Dhyan Chand
Stamp Issue Date
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03/12/1980
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Postage Stamp Dinomination
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0.35
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Postal Stamp Serial Number
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0989
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Postal Stamp Name
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DYAN
CHAND
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Stamp Information
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Dhyan
Chand was born on 28 August 1905 in a Rajput family of Prayag in Uttar
Pradesh. After his birth, his family moved to Jhansi, where Dhyan Chand spent
his childhood and most of the later years of his life. After his early
education, he joined the Indian Army as a soldier at the age of 16. The seeds
of artistry in hockey were planted and nurtured in him by Subedar Major
Tiwari of his regiment. An Indian team participated in the Hockey Tournament
for the first time in the VIII Olympiad held at Amstardom in 1928. India won
the championship by 3-0. Out of the three goals, two were scored by Dhyan
Chand. In 1932 Olympics at Los Angeles, Indian team under the captainship of
Lal Shah Bukhari again won the championship. India defeated America by 24-1
and thus set a world record. Nine out of 24 goals were scored by Dhyan Chand
and ten by his younger brother, Roop Singh. In the X Olympiad held at Berlin
in 1936, Dhyan Chand captained the Indian team. India defeated Germany by
4-1. Dhyan Chand exhibited such a wizardy with his hockey stick that
speculation was rife that a magnet was embedded in his hockey stick to
attract the ball. His hockey stick was ordered to be changed but his play
continued to hold the spectators and his opponents spellbound. The Second
World War intervened and the subsequent Olympiads were not held. Dhyan Chand
thereafter retired from active hockey but his passion for the game remained undimmed.
He guided and coached a large number of hockey players. His son, Ashok Kumar,
inder his inspired coaching added luster to Indian Hockey by representing
India in international tourneys. Dhyan Chand retired from the Army in 1956
with a rank of Major. The President of India conferrd on him the award of
PadmaBhushan in recognition of his outstanding services to the cause of
Indian hockey. He passed away on 3rd December 1979. Indian Posts and
Telegraphs Department is privileged to issue a commemorative stamp in his
honour. (The above text is based on material published elsewhere and/or
supplied by the sponsors.)
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Philatelic Stamp Description
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The
stamp design consists of portrait of Dhyan Chand. The first day cover depicts
Dhyan Chand in action.
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Stamp Currency
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P
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Stamp Type
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COMMEMORATIVE
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Stamp Language
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English
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Stamp Overall Size
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4.06
X 2.75 cms
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Postal Stamp Print Size
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3.70
x 2.0 cms.
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Number of Stamps Per Sheet
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40
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Stamp Perforations
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14,1/2x14
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Postal Stamp Shape
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Vertical
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Postage Stamp Paper
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Watermarked
paper
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Indian Stamp Process
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Photogravure
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Number of stamps printed
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20,00,000
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Stamp Printed At
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India
Security Press
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Indian Stamp's Color
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Mineral
Red |
Gold Mining
Stamp Issue Date
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20/12/1980
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Postage Stamp Dinomination
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1.00
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Postal Stamp Serial Number
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0990
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Postal Stamp Name
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GOLD
MINING
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Stamp Information
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Kolar
Gold Fields in the State of Karnataka are reported to have been mined for
gold during the last 2000 years or so. The gold lodes of Kolar Gold Fields
lie in a narrow bond of rocks of Dharwar Series. The systematic mining for
gold in this area during modern times was started by an English mining firm,
John Taylor & Sons in 1880. The mines were taken over by the Government
of Mysore in 1956 and by the Government of India in 1962. The provision of
railway connection in 1894 and availibility of electric power in 1902 from
the first hydel power station in Asia at Sivasamudram played a key role in
rapid development of the mines. These are some of the depest mines in the
world, the deepest point being 3.2 Km below surface. Inclined and vertical
shafts have been sunk either along the reef or across the country rock. The
length of excavations underground in the form of tunnels, shafts, etc. total
about 1000 Kms. The gold-bearing ore is excavated in a carefully systamised
sequence and the shafts and tunnels are supported by steel arches lagged with
timber to ensure safety of mine workers. In view of very high stresses
ancountered in deep mines, excavations are also supported by granite,
concrete, timber amd mill-tailing fill as a safety measure. During the early
period of mining, the tenor of gold averaged about 40 grammes per tonne.
During the past century, approximately 46 million tonnes of gold-bearing ore
has been extracted yielding about 784 tonnes of gold. The present tenor of
gold is about 5 grammes per tonne. The present management, Bharat Gold Mines
Ltd., a Government of India undertaking, attaches considerable importance to
measures providing safe and hygienic working conditions. Instrumentation of
working areas to monitor possible violent rock failures, adequate
ventilation, effective dust suppression and fire fighting equpment are some
of the measures which play major roles in this sphere. Regular radilogical
examination of workers and sampling of underground ore for toxic dust are
important industrial hygiene measures undertaken by the management. At
present about 12000 employees of various categories are on the rolls. Being a
labour intensive industry, massive efforts are made to educate the workers in
accident prevention. High priority is also given to the welfare of the
employees. IndianPosts and Telegraphs Department is happy to commemorate the
centenary of Kolar Gold Fields by issuing a postage stamp. (The above text is
based on material published elsewhere and/or supplied by the sponsors).
