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Showing posts with label postal stamp. Show all posts

Queen Elizabeth II, Canada postes postage, blue, 5 c, 1963, stamp

country: Canada postes postage
topic: Queen Elizabeth II
theme: Queens heads
type of stamp: postal stamp
color: blue
year: 1963
issue date: 4 February 1963
postal value: 5 c
designer: Ernst Roch
engraver: portred by Yves Baril, lettering and symbol by Donald J. Mitchell

More Queeen Elizabeth stamps from the same series:
Queen Elizabeth II, 1 c, brown (1963)
Queen Elizabeth II, 2 c, green (1963)
Queen Elizabeth II, 3 c, purple (1963)
Queen Elizabeth II, 4 c, red (1963)
Queen Elizabeth II, 5 c, blue (1963)

Information:
Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary, born 21 April 1926) is the reigning queen and head of state of the 16 independent sovereign states known as the Commonwealth realms: the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Jamaica, Barbados, the Bahamas, Grenada, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Belize, Antigua and Barbuda, and Saint Kitts and Nevis. In addition, as Head of the Commonwealth, she is the figurehead of the 54-member Commonwealth of Nations and, as the British monarch, she is the Supreme Governor of the Church of England. (Source: Wikipedia, read more about Queen Elizabeth II on Wikipedia)

Queen Elizabeth II, Canada postes postage, red, 4 c, 1963, stamp

country: Canada postes postage
topic: Queen Elizabeth II
theme: Queens heads
type of stamp: postal stamp
color: red
year: 1963
issue date: 4 February 1963
postal value: 4 c
designer: Ernst Roch
engraver: portred by Yves Baril, lettering and symbol by Donald J. Mitchell

More from the same series:
Queen Elizabeth II, 1 c, brown (1963)
Queen Elizabeth II, 2 c, green (1963)
Queen Elizabeth II, 3 c, purple (1963)
Queen Elizabeth II, 4 c, red (1963)
Queen Elizabeth II, 5 c, blue (1963)

Information:
Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary, born 21 April 1926) is the reigning queen and head of state of the 16 independent sovereign states known as the Commonwealth realms: the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Jamaica, Barbados, the Bahamas, Grenada, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Belize, Antigua and Barbuda, and Saint Kitts and Nevis. In addition, as Head of the Commonwealth, she is the figurehead of the 54-member Commonwealth of Nations and, as the British monarch, she is the Supreme Governor of the Church of England. (Source: Wikipedia, read more about Queen Elizabeth II on Wikipedia)

Queen Elizabeth II, Canada postes postage, purple, 3 c, 1963, stamp

country: Canada postes postage
topic: Queen Elizabeth II
theme: Queens heads
type of stamp: postal stamp
color: purple
year: 1963
issue date: 4 February 1963
postal value: 3 c
designer: Ernst Roch
engraver: portred by Yves Baril, lettering and symbol by Donald J. Mitchell

More from the same series:
Queen Elizabeth II, 1 c, brown (1963)
Queen Elizabeth II, 2 c, green (1963)
Queen Elizabeth II, 3 c, purple (1963)
Queen Elizabeth II, 4 c, red (1963)
Queen Elizabeth II, 5 c, blue (1963)

Information:
Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary, born 21 April 1926) is the reigning queen and head of state of the 16 independent sovereign states known as the Commonwealth realms: the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Jamaica, Barbados, the Bahamas, Grenada, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Belize, Antigua and Barbuda, and Saint Kitts and Nevis. In addition, as Head of the Commonwealth, she is the figurehead of the 54-member Commonwealth of Nations and, as the British monarch, she is the Supreme Governor of the Church of England. (Source: Wikipedia, read more about Queen Elizabeth II on Wikipedia)

