| Postal Stamp Image |
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 |
| Stamp Issue Date |
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26/08/1993 |
| Postage Stamp Dinomination |
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6.00 |
| Postal Stamp Serial Number |
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1546 |
| Postal Stamp Name |
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CENTENARY OF ELECTION TO THE HOUSE OF |
| Stamp Information |
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Dadabhai Naoroji, proudly remembered as "the Grand Old Man of India", was born in Bombay on the 4th September 1825. he became a scholar at The Elphinstone Institution (now Elphinstone College) and had a brilliznt academic career. At an early age he was appointed as Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Natural Philosophy at the same institution.
Dadabhai was one of the moving spirits of the Indian National congress. he took part in the inauguration of the Indian National Congress held in Bombay in 1865. Dadabvhai was thrice elected President of the Congress. |
| Philatelic Stamp Description |
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Stamp design by India Security Press based on design supplied by the sponsors. FDC & Cancellation by Mrs. Alka Sharma. |
| Stamp Currency |
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R |
| Stamp Type |
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COMMEMORATIVE |
| Stamp Language |
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English |
| Stamp Overall Size |
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3.34 X 2.88 cms |
| Postal Stamp Print Size |
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2.96 x 2.5 cms. |
| Number of Stamps Per Sheet |
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42 |
| Stamp Perforations |
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13,1/2x14. |
| Postal Stamp Shape |
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Horizontal |
| Postage Stamp Paper |
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Unwatermarked adhesive Gravure coated stamp paper |
| Indian Stamp Process |
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Photogravure |
| Number of stamps printed |
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0.6 million |
| Stamp Printed At |
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India Security Press |
| Indian Stamp's Color |
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Multicolour |