India 1947 First Independence Day Issue

Name: India 1947 First Independence Day Issue
Brand: India

India · 1947 · 3½a

This stamp commemorates India's first day of independence on August 15, 1947. The design prominently features the new Indian national flag, with the Ashoka Chakra at its center, alongside the inscription 'JAI HIND' (Victory to India). It was part of a set of three stamps issued to mark this historic occasion.

Issued on the very day India gained independence from British rule, this stamp is a powerful symbol of the birth of a new nation and the culmination of a long struggle for freedom.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

independence flags nationalism

Catalog Numbers

sg303

scott201

michel119

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$10

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.5

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.