Queen Elizabeth II, Canada postes postage, brown, 1 c, 1963, stamp

country: Canada postes postage
topic: Queen Elizabeth II
theme: Queens heads
type of stamp: postal stamp
color: brown
year: 1963
issue date: 4 February 1963
postal value: 1 c
designer: Ernst Roch
engraver: portred by Yves Baril, lettering and symbol by Donald J. Mitchell

More from the same series:
Queen Elizabeth II, 1 c, brown (1963)
Queen Elizabeth II, 2 c, green (1963)
Queen Elizabeth II, 3 c, purple (1963)
Queen Elizabeth II, 4 c, red (1963)
Queen Elizabeth II, 5 c, blue (1963)

Information:
Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary, born 21 April 1926) is the reigning queen and head of state of the 16 independent sovereign states known as the Commonwealth realms: the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Jamaica, Barbados, the Bahamas, Grenada, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Belize, Antigua and Barbuda, and Saint Kitts and Nevis. In addition, as Head of the Commonwealth, she is the figurehead of the 54-member Commonwealth of Nations and, as the British monarch, she is the Supreme Governor of the Church of England. (Source: Wikipedia, read more about Queen Elizabeth II on Wikipedia)

Queen Elizabeth II, Canada postes postage, green, 2 c, 1963, stamp

country: Canada postes postage
topic: Queen Elizabeth II
theme: Queens heads
type of stamp: postal stamp
color: green
year: 1963
issue date: 4 February 1963
postal value: 2 c
designer: Ernst Roch
engraver: portred by Yves Baril, lettering and symbol by Donald J. Mitchell

More from the same series:
Queen Elizabeth II, 1 c, brown (1963)
Queen Elizabeth II, 2 c, green (1963)
Queen Elizabeth II, 3 c, purple (1963)
Queen Elizabeth II, 4 c, red (1963)
Queen Elizabeth II, 5 c, blue (1963)

Information:
Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary, born 21 April 1926) is the reigning queen and head of state of the 16 independent sovereign states known as the Commonwealth realms: the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Jamaica, Barbados, the Bahamas, Grenada, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Belize, Antigua and Barbuda, and Saint Kitts and Nevis. In addition, as Head of the Commonwealth, she is the figurehead of the 54-member Commonwealth of Nations and, as the British monarch, she is the Supreme Governor of the Church of England. (Source: Wikipedia, read more about Queen Elizabeth II on Wikipedia)

Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Pakistan, Rs. 10, 1994 stamp

country: Pakistan
topic: Muhammad Ali Jinnah
theme: lawyer, politician, statesman
type of stamp: postal stamp
color: multi-colored
year: 1994
issued date: 11 September 1994
postal value: Rs. 10
designer: ?

Information:
Muhammad Ali Jinnah (December 25, 1876 – September 11, 1948) was a 20th century lawyer, politician, statesman and the founder of Pakistan. He is popularly and officially known in Pakistan as Quaid-e-Azam ("Great Leader") and Baba-e-Qaum ("Father of the Nation").
Jinnah served as leader of the All-India Muslim League from 1913 until Pakistan's independence on August 14, 1947 and Pakistan's first Governor-General from August 15, 1947 until his death on September 11, 1948. Jinnah rose to prominence in the Indian National Congress initially expounding ideas of Hindu-Muslim unity and helping shape the 1916 Lucknow Pact between the Muslim League and the Indian National Congress. He also became a key leader in the All India Home Rule League. He proposed a fourteen-point constitutional reform plan to safeguard the political rights of Muslims in a self-governing India. (source: Wikipedia, read more about Muhammad Ali Jinnah on Wikipedia)

Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Pakistan, Rs. 5, 1989, stamp

country: Pakistan
topic: Muhammad Ali Jinnah
theme: lawyer, politician, statesman
type of stamp: postal stamp
color: multi-colored
year: 1989
postal value: Rs. 5
designer: ?

