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Check out my STAMP BLOG for more of my collection.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW the entire collection of the nearly photos I scanned and uploaded during 6/30-7/2/2020.
Check out my STAMP BLOG for more of my collection.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW the entire collection of the nearly photos I scanned and uploaded during 6/30-7/2/2020.
Check out my STAMP BLOG for more of my collection.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW the entire collection of the nearly photos I scanned and uploaded during 6/30-7/2/2020.
Check out my STAMP BLOG for more of my collection.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW the entire collection of the nearly photos I scanned and uploaded during 6/30-7/2/2020.
This Indian postage stamp dates from the early years after independence, around the late 1950s to early 1960s. It features a symbolic map of India in white against a deep green circular background, representing national unity and identity. The left side displays a vertical panel of stylized lotus motifs — a traditional emblem of purity and renewal — while the denomination “1 naye paisa” reflects India’s transition to the decimal currency system introduced in 1957. The design is simple yet powerful, emphasizing both cultural heritage and modern nationhood.
Key details
Country of issue: India
Denomination: 1 naye paisa (₹0.01)
Period of issue: Circa 1957–1960
Design elements: Map of India, lotus floral pattern
Color scheme: Green and white
Language: English and Hindi inscriptions
Purpose: Standard definitive issue for domestic mail
This Mexican airmail stamp, valued at 80 centavos, celebrates the nation’s modern architectural achievements. Issued in the mid‑20th century, it depicts part of the Ciudad Universitaria (CU) campus of the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) — a hallmark of Mexico City’s postwar modernization. The design, rendered in red ink, highlights the Facultad de Arquitectura building and surrounding structures, symbolizing progress and innovation in Mexican education and urban design. The inscription “Talleres de Impresión de Estampillas y Valores – México” identifies the official government printing works responsible for producing the stamp.
Key Details
Denomination: 80 centavos
Type: Airmail (“Correo Aéreo”)
Country: Mexico
Theme: Modern architecture, Ciudad Universitaria (UNAM)
Printing: Talleres de Impresión de Estampillas y Valores – Mexico
Era: Circa 1950s
Color: Deep red ink
Purpose: Used for international or domestic airmail correspondence
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This Italian postage stamp, titled “Il Cantiere Lombarda”, was issued by Poste Italiane and valued at 2 lire. It depicts a construction worker lifting a block under an archway, symbolizing Italy’s industrial and architectural progress during the early 20th century. The background shows scaffolding and rising buildings, representing the modernization of Lombardy—a region known for its economic vitality and craftsmanship. The sepia tone and strong composition evoke pride in labor and national reconstruction, typical of Italian design themes of that era.
Key Details
Issuing Authority: Poste Italiane
Title: “Il Cantiere Lombarda” (“The Lombard Construction Site”)
Denomination: 2 lire
Theme: Labor, construction, and modernization
Design Elements: Worker under an arch, scaffolding skyline, industrial symbolism
Printer: I.P.S. Officine Carte-Valori, Rome
Artist: Mezzana (noted Italian stamp designer)
Era: Likely 1930s–1940s, reflecting national rebuilding and pride