11.12.13 and Mahatma Gandhi

11.12.13

It seems such unique dates will be seen no more in next decades, and rightly so, the Dept. of Post / Gujarat Circle has provided a memorable special cancellation depicting portrait & slogan of “ever living” Mahatma Gandhi along with 11.12.13 to the delight of lively philatelists.

SET OF FDCs - PHILATELY DAY

India-Post has utilized the most popular philatelic theme "Mahatma Gandhi" on the stamp, first day cover, brochure and cancellation of Philately Day souvenir sheet issued on 12.10.2013. The loose stamp is available from this s/s only, as stamp-sheets are not printed.

Set of 3 FDCs showing

1. Position of stamp in S/S

2. Souvenir Sheet

3. Loose stamp from S/S

Brochure

12.12.12

This unique combination of Date, Month and Year 12.12.12 is remembered today with special cancellation of Charkha (spinning wheel) of famous Gandhi Ashram, Ahmedabad.

Pride of India collection

Gandhi Centenary 1969

Cricket Victory 1971

1857 First War Independence

Block of Four - Se-tenant stamps

Dandi March - 05.04.2005

150 Years of India Post - 18.10.2005

Letter Boxes

11.1.11 and 1.1.11 cancellation

11.1.11

Charakha (Spinning Wheel) cancllation of

Gandhi Ashram - Ahmedabad

1.1.11

Charakha (Spinning Wheel) cancllation of

Gandhi Ashram - Ahmedabad

1.1.11 Cancellation

1.1.11

Courtesy : Mr. Ashwani Kumar Dubey - Gorakhpur

Withdrawn stamps by India-Post

Begum Akhtar - 02.12.1994

This 200 (p) stamp used on a letter addressed to U.S.A. in year 1995 with correct airmail postage of Rs.11.00 having Bar-code cancellation at the bottom from the country of destination; tied up with Miniature Sheet of Mahatma Gandhi issued in year 1995.

Reserve Bank of India - Cards and Covers

Reserve Bank of India is celebrating Platinum Jubilee : 75 years : in 2010, and a set of classical 6 cards have been issued. Many collectors have no knowledge of this product. On the second part some covers are shown with special cancellations of RBI.

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FDC - 16.01.2010

Sp.Cover - 01.04.2007

Sp.Cover - 01.04.2007

Special Cover - Amitabh Bachhcan visiting Porbandar

Amitabh Bachchan, after appointed as Tourism Ambassador of Gujarat State, visited Kirti Mandir : the Birth place of Mahatma Gandhi in city of Porbandar. This cover depicts pictorial cancellation of Kirti Mandir and 11.10.10 - the birthday of Amitabh Bachchan.

10.10.10 cancellation

10.10.10 cancellation on Speed-post cover

Tribute to Mahatma Gandhi - FDC of Miniature Sheet

Remembering Mahatma Gandhi by paying

Philatelic tribute on his Birth Centenary

FDC of MS by GRENEDA - 15.09.1998

FDC of MS by DOMINICA - 01.09.1998

FDC of MS by ST.VINCENT - 15.09.1998

FDC of MS by UGANDA - 28.12.1998

FDC of MS by SIERRA LEONE - 15.12.1998

FDC of MS by TANZANIA - 16.12.1998

FDC of MS by GHANA - 24.12.1998

FDC of MS by GUYANA - 29.10.1998

FDC of MS by NEVIS - 15.10.1998

FDC of MS by ST.VINCENT & GRENADINES - 26.01.2005