GANDHISTAMPS
A Tribute to Gandhi Philately
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Country Facts

Continent
Europe
Capital
London
Currency
Pound Sterling
Area
130340 sq.km.



Great Britain gandhi stamp

This is the first stamp issued by Great Britain on a foreign citizen (non-British)
The stamp was designed by an Indian artist, Mr.Biman Mullick, who explained
his philosophy of trying out a simple design
to conform with Gandhiji's principles.
This stamp also won the best stamp award at the first Gandhi Philatelic exhibition
held in Calcutta in 1970.


Stamp Facts

Date Of Issue
13th August 1969
Occasion
Birth Centenary
Value
1/6 Pound

Sayings of Mahatma Gandhi

'Love never claims, it ever gives.'


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