India (1949) FDC / Ahmedasad to Skive (Denmark)

Philatelic Technical Data

1. General Overview

• Origin: Ahmedabad, India.
• Destination: Skive, Denmark.
• Mailing Class: International Mail / First Day Cover (FDC).
• Event Commemorated: 2nd Anniversary of India’s Independence Day.

2. Chronology & Postmarks

• Departure Postmark: Ahmedabad, 15/08/1949.
• Cancellation Style: Special Independence Day commemorative pictorial / slogan postmark tying the stamps.
• Arrival Postmark: None (Standard postal procedure for non-registered international surface/ordinary mail of the period at Skive).

3. Postal Markings & Annotations

• Cachet Description: Envelope printed or stamped with Independence Day commemorative illustrative motifs.

4. Franking Analysis (Postage Stamps)

• Total Postage Paid: 3 Annas and 6 Pies (Equivalent to 42 Pies).
• Definitive Series: 1st Regular Issue of Independent India (Archaeological Monuments & Masterpieces Series).
• Stamp 1 (3p): Ajanta Panel Elephant motif, slate-violet color.
• Stamp 2 (6p): Konarak Horse motif, brown color.
• Stamp 3 (9p): Trimurti Sculpture motif, yellow-green color.
• Stamp 4 (2a): Nataraja Sculpture motif, carmine/purple color.