India 1947 Jay Hind Douglas DC-4 Aircraft 12 Anna
India 1947 Jay Hind Aircraft 12 Anna, the third and last in the Independence series issued by the Dominion of India.
Sg:IN 303, Mi:IN 185, Sn:IN 202.
India 1947 Jay Hind Aircraft 12 Anna, the third and last in the Independence series issued by the Dominion of India. Issued on 15 December 1947.
Sg:IN 303, Mi:IN 185, Sn:IN 202.
The stamp depicts a Douglas DC-4 aircraft with the slogan "Jay Hind" in Devanagari. It was meant for foreign correspondence and carried the highest denomination among the stamps issued in 1947. Though the stamp was issued on 15 December 1947, the date on the stamp is shown as 15 August 1947, signifying the day when India became independent.
Additional information
| Country | India |
|---|---|
| Catalogue | Sg:IN 303 |
| Year | 1947 |
| Colour | Ultramarine |
| Face Value | 12 A |
| Emission | Commemorative |
| Perforation | comb 13 1/2 x 14, Perf |
| Watermark | Star of India Multiple [Up] |
