India (1949) FDC / Archeological Stamps

Description: First Day Cover (FDC) issued on August 15, 1949, celebrating the second anniversary of India’s Independence. This historic release marks the debut of the definitive “Archeological Series,” the very first independent postal run created by the Indian government to replace the colonial King George VI stocks.

• Cover Status: Slightly folded First Day Cover (Unaddressed FDC). The lack of a handwritten recipient address leaves the layout entirely clean, which is highly prized by modern collectors.

• Stamps Configuration: Displays a powerful high-density franking block of 9 historical values from the Archeological definitive series: 3p, 9p, 2a, 8p (or equivalent fraction), 6p, 1a, 4a, 3a, and 6a. Designs illustrate essential national architectural symbols including the Ashoka Lion Capital, Qutb Minar, and ancient temples.
• Cancellations: Tied by neat, original circular commemorative First Day of Issue postmarks, time-locked on the national holiday: August 15, 1949 (15/08/1949).