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The Humble Postage Stamp Reveals A Lot About A Country

An envelope with early stamps from Pakistan, including the first commemorative stamp (in red) designed by the renowned artist <a href=&quot;http://artist.christies.com/Abdur-Rahman-Chughtai-15961-bio.aspx&quot;>A.R. Chughtai</a> and issued in 1948. (Courtesy of Adnan Hussain Nanjee)
An envelope with early stamps from Pakistan, including the first commemorative stamp (in red) designed by the renowned artist A.R. Chughtai and issued in 1948. (Courtesy of Adnan Hussain Nanjee)

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