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Philatelic Stamp Description
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The
stamp depicts a miner drilling for ore along with representation of molten
gold being poured into a mould and a few gold bricks. The first day cover
shows old and new techniques of drilling for ore against a mine head
structure.
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Stamp Currency
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R
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Stamp Type
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COMMEMORATIVE
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Stamp Language
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English
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Stamp Overall Size
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3.91
X 2.90 cms
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Postal Stamp Print Size
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3.55
X 2.5 cms.
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Number of Stamps Per Sheet
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35
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Stamp Perforations
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13
x 13
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Postal Stamp Shape
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Vertical
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Postage Stamp Paper
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Unwatermarked
adhesive stamp paper
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Indian Stamp Process
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Photogravure
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Number of stamps printed
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15,00,000
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Stamp Printed At
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India
Security Press
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Indian Stamp's Color
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Multicolour
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Helen Keller 1880-1968
Date of Issue : 27 June 1980
Occasion :Helen Keller ( Campaigner for the
Handicapped ) - Birth Centenary
Scottish Church College Calcutta
Stamp Issue Date
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27/09/1980
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Postage Stamp Dinomination
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:
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0.35
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Postal Stamp Serial Number
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0981
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Postal Stamp Name
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SCOTTISH
CHURCH COLLEGE CALCUTTA
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Stamp Information
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The
Scottish Church College alongwith the Collegiate School, which celebrates the
150th Year of its foundation this year, has rich heritage. Initially known as
the General Assembly's Institution, it was founded on the 13th July, 1830 by
Allexander Duff, the first overseas missionary of the Church of Scotland to
India. Dr. Duff with Raja Rammohan Roy, the father of modern India, played
significant rolein supporting Lord AMcaulay in drafting his famous minute for
the introduction of English education in India. Successive eminent missionary
scholars from Scotland, viz. Dr. Ogilvie, Dr. Hastie, Dr. Macdonald, Dr.
Stephen, Dr. Watt. Dr. Urqahart and others contributed to the spread of the
liberal Western education. Dr. Duff played a leading part in founding the
Calcutta University in 1857, he was associated with the Agro-horticultural
Society and the establishment of a medical college. He also aimed at breaking
down caste-barriers by founding several girls schools. The Scottish Church
College played a pioneering role in women's education as well as co-education
in the country, girls comprise half the present roll strength of the College.
With the aded interest of the missionaries in educational work and social
upliftment, the College stands as a monument to Indo-Scottish Co-operation.
The aims and principles of the College are essentially those of its founder
namely, the formation of character through education based on Christian
teaching. The motto of the College in NECTAMEN CONSUME BATUR i.e. burning and
yet not consumed. With Honours cources in almost all important subjects, a
well-equipped Science Department and a Library with rare manuscripts and
collections, a B.Ed. Department for women and six hostels, the College caters
primarily to the students from middle and low-income families. The galaxy of
a alumni includes men of international fame like Swami Vivekanand, Netaji
Subhas Chandra Bose and others. Under a constitution adopted in 1953, the
controll till then vesting in the Church of Scotland was transferred to a
Council representative of the Church of North India and the staff of the
College. The Indian Posts and Telegraphs Department is privileged to issue a
special postage stamp to commemorate 150 years of service by this renowned
institution to the nation.
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The
stamp design is a line drawing of the Scottish Church College. The first day
cover, designed by Charanjit Lal, shows Alexander Duff and raja RAmmohan Roy
alongwith the crest of College. The first day cancellation design also
incorporates the crest of the College.
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Stamp Currency
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P
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Stamp Type
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COMMEMORATIVE
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Stamp Language
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English
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Stamp Overall Size
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3.91
X 2.90 cms
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Postal Stamp Print Size
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3.55
X 2.5 cms.
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Number of Stamps Per Sheet
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35
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Stamp Perforations
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13
x 13
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Postal Stamp Shape
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Horizontal
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Postage Stamp Paper
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Watermarked
paper
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Indian Stamp Process
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Photogravure
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Number of stamps printed
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20,00,000
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Stamp Printed At
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India
Security Press
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Indian Stamp's Color
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:
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Purple
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3rd General Conference
Stamp Issue Date
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21/01/1980
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Postage Stamp Dinomination
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1.00
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Postal Stamp Serial Number
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0954
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Postal Stamp Name
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:
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RING
OF PEOPLE ENCIRCLING U.N.EMBLEM
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Stamp Information
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The
third General Confrence of the United Nations Industrial Development
Organisation (UNIDO) is being held in New Delhi from the 21st January to 8th
February 1980. All the Member States of the United Nations and observers and
experts from the specialised Agencies of the United Nations and several
inter-governmental and non-governmental agencies will attend the Conference.
