On 15th August 1949, a new series of Postage stamps were put to sale, it depicted archaeological and historical interest. These stamps constitute free India’s first definitive series stamp and were intended to replace the King George VI stamps. The idea behind designing the stamps was to promote the idea of nation and its pride. To promote the notion that India had a great past. These definitive stamps depicted paintings, monuments, stone and metal sculptures. Continue reading Definitive Stamps – Archaeological Series 1949
