Jasdan Stamps
Jasdan was a princely state located in the Halar region of the Kathiawar Agency, within the Gujarat region of western India. Its postal history is characterized by the issuance of its own provisional and definitive stamps, primarily during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, before integration into the British Indian postal system.
- Issued stamps
- 1942–1942
- Region
- Asia, Indian Subcontinent
- Currency
- INR
- Languages
- English, Gujarati
- Issuer type
- Historical postal administration
- Part of
- British India
About Jasdan stamps
Stamps from Jasdan typically feature inscriptions in English and Gujarati, reflecting the local administrative language and the overarching British imperial context. The state's postal autonomy ceased following India's independence in 1947, with its postal services eventually being absorbed by India Post.
Further reading: Wikipedia
Inscriptions to look for
Words printed on the stamp that point to this issuer. Search any of them in the issuer directory.
- JASDAN STATE
How to identify Jasdan stamps
- Look for inscriptions in English and Gujarati, often 'JASDAN STATE' or similar.
- Many early issues are handstamped on Indian or British Indian stamps.
- Familiarize yourself with the specific designs and overprints used by Jasdan.
Popular series
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Jasdan State Provisional Issues
1880s-1900s
Early provisional stamps, often handstamped, reflecting the state's initial postal autonomy.
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Jasdan State Definitive Issues
Early 20th Century
Later definitive stamps with state inscriptions, often featuring local rulers or symbols.
Value overview
Typical ranges as orientation, not prices for a particular stamp. Condition, variety and demand decide the value of your copy; for current asking prices, check listings or the app.
- Common stamps
- $5–$50
- Scarce stamps
- $100–$1,000+
The value of Jasdan stamps varies significantly based on condition, rarity of the specific issue (especially provisional handstamps), and whether they are on cover. Early provisional issues and errors are generally more valuable.
Catalogs. Jasdan stamps are listed in the major world catalogs: Scott, Michel and Stanley Gibbons. Catalog numbers and groupings differ between them; the Stamp Identifier app shows the numbers it can find for your stamp.
Questions about Jasdan stamps
Jasdan stamps are postage stamps issued by the princely state of Jasdan, located in the Kathiawar Agency of British India. These stamps were used for internal postal services before the state's integration into the larger Indian postal system.
The value of Jasdan stamps can range from a few dollars for common issues to hundreds or even thousands of dollars for rare provisional stamps, errors, or stamps on cover. Rarity, condition, and specific issue details are key factors in determining value.
Jasdan stamps can be identified by their inscriptions, typically in English and Gujarati, often including 'JASDAN STATE'. Many early issues are overprints or handstamps on British Indian stamps. A photo in the Stamp Identifier app gives a first identification; check the catalog number in a specialised catalog before relying on it.
Jasdan stamps are listed in major philatelic catalogs such as Scott, Michel, and Stanley Gibbons, usually found under 'Indian Native States' or 'Princely States of India'.
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