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November 6, 2009 | Journey of Indian railways depicted through stamps | Kolkata: An Indian man with a penchant for collecting railway stamps has compiled a book "The Great Indian Railways Through Philately", which has exclusive, pictorial
story of Indian railways depicted through stamps. The man behind this unique book
is Mujibullah, who has a vast personal collection of rare stamps issued on the
railways. He feels that his book will not only visually appeal or generate interest
in railways but also into the fantastic world of history of stamps. "Just to focus
this book because stamp collection is dying in the world. To promote this book
is written on railways philately through railways," said Mujibullah. For the rail
lovers and philatelists, the book contains stamps varying from Victorian Railways
to Different Rakes, State Rail Stamps issued by Indian Postal Departments. Mujibullah's
book has all the stamps from 1937 till 2009 issued by the Indian postal department.
"From 1937 onwards till 2009 all the stamps which have been issued by the Indian
postal department on railways have been clearly described in this book and this
book is going to help the young collector who wants to collect railways stamps
is going to be good guideline for them," said Mohammed Mujibullah. He adds, he
has 38 different collections of stamps varying from personalities to toys, manufacturing,
railways, engines, super fast trains etc. It is complete 10 frames exhibit which
shows history of steam locomotive from A point. Among his rare collection, he
owns the First Postal Currency Stamp, also called Fractional Currency, issued
in 1866 during the Civil War in the Honduras. Other rare pieces include the New
Brunswick stamps of 1860, the first postage stamps in the world with locomotives.
The steam engine on the stamp commuted between St John. to Mancton railway stations.
The eye-catching category of stamps includes cartoon rail stamps showing different
cartoon characters in different locomotives. From Mickey Mouse in a parcel van
or driving a steam engine. |
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