India's first Miniature that could be used as postage was indeed issued in 1973. Before that a Souvenir Sheet was issued in early 1950s, sold for 1.- Rupee, celebrating the 100 years of Telegraph. It had no face value, hence could not be used to pay postage.
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brilliant info.
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India's first Miniature that could be used as postage
ReplyDeletewas indeed issued in 1973. Before that a Souvenir Sheet was issued in early 1950s, sold for 1.- Rupee, celebrating the 100 years of Telegraph.
It had no face value, hence could not be used to pay postage.
This is one more informative site on Indian Stamps:
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Any plans to add MS pics from 2013 onwards?
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