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# Philately Life

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## Posts

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- [Scinde Dawk: A Pioneering Event In India’s Postal History](https://philatelylife.com/scinde-dawk-a-philatelic-journey-through-indias-postal-history/) - In the vast tapestry of philatelic history, the Scinde Dawk stands as a testament to the ingenuity of human communication and the enduring allure of postage stamps.
- [Sandalwood, India, 2006](https://philatelylife.com/sandalwood-india-2006/) - In 2006, the Department of Posts India released a miniature sheet on sandalwood, the first ever scented stamps of India that carried the aroma of sandal.
- [Madonna and Child (1978), Austria](https://philatelylife.com/madonna-and-child-1978-austria/) - Madonna and Child (1739) by Martino Altomonte. Collegiate Church Wilhering, Upper Austria. Christmas 1978, Austria.
- [Indian Leopard, Ceylon, 1970](https://philatelylife.com/indian-leopard-ceylon-1970/) - Ceylon, as Sri Lanka was earlier called, released a postage stamp on Indian Leopard (Panthera pardus fusca) as part of its series on Wild animals in 1970.
- [Greater One Horned Rhinoceros, 2000](https://philatelylife.com/greater-one-horned-rhinoceros-2000/) - The Greater One Horned Rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis) is the largest of the rhino species endemic to the Indian subcontinent. It is identified by a single horn, 8-25 inches in length, and folds if grey-brown skin that gives the appearance of an armour.
- [African Tulip Tree, 1961](https://philatelylife.com/african-tulip-tree-1961/) - Gabon (official: Gabonese Republic), is a country in Central Africa, known for its wildlife and natural resources. It is home to more than half of the wild African elephants, chimpanzees and gorillas.
- [Henri Dunant and Red Cross Centenary, 1963](https://philatelylife.com/henri-dunant-and-red-cross-centenary-1963/) - Henri Dunant (1828-1910) was a Swiss businessman, activist and humanitarian who found the Red Cross movement. His works won him the Nobel Peace Prize in 1901.
- [Death Centenary of Ana Ipătescu, 1975](https://philatelylife.com/death-centenary-of-ana-ipatescu-1975/) - Ana Ipătescu (1805-75) was a Romanian revolutionary who fought in the 1848 Wallachian Revolution.
- [Silver and Cast Iron, 1988](https://philatelylife.com/silver-and-cast-iron-1988/) - György Lengyel was a Hungarian graphic artist and engraver who brought his own distinctive style to stamp design.
- [Geese and Tortoise, 2001](https://philatelylife.com/geese-and-tortoise-2001/) - Panchatantra is one of the most translated literary works from India, having been translated into more than 50 languages.
- [Athletics Munich 1972](https://philatelylife.com/athletics-munich-1972/) - The Munich Summer Olympics of 1972 was held from 26th August to 11th September of the year, in Munich, a city in what was then known as West Germany.
- [Wood Church, 1910](https://philatelylife.com/wood-church-1910/) - Wooden Orthodox Church - Worochta, 1910, is a painting by Leon Wyczółkowski, exhibited in the National Museum in Krakow, Poland.
- [Tranquility by Endre Szász](https://philatelylife.com/tranquility-by-endre-szasz/) - Endre László Szász (1926-2003) was a Hungarian-Canadian artist, painter and illustrator who liked to be referred as a Folk Surrealist.
- [Tom Thumb (Hüvelykmatyi)](https://philatelylife.com/tom-thumb-huvelykmatyi/) - Tom is no bigger than his father's thumb, but his adventures are much bigger. He gets swallowed by a cow, fights with giants, and becomes a favourite of King Arthur.
- [Centre of Mane’s Calendar](https://philatelylife.com/centre-of-manes-calendar/) - The Prague Astronomical Clock (Czech: Pražský orloj) was installed in 1410 CE on the Southern wall of the Old Town Hall of Prague, making it the third oldest astronomical clock in the world.
- [St. George Slaying The Dragon](https://philatelylife.com/st-george-slaying-the-dragon/) - St. George Slaying the Dragon is a commemorative Bulgarian stamp issued on an art work depicting the legend of St. George and the dragon
- [250th Birth Anniversary of Molly Brant (1736-1796)](https://philatelylife.com/250th-birth-anniversary-of-molly-brant-1736-1796/) - Molly Brant [Mary Brant, Kanyen'kehà:ka (Mohawk), 1736-1796] was an indigenous Iroquois leader, loyalist, activist, diplomat, and one of the most important women in the history of Canada.
- [European Nature Conservation Year 1970](https://philatelylife.com/european-nature-conservation-year-1970/) - In 1970, Austria released a stamp on the Krimml Waterfalls on the occasion of the European Nature Conservation Year, featuring the Krimml Waterfalls
- [Gandhi - JAHR 1969](https://philatelylife.com/gandhi-jahr-1969/) - In 1969, the Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany) came up with a stamp to celebrate the birth centenary of Mahatma Gandhi.
- [Hello world!](https://philatelylife.com/hello-world/) - This project is an effort to tell the story of the world, one stamp at a time...

## Pages

- [Philately Life](https://philatelylife.com/) - Philately Life is a digital project to explore the history, culture, and arts of the world through the postal stamps of various nations, old and new.
- [Catalogue](https://philatelylife.com/catalogue/) - Catalogue Raisonné The Catalogue Every item in the archive, listed by reference — stamps, covers, first-day covers, letters and postcards. Search it, or narrow it down from the left. SearchRefineClearCategoriesCoversFirst Day CoversLettersPicture PostcardsPostal StationaryPostcardsStampsCountryBahawalpurEgyptFranceHyderabadIndiaItalyYear of Issue1854185618621884188618881891189318951896189718981900190219041905190619071908194719481949196119691994Showing 1 — 12 of 75SortReferenceYearLatestSG:FR 95 · 1862France 1862 Napoleon III Blue 20 Cents Stamp Affixed LetterLetters · FranceSG:IN
- [Collection](https://philatelylife.com/collection/) - An Online Stamp Exhibit The Collection Stamps, postcards, postal history and memorabilia, classified into the issuing entities, periods and themes. Jump toBritish IndiaIndian StatesPortuguese IndiaFrench IndiaRepublic of IndiaPostcards & Letters Search for: I · The India Collection Five issuing entities, one subcontinent Philatelic collection from the Indian Subcontinent — British India, Indian Princely States, French
- [India & States](https://philatelylife.com/collection/india-states/) - Collection British India Indian States Portuguese India French India Republic The India Collection Indian States Convention and Feudatory 1864 — 1950 Post Office, Trimulgherry The Feudatory States were Princely States under the protection of the British Raj that maintained their postal services at one period or another. While many of these states joined the British
- [India - Republic of India](https://philatelylife.com/republic-of-india/) - Collection British India Indian States Portuguese India French India Republic The India Collection The Republic of India 1947 — ∞ The seventh-largest country by area; the most populous since 2023; and, since independence in 1947, the world’s most populous democracy. Independence was not only the beginning of freedom — it was the beginning of a
- [French India - Établissements français dans l'Inde](https://philatelylife.com/french-india/) - Collection British India Indian States Portuguese India French India Republic The India Collection French India Établissements français dans l’Inde 1892 — 1954 French India, formally the Établissements français dans l'Inde, was a cluster of French enclaves in the Indian subcontinent, towns that had initially been the factories, and trading posts of the French East India
- [Portuguese India - Estado Português da India](https://philatelylife.com/portuguese-india/) - Collection British India Indian States Portuguese India French India Republic The India Collection Portuguese India Estado Português da Índia 1871 — 1961 Portuguese India, officially known as the Estado Português da Índia (Portuguese State of India), refers to the colonial territories controlled by Portugal on the Indian subcontinent. The history of Portuguese India is tied
- [British India - The British Raj](https://philatelylife.com/british-india/) - Collection British India Indian States Portuguese India French India Republic The India Collection British India The East India Company and the British Raj 1757 — 1947 The British Raj, a term denoting British rule over the Indian subcontinent, spanned from 1858 to 1947 and profoundly influenced the region's political, social, and economic landscape. This period,
- [India Through the Postcard](https://philatelylife.com/india-through-the-postcard/) - III · India Through the Postcard India Through the Postcard The country, as it was posted India Through The Postcard India Through The Postcard 1879-1947 INTRODUCTION Postcards offer a unique visual record of India’s colonial past—capturing cities, landscapes, monuments, and everyday life as seen through the eyes of printers, photographers, travellers, and postal systems. India
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## Collections