UNIDO came into being i January, 1967 persuant to the resoluton adopted by
the United Nations General Assembly to promote and accelerate the
industrialisation of developing countries. UNIDO's primary responsibility is
to assist in promoting and accelerating the industrialisation of developing
countries by encouraging the mobilisation of national and international
resources. Following the recommendations of the Second General Conference
inLima (Peru) in March, 1975, steps have been taken to establish UNIDO as the
16th Specialised Agency of the United Nations System. In this capacity, UNIDO
will play the central role in reviewing and promoting coordination of all
activities of the Uninted Nations in the field of industrial development. The
third General Conference of UNIDO in New Delhi will review the world
industrial situatin with specific refrence to industrialisation of developing
countries and recommend appropriate strategies for further
industrialisationas an essential element of the development process in the
1980s and beyond. The Conference will focus attention on industrial
cooperationamong developing countries as also on mechanisms to promote the
flow of integrated technical and financial assistance to developing
countries. It will also review the institutional arrangements for UNIDO with
refrence to its long range strategy to meet the challenges of
industrialisation in the coming decades. The Third General Conference will
have an important bearing on the formulation of industrial strategies and
policies for the third development decade. It will be the General Assembly on
the New International Economy Order. Indian P & T Department is happy to
issue a special postage stamp to comemorate the Third General Conference of
the UNIDO.
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The
design of the stamp, comprising the logo of the United Nations, industrial
wheel and stylised human figures, symbolises international cooperation for
industrial development. First Day Cover The first day cover designed by Shri
Madhusudan Chaudhary depicts the logo of the United Nations with a sunburst
of industrial wheels symbolising industrial development.
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Stamp Currency
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R
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Stamp Type
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COMMEMORATIVE
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Stamp Language
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English
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Stamp Overall Size
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:
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3.91
X 2.90 cms
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Postal Stamp Print Size
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3.55
X 2.5 cms.
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Number of Stamps Per Sheet
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35
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Stamp Perforations
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13
x 13
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Postal Stamp Shape
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Vertical
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Postage Stamp Paper
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Unwatermarked
adhesive stamp paper
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Indian Stamp Process
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Photogravure
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Number of stamps printed
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:
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20,00,000
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Stamp Printed At
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India
Security Press
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Indian Stamp's Color
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Multicolour
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Darul Uloom Doband 1980
Stamp Issue Date
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21/03/1980
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Postage Stamp Dinomination
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:
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0.30
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Postal Stamp Serial Number
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0964
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Postal Stamp Name
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DARUL
ULOOM DEOBANDH
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Stamp Information
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The
1857 War of Independence was fought with unique revolutionary fervour and
sense of national identity. One of its many remarkable features was the
participation of a large number of Muslim divines and thinkers who not only
issued edicts in favour of the war against the British, but also often fought
as combat soldiers in the national army. Among those who tok part in the
battle of Shamli in Muzaffarnagar District of Utar Pradesh was the great sufi
and saint, Shah Imdadullah Muhajir Makki: one of his companions in arme was a
25 years old scholar Muhammad Qasim, of Nanauta in Saharanpur District of
Uttar Pradesh later to become famous all over the Islamic world as the
founder and the guiding spirit of the Darul-Uloom at Deoband (Distt.
Saharanpur). Founded in 1866, with the inspiration of Shah Imdadullah Muhajir
makki, Maulana Rashid Ahmad Gangohi and other great muslims of the time, the
Darul-Uloom began to attract students and scholars from far and wide even
during the brief life span of Maulana Muhammad Qasim. The institution kept up
its tradition of unflinching devotion to the laws and learning of Islam in
their pristine purity, strong nationalist bias and total independence of
Government aid. It became, in the words of late President Rajendra Prasad, "
a stronghold of freedom". During its 114 years of existence, it has not
accepted any grant or aid from any Government body and yet has been able to
educate to the highest level more than 15,000 scholars in Islamic laws,
theology, philosophy and medicine. Students have come to it from as far as
the USSR, China, Africa, and even Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Yemen. At present
its enrolment exceeds 1,800; the number of rsident teachers and men of
learning is almost 400; its budget for the year 1978 was about Rs. 29 lakhs.
Among those who have taught or studied at the Darul-Uloom are some of the
greatest names in the world of Islamic learning during the last one hundred
years. The Darul-Ulom has stood over the years as a citadel of the ideals of
fredom and self-determination against European imperialism all over Asia and
Africa. Maulana Muhammad Qasim died at the early age of 48 in 1880, almost a
hundred years ago. The Indian Posts and Telegraphs Department is privileged
to issue a special stamp to commemorate DArul-Uloom, the institution that is
his everlasting memorial.
