Department of Posts
India
Dr. William Carey Bicentenary 1793-1993
First Day Cover and Stamp
January 9, 1993

 

"The Department of Posts is privileged to issue a stamp on Dr. William Carey, 

who adopted India as his country and strived to serve her people.  

The stamp design depicts Dr. William Carey's portrait at his writing desk,

against the backdrop of Serampore College."  (Stamp Brochure, page 5) 

First Day Cover, Obverse


 
 

Click on the Links Below for Additional Images

 

First Day Stamp Images

 
Obverse Left Side Detail Obverse Right Side Detail Reverse Side Detail

 

Stamp Brochure Images

 
Brochure Cover Brochure Page 2 Brochure Page 3
Brochure Page 4 Brochure Page 5 Brochure Back

 

Carey Center Home Page

 

 

Created:  October 15, 2000        Updated:  September 10, 2001