More from the same series:
Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Rs. 2
Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Rs. 5

Information:
Muhammad Ali Jinnah (December 25, 1876 – September 11, 1948) was a 20th century lawyer, politician, statesman and the founder of Pakistan. He is popularly and officially known in Pakistan as Quaid-e-Azam ("Great Leader") and Baba-e-Qaum ("Father of the Nation").
Jinnah served as leader of the All-India Muslim League from 1913 until Pakistan's independence on August 14, 1947 and Pakistan's first Governor-General from August 15, 1947 until his death on September 11, 1948. Jinnah rose to prominence in the Indian National Congress initially expounding ideas of Hindu-Muslim unity and helping shape the 1916 Lucknow Pact between the Muslim League and the Indian National Congress. He also became a key leader in the All India Home Rule League. He proposed a fourteen-point constitutional reform plan to safeguard the political rights of Muslims in a self-governing India. (source: Wikipedia, read more about Muhammad Ali Jinnah on Wikipedia)

Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Pakistan, Rs. 2, 1989, stamp

country: Pakistan
topic: Muhammad Ali Jinnah
theme: lawyer, politician, statesman
type of stamp: postal stamp
color: multi-colored
year: 1989
postal value: Rs. 2
designer: ?

More from the same series:
Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Rs. 2
Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Rs. 5

Information:
Muhammad Ali Jinnah (December 25, 1876 – September 11, 1948) was a 20th century lawyer, politician, statesman and the founder of Pakistan. He is popularly and officially known in Pakistan as Quaid-e-Azam ("Great Leader") and Baba-e-Qaum ("Father of the Nation").
Jinnah served as leader of the All-India Muslim League from 1913 until Pakistan's independence on August 14, 1947 and Pakistan's first Governor-General from August 15, 1947 until his death on September 11, 1948. Jinnah rose to prominence in the Indian National Congress initially expounding ideas of Hindu-Muslim unity and helping shape the 1916 Lucknow Pact between the Muslim League and the Indian National Congress. He also became a key leader in the All India Home Rule League. He proposed a fourteen-point constitutional reform plan to safeguard the political rights of Muslims in a self-governing India. (source: Wikipedia, read more about Muhammad Ali Jinnah on Wikipedia)

Shalimar Garden of Lahore, Pakistan postage, straight line, 50 Paisa, purple, stamp 1961-1962

country: Pakistan postage
topic: Shalimar Garden of Lahore
theme: landscape
type of stamp: postal stamp
color: purple
year: 1961-1962
postal value: 13 Paisa
designer: ?

More from the same series:
Khyber Pass, 5 Paisa, blue
Shalimar Garden, 10 Paisa, brown
Shalimar Garden, 50 Paisa, green
Shalimar Garden, 13 Paisa, purple

Information:
The definitive series depicting Khyber Pass and Shalimar Garden, was twice produced during 1961-1962. But the postal authorities were not satisfied with the shape of Bengali inscription denoting Pakistan. The inscription was redrawn in new style and all paisa values were printed with Pakistan in Bengali accordingly altered. Distinction of the new font is a straight line over all the letters resembling Pakistan which also connects the letters with each other. These stamps remained in use till 1970's.

The Shalimar Gardens, sometimes written as the Shalamar Gardens, is a Persian garden built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in Lahore, modern day Pakistan. The construction began in 1641 and was completed in 1642. The project management was carried out under the superintendence of Khalilullah Khan, a noble of Shah Jahan's court, in cooperation with Ali Mardan Khan and Mulla Alaul Maulk Tuni. The Shalimar Gardens are located near Baghbanpura along the Grand Trunk Road some 5 kilometers northeast of the main Lahore city. (source: Wikipedia, read more about the Shalimar Gardens on Wikipedia)

Shalimar Garden of Lahore, Pakistan postage, 50 Paisa, green, stamp 1961-1962

country: Pakistan postage
topic: Shalimar Garden of Lahore
theme: landscape
type of stamp: postal stamp
color: green
year: 1961-1962
postal value: 50 Paisa
designer: ?

