The wonders of India
I know many (European) stamp collectors dislike Indian stamps, but personally I love them 110%. I agree that “head stamps” (=portraits of men/woman) of any country are somewhat boring in design, but when moving to topicals issues…Well, then current Indian stamps are very hard to beat.
Cover from India
On the right is 5rp stamp showing a statue of young Buddha. The stamp is from a miniature sheet (of 6 stamps) issued in 2007 to celebrate the 2550th anniversary of death of Siddhārtha Gautama. He was a spiritual teacher in the north eastern region of the Indian subcontinent who founded Buddhism.
2007 India - Statue of young Buddha. Michel #2203, cat. value 0.20.
The other stamp displays Taj Mahal, one of the masterpieces of world heritage. The building itself is a mausoleum located in Agra, India, built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife. While the white domed marble mausoleum is its most familiar component, the Taj Mahal is actually an integrated complex of structures.
The 15rp commemorative stamp was published in 2004 both as a sheet stamp as well as in sheet; these can identified from perforation.
2004 India - Taj Mahal. Michel 2067 A, cat. value 0.60€.
I love the (superlarge) size of these stamps. I love the design. I love the use of colors…
My compliments to M.R.Thakre for sending the cover + letter.
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[...] follow up yesterdays post about the wonders of India, here’s another extremelely cover from India. This time the stamps celebrate Rampur Raza [...]
Yes, I agree, there is something fascinatingly beautiful about some of India’s stamps! They have such a rich and varied cultural history to lean on. Love the Buddha stamp!
I do agree that Indian stamps have become world-class. In my youth, they were printed in poor colour and theme. But today,things are different….
oh some stamps from my country are fabulous and can beat any country’s…!
Try googling out below:
1. The sandalwood stamp
2. The Agra fort Stamp
3. The Michelangelo stamp
4. The Panchatantra stamp
@Gaurav… It’s definitely good to feel pride for one’s national stamps. Not everyone’s that fortunate…
What a coincidence — I ALSO built my favorite wife a domicile!
A very good venture.