A commemorative postage stamp on the 1979 International Year of the Child, proclaimed by UNESCO : Issued by Canada Issued on Oct 24, 1979 Design : The illustration featured on the Year of the Child stamp depicts a child nurturing the Tree of Life, whose branches bear both flowers and fruit. With this delightful design, young artist Marie–Annick Viatour has interpreted in […]
Quebec Carnival
A commemorative postage stamp on the Quebec Winter Carnival (Carnaval de Québec), a pre-Lenten festival held in Quebec City : Issued by Canada Issued on Feb 1, 1979 Type : Stamp, Postal Used Colour : Multi colour Denomination : 14 cents About : Since its inception in 1954, the Quebec Winter Carnival has promoted a sense of merriment and good humour. That year, business and […]
King Birendra’s 35th Birthday
A set of two commemorative postage stamps on the 35th Birth Anniversary of King Birendra of Nepal : Issued by Nepal Issued on 13 Paush 2036 corresponding to 28th Dec 1979 Designer : K. Karmacharya Type : Stamps, Postal Used Denomination : (a) 25 Paisa (b) Rs. 2.30 Colour : 4 colour Size : 26 x 36 mm Perforation : 14 x 14 Format : (a) Vertical […]
Nepal Coin Series 1979
Complete Set of 6 nos of commemorative postage stamps on coins of Nepal from different times : Lichchhavi, Malla and Shah : Issued by Nepal Issued on Dec 16, 1979 Issued by : His Majesty’s Government Postal Services Department Nepal Philatelic Bureau Kathmandu Type : Stamps, Postal Used Denomination : 5 Paisa (2), 15 Paisa (2) and 1 Rupee (2) Colour : Single colour About : Lichchhavi Coin – The copper […]
Nepal Bird Series 1979
Complete Set of 3 nos of special postage stamps on the International World Pheasant Association Symposium, Kathmandu, Nov. 21-23 : birds of Nepal : Gray Shrike, Danphe and Fire–tailed Sun bird : Issued by Nepal Issued on Nov 22, 1979 Issued by : His Majesty’s Government Postal Services Department Nepal Philatelic Bureau Kathmandu Type : Stamps, Postal Used Denomination : (a) 10 Paisa, (b) Rs. […]
Chariot of Red Machchhindranath
A commemorative postage stamp on the Raktalokitesvara Karunamaya (Rato Machhindra Nath) : Issued by Nepal Issued on 9th Shrawan 2036 corresponding to 25 July 1979 Design : This chariots of Machchhindranath and Minnath have been depicted in the special stamp issued today to mark the auspicious occasion of the vest show observed with great devotion and Jubilation in the context of the […]
Japan on International Letter Writing We...
A postage stamp to mark the International Letter Writing Week 1979 : Issued by Japan Issued on Oct 8, 1979 Colour : Multicolour Type : Stamp, Postal Used Denomination : 100 Yen Size of impression : 35.5 mm x 25.0 mm Quantity issued : 22,000,000 stamps About : In commemoration of the International Letter Writing Week, a 100 yen postage stamp has been issued on Oct. 8, […]
Japan Amateur Baseball Tournament 1979
A commemorative postage stamp on the 50th National Inter–City Amateur Baseball Tournament, Tokyo : Issued by Japan Issued on Jul 27, 1979 Design : The postage stamp depicts a ball with a black lion and a pitcher, and the number of stitches on the ball suggests the efforts made by the designer. Designer : Minoru Hisano Type […]
Japan Medical Advancement 1979
A commemorative postage stamp on the Medical Advancement Centenary in Japan : Issued by Japan Issued on Apr 7, 1979 Type : Stamp, Postal Used Colour : Multicolour Denomination : 50 yen Size of impression : 27.0 mm x 22.5 mm Quantity issued : 26,000,000 stamps About : In commemoration of Medical Advancement Centenary, 50 yen postage stamp will be issued on April 7, 1979. Modern medical science […]
Guru Amar Das
A commemorative postage stamp on the 500th Birth Anniversary of Guru Amar Das, 3rd of the Ten Gurus of Sikhism : Issued by India Issued on Dec 21, 1979 Issued for : The Posts & Telegraphs Department feels privileged to issue a commemorative stamp to mark the occasion of the 500th birth anniversary of Guru Amar Das. Description of Design : The design […]
India on International Commission on Lar...