- [Azad Hind - Indian Legion](https://philatelylife.com/collections/azad-hind-indian-legion/) - The Azad Hind Stamps of the Indian Legion were printed in Germany at the State Printing Bureau, Berlin, in 1943.
- [India 1965 - Commemorative Stamps](https://philatelylife.com/collections/india-1965-commemorative-stamps/) - Stamps issued by the Republic of India in 1965, commemorating Jamshetji Tata, Lala Lajpat Rai and Abraham Lincoln, INS Vishakhpatnam, ITU Centenary, and Indian Mount Everest expedition
- [India 1963 - Commemorative Stamps](https://philatelylife.com/collections/india-1963-commemorative-stamps/) - Stamps issued by the Republic of India in 1963, commemorating the Birth Centenary of Swami Vivekananda (1863-1902), the Defence Campaign Series, a series on Wildlife Preservation, and the 15th Anniversary of Declaration of Human Rights
- [India 1964 - Commemorative Stamps](https://philatelylife.com/collections/india-1964-commemorative-stamps/) - Stamps issued by the Republic of India in 1964, commemorating the Indian National Army, remarkable women like Sarojini Naidu and Kasturba Gandhi, and a mourning issue to observe the passing of Pundit Jawaharlal Nehru
- [India 1962 - Commemorative Stamps](https://philatelylife.com/collections/india-1962-commemorative-stamps/) - Stamps issued by the Republic of India in 1962, commemorating the Inauguration of the Guwahati Oil Refinery, the High Courts of India, the Indian Rhino and the famous mathematician Ramanujan
- [Portuguese India – Postage Due (1904)](https://philatelylife.com/collections/portuguese-india-postage-due-1904/) - Portuguese India Stamps - Postage Due, issued in 1904. Typographed at Casa de Moeda, Lisbon.
- [India 1949-1952 1st Regular Issue (Archaeological Series)](https://philatelylife.com/collections/india-1949-1952-1st-regular-issue-archaeological-series/) - India 1949-1952 1st Regular Issue (Archaeological Series), or first definitive series of stamps based on temples and monuments of India.
- [India Queen Victoria 1854](https://philatelylife.com/collections/india-queen-victoria-1854/) - India Queen Victoria 1854 stamps
- [Portuguese India – Postage Due New Design (1959)](https://philatelylife.com/collections/portuguese-india-postage-due-new-design-1952/) - Portuguese India Stamps - Postage Due (new design), issued in 1959. Printed at Litografia Nacional S.A., Porto.
- [Portuguese India – Nativos (1877)](https://philatelylife.com/collections/portuguese-india-nativos-1877/) - The Government of Portuguese India issued its first postal stamps in 1871, also known as Nativos (Natives). These stamps were printed in a printing press in Goa and a series was printed in 1877.
- [India Indian Expeditionary Force I.E.F.](https://philatelylife.com/collections/india-indian-expeditionary-force-i-e-f/) - India China Expeditionary Force C.E.F. issued between 1900 and 1911 during the reign of Queen Victoria and King Edward VII.
- [Portuguese India – Postcards (1898)](https://philatelylife.com/collections/portuguese-india-postcards-1898/) - The Government of Portuguese India issued a set of 12 postcards in 1898 to commemorate the fourth centenary of Vasco De Gama's discovery of the Maritime route to India.
- [Portuguese India – Postcards (1877)](https://philatelylife.com/collections/portuguese-india-postcards-1877/) - The Government of Portuguese India issued the first set of Postcards in 1877, the Bhilhete Postal issue, featuring a design with a crown in blue and red.
- [Portuguese India – Bisected Stamps (1911-1913)](https://philatelylife.com/collections/portuguese-india-bisected-stamps-1911-1913/) - The Government of Portuguese India issued bisected stamps with the overprint REPUBLICA from 1911 to 1913. These stamps were issued to make up for a shortage of postal stamps.
- [Portuguese India – King Carlos I of Portugal - Republica (1911)](https://philatelylife.com/collections/portuguese-india-king-carlos-i-of-portugal-republica-1911/) - The Government of Portuguese India issued stamps on King Carlos I of Portugal with the overprint REPUBLICA. Designed by Louis-Eugène Mouchon and typographed at Casa da Moeda de Portugal.
- [Portuguese India – King Carlos I of Portugal (1903)](https://philatelylife.com/collections/portuguese-india-king-carlos-i-of-portugal-1903/) - The Government of Portuguese India issued stamps on King Carlos I of Portugal in 1903. Designed by Louis-Eugène Mouchon and typographed at Casa da Moeda de Portugal.
- [Portuguese India – Surcharged (1901-1905)](https://philatelylife.com/collections/portuguese-india-surcharged-1901-1905/) - The Government of Portuguese India issued stamps of King Luis I and King Carlos I, surcharged with new values and issued between 1901 and 1905.
- [Portuguese India – King Carlos I of Portugal (1898)](https://philatelylife.com/collections/portuguese-india-king-carlos-i-of-portugal-1898/) - The Government of Portuguese India issued stamps on King Carlos I of Portugal in 1898. Typographed at Casa da Moeda de Portugal.
- [India 1961 - Commemorative Stamps](https://philatelylife.com/collections/india-1961-commemorative-stamps/) - Stamps issued by the Republic of India in 1961, commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the First Airmail Flight, the Silver Jubilee of All India Radio, and the Centenaries of Scientific Forestry and Indian Archaeological Survey
- [India 1960 - Commemorative Stamps](https://philatelylife.com/collections/india-1960-commemorative-stamps/) - Stamps issued by the Republic of India in 1960, commemorating Saint Thiruvalluvar, Subramania Bharati, and Dr. Visvesvaraya, and a set on Kalidasa's poems
- [India 1959 - Commemorative Stamps](https://philatelylife.com/collections/india-1959-commemorative-stamps/) - Stamps issued by the Republic of India in 1959, commemorating the 40th anniversary of the ILO, the centenary of Sir Jamsetjee Jijibhoy, and the first World Agriculture Fair.
- [India 1958 - Commemorative Stamps](https://philatelylife.com/collections/india-1958-commemorative-stamps/) - Stamps issued by the Republic of India in 1958, commemorating the birth centenary of D.K. Karve, B.C. Pal, and 50 years of Indian Steel Industry
- [India 1957 - Commemorative Stamps](https://philatelylife.com/collections/india-1957-commemorative-stamps/) - Stamps issued by the Republic of India in 1957, commemorating the centenary of the Great Indian Mutiny, Red Cross Conference and other themes
- [India 1956 - 2500th Buddha Jayanti](https://philatelylife.com/collections/india-1956-2500th-buddha-jayanti/) - Stamps issued by the Republic of India in 1956, commemorating 2500 years of the birth of the Buddha, and Birth Centenary of Bal Gangadhar Tilak
- [India 1954 - Postage Stamp centenary](https://philatelylife.com/collections/india-1954-postage-stamp-centenary/) - Stamps issued by the Republic of India in 1954, commemorating the Postage Stamp centenary, United Nations Day and the 4th World Forestry Congress
- [India 1953 - Railway Centenary and Mount Everest](https://philatelylife.com/collections/india-1953-railway-centenary-and-mount-everest/) - Republic of India stamps from 1953, including Railway Centenary, Conquest of Mount Everest and Centenary of Indian Telegraphs
- [India 1952 - Saints & Poets of India](https://philatelylife.com/collections/india-1952-saints-poets-of-india/) - The ‘Saints & Poets of India’ stamp set, issued in 1952, was one of independent India’s earliest commemorative stamp series, honouring the country’s rich spiritual and literary heritage.
- [Portuguese India – Padroes - Portugal & San Gabriel (1933)](https://philatelylife.com/collections/portuguese-india-padroes-portugal-san-gabriel-1933/) - A government directive no. 18567, dated 30th June 1930, authorised the printing of a new set of postage stamps, ‘PADROES’, in different colours as prescribed by the Convention of Post held in London in 1928.
- [Portuguese India – Crown (1877-81)](https://philatelylife.com/collections/portuguese-india-crown-1877-81/) - The Portuguese India Government issued the Crown series of stamps in 1877 and 1880. These stamps were designed by August Fernando Gerard and printed at Casa da Moeda.
- [Portuguese India – Final Issues (1960-62)](https://philatelylife.com/collections/portuguese-india-final-issues-1960-62/) - The Portuguese Indian Government issued stamps between 1960 and 1962. However, the stamps issued in 1961 and 1962 never went into circulation as the Portuguese were expelled from India by then.
- [Portuguese India – Série Moedas Issue (1959)](https://philatelylife.com/collections/portuguese-india-serie-moedas-issue-1959/) - The 1959 "Série Moedas" (Coin Series) of postage stamps issued by Portuguese India showcased the monetary history of the region under the Portuguese rule.
