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Halley, Edmond, 1656 - 1742 (astronomer)

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‘Halley’s Comet’ stamp, India: first day cover, 1985-11-19

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 97/4
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First day cover envelope issued by the International Astronomical Union, New Delhi, decorated with a sun and moon and bearing a 100-rupee stamp showing Halley’s Comet.

Dates: 1985-11-19
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