp shows ‘Mother and Child’ a sculpture […]
Narottam Morarjee
Information Sheet for the Commemorative Postage Stamp on the Birth Centenary of Narottam Morarjee, an Indian businessman in shipping and textiles industry : Issued by India Issued on Apr 2, 1977 Issued for :The P & T Department feels privileged to bring out a commemorative stamp in honour of Narottam Morarjee on the occasion of his birth centenary. Description […]
