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Local Symbolism / Sword

Scanned by Guest Visitor · 16 Oct 2026

StampConfidence: High
CountryIndia
EraLate 19th to early 20th century
ThemeHistory
Sub themePrincely States
Denomination4
Used / MintMint
ConditionMinor toning/aging visible on the paper.
BackgroundThis stamp was issued by the Princely State of Rajpipla, one of the many semi-autonomous states under British paramountcy in India. Rajpipla issued its own stamps from 1880 until 1948, and this design featuring a sword or dagger is characteristic of its early definitive issues.
SummaryA 4 Anna definitive stamp from the Princely State of Rajpipla, British India, featuring a central sword/dagger motif and text in Devanagari. The stamp appears to be unused and shows minor toning.
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Country (as printed)राज पीपला टपाल
Colony ofUnited Kingdom
Issuing authorityPrincely State of Rajpipla
Issue titleLocal Symbolism / Sword
Estimated decade1880s-1910s
CurrencyAnna
Stamp typeDefinitive
Probable purposePostage
OrientationUpright
Stamp shapeSquare
Overprint presentNo
Surcharge visibleNo
Printing marksNo
Primary themeLocal Symbolism
PerforatedPerforated
Printing methodTypography
Gutter presentNo
Margin presentYes
Selvage presentNo
Tab presentNo
Se-tenant possibleNo
Booklet pane possibleNo
Miniature sheet possibleNo
Souvenir sheet possibleNo
Stamp-on-stampNo
Cancellation visibleNo
Hinge markNo
CenteringGood
Condition grade (estimate)Fine-Very Fine
Visible textराज पीपला टपाल, हांसीरु, चार आना
Languages detectedDevanagari
Secondary themesHistory, Culture, Weaponry
Faults notedStain, Toning
Image details
Dimensions369 × 388 px
Aspect ratio0.951
ShapeSquare
Embedded in photoNo
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