“First War of Independence 1857 sheetlets” refer to special commemorative stamp sheets issued by India Post, notably a significant miniature sheet released on August 9, 2007, to mark the 150th anniversary of the 1857 Revolt, featuring images of freedom fighters, symbols (like lotus/bread), and key events, available from various stamp dealers and online marketplaces for collectors.
Key Details about the Sheetlets:
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- Release: India Post launched these on 9th August 2007.
- Theme: Commemorating 150 years of the First War of Independence (1857).
- Content: Includes stamps depicting leaders (Rani Lakshmi Bai, Mangal Pandey), symbols (Lotus, Bread), and scenes from the struggle.
- Types: Available as miniature sheets, full sheetlets (sometimes with 12 stamps), and First Day Covers (FDCs).
- These sheetlets are philatelic items (related to stamp collecting) that honor this pivotal moment in Indian history, often called the Sepoy Mutiny or Great Rebellion, which was a mass uprising against British rule.