- [Portuguese India – New Currency Overprints (1959)](https://philatelylife.com/collections/portuguese-india-new-currency-overprints-1959/) - The Portuguese Indian Government changed its currency in 1959 to conform to the decimal system, and a set of stamps from previous years were surcharged with an overprint
- [Portuguese India – Coat of Arms & Other Issues of 1958](https://philatelylife.com/collections/portuguese-india-coat-of-arms-other-issues-of-1958/) - The Portuguese Indian Government issues a series of Postage stamps to commemorate the Coat of Arms of various viceroys.
- [Portuguese India – Map of Damao and Nagar Haveli (1957)](https://philatelylife.com/collections/portuguese-india-map-of-damao-and-nagar-haveli-1957/) - In 1957, the Portuguese Indian Government issued a series of postage stamps depicting the map of Damao and Nagar Haveli to assert its claim over these areas.
- [Portuguese India – 450th Anniversary of Portuguese Settlement in India (1956)](https://philatelylife.com/collections/portuguese-india-450th-anniversary-of-portuguese-settlement-in-india-1956/) - The Portuguese Indian Government issues a series of Postage stamps to commemorate the 450th anniversary of Portuguese settlement in India
- [Portuguese India – Other Stamps from 1952 to 1955](https://philatelylife.com/collections/portuguese-india-other-stamps-from-1952-to-1955/) - This page carries postal stamps issued by the government of Portuguese Goa (India) between 1952 and 1955.
- [Portuguese India – 400th Death Anniversary of  St. Francis Xavier (1952)](https://philatelylife.com/collections/portuguese-india-400th-death-anniversary-of-st-francis-xavier-1952/) - The Government of Portuguese India issued stamps commemorating the 400th death anniversary of St. Francis Xavier, a prominent Catholic missionary.
- [Portuguese India – 300th Anniversary of  José Vaz (1951)](https://philatelylife.com/collections/portuguese-india-300th-anniversary-of-jose-vaz-1951/) - The Government of Portuguese India issued stamps commemorating the 300th anniversary of José Vaz, a prominent Catholic missionary in Sri Lanka.
- [Portuguese India – Holy Year (1950-1951)](https://philatelylife.com/collections/portuguese-india-holy-year-1950-1951/) - The Government of Portuguese India issued stamps commemorating Pope Pius XII's proclamation of 1950 as the Holy Year.
- [Portuguese India – Exposition of St. Francis Xavier (1931)](https://philatelylife.com/collections/portuguese-india-exposition-of-st-francis-xavier-1931/) - The Government of Portuguese India issued stamps in 1931 to commemorate the Exposition of St. Francis Xavier, which was a major religious event held in Goa, India.
- [Portuguese India – Our Lady Of Fatima (1948-1949)](https://philatelylife.com/collections/portuguese-india-our-lady-of-fatima-1948-1949/) - The Government of Portuguese India issued stamps dedicated to Our Lady of Fatima in 1948 and 1949. Designed by Almada Negreiros and printed at Litografia National, Porto.
- [Portuguese India – Historical Men & Monuments (1946-1948)](https://philatelylife.com/collections/portuguese-india-historical-men-monuments-1946-1948/) - The Government of Portuguese India issued a new set of stamps dedicated to historical men and monuments. Designed by Arnaldo Ressano Garcia and printed at Bradbury Wilkinson & Co. Ltd, London.
- [Portuguese India – Império Colonial Português (1938)](https://philatelylife.com/collections/portuguese-india-imperio-colonial-portugues-1938/) - The Government of Portuguese India issued a set of Império Colonial Português stamps for land and air postage. Typographed at Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. London.
- [Portuguese India – Air Post (1938)](https://philatelylife.com/collections/portuguese-india-air-post-1938/) - The Government of Portuguese India issued a set of Air Post stamps depicting an aircraft over globe. Typographed at Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. London.
- [Portuguese India – King Carlos I of Portugal (1895-1896)](https://philatelylife.com/collections/portuguese-india-king-carlos-i-of-portugal-1895-1896/) - The Government of Portuguese India issued stamps on King Carlos I of Portugal in 1895. Typographed at Casa da Moeda, Lisbon.
- [Portuguese India – Postal Tax (Assistęncia Publica)](https://philatelylife.com/collections/portuguese-india-postal-tax-assistencia-publica/) - The Portuguese Indian Government issued Postal Tax stamps with a new design of a mother breastfeeding her child in 1948. These stamps were issued to raise money for the charitable organisation Assistęncia Publica which worked to help the poor and those in distress.
- [Portuguese India – Postal Tax (Pombal Issue)](https://philatelylife.com/collections/portuguese-india-postal-tax-pombal-issue/) - Portuguese India Stamps - Postal Tax Pombal Issue stamps issued in 1925 to raise money for building the Monument of the Maquis of Pombal in Lisbon, and for the rebuilding of Lisbon after an earthquake.
- [Portuguese India – War Tax](https://philatelylife.com/collections/portuguese-india-war-tax/) - Portuguese India Stamps - War Tax stamps issued in 1919, with TAXA DE GUERRA overprint on Service stamps. Printed at Casa da Moeda de Portugal.
- [Portuguese India – Postage Due (Overprints)](https://philatelylife.com/collections/portuguese-india-postage-due-overprints/) - Portuguese India Stamps - Postage Due overprints issued across the 1940s and 1950s where Postage Due was overprinted on regular stamps.
- [Portuguese India – Postage Due (1946)](https://philatelylife.com/collections/portuguese-india-postage-due-1946/) - Portuguese India Stamps - Postage Due (new design), issued in 1946. Printed at Casa da Moeda, Lisboa.
- [Portuguese India – Fourth Centenary Vasco Da Gama (1898)](https://philatelylife.com/collections/portuguese-india-fourth-centenary-vasco-da-gama-1898/) - The Government of Portuguese India issued stamps in 1898 to commemorate the fourth centenary of the discovery of sea route to India by Vasco Da Gama.
- [Portuguese India – King Luis I of Portugal (1886)](https://philatelylife.com/collections/portuguese-india-king-luis-i-of-portugal-1886/) - The Government of Portuguese India issued stamps on King Luis I of Portugal in 1886. Embossed on chalked paper. Typographed at Casa da Moeda, Lisbon.
- [Portuguese India – Nativos (1873-1876)](https://philatelylife.com/collections/portuguese-india-nativos-1873-1876/) - The Government of Portuguese India issued its first postal stamps in 1871, also known as Nativos (Natives). These stamps were printed in a printing press in Goa.
- [Portuguese India – Nativos (1871-1872)](https://philatelylife.com/collections/portuguese-india-nativos-1871-1872/) - The Government of Portuguese India issued its first postal stamps in 1871, also known as Nativos (Natives). These stamps were printed in a printing press in Goa.
- [The Feudatory State of Nowanuggur](https://philatelylife.com/collections/the-feudatory-state-of-nowanuggur/) - Morvi was a princely salute state in the Kathiawar region of present-day Gujarat. Ruled by the Jadeja Rajputs, Morvi issued its first postage stamps in 1931, during the reign of Sir Lakhdirji Waghji.
- [The Feudatory State of Nandgaon](https://philatelylife.com/collections/the-feudatory-state-of-nandgaon/) - Nandgaon was a princely state in the Chattisgarh States Agency in Central India. It is currently part of the Indian state of Chattisgarh. The first postage stamps of Nandgaon were issued in 1891 during the time of Mahant Balram Das.
- [Morvi - Revenue Stamps (1931-1933)](https://philatelylife.com/collections/morvi-revenue-stamps-1931-1933/) - Revenue stamps of Morvi with royal portraits of Maharaja Waghji II Rawaji and Maharaja Lakhdirji Waghji, issued between 1931 and 1934
- [Morvi - Second Issue (1934-1935)](https://philatelylife.com/collections/morvi-second-issue-1934-1935/) - The second issue of Morvi with a different design but carrying the royal portrait of Maharaja Kakhdirji Waghji, was issued between 1934 and 1935.
- [The Feudatory State of Morvi](https://philatelylife.com/collections/the-feudatory-state-of-morvi/) - Morvi was a princely salute state in the Kathiawar region of present-day Gujarat. Ruled by the Jadeja Rajputs, Morvi issued its first postage stamps in 1931, during the reign of Sir Lakhdirji Waghji.
- [The Feudatory State of Kishangarh](https://philatelylife.com/collections/the-feudatory-state-of-kishangarh/) - Kishangarh was a princely state in the Rajputana Agency, currently the Indian state of Rajasthan. The state issued its first postal stamps in 1889 during the reign of Maharaja Sadul Singh (ruled 1879-1900)
