India Stamps

INDIA QUEEN VICTORIA COLLECTION 29 RARE SPECIMEN COURT STAMP PAPER COLLECTION

INDIA QUEEN VICTORIA COLLECTION 29 RARE SPECIMEN COURT STAMP PAPER COLLECTION

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INDIA JODHPUR STATE STAMP PAPER DIE INVERTED24 THIKANA

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India StampsIndia stamps were first used in 1852, and were known as the Scinde Dawk stamps, during the country’s postal system reform. This came after centuries of messages being carried in India on foot by runners who followed paths, and about a year of horses and camels transporting messengers instead of runners. The whole system was revamped to offer better communication, and mostly to make commerce easier for the British East India Company. The stamps showed that the fee for the transport of the message had been paid in advance.

These first India stamps were hand stamped onto paper or a small disc of wax, with the British East India Company’s mark in the center, and the name of the stamp around the edge. They derived their name, Scinde District Dawk, because they were first used in the Sindh district. These stamps were on white or off-white paper, printed in blue. The wax stamps were red wax affixed to paper. Because these stamps were only used for 2 years and then suppressed, they’re rare and highly collectible.

The East India Company had a great stake in making the postal system work more efficiently, because faster deliveries meant more profits, and a better system could cut months off delivery time. They tried introducing new India stamps in early 1854 but were unsuccessful. Then in 1855, a new stamp featuring Queen Victoria that stated East India Postage on its face was used until 1858, after India rebelled against the East India Company’s hold over the country.

The first stamps featuring images besides profiles and heads came in 1931, with fortresses and buildings representing their government’s move from city to city. The first India stamps after India gained its independence were issued in 1947, and feature India’s flag. Many commemorative stamps have been released over the years, including those that commemorate India’s inauguration in 1950, and one memorializing Mahatma Gandhi.

Part of what makes collecting India stamps such a fun and rewarding hobby, is that these early hand-embossed stamps are still being discovered today by collectors. Also, the early imperforate stamps are less expensive than early stamps from most other countries across the world, and so easier to acquire and collect, especially for the casual and beginning collector. For those who collect more modern and current stamps, the designs on Indian stamps are some of the most varied and beautiful in the world.

If you’re looking for India stamps online in auctions like eBay, be sure that all the pertinent information is available in the auction. If it’s not, ask the seller pointed questions. If he picture of the stamps is blurry or from too far away, you might not be able to see any imperfections or damage on the stamp, so ask for a clearer picture or move on to a seller who provides them. India stamps with military covers are a popular specialty within India stamp collecting, so if you can find these you’ll have an interesting and historical piece for your collection.

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INDIA QUEEN VICTORIA COLLECTION 29 RARE SPECIMEN COURT STAMP PAPER COLLECTION

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INDIA JODHPUR STATE STAMP PAPER DIE INVERTED24 THIKANA

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India used in French India CHANDERNAGORE 1830 extremely rare oval pre stamp

India used in French India CHANDERNAGORE 1830 extremely rare oval pre stamp

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INDIA stamps with very clean backBACKS

US $10,000.00

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INDIA KED 1902 11 FRESH MINT STAMPS to 25RS SUPERB CONDITION

INDIA KED 1902 11 FRESH MINT STAMPS to 25RS SUPERB CONDITION

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India Rajasthan Bundi 4An SG5A MNH Complete Sheet of 20 Stamps RARE

India Rajasthan Bundi 4An SG5A MNH Complete Sheet of 20 Stamps RARE

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India Kishangarh 1Re SG69a MNH IMPERF PAIR ERROR STAMP DOUBLY PRINTED RARE

India Kishangarh 1Re SG69a MNH IMPERF PAIR ERROR STAMP DOUBLY PRINTED RARE

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India Stamp Mich400 Complet Sheet Unused312

India Stamp Mich400 Complet Sheet Unused312

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India SB5 1907 Edward 1r booklet missing 2 stamps £1600

