Nepal 1959 Mount Everest and Douglas DC-3 'Dakota' Aircraft
Nepal · 1959 · 1R
This stamp features a Douglas DC-3 'Dakota' aircraft flying over the Himalayas, with the iconic peak of Mount Everest prominently in the background. The design celebrates the role of aviation in connecting the remote, mountainous kingdom of Nepal with the rest of the world. The bicolored design, with a brown frame and blue-green vignette, is characteristic of the era.
Issued in 1959, this stamp highlights Nepal's modernization efforts and the importance of air travel, particularly the reliable DC-3, for transport and tourism in a country with challenging terrain.
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Photogravure
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