SRI LANKA 1983 (FDC) NATIONAL HEROES WITH WITHDRAWN VALUE
National Heroes set, including 50c C W Thamotheram Pillai which should have been withdrawn prior to issue, on illustrated cover with COLOMBO circular cancels dated 1983.05.22, the first day of issue. Scarce. Fine. LKA1633
Note: the 50c C W Thamotheram Pillai design was withdrawn prior to release when it was realised the wrong portrait had been used. However, examples were sold at some rural post offices due to withdrawal instructions not being received in time