SOUVENIR\MINIATURE SHEETS

Postage Stamps are sometimes issued in Souvenir Sheets or Miniature Sheets, containing one or a small number of stamps. Souvenir Sheets typically include additional art work or information printed on the selvage, the border surrounding the stamps. Sometimes the stamps make up a greater picture. Some Countries, and some issues, are produced as individual stamps as well as sheets.

The first souvenir sheet of Pakistan was issued for Universal Postal Union Day on 9 October 1971. It was an imperforate sheet valued at 70p. There were no leaflets or first day covers released and 10,000 sheets were printed.

Other sheets include 2,500th anniversary of the Iranian Monarchy (1971), the Quaid's 50th death anniversary (1998) and the 50th anniversary of the first ascent of K-2 (2004).

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