India SB5 1907 Edward 1r booklet missing 2 stamps £1600

US $1,450.00

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13P1 DIE PROOF ON INDIA STAMP SZ Cat $5000 RARE

13P1 DIE PROOF ON INDIA STAMP SZ Cat $5000 RARE

US $1,250.00

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India Soruth Saurashtra 2An SG52a Complete Sheet of 40 Stamps RARE

India Soruth Saurashtra 2An SG52a Complete Sheet of 40 Stamps RARE

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Canada Stamps India Proofs Dead Letter Office 12 Known

Canada Stamps India Proofs Dead Letter Office 12 Known

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INDIA huge whored weird discoveryold india stamps LOT

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GANDHI 1948 MINT SHEET OF 14 STAMPS INDIA 1 1 2 ANNA VERY RARE COLLECTION

GANDHI 1948 MINT SHEET OF 14 STAMPS INDIA 1 1 2 ANNA VERY RARE COLLECTION

US $999.00

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India Early Service Stamp Collection

India Early Service Stamp Collection

US $993.00

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INDIA SCARCE PRE STAMP CVR TO AMRITSAR WITH PUTTIALLA STRIKE RAJPOORA TPO

INDIA SCARCE PRE STAMP CVR TO AMRITSAR WITH PUTTIALLA STRIKE RAJPOORA TPO

US $900.00

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INDIA 50 Rupees Telegraph Stamp Yvert 28 Hinged c€1700

INDIA 50 Rupees Telegraph Stamp Yvert 28 Hinged c€1700

US $850.00

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Newfoundland Stamps Dead Letter On India Paper Proof

Newfoundland Stamps Dead Letter On India Paper Proof

US $843.00

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India 2004 Athens Olympic ERROR logo missing in all 16 stamps of the sheet

India 2004 Athens Olympic ERROR logo missing in all 16 stamps of the sheet

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India Bharatpur 14 Early Stamp Paper Collection

India Bharatpur 14 Early Stamp Paper Collection

US $784.00

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India Kishangar 1900 48 ca 15 documents 21 stamps

India Kishangar 1900 48 ca 15 documents 21 stamps

US $750.00

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Canada Stamps 226 proof SUPERB On India Paper

Canada Stamps 226 proof SUPERB On India Paper

US $672.00

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22k 22kt gold ring from india stamped 916 82

22k 22kt gold ring from india stamped 916 82

US $639.71

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India Rajasthan 1948 50 collection of 31 stamps

India Rajasthan 1948 50 collection of 31 stamps

US $600.00

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CHAMBA INDIA 3 PQUEEN VICTORIA INVERTED OVPRARE STAMP

CHAMBA INDIA 3 PQUEEN VICTORIA INVERTED OVPRARE STAMP

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momen US Stamps 96 Pair a Single on Cover to India

momen US Stamps 96 Pair a Single on Cover to India

US $599.99

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India 1951 FIRST ASIAN GAMES 2An Complete Sheet of 160 Stamps RARE

India 1951 FIRST ASIAN GAMES 2An Complete Sheet of 160 Stamps RARE

US $599.00

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India Soruth 1886 1AN SG22b ERROR BLUE Used stamp RARE

India Soruth 1886 1AN SG22b ERROR BLUE Used stamp RARE

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India Stamped 14K Solid Gold Bangle 92 g Bracelet Hand Embossed Exquisite

India Stamped 14K Solid Gold Bangle 92 g Bracelet Hand Embossed Exquisite

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Diamond Emerald Lg Ring w sterling silver stamped 925 Made in India siz 6 Gold

Diamond Emerald Lg Ring w sterling silver stamped 925 Made in India siz 6 Gold

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momen US Stamps 77TC1 Orange Red on India Reduced VF

momen US Stamps 77TC1 Orange Red on India Reduced VF

US $595.00

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India COIL stamps of Map definitives complete set of 6 RARE

India COIL stamps of Map definitives complete set of 6 RARE

US $550.00

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India Stamps Travancore States Early Mint Lot

