Pakistan Overprint for Bangladesh Liberation

Name: Pakistan Overprint for Bangladesh Liberation
Brand: Bangladesh

Bangladesh · 1971 · 10 Paisa

This provisional stamp features a map of Pakistan overprinted in black with the words 'BANGLA DESH' in English and Bengali. It was one of the first stamps issued by the provisional government during the Bangladesh Liberation War. The overprint signifies the declaration of independence and the repurposing of existing Pakistani postal stock.

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

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

overprints maps independence provisional-issue

Catalog Numbers

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$25

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$15

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.