Although issued on Independence
Day this set of stamps was declared as 'definitive. Country's renowned artist
A. R. Chughtai designed the stamps in 2 1/2a, 3a, 3 1/2a, 4a, 6a, 8a, l0a and
12a values. The 2 1/2a (crimson) and 3 1/2a (blue) are in same design showing
Vase and Plate surrounded by decorated frame. Value is printed in square
tablets on sides of the base, where 'Pakistan Postage' is also printed linking
the tablets. "Pakistan" and "Postage" in Urdu are printed
at upper sides, diagonally. Saracenic leaf pattern is selected for 4a and 6a
stamps in green and orange. "Pakistan/ Postage" is printed in between
value tablets, and 'Pakistan' in Urdu at the centre of a crescent placed at the
middle of the leaf pattern.
Two values intended for 'airmail'
are 3a red and 12a slate in vertical shape, showing Hour Glass and symbolic
aeroplane, crescent & star is also seen behind the plane. Elements are
placed differently in these two values; country name in English is at the top
panel and in Urdu, at bottom left, in decorated triangle. Face value is
engraved at upper corners, in Urdu and English.
Arch and Lamp is the subject of next two denominations; 8a sepia and l0a purple. Horizontal stamps are decorated with floral design all around and two columns on either side, carrying tall trees. Value tablets are engraved at sides.
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