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 Alain Martineau
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| General Description : | Sigiriya (Lion's rock) is a large stone and ancient rock fortress and palace ruin in the central Matale District of Sri Lanka, surrounded by the remains of an extensive network of gardens, reservoirs, and other structures. A popular tourist destination, Sigiriya is also renowned for its ancient paintings (frescos), which are reminiscent of the Ajanta Caves of India. It is one of the eight World Heritage Sites of Sri Lanka. It is also declared by UNESCO as the 8th Wonder of the World. |
| Face value | 30 Cents |
| Catalog code (Michel) | LK 302 |
| Catalog code | Stamp Number LK 343 Yvert et Tellier LK 327A Stanley Gibbons LK 456 |
| Stamp colour | carmine / yellow |
| Watermark | Lotus Flower and Sinhalese Letters 'Sri' Multiple [Up] |
| Stamp use | Definitive stamp |
| Issue date | 01/05/1959 |
| Print technique | recess |
| Printed by | Bradbury Wilkinson & Co Ltd |
| Perforation | comb 12 x 12½ |
| Height | 29.00 mm |
| Width | 24.00 mm |
| Catalog prices | No catalog prices set yet |