- [The Feudatory State of Jammu & Kashmir](https://philatelylife.com/collections/the-feudatory-state-of-jammu-kashmir/) - Jammu & Kashmir was a major princely state in the Kashmir Residency in northern India. Established by Maharaja Gulab Singh, the state issued its first postal stamps during the reign of Maharaja Ranbir Singh in 1866.
- [Indore - Official 'Service' Stamps (1904 - 1906)](https://philatelylife.com/collections/indore-official-service-stamps-1904-1906/) - A Collection of Official stamps of the Princely State of Indore overprinted as 'SERVICE' on Maharaja Tukoji Rao Holkar III's postage stamps.
- [Indore - Yeshwant Rao Holkar II (1926 - 1947)](https://philatelylife.com/collections/indore-yeshwant-rao-holkar-ii-1926-1947/) - Maharaja Yeshwant Rao Holkar II (1908–1961) was the last ruling Maharaja of the princely state of Indore, known for his modern vision, diplomatic skill, and cultural patronage.
- [Indore - Tukoji Rao Holkar III (1903 - 1926)](https://philatelylife.com/collections/indore-tukoji-rao-holkar-iii-1903-1926/) - Maharaja Tukoji Rao Holkar III (1890 - 1978) was the ruler of the princely state of Indore in the Indore Agency from 1903 to 1926.
- [The Feudatory State of Indore](https://philatelylife.com/collections/the-feudatory-state-of-indore/) - Indore (also called Holkar) was a Maratha Princely State in the Indore Agency in Central India, presently in the Indian State of Madhya Pradesh. The state issued its first postal stamps in 1886 during the reign of Maharaja Tukoji Rao Holkar II (reigned 1844-1886).
- [The Feudatory State of Idar](https://philatelylife.com/collections/the-feudatory-state-of-idar/) - Idar was a princely state in the Western India Agency, currently part of the Indian state of Gujarat. The state issued its first stamps in 1932, during the reign of Maharaja Himmat Singh.
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- [French India - Hindu Sculptures (1948)](https://philatelylife.com/collections/french-india-hindu-sculptures-1948/) - The French India stamps of the London Series were printed in London while the region was under Free French control after France was occupied by Nazi Germany.
- [French India - Victory Issue (1946)](https://philatelylife.com/collections/french-india-victory-issue-1946/) - French India Stamps of 1946 commemorating the anniversary of allied victory in World War II
- [French India - War Issues (1942-1945)](https://philatelylife.com/collections/french-india-war-issues-1942-1945/) - French India stamps issued during the war years between 1942 and 1945
- [French India - London Series (1942)](https://philatelylife.com/collections/french-india-london-series-1942/) - The French India stamps of the London Series were printed in London while the region was under Free French control after France was occupied by Nazi Germany.
- [French India - Defense of the Empire (1941)](https://philatelylife.com/collections/french-india-defense-of-the-empire-1941/) - The Empire Defense Council in France, established in 1941, was a body created during the Vichy regime, led by Marshal Philippe Pétain after France's defeat by Nazi Germany in 1940
- [French India - Run Up To World War II (1938-1939)](https://philatelylife.com/collections/french-india-pre-world-war-ii-1938-1939/) - Stamps of French India during the run-up to World War II from the years 1938 and 1939. These were the last stamps issued by France before the Allied Victory. The intermediate-period stamps were printed by the Liberated and Vichy France.
- [French India - Exposition Internationale Paris (1937)](https://philatelylife.com/collections/french-india-exposition-internationale-paris-1937/) - The Exposition Internationale des Arts et Techniques dans la Vie Moderne (1937) was a major international event held in Paris to celebrate modern advancements in art and technology.
- [French India - Exposition Coloniale Internationale Paris (1931)](https://philatelylife.com/collections/french-india-exposition-coloniale-internationale-paris-1931/) - The Colonial Exhibition in Paris of 1931 (Exposition Coloniale Internationale) was a large-scale international event held to showcase the vast French colonial empire and the achievements of imperialism.
- [French India - Brahma and Kali Temple (1929)](https://philatelylife.com/collections/french-india-brahma-and-kali-temple-1929/) - Brahma and Kali Temple series of French India issued in 1929
- [French India - Brahma and Kali Temple (Surcharged)](https://philatelylife.com/collections/french-india-brahma-and-kali-temple-surcharged/) - Brahma and Kali Temple series of French India issued in 1923 and surcharged with new values
- [French India - Brahma and Kali Temple (1922)](https://philatelylife.com/collections/french-india-brahma-and-kali-temple-1922/) - Brahma and Kali Temple series of French India issued in 1922
- [French India - Red Cross (1915)](https://philatelylife.com/collections/french-india-red-cross-1915/) - Red Cross Overprint postage stamps with a surcharge issued by French India in 1915.
- [King George VI Victory Issue 1946](https://philatelylife.com/collections/king-george-vi-victory-issue-1946/) - British India King George VI Victory Issue stamps of 1946 to commemorate the Allied Victory in World War II. With multiple small star watermarks and with a perforation of comb 13.
- [India King George VI Multiple Small Stars Watermark 1940-1943](https://philatelylife.com/collections/india-king-george-vi-multiple-small-stars-watermark-1940-1943/) - British India King George VI stamps with multiple small star watermarks. Issued between 1940 and 1943 and with a perforation of 13½ x 14.
- [India King George VI Large Format High Values 1937-1940](https://philatelylife.com/collections/india-king-george-vi-large-format-high-values-1937-1940/) - British India King George VI large format high-value stamps with multiple small star watermarks. Issued between 1937 and 1940, and with a perforation of 13½ x 14.
- [India King George VI Multiple Small Stars Watermark 1937-1940](https://philatelylife.com/collections/india-king-george-vi-multiple-small-stars-watermark-1937-1940/) - British India King George VI stamps with multiple small star watermarks. Issued between 1937 and 1940 and with a perforation of 13½ x 14.
- [India King George V Silver Jubilee 1935](https://philatelylife.com/collections/india-king-george-v-silver-jubilee-1935/) - India King George V stamps commemorating the Silver Jubilee of the Emperor. With multiple small star watermarks. Issued in 1935 and with a perforation of 14
- [India King George V Multiple Small Stars Watermark 1932-1936](https://philatelylife.com/collections/india-king-george-v-multiple-small-stars-watermark-1932-1936/) - India King George V stamps with multiple small star watermarks. Issued in 1931 and with a perforation of 14
- [India King George V Inauguration of New Delhi 1931](https://philatelylife.com/collections/india-king-george-v-inauguration-of-new-delhi-1931/) - India King George V commemorative stamps celebrating the inauguration of New Delhi. Printed with multiple star watermarks, issued in 1931 and with a perforation of 14
- [India King George V de Havilland Airmail 1929](https://philatelylife.com/collections/india-king-george-v-de-havilland-airmail-1929/) - India King George V airmail stamps featuring de Havilland DH66 Hercules aircraft. Printed with multiple star watermarks, issued in 1929 and with a perforation of 14
- [India King George V Large Format High Values 1926-1933](https://philatelylife.com/collections/india-king-george-v-large-format-high-values-1926-1933/) - India King George V large format and high value stamps with multiple star watermark issued between 1926 and 1933, and with a perforation of 14
- [India King George V Multiple Small Stars Watermark 1926-1933](https://philatelylife.com/collections/india-king-george-v-multiple-small-stars-watermark-1926-1933/) - India King George V stamps with multiple star watermark issued between 1926 and 1933, and with a perforation of 14
- [India King George V Single Star Watermark 1922-1926](https://philatelylife.com/collections/india-king-george-v-single-star-watermark-1922-1926/) - India King George V stamps with single star watermark issued between 1922 and 1926, and with a perforation of 14
- [India King George V Surcharged 1921-1922](https://philatelylife.com/collections/india-king-george-v-surcharged-1921-1922/) - India King George V stamps with single star watermark issued between 1911 and 1922, surcharged with lower values and with a perforation of 14
