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India (until 1947) Market Value

Analysis of 41,823 eBay listings for stamps from India prior to 1947.

What you'll usually pay

$13.19 typical price

Most are between$1–$120

Brand new$59.4

Used$7.5

On sale now41,823

💡 Buying used saves about 87% here.

👉 In short easy summary

The highest value is found in Error/Variety types (+120%) and Blocks (+95%). Conversely, Used quality and early era stamps like Elizabeth II (-47%) trade significantly below the market median.

💚 Best value for your money

Elizabeth II (1952-2022) 200 on sale$7 · 47% cheaper

Edward VII (1902-1910) 757 on sale$7.32 · 45% cheaper

Used 22,440 on sale$7.75 · 41% cheaper

George V (1910-1936) 3,205 on sale$7.97 · 40% cheaper

Mint No Gum/MNG 329 on sale$8 · 39% cheaper

Price by quality

Used

$7.75-41%

Mint No Gum/MNG

$8-39%

Lightly Hinged

$9-32%

Mint Never Hinged/MNH

$10-24%

Mint Hinged

$11-17%

No Gum

$17.61+34%

Why? Prices range from Used (7.75) to No Gum (17.61) based on preservation state.

Price by type

Fiscal, Revenue

$9-32%

Cover

$9.36-29%

Postage

$12.75-3%

Air Mail

$20.59+56%

Block

$25.74+95%

Error, Variety

$29+120%

Why? Specialized items like Error/Variety (29) command a premium over Fiscal/Revenue stamps (9).

Price by era

Elizabeth II (1952-2022)

$7-47%

Edward VII (1902-1910)

$7.32-45%

George V (1910-1936)

$7.97-40%

Victoria (1837-1901)

$8-39%

Pre-Stamp

$10-24%

George VI (1936-1952)

$10.95-17%

Why? George VI (10.95) is the most valuable era compared to Elizabeth II (7).

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Common questions

What is the median price for a used stamp from India (until 1947)?

The median price for used stamps is 7.5.

How do 'Error, Variety' stamps compare to the general market median?

Error, Variety stamps have a median price of 29, which is 120% above the market median.

Which stamp type has the lowest median price?

Fiscal, Revenue stamps have the lowest median price at 9.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $1–$120, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked June 30, 2026.