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.
History
Henri Dunant and Red Cross Centenary, 1963
Henri Dunant (1828-1910) was a Swiss businessman, activist and humanitarian who found the Red Cross movement. His works won him the Nobel Peace Prize in 1901.
Death Centenary of Ana Ipătescu, 1975
Ana Ipătescu (1805-75) was a Romanian revolutionary who fought in the 1848 Wallachian Revolution.
250th Birth Anniversary of Molly Brant (1736-1796)
Molly Brant [Mary Brant, Kanyen’kehà:ka (Mohawk), 1736-1796] was an indigenous Iroquois leader, loyalist, activist, diplomat, and one of the most important women in the history of Canada.
Gandhi – JAHR 1969
In 1969, the Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany) came up with a stamp to celebrate the birth centenary of Mahatma Gandhi.