Type : British Commonwealth - Postal History ( Stationery ) - Philately
1 ) Even during 1901- 11 the insignia ( 2 standing lions ) of the erstwhile East India Company , whose rule ended in 1858 after the The First War of Independence printed on these Postal Cards.
2 ) Like in the coins of Edward VII the Crown is not placed directly on Edward 's head . In the silver coins in fact the crown is on the Reverse side. In local parlance Edward coins were called " RODA " meaning "BALD Y " sikkey .
1 ) Even around 1920 the insignia ( 2 standing lions ) of the erstwhile East India Company , whose rule ended in 1858 after the The First War of Independence printed on these Postal Cards
2 ) Spelling Mistake in the Word " SPACE " The letter which looks nearly " O " appears in place of the Letter " C " ( Please click on the picture to enlarge ).
Type : British Commonwealth ; India Postal History ( Stationery )- Used - Philately
Type : British Commonwelth - India Postal History ( Stationery ) - Used - Philately
Postal Cards were introduced in India by the British administration in1879.
East India Company 's rule had ended in 1858 ( after the First War of Independence ) BUT the Card is printed " East India " meaning East India Company and , also bears the Coat of Arms ( two standing lions ) of the erstwhile East India Company.