International Labour Organization 1919-1969
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Indian Air Force : SILVER JUBILEE (Wapiti & Hunter)
India's 1958 Indian Air Force Silver Jubilee stamp (90 nP, April 30) charts 25 years of aviation evolution: from the 1933 Westland Wapiti biplane (IAF's first squadron) to the sleek 1958 Hawker Hunter jet. This blue commemorative honors the leap to modern defense, with "nP" (Naye Paise) marking India's 1957 decimal currency shift—a dual tribute to skies and economy!
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Indian Air Force: SILVER JUBILEE (Wapiti & Hunter)
India's 1958 Indian Air Force Silver Jubilee stamp (15 nP, April 30) pairs perfectly with the 90 nP version, sharing the same artwork: 1933 Wapiti biplane below the 1958 Hawker Hunter jet, marking 25 years of IAF progress. As the everyday domestic letter rate, this "workhorse" spread the commemorative widely, with "nP" (Naye Paise) noting India's 1957 decimal currency shift.
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Dr. Dhondo K. Karve
This commemorative postage stamp was issued on April 18, 1958, to celebrate the birth centenary of the renowned social reformer and educator Dr. Dhondo Keshav Karve. Known for his pioneering work in women's welfare and education in India, he became the first living person to be featured on an Indian stamp. The design honors his lifelong dedication to social progress and his enduring legacy as a teacher and visionary leader.
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