More from the same series:
Khyber Pass, 5 Paisa, blue
Shalimar Garden, 10 Paisa, brown
Shalimar Garden, 50 Paisa, green
Shalimar Garden, 13 Paisa, purple

Information:
The definitive series depicting Khyber Pass and Shalimar Garden, was twice produced during 1961-1962. But the postal authorities were not satisfied with the shape of Bengali inscription denoting Pakistan. The inscription was redrawn in new style and all paisa values were printed with Pakistan in Bengali accordingly altered. Distinction of the new font is a straight line over all the letters resembling Pakistan which also connects the letters with each other. These stamps remained in use till 1970's.

The Shalimar Gardens, sometimes written as the Shalamar Gardens, is a Persian garden built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in Lahore, modern day Pakistan. The construction began in 1641 and was completed in 1642. The project management was carried out under the superintendence of Khalilullah Khan, a noble of Shah Jahan's court, in cooperation with Ali Mardan Khan and Mulla Alaul Maulk Tuni. The Shalimar Gardens are located near Baghbanpura along the Grand Trunk Road some 5 kilometers northeast of the main Lahore city. (source: Wikipedia, read more about the Shalimar Gardens on Wikipedia)

Shalimar Garden of Lahore, Pakistan postage, 10 Paisa, brown, stamp 1961-1962

country: Pakistan postage
topic: Shalimar Garden of Lahore
theme: landscape
type of stamp: postal stamp
color: brown
year: 1961-1962
postal value: 10 Paisa
designer: ?

More from the same series:
Khyber Pass, 5 Paisa, blue
Shalimar Garden, 10 Paisa, brown
Shalimar Garden, 50 Paisa, green
Shalimar Garden, 13 Paisa, purple

Information:
The definitive series depicting Khyber Pass and Shalimar Garden, was twice produced during 1961-1962. But the postal authorities were not satisfied with the shape of Bengali inscription denoting Pakistan. The inscription was redrawn in new style and all paisa values were printed with Pakistan in Bengali accordingly altered. Distinction of the new font is a straight line over all the letters resembling Pakistan which also connects the letters with each other. These stamps remained in use till 1970's.

The Shalimar Gardens, sometimes written as the Shalamar Gardens, is a Persian garden built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in Lahore, modern day Pakistan. The construction began in 1641 and was completed in 1642. The project management was carried out under the superintendence of Khalilullah Khan, a noble of Shah Jahan's court, in cooperation with Ali Mardan Khan and Mulla Alaul Maulk Tuni. The Shalimar Gardens are located near Baghbanpura along the Grand Trunk Road some 5 kilometers northeast of the main Lahore city. (source: Wikipedia, read more about the Shalimar Gardens on Wikipedia)

Khyber Pass, Pakistan postage, straight line, 5 Paisa, blue, stamp 1961-1962

country: Pakistan postage
topic: Khyber Pass
theme: landscape
type of stamp: postal stamp
color: blue
year: 1961-1962
postal value: 5 Paisa
designer: ?

More from the same series:
Khyber Pass, 5 Paisa, blue
Shalimar Garden, 10 Paisa, brown
Shalimar Garden, 50 Paisa, green
Shalimar Garden, 13 Paisa, purple

Information:
The definitive series depicting Khyber Pass and Shalimar Garden, was twice produced during 1961-1962. But the postal authorities were not satisfied with the shape of Bengali inscription denoting Pakistan. The inscription was redrawn in new style and all paisa values were printed with Pakistan in Bengali accordingly altered. Distinction of the new font is a straight line over all the letters resembling Pakistan which also connects the letters with each other. These stamps remained in use till 1970's.

