1985 Centenary Of St. Stephen’s Hospital, Delhi-Block of 4 Stamps(25th Nov)
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Technical and Design Details
- Date of Issue: 25 November 1985
- Face Value / Denomination: 100 Paise (1 Indian Rupee)
- Design Subject: Features an illustration of the Central Hospital Building
- Printing Process: Photogravure
- Colors: Two-color printing
- Perforation: Comb 13 / 13 x 13½
- Printer: India Security Press, Nashik Road
- Quantity Printed: 1,500,000 stamps
Historical Context on the Subject
- Foundation: Founded on October 31, 1885, at Chandni Chowk as Delhi’s first hospital dedicated to women and children.
- Opening: Officially inaugurated by Lady Dufferin, Vicereine of India.
- Origin: Rooted in the 1864 missionary field work and vision of Mrs. Priscilla Winter (Delhi Female Medical Mission).
- Relocation & Growth: Later expanded and moved to Tis Hazari in 1909, evolving into a major tertiary care and super-speciality medical institution.
- Philatelic Collectibles: Collectors often seek out the single mint/unused stamps, block-of-four variations, and the official First Day Cover (FDC) cancelled on 25 November 1985.
| Weight | 0.200 kg |
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| Dimensions | 8 × 6 × 1 cm |