- [India King George V Large Format High Value 1911-1922](https://philatelylife.com/collections/india-king-george-v-large-format-high-value-1911-1922/) - India King George V large format and high value stamps with single star watermark issued between 1911 and 1922, with a perforation of 14
- [The Feudatory State of Hyderabad](https://philatelylife.com/collections/the-feudatory-state-of-hyderabad/) - Hyderabad was a princely state in Deccan, the largest state in terms of population, ruled by the Asaf Jah dynasty, former Mughal vassals. Nawab Mir Mahbub Ali Khan (ruled 1869-1911) issued the first postal stamps of Hyderabad in 1869.
- [French India - Brahma and Kali Temple (1914)](https://philatelylife.com/collections/french-india-brahma-and-kali-temple-1914/) - Brahma and Kali Temple series of French India issued in 1914
- [French India - 1892-1903](https://philatelylife.com/collections/french-india-1892-1903/) - French India Definitives and overprints issued between 1892 and 1903
- [The Feudatory State of Duttia](https://philatelylife.com/collections/the-feudatory-state-of-duttia/) - Duttia (Datia) was a princely state in the Bundelkhand Agency in Central India, currently a part of the state of Madhya Pradesh. The first postage stamps of Duttia were issued during the time of Maharaja Lokendra Bhawani Singh (ruled 1857-1907).
- [The Feudatory State of Cochin](https://philatelylife.com/collections/the-feudatory-state-of-cochin/) - Cochin (Kochi) was a Princely State on the Malabar coast, currently a part of the Indian state of Kerala. It was part of the Madras State Agency in Southern India. The state issues its first postal stamps in 1882, during the reign of Raja Kerala Varma V (ruled 1888-1895).
- [Charkhari Views 1931](https://philatelylife.com/collections/charkhari-views-1931/) - Views of Charkhari stamps which were issued in 1931. The stamps are typographed, multicoloured and perforated
- [Charkhari Crossed Swords 1909-1930](https://philatelylife.com/collections/charkhari-crossed-swords-1909-1930/) - Charkhari Crossed Swords stamps which were issued between 1909 and 1930. The stamps are both perforated and imperforated.
- [The Feudatory State of Charkhari](https://philatelylife.com/collections/the-feudatory-state-of-charkhari/) - Charkhari was a Princely state in the Bundelkhand Agency in Central India, currently part of Madhya Pradesh. Maharajadhiraj Malkhan Singh Ju Deb (ruled 1880-1908) issued the first stamps of Charkhari in 1884
- [The Feudatory State Of Bundi](https://philatelylife.com/collections/the-feudatory-state-of-bundi/) - Bundi was a princely state in the Rajputana Agency in Western India, presently a part of Rajasthan. Maharao Raja Raghubir Singh (1889-1927) issued the first postal stamps of Bundi in 1894
- [Bussahir 1900-1901](https://philatelylife.com/collections/bussahir-1900-1901/) - Bussahir 1900-1901 postage stamps issued during the reign of Raja Shamsher Singh
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- [The Feudatory State of Bussahir](https://philatelylife.com/collections/the-feudatory-state-of-bussahir/) - Bussahir was a Princely State in the Punjab Hill States Agency, currently a part of Himachal Pradesh. Raja Shamsher Singh of Bussahir issued postal stamps during his reign which lasted from 1850 to 1914.
- [Jaipur 1948 Silver Jubilee of Man Singh II](https://philatelylife.com/collections/jaipur-1948-silver-jubilee-of-man-singh-ii/) - Jaipur 1948 Silver Jubilee celebration of the enthronement of Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II
- [Jaipur 1936-1947 Surcharges](https://philatelylife.com/collections/jaipur-1936-1947-surcharges/) - Surcharged stamps of Jaipur from 1936 to 1948
- [Jaipur 1932-1947 Maharaja Man Singh II](https://philatelylife.com/collections/jaipur-1932-1947-maharaja-man-singh-ii/) - Man Singh II was the last ruling Maharaja of Jaipur and was known to have played a crucial role in modernizing Jaipur by developing infrastructure, education, and healthcare.
- [Jaipur 1931 Investiture of Man Singh II](https://philatelylife.com/collections/jaipur-1931-investiture-of-man-singh-ii/) - Celebration of the Investiture of Maharaja Man Singh II with full ruling powers, Jaipur Feudatory State, 1931.
- [Jaipur 1911-1928 Chariot of Surya](https://philatelylife.com/collections/jaipur-1911-1928-chariot-of-surya/) - Jaipur 1911-1928 Chariot of Surya Typographed stamps printed by Dorling & Co., London.
- [The Feudatory State of Jaipur](https://philatelylife.com/collections/the-feudatory-state-of-jaipur/) - Jaipur was one of the oldest princely states of India and one of the most important, having played a crucial role in the history of medieval India.
- [Bhopal 1890-1900 Circle Lithographs](https://philatelylife.com/collections/bhopal-1890-1900-circle-lithographs/) - Bhopal 1890-1900 H.H. Nawab Shah Jahan Begam stamps in Circle. They were printed using lithography and came without gum.
- [Bhopal 1883-1900 Oval Lithographed](https://philatelylife.com/collections/bhopal-1883-1900-oval-lithographed/) - Bhopal Oval Lithographed stamps with new tughra from 1883 - 1900 during the reign of Nawab Shah Jahan Begum
- [Bhopal 1891-1900 Hexagonal Embossed](https://philatelylife.com/collections/bhopal-1891-1900-hexagonal-embossed/) - Feudatory state of Bhopal 1891-1900 postage stamps with hexagonal frames and the Begam's embossed seal in the centre.
- [Bhopal 1881-1890 Hexagonal Embossed](https://philatelylife.com/collections/bhopal-1881-1890-hex/) - Feudatory State of Bhopal 1881-1889 postal stamps of Nawab Shah Jahan Begam
- [The Feudatory State of Bhopal](https://philatelylife.com/collections/the-feudatory-state-of-bhopal/) - Bhopal was a Princely state in Central India and formed the nucleus of the Bhopal Agency. One of the most prominent princely states of India, it was also one of the first to issue its postal stamps, in 1871.
- [The Feudatory State of Rajpipla](https://philatelylife.com/collections/the-feudatory-state-of-rajpipla/) - Rajpipla was a Princely State in the Rowa Kawtha Agency, part of the present Indian state of Gujarat. The state issued its first stamps in 1880 during the reign of Maharana Shri Gambhirsinhji II Verisalji (1860-1897)
- [The Feudatory State of Jasdan](https://philatelylife.com/collections/the-feudatory-state-of-jasdan/) - Jasdan was a Princely state in the Kathiawar Agency in Western India, presently the state of Gujarat. The state issued its own postage stamps between 1942 and 1948.
- [The Feudatory State of Dungarpur](https://philatelylife.com/collections/the-feudatory-state-of-dungarpur/) - Dungarpur was a Princely state in the Rajputana Agency in northwestern India. Maharaja Lakshman Singhji (1918-89) issued the first stamps of Dungarpur between 1933-1947.
- [Bahawalpur Official Issues (1945-1949)](https://philatelylife.com/collections/bahawalpur-official-issues-1945-1949/) - Bahawalpur Official (Sarkari) stamps from 1945 to 1949
- [Bahawalpur 1949 Issues](https://philatelylife.com/collections/bahawalpur-1949-issues/) - The 1949 issues of Bahawalpur included commemoration of 25 years of acquisition of full ruling powers of the Amir and UPU
- [Bahawalpur 1948 Issues](https://philatelylife.com/collections/bahawalpur-1948-issues/) - Bahawalpur issued more stamps in 1948 commemorating the Multan campaign and the union of the state with Pakistan, among others
- [Bahawalpur Abassid Motifs (1947)](https://philatelylife.com/collections/bahawalpur-abassid-motifs-1947/) - The Abassid Motifs issued by the Princely State of Bahawalpur in 1947, that included commemorative stamps on the ruling family of the states, mosques and other buildings
- [The Feudatory State of Bahawalpur](https://philatelylife.com/collections/the-feudatory-state-of-bahawalpur/) - Bahawalpur was a princely state near Punjab in India. It was the largest princely state with both a majority Muslim population and a Muslim ruler. The state acceded to Pakistan in 1947 and became a part of West Paki
- [The Feudatory State of Las Bela](https://philatelylife.com/collections/the-feudatory-state-of-las-bela/) - Las Bela was a Princely State in the region that is no
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- [Barwani - Devi Singh](https://philatelylife.com/collections/barwani-devi-singh/) - Barwani The Feudatory State of Barwani - III 1921-1948 Barwani Collections Rana Ranjit Singh (1921-22) Rana Ranjit Singh (1923-26) Rana Devi Singh (1932-48) Rana Devi Singh originally ruled as a minor under the Queen Regent of Barwani. Born on 19th August 1922, he was educated at Daly College, Indore and married Dilhar Kumari, the princess
