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uncommon1945-1980
British India Court Fee Stamp, Overprinted for Dhaka High Court, 1947
Pakistan · 1947 · 1 Rupee
A British India court fee stamp featuring a crown and 'INDIA', overprinted with a circular seal for use by the Dhaka High Court in 1947. The denomination is 'ONE RUPEE'.
This stamp represents the early administrative challenges of newly independent Pakistan, where existing British-era revenue stamps were temporarily adapted for use in the judiciary of East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) following the 1947 partition.
Printing Method
Engraved
Image: Dhaka High Court · License: Public domain
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