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Philatelic Stamp Description
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The
stamp depicts a view of the main building of Darul-Uloom, Deoband which
houses Darul-Tafseer and Drul-Hadis. The first day cover, designed by the
India Security Press, shows a view of the building of Darul-Ifta, one of the
departments of the Darul-Uloom, Deoband.
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Stamp Currency
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P
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Stamp Type
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COMMEMORATIVE
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Stamp Language
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English
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Stamp Overall Size
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3.91
X 2.54 cms
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Postal Stamp Print Size
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3.55
X 2.5 cms.
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Number of Stamps Per Sheet
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35
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Stamp Perforations
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13
x 13
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Postal Stamp Shape
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Horizontal
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Postage Stamp Paper
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Watermarked
paper
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Indian Stamp Process
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Photogravure
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Number of stamps printed
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:
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30,00,000
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Stamp Printed At
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:
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India
Security Press
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Indian Stamp's Color
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:
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Olive
Green
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Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
Stamp Issue Date
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21/04/1980
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Postage Stamp Dinomination
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:
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0.30
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Postal Stamp Serial Number
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:
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0966
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Postal Stamp Name
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:
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CHHATRAPATI
SHIVAJI MAHARAJ
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Stamp Information
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Three
hundred years ago a meteor illumined the firmament over the Sahayadris in
Maharashtra. Shivaji, who shook the very fondations of the Moghul Empire of
Aurangzeb, was born in 1630 at Shivneri, a hill fortress in the Pune district
of Maharashtra. According to some historians the year of birth is 1627. His
father Shahaji Bhonsle was a doughty warrior, Jijabai, his mother was a
person of austere and spiritual temprament. Throughout Shivaji's life, his
mother was the guiding spirit. She instiled in him a passionate attachment to
what is right and just, a burning pride in the glorious past of the country
and an abiding faith in his life's mission to carve out an independent
kingdom. His career of daring military exploits started at the age of 19 when
he occupied Torana, In quick succession he captured several forts, fortified
others and brought the surrounding countryside under his banner. He also
succeeded in uniting the scattered forces of the Maratha chieftains in the
neighbourhood. He defeated the Adil Shahi forces sent out against him through
a series of guerilla moves. His activities brought down the wrath of the
Emperor of Dlhi and the Moghul arms advanced against him. Shivaji succeeded
in checking the tide of Moghul invasion. After many adventures on the land
and water he became the master of an extensive teritory. In a resplendent
ceremony in 1674 in the fortress of Raigad fort, Shivaji's formal coronation
took place. He passed away in 1680. A great patriot, a man of valour and an
enlihtened ruler, he gave his kingdom an efficient administration, a
disciplined army and navy and a public life based on justice, religious
tolerance and equality. He assured "protection of the religion of all
sects without distinction", extended "patronage to the truly pious
men of all creed" and provided "equal opportunities to all his
subjects". His name is a well-spring of inspiration to succeeding
generations. His brve deeds have passed from life to legend in form of
countless ballads. The Indian Posts & Telegraphs Department join the
nation in paying homage to the memory of the great son of India by issuing a
commemorative stamp.
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Philatelic Stamp Description
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The
stamp shows Shivaji against the background of Raigad Fort. The First Day
Cover depicts an artist's impression of coronation of Shivaji. Cancellation
shows a shield used in India during 17th century.
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Stamp Currency
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P
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Stamp Type
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COMMEMORATIVE
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Stamp Language
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English
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Stamp Overall Size
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3.91
X 2.54 cms
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Postal Stamp Print Size
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3.55
X 2.5 cms.
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Number of Stamps Per Sheet
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35
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Stamp Perforations
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13
x 13
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Postal Stamp Shape
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Vertical
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Postage Stamp Paper
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:
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Watermarked
paper
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Indian Stamp Process
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Photogravure
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Number of stamps printed
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:
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20,00,000
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Stamp Printed At
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:
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India
Security Press
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Indian Stamp's Color
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Multicolour
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India Government Mint, Bombay - 150th
Anniversary
Date of Issue : 25 December 1980
Occasion :India Government Mint, Bombay -
150th Anniversary
A small family is a happy family, circa 1980
Welthy Fisher
Stamp Issue Date
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18/03/1980
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Postage Stamp Dinomination
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:
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0.30
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Postal Stamp Serial Number
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:
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0963
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Postal Stamp Name
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:
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WELTHY
FISHER
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Stamp Information
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Welthy
Fisher (nee Housinger) was born on 18 September 1879 in the town of Rome in
the United States of America. In her earlier years she trained for opera
singing and was a melodious singer., However, inspired by an evangelist, Dr.