- [Barwani - Ranjit Singh 1923-1926](https://philatelylife.com/collections/barwani-ranjit-singh-1923-1926/) - Barwani The Feudatory State of Barwani - II 1921-1948 Barwani Collections Rana Ranjit Singh (1921-22) Rana Ranjit Singh (1923-26) Rana Devi Singh (1932-48) The British described Barwani as "picturesque", having hills and valleys covered with dense forests, and dotted with ruins of ancient forts and palaces. The Muslim influence of the past left its mark
- [The Feudatory State of Barwani](https://philatelylife.com/collections/the-feudatory-state-of-barwani/) - Barwani was a princely state in the Malwa Regency of Central India. Maharana Sir Ranjit Singh Ji II Bahadur (1894-1930) issued the first postal stamps of Barwani in 1921.
- [The Feudatory State of Bamra](https://philatelylife.com/collections/the-feudatory-state-of-bamra/) - Bamra was a princely state in the Orissa States Agency, Bengal. A state wi
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- [The Feudatory State of Bijawar](https://philatelylife.com/collections/the-feudatory-state-of-bijawar/) - Bijawar was a Princely state in the Central Indian Agency of Bundelkhand. Bijawar issued its first set of stamps in 1935, featuring the ruler of the state, Maharaja
- [The Feudatory State of Jhalawar](https://philatelylife.com/collections/the-feudatory-state-of-jhalawar/) - Jhalawar The Feudatory State of Jhalawar 1886 Area: 2,106 Population: 1,22,299 (1901) Stamps issued: 1886 Number of stamps: 2 Emission: Definitive Printing: Typography Maharaj Rana Zalim Singh II Jhalawar was a Princely state in the Hadoti region of Rajputana, part of present-day Rajasthan. The state was established in 1838, out of a treaty between the
- [The Feudatory State of Alwar](https://philatelylife.com/collections/the-feudatory-state-of-alwar/) - Alwar was a Rajput Princely State in northwest India, established in 1771 when Pratap Singh, a chieftain, captured the city of Alwar and declared independence.
- [India King George V Single Star Watermark 1911-1922](https://philatelylife.com/collections/india-king-george-v-single-star-watermark-1911-1922/) - India King George V stamps with single star watermark issued between 1911 and 1922, with a perforation of 14
- [Azad Hind - Chalo Delhi Burma Stamps](https://philatelylife.com/collections/azad-hind-chalo-delhi-burma-stamps/) - The Chalo Delhi stamps of the Azad Hind Fauj (Indian National Army) were designed perhaps to compensate for the need for postage stamps when the Indian Legion stamps from Germany failed to arrive.
- [India China Expeditionary Force C.E.F.](https://philatelylife.com/collections/india-china-expeditionary-force-c-e-f/) - India China Expeditionary Force C.E.F. issued between 1900 and 1911 during the reign of Queen Victoria and King Edward VII.
- [India King Edward VII Official](https://philatelylife.com/collections/india-king-edward-vii-official/) - India King Edward VII Official stamps issued between 1902 and 1911.
- [India King Edward VII Surcharged 1905-1907](https://philatelylife.com/collections/india-king-edward-vii-surcharged-1905-1907/) - India King Edward VII Surcharged 1905-1907 stamps. Watermark single star. Perforation 14.
- [India King Edward VII Single Star Watermark 1902-1911](https://philatelylife.com/collections/india-king-edward-vii-single-star-watermark-1902-1911/) - India King Edward VII Single Star Watermark 1902-1911. Perforation 14.
- [India Queen Victoria Single Star Wmk New Colours 1900-1902](https://philatelylife.com/collections/india-queen-victoria-single-star-wmk-new-colours-1900-1902/) - Queen Victoria India stamps issued in new colours as mandated by UPU. These stamps were issued between 1900 and 1902 and had a single star watermark. The perforation was 14.
- [India Queen Victoria Large Format High Values 1895](https://philatelylife.com/collections/india-queen-victoria-large-format-high-values-1895/) - Queen Victoria Large Format High Values from British India issued in 1895. These stamps had single star watermark and a perforation of 14.
- [India Queen Victoria Single Star Wmk 1892-1899](https://philatelylife.com/collections/india-queen-victoria-single-star-wmk-1892-1899/) - Queen Victoria Single Star Wmk stamps issued between 1892 and 1899, with perforation 14.
- [India Queen Victoria Surcharged 1891-1898](https://philatelylife.com/collections/india-queen-victoria-surcharged-1891-1898/) - Queen Victoria Surcharged between 1891 to 1898 from British India. Older stamps were surcharged with lower values as the postage rates were reduced.
- [India Queen Victoria Empire 1882-1890](https://philatelylife.com/collections/india-queen-victoria-empire-1882-1890/) - Queen Victoria Empire stamps issued between 1882 and 1890. In 1877, the Queen assumed the title of Empress of India. The inscription on the stamps changed from EAST INDIA to INDIA
- [1852 Scinde Dawk](https://philatelylife.com/collections/1852-scinde-dawk/) - Scinde Dawk were the first postal stamps issued in the Scind province of British India in 1952.
- [India Queen Victoria Crown Colony 1866-1878](https://philatelylife.com/collections/india-queen-victoria-crown-colony-1866-1878/) - Queen Victoria Crown Colony 1866-1878 stamps of British India. Two dies of 4 anna. Watermarked Elephant head.
- [India Queen Victoria Crown Colony 1865](https://philatelylife.com/collections/india-queen-victoria-crown-colony-1865/) - Queen Victoria Crown Colony 1865 stamps from British India, with watermark Elephant head and perforation 14. Printed on yellowish to white paper.
- [India Queen Victoria Crown Colony 1860](https://philatelylife.com/collections/india-queen-victoria-crown-colony-1860/) - India Queen Victoria Crown Colony 1860 without watermark and perforation 14
- [India Queen Victoria 1856-1864](https://philatelylife.com/collections/india-queen-victoria-1856-1864/) - India Queen Victoria 1856-1864 stamps on yellowish to white paper with perforation 14
- [India Queen Victoria 1855 Typographed Series](https://philatelylife.com/collections/india-queen-victoria-1855-typographed-series/) - India Queen Victoria 1855 Typographed Series, designed by De La Rue & Co. and printed at the Stamp Office, Calcutta
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- [India Late 1800s Queen Victoria RMS Cover From Cawnpore To Fatehgarh](https://philatelylife.com/product/india-late-1880s-queen-victoria-cover-from-cawnpore-to-fatehgarh/) - India late 1800s Queen Victoria RMS Cover from Cawnpore to Losal. Postmarked 2 February Year unmarked, M.A. Cawnpore. Queen Victoria Embossed. Half Annas. Fine Used.
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- [India 1888 Queen Victoria Postcard From Bhiwani To Chirawa](https://philatelylife.com/product/india-1888-queen-victoria-postcard-from-bhiwani-to-chirawa/) - India 1888 Queen Victoria Postcard from Bhiwani to Chirawa. Postmark 27 August 1888. 1/4 Annas. Queen Victoria. Non embossed. No stamps affixed. Used.
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- [India 1961 50th Anniversary of First Airmail Flight First Day Cover](https://philatelylife.com/product/india-1961-50th-anniversary-of-first-airmail-flight-first-day-cover/) - India 1961 First Day Cover to commemorate 50th Anniversary of First Airmail Flight. 15 Naya paisa. Photogravure printing. Unused and cancelled. Special Allahabad Cancellation dated 18th February 1961. Sg:IN 435, Mi:IN 321, Sn:IN 337.
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- [India 1854 Queen Victoria Green 2 Annas](https://philatelylife.com/product/india-1854-queen-victoria-green-2-annas-4/) - Queen Victoria (1819-1901) stamp issued by East India Company Administration in 1854-55. Green. Two Annas. Sg:IN 34
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- [France 1862 Napoleon III Blue 20 Cents Stamp Affixed Letter](https://philatelylife.com/product/france-1862-napoleon-iii-blue-20-cents-stamp-affixed-letter/) - Napoleon III (1808-1873) stamp affixed letter from Laine to Paris in France. Postmarked Paris, 12-May-1867. Condition used, damaged. Stamp face value 20 cents.
- [India 1854 Queen Victoria Indigo 1/2 Anna](https://philatelylife.com/product/india-1854-queen-victoria-indigo-1-2-anna/) - Queen Victoria (1819-1901) stamp issued by East India Company Administration in 1854-55. Printed using Die 1. Lithograph. Without gum. 1/2 Anna.
- [India 1854 Queen Victoria Blue 1/2 Anna](https://philatelylife.com/product/in021854-india-1854-queen-victoria-half-anna/) - Queen Victoria stamp issued by East India Company Administration in 1854-55. Blue. 1/2 Anna.

