Category: #Stamps

INDIA | Indian Institute of Science | Permanent Pictorial Cancellation

Indian Institute of Science Permanent Pictorial Cancellation

Indian Institute of Science Permanent Pictorial Cancellation

Science Institue S.O. – 560012
Indian Institute of Science
Date of Introduction : 21-01-2022
Postmark Date : 04-06-2024

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) is a public, deemed, research university for higher education and research in science, engineering, design, and management. It is located in the southern Indian city of Bangalore, Karnataka. The institute was established in 1909 with active support from Jamshed Ji Tata and thus is also locally known as the Tata Institute. It was granted a deemed university status in 1958 and recognized as an Institute of Eminence in 2018.

NORWAY | European Capital of Culture – Bodo

European Capital of Culture - Bodo
The Group of Islands of Træna
June 18, 1969
Norwegian Animals – Cygnus Olor
February 23, 1990
EUROPA Stamps – Historic Events
May 03, 1982
The 250th Anniversary of the Academy of War
June 02, 2000
The 900th Anniversary of the diocese of Oslo
May 21, 1971
European Capital of Culture – Bodo
February 05, 2024

FINLAND | Building a Nation

Building a Nation

1809 – The Birth of a Nation
200 Years of Finnish Autonomy (Gold Folio Edition)

Date of Issue : January 22, 2009

Special Technique : The stamps feature Gold Folio printing (visible in the ornate uniform details and borders), giving them a metallic, reflective quality.

The Portraits (from left to right)
The figures depicted are the key architects of this new Finnish autonomy :

  • Tsar Alexander I of Russia : The Russian Emperor who granted Finland its autonomous status and promised to maintain its laws and religion.
  • Georg Magnus Sprengtporten : A Finnish-born military officer and politician who became the first Governor-General of the Grand Duchy of Finland.
  • Carl Erik Mannerheim : A statesman who played a major role in the Diet of Porvoo (and the great-grandfather of the famous Marshal Mannerheim).
  • Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt : A highly influential diplomat and advisor to Alexander I, who was instrumental in the “Old Finland” restoration.