1. Creator/Author:
  2. Indian Philatelic Bureau (1)

Lincoln Death Centenary Commemoration Stamp from India

Creator:
Indian Philatelic Bureau, India Security Press
Location:
India, Bombay
Origin Date:
1965
Materials:
paper
Measurements:
overall: 5 1/2 in x 3 1/4 in
Item ID:
71.2009.082.0749
Holding Institution:
Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
Available for Viewing:
No
Category:
Three-dimensional Objects

Description

This tri-fold pamphlet titled "India Abraham Lincoln Death Centenary Commemoration Stamp" includes the postage stamp pasted near the top of the reverse of the cover with the technical data printed below. The next three sections include text relating the ideals of Abraham Lincoln to those of Mahatma Gandhi of India along with brief Lincoln biographical information. The stamp printed in buff and dark brown colors features a head and shoulders portrait of President Lincoln in the center. The denomination of 0.15 is printed in the upper right corner. The birth and death dates are printed beneath the portrait. Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum