WHO issues postage stamps on various themes?

The Indian Post runs philatelic bureaus, operates deposit based philatelic services, a philatelic magazine and also publishes lists of stamps from time to time. The article lists the stamps in two sections – Indian postage before and after independence.

Who designs USPS stamps?

Art director Greg Breeding designed the stamps with original art by Ryan Feerer. The long-running series celebrating American lighthouses continues with five new stamps.

What kind of person will not be honored on a US postage stamp?

No living person shall be honored by portrayal on U.S. postage. Commemorative stamps or postal stationery items honoring individuals usually will be issued on, or in conjunction with significant anniversaries of their birth, but no postal item will be issued sooner than five years after an individual’s death.

Who was the first Indian king to be depicted in the postal stamp?

Answer: a) Chandragupta Maurya.

Who is depicted on the biggest Indian postage stamp?

It depicts the Indian Flag with the patriots’ slogan, Jai Hind (Long Live India), on the top right hand corner. It was valued at three and one-half annas. A memorial to Mahatma Gandhi was issued 15 August 1948 on the first anniversary of Independence.

How are postage stamps designs?

The usual shape of a postage stamp is a rectangle, this being an efficient way to pack stamps on a sheet. A rectangle wider than tall is called a “horizontal design”, while taller than wide is a “vertical design”.

Do they put living people on stamps?

For the first time, living people will be eligible to be honored on U.S. postage stamps. The U.S. Postal Service announced Monday that it is ending its longstanding rule that people cannot be featured on stamps while they’re still living.

Who was the first woman to be featured on an Indian stamp?

Meera Bai
Option 1 is correct, i.e. Meera Bai. Meera Bai became the first Indian woman to be featured on a postal stamp after 15 August 1947. This stamp was released on 1st October 1952. The stamp had “Meera” printed on it, only in Hindi.

How are postage stamp ideas evaluated?

Members from the fields of art, education, science and tech, history, politics and other areas of public life are appointed by the Postmaster General to evaluate stamp ideas from the public. Today submissions come in to the committee at more than 30,000 per year.

How do I reproduce a stamp design?

The U.S. Postal Service copyrights all stamp designs. If you wish to reproduce a stamp design, you must contact the Postal Service for permission. For information and permission, please visit the rights and permissions page.

What is the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee?

In 1957, the U.S. Postal Service created the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee to float ideas for stamps. Members from the fields of art, education, science and tech, history, politics and other areas of public life are appointed by the Postmaster General to evaluate stamp ideas from the public.

Who will be honored on a stamp?

As of January 2018, no living persons will be honored on a stamp. Deceased individuals will be honored no earlier than three years after his or her death. All suggestions that meet criteria are presented to the Committee at the next quarterly meeting. Each proposal is presented without attribution and receives the same level of consideration.