The 1973 Romesh Chunder Dutt stamp is a 20-paise commemorative stamp issued by India on September 27, 1973, to honor the Indian civil servant, historian, and writer. Part of the “Personality Series,” it features his portrait and is available in Mint Never Hinged (MNH) condition, with full sheets of 35 stamps, blocks of four, and First Day Covers (FDCs) often collected.
Key Details of the 1973 Stamp:
- Subject: Romesh Chunder Dutt (1848–1909), a pioneering economist, historian, and translator of the Ramayana and Mahabharata.
- Release Date: September 27, 1973.
- Denomination: 20 paise.
- Significance: Part of the Indian Personality Series.
- Availability: Commonly found as single, block of four, or full sheets (35 stamps).
- FDC/Set: Sometimes included in FDCs alongside other 1973 personalty stamps like K.S. Ranjitsinhji and Vithalbhai Pate
These stamps are highly sought after by collectors interested in Indian historical personalities and 1970s postal history.



