| Postal Stamp Image |
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 |
| Stamp Issue Date |
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02/07/1979 |
| Postage Stamp Dinomination |
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0.30 |
| Postal Stamp Serial Number |
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0914 |
| Postal Stamp Name |
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EXHIBITION LOGO |
| Stamp Information |
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The year 1980 marks a pinnacle in the history of postal service in India is 100 years old. The years also marks the 125th anniversary of the first Indian postage stamp. As a fitting culmination to the celebrations connected with these epoch making events, the Indian P & T Department, in collaboration with the Philatelic Congress of India, will be hosting ?INDIA-80?, AN international Stamp Exhibition at New Delhi from 25th January 1980 to 3rd February 1980. This will be the first International Stamp Exhibition to be held in Asia under the patronage of the Federation Internationale de Phelatelie. |
| Philatelic Stamp Description |
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To herald the announcement of this prestigious Exhibition, the P & T Department is proud to bring out a commemorative stamp depicting the logo of INDIA-80 Exhibition. The logo depicts a lotus in bloom, which is the national flower of India. The Indian P & T Department extends a cordial welcome to the stamp lovers of the world to visit India and participate in INDIA-80. |
| Stamp Currency |
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P |
| Stamp Type |
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COMMEMORATIVE |
| Stamp Language |
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English |
| Stamp Overall Size |
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3.91 X 2.90 cms |
| Postal Stamp Print Size |
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3.55 X 2.5 cms. |
| Number of Stamps Per Sheet |
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35 |
| Stamp Perforations |
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13 x 13 |
| Postal Stamp Shape |
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Horizontal |
| Postage Stamp Paper |
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Unwatermarked adhesive stamp paper |
| Indian Stamp Process |
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Photogravure |
| Number of stamps printed |
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50,00,000 |
| Stamp Printed At |
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India Security Press |
| Indian Stamp's Color |
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Orange and Black |
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