Bombay University
Technical Data
| Stamp Set | Centenary of Indian Universities |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue | December 31, 1957 |
| Denomination | 10 np |
| Quantity | 2,600,000 |
| Perforation | comb 14 x 14½ |
| Printer | Security Printing Press, Nashik |
| Watermark | Star of India Multiple [SR] |
| Colors | Violet |
| Catalog Codes |
Michel IN 279 Stamp Number IN 297 Yvert et Tellier IN 90 Stanley Gibbons IN 392 |
| Themes | Anniversaries and Jubilees | Architecture | Buildings | Universities |
The stamp portrays one of the oldest and pioneering premier institutes of education in India. It features the Bombay University Building situated overlooking Cross Maidan. The university architecture reflects the 14th to 15th Century Gothic Style, characterized by intricate detailing and grandeur. Dominating the skyline is the 80-meter Rajabhai Tower, an impressive clock tower rising above the university library.