UN Geneva 2014 “World Heritage – Taj Mahal” stamp set:
- The first image shows two Geneva issues (likely denominated in Swiss francs).
- The second and third images include visuals of the Taj Mahal stamps, possibly from prestige booklets or collector displays.
- The grouped images showcase the six-stamp set with golden stylized borders and varied photographic views of the Taj Mahal.
UN Geneva 2014 – Taj Mahal Stamp Set Overview
Issue Details
- Theme: UNESCO World Heritage – Taj Mahal, India
- First Day of Issue: 16 July 2014
- Designer: Rorie Katz
- Photography: Images sourced from Agefotostock and Getty Images
Stamp Specifications
- Postal Domestication: Two stamps per UNPA office — Geneva (Swiss francs), Vienna (EURO), and New York (USD)
- Visual Features:
- Geneva (Swiss francs):
- 1.40 fr – Taj Mahal against an orange-hued sky
- 1.90 fr – Tomb with its reflecting pool
- Geneva (Swiss francs):
- Set Composition (Geneva): Michel catalog numbers 862–863
- Printing Details:
- Printed by Lowe-Martin (Canada) using offset printing with hot foil stamping, arranged in sheets of 20 stamps each
- Each stamp measures 50 × 35 mm and uses comb perforation gauge 13
Print Runs (All Offices)
- 49 ¢ (New York) and $1.15 (NY): 130,000 each
- € 0.90 and € 1.70 (Vienna): 120,000 each
- 1.40 fr and 1.90 fr (Geneva): 110,000 each
Prestige Booklets
- Accompanying booklets with text and illustrations were released for each office:
- Geneva: 14,000 booklets
- New York: 14,000 booklets
- Vienna: 18,000 booklets
Other Offices (Context)
- New York:
- Michel numbers: 1419 for $1.15 stamp
- Vienna:
- Michel numbers: 837 for €0.40, 833 for €1.70 (others likely included)
Summary Table — UN Geneva “World Heritage – Taj Mahal” (2014)
Feature | Details |
---|---|
Theme | Taj Mahal — UNESCO World Heritage (India) |
First Day of Issue | 16 July 2014 |
Designer | Rorie Katz |
Stamp Designs | Six stamps, each showcasing the Taj Mahal in different lighting contexts |
Geneva Denominations | 1.40 fr and 1.90 fr (Michel VNG 862–863) |
Printing | Offset with hot foil; comb perforation 13; sheets of 20; size 50×35 mm |
Print Quantity (Geneva) | 110,000 each |
Prestige Booklets | Geneva: 14,000 copies released |
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