Robert Speers, she quit the glittering world of opera. Five years after her
graduation from Syracus University in 1900 she left for China where she
worked till 1917 as Principal of a school for girls in Nanchang in the
Kiangsi province. Her first visit to India was in 1920. After her marriage to
Fredrick Bohn Fisher, a Methodist Bishop in India, she travelled extensively
in the country. She also had the priviledge of meeting Mahatma Gandhi and
Rabindranath Tagore. After the death of her husband she dedicated herself to
service of humanity with renewed vigour. She spent several years and visited
several countries to study educational methodology. During the course of her visit
to India in 1947, she met Mahatma Gandhi on 15 December 1947. Gandhiji had
then advised her to go to villages and help the villagers. Welthy Fisher came
back to India in 1952. She started an adult literacy class for the villagers
in a verandah of the Agricultural Institute at Allahabad in Uttar Pradesh in
1953. She constantly experimented with various teaching aids, preparing and
selecting books for the adult neo-literates and developed a literacy kit to
equip a teacher to teach 25 students at a time. Later onshe moved from
Allahabad to Lucknow, acquired land and, with the help of renowned architect
Lauri Baker constructed "Saksharta Niketan' (Literacy House). For twenty
years she devoted every minute of her waking hours to the welfare of the Indian
villagers. In 1973 she handed over the management of the institute to the
Indian Literacy Board and went back to the United States, where she is still
active in her chosen field of work. She has been honoured with many awards,
the prestegious among them are Nehru Literacy Award, RamonMAgsaysay Literacy
Award, Doctor of Philosophy (Honouris Causa) of the University of Syracuse,
U.S. Government Special Award on the International Literacy Day in 1978,
UNESCO Literacy Prize, etc. The P & T Department is privileged to issue a
special stamp to honour a devoted friend of India.
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Philatelic Stamp Description
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:
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The
design of the stamp depicts a view of the 'Saksharata Niketan' (Literacy
House) established by Welthy Fisher (inset) in Lucknow. The first day cover
shows the portrait of Welthy Fisher. The design of the First Day Cancellation
shows a book, quill and ink-pot symbolising adult literacy.
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Stamp Currency
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P
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Stamp Type
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:
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COMMEMORATIVE
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Stamp Language
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:
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English
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Stamp Overall Size
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:
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3.91
X 2.54 cms
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Postal Stamp Print Size
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:
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3.55
X 2.5 cms.
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Number of Stamps Per Sheet
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:
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35
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Stamp Perforations
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:
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13
x 13
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Postal Stamp Shape
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:
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Vertical
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Postage Stamp Paper
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:
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Watermarked
paper
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Indian Stamp Process
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:
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Photogravure
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Number of stamps printed
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:
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30,00,000
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Stamp Printed At
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:
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India
Security Press
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Indian Stamp's Color
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:
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Blue
Grey
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World Book Fair
.jpg)
Institution Of Engineers (India)
Stamp Issue Date
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29/02/1980
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Postage Stamp Dinomination
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:
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0.30
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Postal Stamp Serial Number
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:
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0961
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Postal Stamp Name
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:
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BOOKS
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Stamp Information
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:
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The
4th World Book Fair, organised at New Delhi by National Book Trust, India, in
collaboration with the Indian Book Trade, is the most important book event in
India, perhaps in the whole Asia. Since its inception in 1957, National Book
Trusat, India, is engaged in the primary task of promoting bookmindedness in
the country. The trust has also been assisting in the overall growth of the
publishing industry. To fulfil this dual objective, the Trust, on the one
hand, has been publishing interesting titles in English and in Indian
Languages on a wide variety of the subjects and, on the other, organising
national and international book fairs in the important centres in India. The
Trust has so far organised three World Book fairs, the first in 1972, the
second in 1976 and the third in 1978. The Trust has also organised National
Book Fairs; the last antional Book Fair was held in Bangalore in December
1978-January 1979. Apart from being a festival of books, published in almost
all countries of the world, the 4th World Book Fair adequately projects the
developments made by the Indian publishing industry in recent years. One of
the special attractions of the Fair is an impressive display of children's
books, Indian paperbacks and books of neoliterates. Generally, the Fair will
help in promoting cultural exchange between the participanting countries. The
Indian section of the fair has more than 400 participants including the
University Grants Commission, commercial publishers, Central and State
publishing agencies, etc. A large number of publishers, big and small,
publishing books in regional languages are represented at the Fair. The
Bharatiya Bhashaon Ka Mandap, a collective display of books published in
Indian languages is expected to be the focal point of attraction to visitors
looking for books in Indian languages. Similarly Book Bazaars, which will be
organised on selected days at the Fair, will offer a large number of books
for sale at a substantial discount. Publishing in India has taken rapid
strides during the recent years. With the growth of the industry coupled with
the additional demand for good reading material generated by the spread of
literacy. editorial performance and the quality of books now produced in the
country have steadly improved. Striking evidence of this progress in the book
publishing sector in India is the fact that the export of Indian books has
registered a significant increase from rs. 1.52 crores in 1972-73 to over Rs.
5.00 crores in 1977-78. Printing capacity has also greatly increased.
