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India 1948 (15 Aug) First Anniversary of Independence (Gandhi) set of 4 on individual, hand-addressed first day covers, each tied by d/r 'NEW DELHI/15 AUGUST 1948' oval date stamp, SG305/308.
A fine and attractive set of first day covers bearing the desirable Gandhi stamps. Demand for first day covers of this set has been strong for some years.
The set of four stamps featuring Mahatma Gandhi is one of India's most famous stamp issues. On 15 August 1948, on the occasion of the first anniversary of India's Independence Day, Gandhi was honoured as the first Indian to be depicted on stamps of India.