India Stamps Travancore States Early Mint Lot

US $509.00

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India 1973 V D Paluskar Marginal Imperf Pair Stamps

India 1973 V D Paluskar Marginal Imperf Pair Stamps

US $500.00

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India 1978 Industries Marginal Imperf Pair Stamps

India 1978 Industries Marginal Imperf Pair Stamps

US $500.00

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India 1978 Rajgopalachari Marginal Imperf Pair Stamps

India 1978 Rajgopalachari Marginal Imperf Pair Stamps

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India 1978 SPMookerjee Marginal Imperf Pair Stamps

India 1978 SPMookerjee Marginal Imperf Pair Stamps

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68TC1 DIE PROOF ON INDIA STAMP SIZE Cat $175000

68TC1 DIE PROOF ON INDIA STAMP SIZE Cat $175000

US $500.00

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India Cochin 1944 4p SG068b PERF 13 MNH STAMP RARE

India Cochin 1944 4p SG068b PERF 13 MNH STAMP RARE

US $499.00

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India Fiscal Collection Post Independance Stamp Papers

India Fiscal Collection Post Independance Stamp Papers

US $499.00

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INDIA JIND Sc 155 64 NH Stamps

INDIA JIND Sc 155 64 NH Stamps

US $495.00

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18k gold ring from india stamped 18k 43

18k gold ring from india stamped 18k 43

US $484.14

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INDIA 1911 KGV ONE AND A HALF ANNAS PAIR OF STAMPS WITH DOUBLE OVERPRINT RARE

INDIA 1911 KGV ONE AND A HALF ANNAS PAIR OF STAMPS WITH DOUBLE OVERPRINT RARE

US $476.17

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INDIAREFUGEE RELIEF ON REVENUE STAMPS3550 PIECES LOT

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India Bhopal 1902 49 Collection of 84 Different MNH Stamps Scarce

India Bhopal 1902 49 Collection of 84 Different MNH Stamps Scarce

US $449.00

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India Rajasthan Kishangarh 5Rs SG48 MNH STAMP RARE

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BrINDIA1866SG 015 Extremly Rare Used Stamp HCV

US $406.44

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Vietnam India Offices 1961 cover Intl Comm stamps x5

Vietnam India Offices 1961 cover Intl Comm stamps x5

US $400.00

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India 1954 Stamp Centenary 14An Complete sheet of 45 Stamps RARE

India 1954 Stamp Centenary 14An Complete sheet of 45 Stamps RARE

US $399.00

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India Jaipur SG80a SG80b in a MNH block of 10 Stamps RARE

India Jaipur SG80a SG80b in a MNH block of 10 Stamps RARE

US $399.00

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India Rajasthan Bundi 1949 SG7B MINT STAMP ERROR OVERPRINT INVERTED RARE

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INDIA AIRMAIL REVERSED SERIF VARITY 8 ANNAS AIRMAIL STAMP

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India Rajasthan Kishangarh 1949 1 2An SG33 MNH STAMP RARE

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India Jaipur 1947 3P on 1 2An SG80e ERROR MNH block of 4 stamps RARE

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1929 India First Flight Jodhpur Delhi Sign by GGrant Designer of the Stamps

1929 India First Flight Jodhpur Delhi Sign by GGrant Designer of the Stamps

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INDIA AIRMAIL 8 ANNAS TREE TOP MISSING BOTTOM STAMP DOT BTW I L OF MAIL VAR

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India Stamps 650 Unsearched Revenue Hoard

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INDIA 4 ANNA LITHO OF 1854 LOVELY STAMP WITH PARTIAL WAVY LINE

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INDIA QVICTORIA HEAD DIE PROOF FOR STAMPED PAPER

INDIA QVICTORIA HEAD DIE PROOF FOR STAMPED PAPER

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India Bantwa Baramajmu State 34 stamps on Album sheet very good condition scarce

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184 E6 DIE ESSAY ON INDIA OFF CARD STAMP SZ Cat $1000

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Nepal India Offices 1952 diplomatic bag tag six stamps