Adoption of the latest technology by Indian Press is reflected in the high
quality of printing. Indian and overseas publishers participating at the Fair
have the opportunity of expanding the trade in books and also be able to
exchange notes on the various aspects of books production and promotion.
Synchronised with the Fair, a number of seminars, symposia, workshops, etc.
will be held. One of the seminars, organised with UNESCO's assistance will
discuss 'Publishing for Rural Areas in Developing Countries'. The Indian
Posts & Telegraphs Department feels privileged to commemorate 4th World
Book Fair by issuing a special postage stamp.
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Philatelic Stamp Description
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The
stamp depicts a few boks arranged in the form of a circle, giving the
impression of a moving wheel suggesting the dynamic force of the printed
world. The first day cover illustration is a view of a book fair. The first
day cancellation design is based on the Sanskrit word Rita (rita -hindi), the
central order which transforms chaos and confusion into symmetry and beauty
and from which originated the primeval speech carrying the seeds of knowledge
and truth.
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Stamp Currency
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P
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Stamp Type
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COMMEMORATIVE
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Stamp Language
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English
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Stamp Overall Size
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3.91
X 2.54 cms
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Postal Stamp Print Size
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3.55
X 2.5 cms.
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Number of Stamps Per Sheet
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35
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Stamp Perforations
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13
x 13
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Postal Stamp Shape
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Vertical
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Postage Stamp Paper
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Watermarked
paper
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Indian Stamp Process
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Photogravure
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Number of stamps printed
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30,00,000
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Stamp Printed At
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India
Security Press
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Indian Stamp's Color
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Monstral
Blue
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Date of Issue : 17 February 1980
Occasion :Institution of Engineers (India) - Commemoration
Occasion :Institution of Engineers (India) - Commemoration
Kashan Chand Sen
Date of Issue : 15 April 1980
Occasion :Keshub Chandra Sen ( Religious and Social Reformer) - Commemoration
Mother Teresa & Nobel Prize
Stamp Issue Date
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27/08/1980
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Postage Stamp Dinomination
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0.30
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Postal Stamp Serial Number
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0977
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Postal Stamp Name
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MOTHER TERESA & NOBEL PRIZE
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Stamp Information
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Her face deeply seamd with the
passing years, Mother Teresa in her blue-bordered, coarse cotton white sari
is a familiar figure on the streets of Calcutta and is held in deep affection
by the people not only to Calcutta but of the whole country. She was born on
27 August 1910 to Albanian parents in Skopje (Yugoslavia) and was baptized
Agnes. From an early age, she cherished the desire to "go out and give
the love of Christ". Inspired by the tales of work done in Bengal by the
Irish Order at the age of 18. She came out to India on 6 January 1929 and
began teaching Geography at St. Mary's High School in Calcutta. On a train
ride on 10 September 1946 to Darjeeling for the annual retreat, she felt the
touch of a divine command. The message was to leave her cloistered existence
and plunge into bustlibg Calcuta to care for "the poorest of the
poor". When the Church granted her permissions to lay aside her habit,
she donned the now well-known blue bordered, white coarse cotton sari and
left the cloistered arbours of the convent on 18 August 1948, never to
return. All she had with her then was five rupees, her unfailing faith and
tremendous determination. She founded the Missionaries of Charity in Calcutta
on 7 October 1950 and her simple blue-edged white sari came to be its
uniform. The Missionaries of Charity have since grown into a worldwide order
numbering more than 1800 nuns, 250 brothers and thousands of lay co-workers.
who serve the sick and the por in 30 countries. The order has built
leprosariums, children home's, havens for women, the handicapped and the old.
For every kind of tragedy, Mother Teresa and her nuns manage to create a
measure of consolation. The deepest consolation offered, though, is something
that goes beyond physical care. "For me each one is an individual,"
Mother TEresa once explained. "I can give my whole heart to that person
for that moment in an exchange of love. It is not social work. We must love
each other. It involves emotional involvement, making people feel they are
wanted." The enormous and compassionate work evoked worldwide
recognition. Award followed award, from the Padmashree (1962), the Magasaysay
Award (1962), the Pope John XXIII Peace Prize (1971), the John F. Kennedy
International Award (1971), the JAwaharlal Nehru Award for International
Understanding (1972), the Order of St. Francis of Assisi (1974), to the Noble
Peace Prize (1979). Indian Posts and Telegraphs Department feels honoured to
issue a stamp to commemorate the noble work of Mother Teresa and her band of
devoted associates. (The above text is based on material published elsewhere
and/or supplied by sponsors).
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Philatelic Stamp Description
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The stamp carries the portrait of
Mother Teresa along with the fascimile of the reverse of the Noble Peace
Prize medallion. The first day cover designed by Charanjit Lal is a collage
of her portraits with her message. The cancellation includes a line drawing
showing her with a child.
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Stamp Currency
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P
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Stamp Type
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COMMEMORATIVE
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Stamp Language
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English
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Stamp Overall Size
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3.91 X 2.90 cms
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Postal Stamp Print Size
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3.55 X 2.5 cms.
