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India 1960 Shipping Series

India · 1960 · 15 nP

This stamp is part of the 1960 definitive series on shipping. It depicts a modern passenger-cargo ship at sea, symbolizing India's post-independence growth in maritime trade and transportation. The design highlights the nation's progress in modernizing its shipping fleet.

Issued in 1960, this series reflects India's focus on industrial and infrastructural development during its second Five-Year Plan, emphasizing self-reliance and international trade.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Catalog Numbers

sg439
scott332
michel321

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

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