Nepal, 1949 Pashupati Temple
Nepal · 1949 · 1 Rupee
This large-format definitive stamp features a detailed engraving of the Pashupati Temple in Kathmandu, a sacred Hindu temple complex on the banks of the Bagmati River. The design is framed by ornate patterns, with the denomination in both Nepali and English numerals.
Issued during the final years of the Rana dynasty's rule, this stamp represents a classic period of Nepalese philately, known for its intricate engraved designs printed by Perkins Bacon.
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Engraved
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