A commemorative postage stamp on the Golden Jubilee of International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD), an international non-governmental organization for sharing of professional information and knowledge of design, construction, maintenance & impact of large dams : Issued by India Issued on Oct 29, 1979 Issued for : Indian Posts and Telegraphs Department is happy to commemorate the Golden Jubilee Congress of the […]
Pakistan on Fight against Cancer 1979
A commemorative postage stamp on the Fight against Cancer : Issued by Pakistan Issued on Nov 12, 1979 Issued for : As part of a campaign to create awareness among the people about mankind’s formidable foe – the Cancer. Pakistan Post Office is issuing a special postage stamp of Paisa 40 denomination on November 12, 1979. A postage stamp of […]
12th Rabi-ul-Awwal 1399 A.H.
A commemorative postage stamp on Muhammad’s Birth Anniversary : Issued by Pakistan Issued on Feb 10, 1979 Issued for : To mark the day the Pakistan Post Office has brought out a postage stamp which in its design pays homage to the Prophet (Peace be upon him) and suggests that the light flowing from the HOLY QURAN could illuminate the […]
All Pakistan Women’s Association (APWA)
A commemorative postage stamp on the 30 years of A.P.W.A.‘s Services : Issued by Pakistan Issued on Feb 25, 1979 Issued for : To mark 30 years of APWA’s services Pakistan Post Office has brought out a commemorative postage stamp of 50 Paisa denomination which in its design portrays a few aspects of the achievements and services of APWA. Description […]
Red Machchhindranath Festival
A commemorative postage stamp on the Red Machhindra Nath Festival (Bunga Dyah Jatra), Lalitpur : Issued by Nepal Issued on Apr 27, 1979 (corresponding to 14 Baisakh 2036) Issued by : His Majesty’s Government Postal Services Department Nepal Philatelic Bureau Kathmandu Designer : K. Karmacharya Type : Stamp, Postal Used Denomination : 75 Paisa Colour : Red Brown and Red Sienna Size : 4.06 x 2.28 Cms. Perforation : 14 x 14½ […]
Nepal Forest Festival 1979
A commemorative postage stamp on the Afforestation Campaign (Van Mahotsav): Issued by Nepal Issued on Jun 29, 1979 (corresponding to 15 Ashad 2036) Issued by : His Majesty’s Government Postal Services Department Nepal Philatelic Bureau Kathmandu Designer : M. N. S. Rana Type : Stamp, Postal Used Denomination : R. 2.30 Colour : Yellow, Green and Brown Size : 2.90 Cms x 3.91 Cms. Perforation : 13 x 13 […]
Pakistan Customs Service
A commemorative postage stamp on the Customs Centenary (1878–1978) : Issued by Pakistan Issued on Dec 10, 1979 Issued for : To commemorate one hundred years of Customs Services Pakistan Post Office is issuing a postage stamp of Re. 1/- denomination on 10-12-1979. Designer : Adil Salahuddin Type : Stamp, Postal Used Denomination : Re. 1/- Colours : Red, Blue, Yellow and Black Size of Stamp : 38.34 x 28.50 m.m. […]
Pakistan on Regional Co-operation for De...
Complete set of 3 nos. of commemorative postage stamp on the 15th Anniversary of the RCD : Issued by Pakistan Issued on Jul 21, 1979 Designer : Abdul Rauf Type : Stamps, Postal Used Denomination : 40 & 75 Paisa and Rs. 1/60 Colours : Yellow, Red, Blue and Black Size of Stamp : 52 x 41.00 mm Size of Print : 49 x 38.00 mm Perforation : 12½ x 14 (C) Quantity : Two Million each No. of Stamps […]
Pakistan Wildlife Series : Pheasants
Complete set of 4 nos. of special postage stamp on the 5th set of Pakistan Wildlife Series : Pheasants : Issued by Pakistan Issued on Jun 17, 1979 Issued for : The fifth set in the series of wildlife stamps which are being issued by the Pakistan Post Office to focus attention on the need to preserve wildlife in the country will be […]
Visit Nepal Series 1979
Complete Set of 3 nos of commemorative postage stamps on Nepal Tourism : Pabil peak, Swargadwari and Shiva–Parvati : Issued by Nepal Issued on Sep 26, 1979 [10 Ashwin 2036] Issued by : His Majesty’s Government Postal Services Department Nepal Philatelic Bureau Kathmandu Designer : M. N. S. Rana Type : Stamps, Postal Used Denomination : (a) 30 Paisa, (b) 50 Paisa (c) 1.25 Rupee Colour : (a) Jade Green (b) Blue & Red […]
