India 1971 Refugee Relief Violet Handstamp on 5p Family Planning Stamp on PSE Cover
India · 1971 · 5 paise
This item features a 5 paise Family Planning stamp from India, issued in 1971, bearing a violet Refugee Relief handstamp. The stamp is affixed to a postal stationery envelope (PSE) and was used from Mandri to Bombay.
The Refugee Relief issues of 1971 were created by India to raise funds for the millions of refugees who fled East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) during the Bangladesh Liberation War. These stamps served as a surcharge to support humanitarian efforts during a significant regional crisis.
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Handstamp over Photogravure
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