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Cooper on a 1997 stamp of India. The postage stamp on Jal cooper is an important source to understand his signature contribution to this field Jal Manekji Cooper FRGS (29 March 1905 [ 1 ] – 2 August 1972) in Mumbai , was an Indian philatelist , and an expert and authenticator [ 2 ] of the postage stamps and postal history of India .
This article includes a list of general references, but it lacks sufficient corresponding inline citations. Please help to improve this article by introducing more precise citations. (December 2017) (Learn how and when to remove this message) The Scinde Dawk of 1852, the first postage stamp of India is a round red sealing wafer. India has a long and varied postal history and has produced a ...
The first stamps valid for postage throughout India were placed on sale in October 1854 with four values: 1/2 anna, 1 anna, 2 annas, and 4 annas. [15] Featuring a youthful profile of Queen Victoria aet. 15 years, all four values were designed and printed in Calcutta, and issued without perforations or gum.
D. R. Martin and E. A. Smythies, The Four Annas Lithographed Stamps of India, 1854-55 London, Philatelic Society of India and Stanley Gibbons Ltd. (1930), pages 36–8. Robson Lowe, Encyclopedia of British Empire Postage Stamps, vol. III, p. 171.
Phila India 2008 Guide book (1800-2007). Anon. (2008). List of stamps (Year 1852 to 2007). Chief Postmaster General, Maharashtra Circle, Mumbai 400001. Indian Post Stamp Catalogue 1947 - 2011; India Post Stamps Listing "Postage Stamps". Web portal. Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications & Information Technology, Government of India. 2015
The Imperial Gazetteer of India. Twelve vols. Accessed online on 17 Feb 2010. Stewart-Wilson, C. (1897). British Indian Adhesive Stamps surcharged for Native States. Vol I – Chamba, Faridkot, Gwalior. The Philatelic Society of India. Calcutta. Accessed online on 17 Feb 2010. Stewart-Wilson, C. (1898).
Native states of India which issued postage stamps, 1864–1951 State From To Notes and citations Alwar: 1877 1902 A feudatory state in Rajputana, northern India. Issued five stamps with values of 1 ⁄ 4 or 1 anna. The last issue was released in 1901 and the stamps became obsolete towards the end of 1902. [4] Bamra: 1888 1894
Due to its proximity to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Mumbai's central station, it is ideally situated to dispatch and receive mail to and from other cities in India. It also controls the smaller post offices in Mumbai, issues stamps, and prints new inland letterheads and postcards. It also has a philately section for enthusiasts.