uncommon1945-1980

British India Court Fee Stamp, Overprinted for Dhaka High Court, 1947

Name: British India Court Fee Stamp, Overprinted for Dhaka High Court, 1947
Brand: Pakistan
Availability: InStock

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

Themes

revenue legal judiciary transitional-period crown

Image: Dhaka High Court · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

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