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Special Postal Cover issued by Department of Posts Himachal Circle commemorating Bishop Cotton School’s 165 years of excellence in education.

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BCS 165th

Located in the heart of the Shimla Hills, Himachal Pradesh, Bishop Cotton School was founded by Bishop George Edward Lynch Cotton on 28 July 1859. This is a boarding School for boys of 8 to 18 years of age. As an ISC & IGCSE Cambridge International Accredited School, it is strengthened by a proud history that goes back to 165 years. Cottonians have their eyes firmly set on leaving a legacy for the 21st century. This Special Cover is released at Bishop Cotton School, Shimla on the occasion of celebrating 165 years of excellence in education.

₹20/-
DEPARTMENT OF POSTS
H.P. Circle

]]> https://oldcottoniansassociation.com/2024/12/02/special-postal-cover-bcs-165th-year/feed/ 0 Bishop Cotton School – Sesquicentennial – Commemorative stamp https://oldcottoniansassociation.com/2009/10/18/bishop-cotton-school-sesquicentennial-commemorative-stamp/ https://oldcottoniansassociation.com/2009/10/18/bishop-cotton-school-sesquicentennial-commemorative-stamp/#comments Sat, 17 Oct 2009 23:08:36 +0000 http://oldcottonians.org/magazine/?p=1000 stamp-bcs-150BCS Commemorative postage stamp issued by the Department of Posts India on 6th October 2009.

Technical data: Number of stamps issued: 400,000 in a denomination of Indian Rupees 5.00

The First Day issue cover pack has a beautiful painting of the BCS building on the cover.

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