uncommon1945-1980

Pakistan Overprint for Bangladesh Provisional Government

Name: Pakistan Overprint for Bangladesh Provisional Government
Brand: Bangladesh

Bangladesh · 1971 · 10 Paisa

This provisional stamp features a map of West Pakistan, originally issued by Pakistan. It has been overprinted in black with the words 'BANGLA DESH' in English and Bengali to validate it for postal use by the new government. The overprint signifies the transition of postal authority during the nation's formation.

Issued in 1971 during the Bangladesh Liberation War, these overprinted Pakistani stamps served as the first postal issues for the newly independent nation before definitive stamps could be designed and printed.

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Themes

overprint provisional-issue maps independence

Catalog Numbers

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$10

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.