The Khyber Pass, has an altitude of 1,070 m or 3,510 ft. It's a mountain pass that links Pakistan and Afghanistan.
The Pass was an integral part of the ancient Silk Road and throughout history, it has been an important trade route between Central Asia and South Asia and a strategic military location. The summit of the Khyber Pass is 5 kilometers (3.1 mi) inside Pakistan at Landi Kotal and it cuts through the northeastern part of the Safed Koh mountains which themselves are a far southeastern extension of the Hindu Kush range. (source: Wikipedia, read more about the Kyber Pass on Wikipedia)

A view from Fethiye Turkey, RCD 6th Anniversary 21-7-70, Pakistan postage, Re. 1, Turkey-Iran-Pakistan, Stamp

country: Pakistan postage
topic: A view from Fethiye Turkey, RCD 6th Anniversary 21-7-70
theme: landscapes / anniversary
type of stamp: postal stamp
color: multi-colored
year: 1970
postal value: Re. 1
designer: ?

Information:
RCD is a Regional Corporation for Development by Turkey, Iran and Pakistan started in 1964.
Fethiye is now a touristic town and is located in the ancient greek city of Telmessos. There are lot of ruins like the those of the Hellenistic theatre.

Squash Rackets, field, flags and cup, Pakistan postage, purple, 25 Paisa, stamp, 1962

country: Pakistan postage
topic: Squash, rackets, field, flags and cup
theme: Sport
type of stamp: postal stamp
color: purple
year: 1962
postal value: 25 Paisa
designer: ?
code: ?

Information:
This stamp issued as one of a set of five stamps depicting cricket, football, hockey and squash

Otto von Bismarck, Deutsches Reich (Germany), 15 Pfennig, red , stamp, 1929

country: Deutsches Reich (Germany)
topic: Otto von Bismarck
theme: prime minister
type of stamp: postal stamp
color: red
year: 1929
postal value: 15 Pfenning

Information:
Otto Eduard Leopold von Bismarck (1 April 1815 – 30 July 1898) was a German-Prussian statesman of the late 19th century, and a dominant figure in world affairs. As Ministerpräsident, or Prime Minister, of Prussia from 1862–1890, he oversaw the unification of Germany. In 1867 he became Chancellor of the North German Confederation. He designed the German Empire in 1871, becoming its first Chancellor and dominating its affairs until he was removed by Wilhelm II in 1890. His diplomacy of Realpolitik and powerful rule gained him the nickname the 'Iron Chancellor'. (source: Wikipedia, read more about Otto Bismarck on Wikipedia).

Otto von Bismarck, Deutsches Reich (Germany), 12 Pfennig, red, stamp, 1936

country: Deutsches Reich (Germany)
topic: Otto von Bismarck
theme: prime minister
type of stamp: postal stamp
color: red
year: 1936
postal value: 12 Pfenning

Information:
Otto Eduard Leopold von Bismarck (1 April 1815 – 30 July 1898) was a German-Prussian statesman of the late 19th century, and a dominant figure in world affairs. As Ministerpräsident, or Prime Minister, of Prussia from 1862–1890, he oversaw the unification of Germany. In 1867 he became Chancellor of the North German Confederation. He designed the German Empire in 1871, becoming its first Chancellor and dominating its affairs until he was removed by Wilhelm II in 1890. His diplomacy of Realpolitik and powerful rule gained him the nickname the 'Iron Chancellor'. (source: Wikipedia, read more about Otto Bismarck on Wikipedia).

More from the same series:
Otto von Bismarck, 4 Pfenning, dark blue (1936)
Otto von Bismarck, 5 Pfenning, light green (1936)
Otto von Bismarck, 6 Pfenning, dark green (1936)
Otto von Bismarck, 8 Pfenning, orange (1936)
Otto von Bismarck, 12 Pfenning, red (1936)

Otto von Bismarck, Deutsches Reich (Germany), 8 Pfennig, orange, stamp, 1936


country: Deutsches Reich (Germany)
topic: Otto von Bismarck
theme: prime minister
type of stamp: postal stamp
color: orange
year: 1936
postal value: 8 Pfenning