Nepal India Offices 1952 diplomatic bag tag six stamps

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INDIA STATE UNLISTEDHISSAR HANDWRITTEN Handmade STAMP PAPER REVENU 4a Q110

US $350.00

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India Rajasthan Kishangarh 1An SG33a Used Stamp RARE

US $349.00

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India Orchha 1935 Complete Collection of 52 MNH Stamps RARE

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india stamps x 17 1899 1911 very rare veiwing welcome i live in exeter

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India GV IEF stamps used in Mafia Island scarce

US $395.00

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India Water Slate Seamless Concrete Stamp

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1926 STAMP ON ITEM IN EXCELLENT CONDITION MADE IN INDIA USAGE 85 YRS OLD

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India Stamps Antique Court Seal Collection Of 90pcs

India Stamps Antique Court Seal Collection Of 90pcs

US $310.00

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INDIA BOMBAY THREE PIES POSTAGE STAMP COVER ENVELOPE »

US $306.00

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India 1977 Senapati Bapat Marginal Imperf Stamp

US $300.00

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India Cooch Behar tete beche pair of proofs for a 4as stamp paper

US $300.00

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Italy 1898 cover stamps of India and Italy

Italy 1898 cover stamps of India and Italy

US $300.00

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French India stamp MNH Mi 151 155 1941 WS84344

French India stamp MNH Mi 151 155 1941 WS84344

US $300.00

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India Jaipur SG80c ERROR SURCHARGE Inverted MNH block of 4 stamps RARE

India Jaipur SG80c ERROR SURCHARGE Inverted MNH block of 4 stamps RARE

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India Rajasthan Bundi 1 4An MNH Complete Sheet of 20 Stamps

India Rajasthan Bundi 1 4An MNH Complete Sheet of 20 Stamps

US $299.00

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INDIA 1854 PRE STAMP CVR u “LUCKNOW POST PAID”

INDIA 1854 PRE STAMP CVR u “LUCKNOW POST PAID”

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INDIA 1854 4a FINE USED SG19 DIE 2 FRAME 1 SUPERB STAMP CAT $800

US $280.00

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India Stamps Indian States Selection Catalogue $5200

India Stamps Indian States Selection Catalogue $5200

US $276.00

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INDIA CHAMBA Sc 89 100 NH Stamp Blocks

INDIA CHAMBA Sc 89 100 NH Stamp Blocks

US $275.00

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HAWAII STAMP 33P SUPERB PROOF ON INDIA PRIMO

HAWAII STAMP 33P SUPERB PROOF ON INDIA PRIMO

US $265.00

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Bhopal India Indian States Service stamps Book post

Bhopal India Indian States Service stamps Book post

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Nepal India Office 1952 diplomatic bag tag w 6 stamps

Nepal India Office 1952 diplomatic bag tag w 6 stamps

US $250.00

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momen US Stamps RB5P3 Plate Proof on India Revenue

momen US Stamps RB5P3 Plate Proof on India Revenue

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Indira Gandhi Crusaber of World Peace 1985 India 50 Stamps Single Sheet

Indira Gandhi Crusaber of World Peace 1985 India 50 Stamps Single Sheet

US $250.00

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China 1886 rare CEF East India Co Post card with Russian stamps

US $300.00

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India 1949 Archaeological Konark Horse complete Sheet of 320 Stamps

India 1949 Archaeological Konark Horse complete Sheet of 320 Stamps

US $249.00

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India 1949 Archaeological Bodh Gaya Temple Complete Sheet of 224 Stamps

India 1949 Archaeological Bodh Gaya Temple Complete Sheet of 224 Stamps

US $249.00

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Collection stamps of India Bangladesh and Pakistan

Collection stamps of India Bangladesh and Pakistan

US $249.00

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#1 jigar on 02.14.09 at 9:39 am

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#2 manas on 02.25.10 at 1:20 pm

i have old indian stamp paper of King Edward, George and others. 1900 – 1950 stamp Paper.please let me know how i can sell this.

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