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1/2a Sindh Dak District Post single
Object Details
- Description
- These stamps from the Sindh district were the first issued in India---and in Asia. In 1854 the Indian government recalled all unused stamps from Sindh, making them scarce today. The red stamp is also rare because the fragile wax caused many to fall apart. Sindh is now in Pakistan.
- Data Source
- National Postal Museum
- Date
- 1852
- Object number
- 2011.2005.6
- Type
- Postage Stamps
- Medium
- paper; ink
- Dimensions
- Height x Width: 7/8 x 7/8 in. (2.3 x 2.2 cm)
- Place
- Scinde (Indian district)
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- National Postal Museum Collection
- On View
- Currently on exhibit at the National Postal Museum
- Title
- Scott Catalogue India A3
- Topic
- International Stamps & Mail
- Record ID
- npm_2011.2005.6
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