Rare & Famous Stamps Issued By Indian Postal Service Post Independence

Rare & Famous Stamps Issued By Indian Postal Service Post Independence

The history of the Indian postage stamp dates back to 1852. Postage stamps, which began as a piece of paper in token of receipt of postage have assumed additional functions over the years. The postage stamps of today play the role of an ambassador, a brand image of postal administration and a statement of the sovereignty of a nation.
Compiled below is a list of some of the most famous stamps issued by the Indian Postal Service post-independence.


1. The first stamp of Indian Independence issued on Nov. 21, 1947, had the national flag symbol. It was valued at three and one-half annas and had the patriotic slogan, Jai Hind (Long Live India), on the top right-hand corner.

2. This 12 annas stamp was issued to commemorate Air India’s first international flight on June 8, 1948.

3. Issued on Aug. 15, 1984, the first anniversary of India’s Independence, the 10 postage stamp depicting Mahatma Gandhi is still one of India’s most famous stamps.








4. This stamp was issued on April 16, 1953, to mark the incredible 100 years of Indian Railways which was founded on April 16, 1853.

5. The stamp valued two annas and was issued to mark the inauguration of the Republic of India, on Jan. 26, 1950.

6. Issued on Dec 30, 1976, this stamp includes excerpts from the Indian national song “Vande Mataram.”

7. This stamp was issued on April 29, 1971, to celebrate the birth centenary of India’s renowned painter Raja Ravi Varma.

8. The king of silent cinema and arguably the best entertainer the world has ever seen has also found a place in Indian postage stamps. The stamp was issued on April 16, 1978, to acknowledge his birth anniversary.





9. This commemorative postage stamp was issued on May 24, 1956, to mark the 2500th Buddha Jayanti.




10. The 1951 Asian Games, officially known as the First Asian Games, was a multi-sport event celebrated in New Delhi, India. This stamp was issued on March 04, 1951 to acknowledge the event.