India 1948 Inauguration Of India-UK Air Service 12 Anna
India 1948 Inauguration of India-UK Air Service, Air-India International. Issued for one day and for one flight only.
Sg:IN 304, Mi:IN 186, Sn:IN C7.
On 8th June, 1948, an Air-India International L-749 Constellation, Malabar Princess inagurated a weekly service between Bombay and London. The Postal authorities in India celebrated this occassion by issuing a special commemorative stamp. The stamps were printed in limited quantities and were valid only for one day, and on one plane journey – from Bombay to London via Cairo and Geneva.
Additional information
| Country | India |
|---|---|
| Catalogue | Sg:IN 304 |
| Year | 1948 |
| Colour | Ultramarine |
| Face Value | 12 A |
| Emission | Commemorative |
| Perforation | comb 14, Perf |
| Watermark | Star of India Multiple [Up] |
