1940s

Independent India’s stamp story starts in 1947, so this decade covers its first three years of issues.India stamps issued 1947–1949: 11 items covering 6 issues, 10 in stock now (3 year packs, 2 sets and 5 single stamps).Years with the most listings: 1947 (5 items), 1949 (4 items) and 1948 (2 items).Complete year packs listed for this decade: 1947, 1948 and 1949.Issues from the decade in our listings include Douglas DC-4 Aircraft, National Flag, First International Flight of Air India and Ashokan Capital.Every listing states its condition (MNH, hinged, used or CTO) in the title. Browse other decades.