The History of Nepalese Postage Stamps: A Matter of Glory to Nepal

The History of Nepalese Postage Stamps: A Matter of Glory to Nepal, 1881–2021 by Bhubanesh Kumar Pradhan and Kedar Prasad Pradhan is a comprehensive account of Nepal’s postage-stamp history, beginning with the country’s first stamps issued in 1881. The book traces the development of Nepalese stamps across different political and historical periods, discussing their designs, themes, printing methods, denominations, and national significance. It also presents postage stamps as miniature records of Nepal’s heritage, portraying its kings, landscapes, culture, institutions, national symbols, and important historical events. With its extensive catalogue of Nepalese stamps issued over roughly 140 years, the book serves as a valuable reference for philatelists, collectors, researchers, historians, and readers interested in Nepal’s postal and cultural history.