## Postcards

- [Hygeri Line In Bombay](https://philatelylife.com/postcard/hygeri-line-in-bombay/) - This is a vintage postcard titled "Hygeri-Line in Bombay" from a painting by Austrian artist Josef Hoffmann. The chromolithograph postcard was published in 1899 by Josef Heim in Vienna, part of a rare series depicting scenes from Hoffmann's tour of India.
- [Tatschali Line In Bombay](https://philatelylife.com/postcard/tatschali-line-in-bombay/) - Die Tatschali Line in Bombay is a vintage postcard, specifically one of the “Künstler-Postkarten von einer Weltreise” (Artist Postcards from a World Tour) series, depicting a street scene in Bombay (now Mumbai).

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- [Topic](https://philatelylife.com/theme/topic/)
- [Countries](https://philatelylife.com/theme/countries/)
- [Germany](https://philatelylife.com/theme/countries/germany/)
- [West Germany](https://philatelylife.com/theme/countries/west-germany/)
- [Hungary](https://philatelylife.com/theme/countries/hungary/)
- [Poland](https://philatelylife.com/theme/countries/poland/)
- [Romania](https://philatelylife.com/theme/countries/romania/)
- [Canada](https://philatelylife.com/theme/countries/canada/)
- [Austria](https://philatelylife.com/theme/countries/austria/)
- [Bulgaria](https://philatelylife.com/theme/countries/bulgaria/)
- [Czechoslovakia](https://philatelylife.com/theme/countries/czechoslovakia/)
- [Architecture](https://philatelylife.com/theme/topic/architecture/)
- [Science](https://philatelylife.com/theme/topic/science/)
- [India](https://philatelylife.com/theme/countries/india/)
- [Craft](https://philatelylife.com/theme/topic/craft/)
- [Gabon](https://philatelylife.com/theme/countries/gabon/)
- [Nepal](https://philatelylife.com/theme/countries/nepal/)
- [Ceylon](https://philatelylife.com/theme/countries/ceylon/)

## Tags

- [Gandhi](https://philatelylife.com/tags/gandhi/)
- [Germany](https://philatelylife.com/tags/germany/)
- [Federal Republic of Germany](https://philatelylife.com/tags/federal-republic-of-germany/)
- [Austria](https://philatelylife.com/tags/austria/)
- [1970s](https://philatelylife.com/tags/1970s/)
- [Canada](https://philatelylife.com/tags/canada/)
- [Portraits](https://philatelylife.com/tags/portraits/)
- [1980s](https://philatelylife.com/tags/1980s/)
- [Bulgaria](https://philatelylife.com/tags/bulgaria/)
- [Christian Art](https://philatelylife.com/tags/christian-art/)
- [Folklore](https://philatelylife.com/tags/folklore/)
- [Prague](https://philatelylife.com/tags/prague/)
- [Hungary](https://philatelylife.com/tags/hungary/)
- [Art](https://philatelylife.com/tags/art/)
- [Artists](https://philatelylife.com/tags/artists/)
- [1960s](https://philatelylife.com/tags/1960s/)
- [Dead Nations](https://philatelylife.com/tags/dead-nations/)
- [2000s](https://philatelylife.com/tags/2000s/)
- [Panchatantra](https://philatelylife.com/tags/panchatantra/)
- [India](https://philatelylife.com/tags/india/)
- [György Lengyel](https://philatelylife.com/tags/gyorgy-lengyel/)
- [Feminism](https://philatelylife.com/tags/feminism/)
- [Revolution](https://philatelylife.com/tags/revolution/)
- [Old Stamps](https://philatelylife.com/tags/old-stamps/)
- [French Colonies](https://philatelylife.com/tags/french-colonies/)
- [Wildlife](https://philatelylife.com/tags/wildlife/)
- [WWF](https://philatelylife.com/tags/wwf/)
- [Paintings](https://philatelylife.com/tags/paintings/)
- [Church](https://philatelylife.com/tags/church/)
- [Martino Altomonte](https://philatelylife.com/tags/martino-altomonte/)
- [Aromatic](https://philatelylife.com/tags/aromatic/)
- [Postal History](https://philatelylife.com/tags/postal-history/)
- [Scinde Dawk](https://philatelylife.com/tags/scinde-dawk/)

