This collection features eight distinctive Indian postage stamps from 1958, each a miniature work of art and history. The stamps showcase a variety of themes, reflecting India’s rich cultural heritage, significant historical events, and notable personalities of the era.
- Industrial Commemoration: One stamp celebrates the golden jubilee of the Indian steel industry (1908-1958), depicting an industrial landscape and a portrait, likely of a founding figure, in a warm reddish-brown hue.
- Pioneer of Social Reform: Another stamp honors Dhondo Keshav Karve, a renowned social reformer, with his portrait in a similar earthy tone.
- Air Force Silver Jubilee: Two stamps commemorate the Silver Jubilee of the Indian Air Force, featuring iconic aircraft like the Wapiti and Hunter. One is valued at 15 nP, while the other, in a distinct blue shade, is valued at 90 nP, appealing to aviation enthusiasts and history buffs alike.
- Children’s Day: A purple-hued stamp marks Children’s Day (Bal Din) on November 14, 1958, illustrating a heartwarming scene of a nurse attending to a baby, symbolizing care and nurturing.
- Eminent Personalities: Two green-toned stamps pay tribute to distinguished figures: Bipin Chandra Pal (7-11-1858 to 20-5-1932) and Jagadish Chandra Bose (30-11-1858 to 23-11-1937), highlighting their contributions to Indian society and science.
- National Exhibition: A reddish-brown stamp depicts the India 1958 Exhibition, showcasing an architectural structure and crowds, offering a glimpse into a significant national event.
Each stamp is marked with “INDIA POSTAGE” and their respective denominations (primarily 15 nP, with one at 90 nP), making this a diverse and historically significant set for collectors and enthusiasts of Indian philately. The clear year



