Some Examples of Rare Indian Postage Stamps

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Some Examples of Rare Indian Postage Stamps


• Collecting Stamps of India is a fun experience because of their various interesting themes and categories. • Right from the very first Scinde Dawk to the most recent Indian stamps depicting major events from Ramayan, you will truly love the process of collecting them.



• When it comes to rare stamps of India, the 10 rupees service stamp featuring Mahatma Gandhi is well-known all over the world. • Very few examples of these rare Indian stamps exist today and most of them are sold for impressive amounts at auction houses across the globe.



• Indian stamps of the denomination 4 annas were issued in 1854 using the modern lithographic methods. These rare Indian postage stamps are priced high in the market. • Then we have the 1852 Scinde Dawk ½ anna red stamp which is popular because it is one of the earliest postage stamps in Asia.



• An 1854 unissued ½ anna deep vermillion stamp has also caught the attention of various collectors due to its rarity. • 1902-11 25 rupees brownish, orange and blue stamp featuring a portrait of King Edward VII is also one of the rare stamps of India.



• An 1854 unissued ½ anna deep vermillion stamp has also caught the attention of various collectors due to its rarity. • 1902-11 25 rupees brownish, orange and blue stamp featuring a portrait of King Edward VII is also one of the Rare Stamps of India.


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