Bhutan 1973 – 18th Birthday of King Jigme Singye Wangchuck. Embossed plastic self-adhesive stamps. Unused, original backing/adhesive absent.
issued to commemorate the 18th birthday of King Jigme Singye Wangchuck (born 11 November 1955). During the late 1960s and early 1970s, Bhutan became renowned for innovative philatelic products including silk stamps, plastic embossed stamps, steel-foil stamps and the famous playable "record" stamps.
Identification
| Stamp | Denomination | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| Red | 1 Chhertum (1 Ch) | 18th Birthday of King Jigme Singye Wangchuck, 11 November 1973 |
| Green | 15 Chhertums (15 Ch) | Same commemorative issue |
| Large Green | 90 Chhertums (90 Ch) | Same commemorative issue |
Printing
- Country: Bhutan
- Year: 1973
- Theme: 18th Birthday of King Jigme Singye Wangchuck
- Material: Embossed plastic with metallic finish
- Printer: Format International Security Printers (United Kingdom)
Condition
From your photographs:
- All three appear unused (no postal cancellation).
- The embossing looks well preserved.
- There are some surface marks and slight ageing at the back the adhesive is not there.
₹ 2,000.00
₹ 2,000.00