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Number of Stamps Per Sheet
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35
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Stamp Perforations
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13 x 13
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Postal Stamp Shape
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Horizontal
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Postage Stamp Paper
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Watermarked paper
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Indian Stamp Process
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Photogravure
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Number of stamps printed
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20,00,000
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Stamp Printed At
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India Security Press
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Indian Stamp's Color
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Blue
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Raja Annamali Chettiar
| Stamp Issue Date | : | 30/09/1980 |
| Postage Stamp Dinomination | : | 0.35 |
| Postal Stamp Serial Number | : | 0982 |
| Postal Stamp Name | : | RAJA ANNAMALI CHETTIAR |
| Stamp Information | : | Annamalai Chettiar was born on 30 September 1881 at Kanadukattam in the Ramanathapuram District of Tamil Nadu. His father, S.R.M.M. Muthiah Chettiar was a rich and influential banker. After his schooling, he joined his family business. During the course of his business, he visited some of the countries in South-east Asia. He also spent a considerable time in England. On his return home, he became the head of the civic body of kairaikudi, also member of several local organisations and the District Board. In 1916, he transisted from local affairs to the Legislayive Council of Madras Presidency, where he sat for 3 years. In 1920 he stood for election to the Council of State, established under the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms, and was returned for the general constituency (the whole of the Presidency) at the head of polls. He held his seat in the Council for three consicutive terms, always by election and everytime at the head of the polls. With his natural bent for finnce, he with others founded the Indian Bank. He was also appointed a Governor of the Imperial Bank of India at its inception in 1921 and cotinued as one of its Directors almost to the end of his life. Annamalai Chettiar was of the firm view that education was the primary need for the country. He made his mind to found and endow a college at Chidambaram. Sri Minakshi College was formarlly opened in 1920. To the Arts College was aded the Sanskrit College and a Tamil College in 1927. Soon an Oriental Training College folowed by a College of Music was established. With all these institutions forming a splendid nucleus for a University came into existence on 1 January 1929 with the passing of the Bill and started functioning from July 1929. In recognition of his unique services to the cause of learning, a Knighthood, and the destinction of a hereditary Rajah was conferred on him. Rajah Annamalai Chettiar was deeply concerned over and made persistent efforts to safegaurd the interests of Indians in Burma and French Indo-China. For this purpose he led a deputation to London and Paris in 1935. Even while immersed in other affairs, his thoughts were always with the University at Annamalainagar. Its development and expansion was his master passion. His devotion to music, espesially Tamil music was another of his passions. The movement and the impetus that he gave to Tamil music were hailed by all. He passed away on 15 June 1948. Indian Posts and Telegraphs Department is privileged to issue a commemorative stamp in his honour. |
| Philatelic Stamp Description | : | The stamp design consists of a portrait of Rajah Annamalai Chettiar. The first day cover design is a sketch of the main buiding of the Annamalai University founded by Rajah Annamalai Chettiar. |
| Stamp Currency | : | P |
| Stamp Type | : | COMMEMORATIVE |
| Stamp Language | : | English |
| Stamp Overall Size | : | 4.06 X 2.75 cms |
| Postal Stamp Print Size | : | 3.70 X 2.4 cms. |
| Number of Stamps Per Sheet | : | 40 |
| Stamp Perforations | : | 14,1/2x14 |
| Postal Stamp Shape | : | Vertical |
| Postage Stamp Paper | : | Unwatermarked P.G. Matt coated paper |
| Indian Stamp Process | : | Photogravure |
| Number of stamps printed | : | 20,00,000 |
| Stamp Printed At | : | India Security Press |
| Indian Stamp's Color | : | Purple |
S.M. Zamin Ali
| Stamp Issue Date | : | 25/06/1980 |
| Postage Stamp Dinomination | : | 0.30 |
| Postal Stamp Serial Number | : | 0972 |
| Postal Stamp Name | : | S.M. ZAMIN ALI |