Information:
Otto Eduard Leopold von Bismarck (1 April 1815 – 30 July 1898) was a German-Prussian statesman of the late 19th century, and a dominant figure in world affairs. As Ministerpräsident, or Prime Minister, of Prussia from 1862–1890, he oversaw the unification of Germany. In 1867 he became Chancellor of the North German Confederation. He designed the German Empire in 1871, becoming its first Chancellor and dominating its affairs until he was removed by Wilhelm II in 1890. His diplomacy of Realpolitik and powerful rule gained him the nickname the 'Iron Chancellor'. (source: Wikipedia, read more about Otto Bismarck on Wikipedia).

More from the same series:
Otto von Bismarck, 4 Pfenning, dark blue (1936)
Otto von Bismarck, 5 Pfenning, light green (1936)
Otto von Bismarck, 6 Pfenning, dark green (1936)
Otto von Bismarck, 8 Pfenning, orange (1936)
Otto von Bismarck, 12 Pfenning, red (1936)

Otto von Bismarck, Deutsches Reich (Germany), 5 Pfennig, light green, stamp, 1936


country: Deutsches Reich (Germany)
topic: Otto von Bismarck
theme: prime minister
type of stamp: postal stamp
color: light green
year: 1936
postal value: 5 Pfenning

Information:
Otto Eduard Leopold von Bismarck (1 April 1815 – 30 July 1898) was a German-Prussian statesman of the late 19th century, and a dominant figure in world affairs. As Ministerpräsident, or Prime Minister, of Prussia from 1862–1890, he oversaw the unification of Germany. In 1867 he became Chancellor of the North German Confederation. He designed the German Empire in 1871, becoming its first Chancellor and dominating its affairs until he was removed by Wilhelm II in 1890. His diplomacy of Realpolitik and powerful rule gained him the nickname the 'Iron Chancellor'. (source: Wikipedia, read more about Otto Bismarck on Wikipedia).

More from the same series:
Otto von Bismarck, 4 Pfenning, dark blue (1936)
Otto von Bismarck, 5 Pfenning, light green (1936)
Otto von Bismarck, 6 Pfenning, dark green (1936)
Otto von Bismarck, 8 Pfenning, orange (1936)
Otto von Bismarck, 12 Pfenning, red (1936)

Otto von Bismarck, Deutsches Reich (Germany), 4 Pfennig, dark blue stamp, 1936


country: Deutsches Reich (Germany)
topic: Otto von Bismarck
theme: prime minister
type of stamp: postal stamp
color: dark blue
year: 1936
postal value: 4 Pfenning

Information:
Otto Eduard Leopold von Bismarck (1 April 1815 – 30 July 1898) was a German-Prussian statesman of the late 19th century, and a dominant figure in world affairs. As Ministerpräsident, or Prime Minister, of Prussia from 1862–1890, he oversaw the unification of Germany. In 1867 he became Chancellor of the North German Confederation. He designed the German Empire in 1871, becoming its first Chancellor and dominating its affairs until he was removed by Wilhelm II in 1890. His diplomacy of Realpolitik and powerful rule gained him the nickname the 'Iron Chancellor'. (source: Wikipedia, read more about Otto Bismarck on Wikipedia).

More from the same series:
Otto von Bismarck, 4 Pfenning, dark blue (1936)
Otto von Bismarck, 5 Pfenning, light green (1936)
Otto von Bismarck, 6 Pfenning, dark green (1936)
Otto von Bismarck, 8 Pfenning, orange (1936)
Otto von Bismarck, 12 Pfenning, red (1936)

Farmers, Deutsches Reich (Germany), 150 Pfenning, orange, 1921-01-01, stamp, sp44, DR189

country: Deutsches Reich (Germany)
topic: Farmers
theme: Farming
code: sp44, DR189
type of stamp: postal stamp
color: orange
year: 1921
issue date: 01/01/1921
postal value: 150 Pfenning
designer: ?
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