Claude
The cachet features a teal/turquoise globe illustration showing the Eastern Hemisphere, printed on cream-colored envelope stock. Below the globe is bilingual text in Hindi and English reading '21st International Geographical Congress,' with 'First Day Cover 1-12-1968' printed at top in both Hindi and English. The stamp (20 paise, blue) depicts a compass rose/wind rose design with India at center, inscribed 'XXIst International Geographical Congress' and '1968.' The circular hand-applied pictorial cancellation reads 'New Delhi / 1-12-68 / 21st International Geographical Congress' in both Hindi and English. Condition appears fine with minor edge wear.
Mistral
The cachet artwork features a teal-colored globe centered on the envelope, symbolizing the international nature of the event. The stamp, valued at 20 paise, depicts a compass rose design with India at the center, surrounded by text commemorating the 21st International Geographical Congress held in New Delhi in 1968. The postmark is circular with text in Hindi and English, clearly showing the date and location of New Delhi. The text on the cover is bilingual, in Hindi and English, with '21st International Geographical Congress' and 'Indian Posts & Telegraphs' printed prominently.
(The automatic summaries sometimes misidentify the postmark as part of the cachet artwork.)
