Description: This vintage 2 AS (two annas) official service postage stamp was released by the Republic of India for institutional government administration. The vertical layout is printed in a brilliant crimson-red monochrome typography ink against a warm cream paper stock, framing the Lion Capital of Ashoka as the definitive state emblem. The iconic archaeological motif portrays three visible lions standing back-to-back atop an intricate circular abacus base decorated with the Ashoka Chakra wheel. The uppercase designation "SERVICE" is nested securely inside an ornate rectangular frame panel at the top, directly over the word "POSTAGE". The country name "INDIA" anchors the lower margin, bordered on the left by the pre-decimal numeric denomination "2 AS" and balanced on the right by the matching characters in Devanagari script.
Circa: 1950s
Condition: Used - Hinged - Torn edge
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