common1945-1980

Sanjay Gandhi Memorial

Name: Sanjay Gandhi Memorial
Brand: India

India · 1980 · 35 P

This definitive stamp features a portrait of Sanjay Gandhi, an influential Indian politician and the younger son of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The design is a simple, respectful portrait set against a solid background, typical of memorial issues of the period.

Issued to commemorate Sanjay Gandhi following his death in a plane crash in June 1980, this stamp reflects his significant, though controversial, role in Indian politics during the 1970s.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

people politicians memorials

Catalog Numbers

sg959

scott905

michel862

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.