## Collections Categories

- [India](https://philatelylife.com/collection_category/india/)
- [Republic of India](https://philatelylife.com/collection_category/republic-india/)
- [British India](https://philatelylife.com/collection_category/british-india/)
- [Indian Feudatory States](https://philatelylife.com/collection_category/indian-feudatory-states/)
- [French India](https://philatelylife.com/collection_category/french-india/)
- [Portuguese India](https://philatelylife.com/collection_category/portuguese-india/)
- [Azad Hind](https://philatelylife.com/collection_category/azad-hind/)
- [Pakistan](https://philatelylife.com/collection_category/pakistan/)

## Collections Tags

- [1947](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/1947/)
- [1948](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/1948/)
- [Gandhi](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/gandhi/)
- [1949](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/1949/)
- [Definitive Series](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/definitive-series/)
- [UPU](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/upu/)
- [1950](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/1950/)
- [Commemorative](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/commemorative/)
- [1951](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/1951/)
- [India](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/india/)
- [1854](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/1854/)
- [British India](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/british-india/)
- [East India Company Administration](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/east-india-company-administration/)
- [1855](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/1855/)
- [Queen Victoria](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/queen-victoria/)
- [Typography](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/typography/)
- [Crown Colony](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/crown-colony/)
- [1865](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/1865/)
- [Scinde Dawk](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/scinde-dawk/)
- [King Edward VII](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/king-edward-vii/)
- [Official](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/official/)
- [C.E.F.](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/c-e-f/)
- [CEF](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/cef/)
- [China Expeditionary Force](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/china-expeditionary-force/)
- [Azad Hind](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/azad-hind/)
- [Indian Legion](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/indian-legion/)
- [Indische Legion](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/indische-legion/)
- [Indian National Army](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/indian-national-army/)
- [Cinderella](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/cinderella/)
- [King George V](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/king-george-v/)
- [KGV](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/kgv/)
- [indian states](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/indian-states/)
- [princely states](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/princely-states/)
- [rajputana](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/rajputana/)
- [feudatory states](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/feudatory-states/)
- [bijawar](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/bijawar/)
- [maharashtra](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/maharashtra/)
- [Bamra](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/bamra/)
- [Odisha](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/odisha/)
- [Barwani](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/barwani/)
- [dhar](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/dhar/)
- [Telegraph](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/telegraph/)
- [Balochistan](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/balochistan/)
- [Las Bela](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/las-bela/)
- [Pakistan](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/pakistan/)
- [Bahawalpur](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/bahawalpur/)
- [Dungarpur](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/dungarpur/)
- [Gujarat](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/gujarat/)
- [Bhopal](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/bhopal/)
- [Jaipur](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/jaipur/)
- [Investiture](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/investiture/)
- [Man Singh II](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/man-singh-ii/)
- [Bussahir](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/bussahir/)
- [Bundi](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/bundi/)
- [Charkhari](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/charkhari/)
- [Duttia](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/duttia/)
- [French India](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/french-india/)
- [Hyderabad](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/hyderabad/)
- [Portuguese India](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/portuguese-india/)
- [Idar](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/idar/)
- [Indore](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/indore/)
- [Jammu and Kashmir](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/jammu-and-kashmir/)
- [Morvi](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/morvi/)
- [Natives](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/natives/)
- [King Luis I](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/king-luis-i/)
- [Vasco Da Gama](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/vasco-da-gama/)
- [Postage Due](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/postage-due/)
- [War Tax](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/war-tax/)
- [Postal Tax](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/postal-tax/)
- [King Carlos I](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/king-carlos-i/)
- [Francis Xavier](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/francis-xavier/)
- [Série Moedas](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/serie-moedas/)
- [Crown](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/crown/)
- [1952](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/1952/)
- [1953](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/1953/)
- [1957](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/1957/)
- [1959](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/1959/)
- [1960](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/1960/)
- [1961](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/1961/)
- [Postcards](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/postcards/)
- [I.E.F.](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/i-e-f/)
- [IEF](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/ief/)
- [Indian Expeditionary Force](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/indian-expeditionary-force/)
- [1962](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/1962/)
- [1963](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/1963/)
- [1965](https://philatelylife.com/collection_tag/1965/)

## Product categories

- [Stamps](https://philatelylife.com/product-category/stamps/)
- [First Day Covers](https://philatelylife.com/product-category/postal-stationary/fdc/)
- [Letters](https://philatelylife.com/product-category/postal-stationary/letters/)
- [Postal Stationary](https://philatelylife.com/product-category/postal-stationary/)
- [Postcards](https://philatelylife.com/product-category/postal-stationary/postcards/)
- [Covers](https://philatelylife.com/product-category/postal-stationary/covers/)
- [Picture Postcards](https://philatelylife.com/product-category/postal-stationary/picture-postcards/)

## Product tags

- [India](https://philatelylife.com/product-tag/india/)
- [1947](https://philatelylife.com/product-tag/1947/)
- [1854](https://philatelylife.com/product-tag/1854/)
- [Heads of State](https://philatelylife.com/product-tag/heads-of-state/)
- [Victoria](https://philatelylife.com/product-tag/victoria/)
- [Personalities](https://philatelylife.com/product-tag/personalities/)
- [France](https://philatelylife.com/product-tag/france/)
- [French Empire](https://philatelylife.com/product-tag/french-empire/)
- [Napoleon III](https://philatelylife.com/product-tag/napoleon-iii/)
- [British India](https://philatelylife.com/product-tag/british-india/)
- [Forgery](https://philatelylife.com/product-tag/forgery/)
- [Mahatma Gandhi](https://philatelylife.com/product-tag/mahatma-gandhi/)
- [Birds](https://philatelylife.com/product-tag/birds/)
- [Withdrawn](https://philatelylife.com/product-tag/withdrawn/)
- [Airmail](https://philatelylife.com/product-tag/airmail/)
- [Begum Akhtar](https://philatelylife.com/product-tag/begum-akhtar/)
- [Postal History](https://philatelylife.com/product-tag/postal-history/)
- [Queen Victoria](https://philatelylife.com/product-tag/queen-victoria/)
- [Covers](https://philatelylife.com/product-tag/covers/)
- [RMS](https://philatelylife.com/product-tag/rms/)
- [Independent India](https://philatelylife.com/product-tag/independent-india/)
- [Hyderabad](https://philatelylife.com/product-tag/hyderabad/)
- [Flags](https://philatelylife.com/product-tag/flags/)
- [Aircrafts](https://philatelylife.com/product-tag/aircrafts/)
- [Edward VII](https://philatelylife.com/product-tag/edward-vii/)
- [Too Late](https://philatelylife.com/product-tag/too-late/)
- [King Victor Emmanuel III](https://philatelylife.com/product-tag/king-victor-emmanuel-iii/)
- [KVEIII](https://philatelylife.com/product-tag/kveiii/)
- [Paris](https://philatelylife.com/product-tag/paris/)
- [Postcards](https://philatelylife.com/product-tag/postcards/)
- [Venice](https://philatelylife.com/product-tag/venice/)
- [Italy](https://philatelylife.com/product-tag/italy/)
- [Rome](https://philatelylife.com/product-tag/rome/)
- [Art](https://philatelylife.com/product-tag/art/)
- [Boston](https://philatelylife.com/product-tag/boston/)
- [Egypt](https://philatelylife.com/product-tag/egypt/)
- [Pyramids](https://philatelylife.com/product-tag/pyramids/)
- [Somme](https://philatelylife.com/product-tag/somme/)
- [Florence](https://philatelylife.com/product-tag/florence/)
- [1949](https://philatelylife.com/product-tag/1949/)
- [Bahawalpur](https://philatelylife.com/product-tag/bahawalpur/)

## Postcard Categories

- [British India](https://philatelylife.com/postcard-category/british-india/)

## Postcard Tags

- [Josef Hoffmann](https://philatelylife.com/postcard_tags/josef-hoffmann/)
- [Vienna](https://philatelylife.com/postcard_tags/vienna/)
- [Bombay](https://philatelylife.com/postcard_tags/bombay/)