ISSUE 186 - June 5, 2026 - Stamp News Online Magazine
Fabulous Firsts:
India (October 1, 1854)
By P. L. Pemberton
This set of four values is perhaps the most interesting of all the India issues and should be closely studied, for it is just possible that varieties may turn up which have not been hitherto found.
Half Anna Red, Scott 1
The half anna red used to be described as an error, but it really was prepared intentionally as the first issue. The original design was drawn on transfer paper and afterwards engraved upon stone. From the latter, transfers were taken to the number of 120 to . . .
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