![]() Sc# 150 |
![]() Sc# 151 |
![]() Sc# 152 |
![]() Sc# 153 |
![]() Sc# 154 Dak Runner |
![]() Sc# 155 Dak Bullock Cart |
![]() Sc# 156 Dak Tonga |
![]() Sc# 157 Dak Camel |
![]() Sc# 158 Mail Train |
![]() Sc# 159 Mail Steamer |
![]() Sc# 160 Mail Lorry |
![]() Sc# 161 Mail Plane |
The designs of the 1937 series of issues were based upon the designs drawn by Mr. H. Archer. There were as many as 8 large pictorial issues as shown above depicting the different modes of transport for carrrying mails in India. The denominations issued were 2 annas, 2-1/2 annas, 3 annas. 3-1/2 annas, 4 annas, 6 annas, 8 annas and 12 annas.
Some high values were also issued keeping in tradition with the earlier
rupee editions of King George V. Some images are shown below.
![]() Sc# 162 |
![]() Sc# 163 |
![]() Sc# 165 |
Other low value issues showing the profile of the king are shown below.
![]() Sc# 168 |
![]() Sc# 169 |
![]() Sc# 170 |
![]() Sc# 171 |
![]() Sc# 172 |
![]() Sc# 172a |
![]() Sc# 173 |
![]() Sc# 174 |
![]() Sc# 175 |
![]() Sc# 176 |
![]() Sc# 177 |
![]() Sc# 178 |
![]() Sc# 179 |
Reference: The Silver Key to the Golden Treasury of Indian Philately.
All Images are from my personal collection.
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