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The Collection
A digitalised collection from our archives. Postage Stamps, Postcards, and Postal History. Help yourself through an insight into the philatelic history of our times.
Portuguese India
Scinde Dawk: A Pioneering Event In India’s Postal History
In the vast tapestry of philatelic history, the Scinde Dawk stands as a testament to the ingenuity of human communication and the enduring allure of postage stamps.
Sandalwood, India, 2006
In 2006, the Department of Posts India released a miniature sheet on sandalwood, the first ever scented stamps of India that carried the aroma of sandal.
Madonna and Child (1978), Austria
Madonna and Child (1739) by Martino Altomonte. Collegiate Church Wilhering, Upper Austria. Christmas 1978, Austria.
Indian Leopard, Ceylon, 1970
Ceylon, as Sri Lanka was earlier called, released a postage stamp on Indian Leopard (Panthera pardus fusca) as part of its series on Wild animals in 1970.
Greater One Horned Rhinoceros, 2000
The Greater One Horned Rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis) is the largest of the rhino species endemic to the Indian subcontinent. It is identified by a single horn, 8-25 inches in length, and folds if grey-brown skin that gives the appearance of an armour.
African Tulip Tree, 1961
Gabon (official: Gabonese Republic), is a country in Central Africa, known for its wildlife and natural resources. It is home to more than half of the wild African elephants, chimpanzees and gorillas.