Myanmar 1949 Independence Anniversary 14-Stamp Set

Myanmar · 1949 · 4½ Pyas to 10 Rupees

This 14-stamp set commemorates the first anniversary of Myanmar's independence, featuring diverse designs that showcase the nation's culture, industry, and daily life. Designs include scenes of agriculture with oxen, traditional weaving, various pagodas, a rooster, and symbolic Burmese architecture.

Issued in 1949, this set marks the first anniversary of Burma's (now Myanmar) independence from British colonial rule, which was achieved on January 4, 1948. It symbolizes the new nation's identity and aspirations.