| Stamp Information | : | Syed Mohammad Zamin Ali occupies a distinguished position in the realm of Urdu language and literature. He blazed a trial in the Urdu academic world by introducing graduate, post-graduate and research courses in Allahabad University. A founder-head of the Urdu Department of Allahabad University, he designed the basic structure of Urdu studies from the primary to the highest level in India. Born on 25 June 1880 at Mustafabad village in the Rae Bareli district of Uttar Pradesh, Zamin Ali was the youngest son of late Syed Wajid Ali. His grand-father, Nauroz Ali was a good poet of his time. Prof. Ali was a poet and also a writer with facile pen. But it was as an educationist that he excelled. He was educated at Agra and Allahabad. After a brilliant academic career, he joined the faculty of the Persian and Arabic Department of Allahabad University. His proposal to create sepearate Departments of Urdu and Hindi studies, which were then under the Oriental Department of Allahabad University, was accepted in 1922 by Sir Ganganath Jha, a noted Sanskrit scholar and Vice Chancellor of the University. Associated with the Board of studies of several universities, he formulated the curriculum of Urdu language and literature. His compilations and books on varios poets and marsiya writers found a place of prominence in the syllabus of studies at various stages. His monumental work in 'Urdu Zaban-e-Adab'. This is the only book of Urdu linguistics and is more comprehensive than Sir George Greison's 'Linguistic Survey of India'. Prof. Ali was in the lineage of Munir Shikohabadi and followed the traditions of Lucknow School of Poetry. He started composing nazms and gazals at an early age under the guidance of Mir Ali Obaid 'Naisa'. His ghazals and marsiyas reflected the elegance and clarity of thought. He was a founder-member of the Hindustani Academy, which was founded in 1926 on the lines suggested by Mahatma Gandhi and was the editor of the Urdu Section of the Academy's bilingual magazine 'Hindustani'. He also edited a magazine called 'Naisa'. He passed away on 25 April 1955. Paying tribute to Prof. Ali, Pandit Nehru described him as "the most brilliant crusader for the cause of Urdu of my time." Indian Posts and Telegraphs Department is privileged to honour the memory of great educationist and poet by issuing a special postage stamp. |
| Philatelic Stamp Description | : | The stamp carries a portrait of the personality. The first day cover designed by Charanjit Lal depicts a view of the Muir Central College Building, Allahabad. |
| Stamp Currency | : | P |
| Stamp Type | : | COMMEMORATIVE |
| Stamp Language | : | English |
| Stamp Overall Size | : | 3.91 X 2.90 cms |
| Postal Stamp Print Size | : | 3.55 X 2.5 cms. |
| Number of Stamps Per Sheet | : | 35 |
| Stamp Perforations | : | 13 x 13 |
| Postal Stamp Shape | : | Vertical |
| Postage Stamp Paper | : | Watermarked paper |
| Indian Stamp Process | : | Photogravure |
| Number of stamps printed | : | 20,00,000 |
| Stamp Printed At | : | India Security Press |
| Indian Stamp's Color | : | Olive Green |
2nd International Conference On Apiculture
| Stamp Issue Date | : | 29/02/1980 |
| Postage Stamp Dinomination | : | 1.00 |
| Postal Stamp Serial Number | : | 0962 |
| Postal Stamp Name | : | BEES & HONEYCOMB |
| Stamp Information | : | Apiculture of bee-keeping is an try in the developed countries. In the developing countries its full potential is yet to be realised. The untapped potential for bee-keeping in the tropical countries, with their rich flora and favourable climate, is high. Most of the developing countries in the tropical belt have an urgent need for increasing opportunities for gainful emplyment and income in the rural areas. Apiculture can make useful contribution in this respect as the research and developmental work already done suggests that it can be raise to the status of a viable economic proposition ad a source for stable occupation for the rural areas. In order to achieve a widespread impact, there is need to develp an appropriate technological package supplemented and supported by adequate service and developmental efforts. Realising the importance of apiculture for honey production as well as the crop pollination, an international conference was organised in London in 1976 by the 'Worl Crops' in collaboration with the International Bee Reaserch Association. The recommendations flowing out of the first conference have intensified reasearch and develomental activities relating to apiculture in tropical climates. The Second International Conference at New Delhi has been organised by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research in collaboration with the Khadi & Village Industries Commission, the Department of Science & Technology and the Indian National Science Acadmy. The attention in this conference will be focused on identification of the constraints responsible for the prevailing gap between the potential and actual productivity of apiculture systems in the tropics. The conference will also bend its energies in devising a master plan of action for making apiculture a source of gainful employment in the rural areas of the dveloping countries in the tropics. Indian Posts & Telegraphs Department is happy to commemorate the Second International Conference on Apiculture in Tropical Climates by issuing a special stamp. |
| Philatelic Stamp Description | : | The stamp in horizontal format shows bees with symbolic representation of a bee-heve. The first day cover illustration is an artist's impression of a bee on a flower. The first day cancellation consists of a line drawing of the bee-hive alongwith the caption in Hindi & English. |
| Stamp Currency | : | R |
| Stamp Type | : | COMMEMORATIVE |
| Stamp Language | : | English |
| Stamp Overall Size | : | 3.91 X 2.54 cms |
| Postal Stamp Print Size | : | 3.55 X 2.5 cms. |
| Number of Stamps Per Sheet | : | 35 |
| Stamp Perforations | : | 13 x 13 |
| Postal Stamp Shape | : | Horizontal |
| Postage Stamp Paper | : | Unwatermarked adhesive stamp paper |
| Indian Stamp Process | : | Photogravure |
| Number of stamps printed | : | 20,00,000 |
| Stamp Printed At | : | India Security Press |
| Indian Stamp's Color | : | Chestnut & JBA's Red Brown |
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