Philately
The study and collection of stamps is called Philately.
Britain is the first country in the world to issue postal stamps, in 1840 (its name was Penny black)
The first Postal Stamp of Independent India was issued in 1947( Nov 21)
The Indian whose picture is depicted on the stamps of more number of countries is Mahatma Gandhi.
The first Indian Women to be figured on postal stamp is Mira Bhai.
The first Keralite to be figured on Indian postal stamp is Sri Narayana Guru .
Sister Alphonsa is the first Kerala woman to be figured on Indian Postal stamp.
Great facts you have mentioned here.. Thanks!
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