Pakistan 10 Rupees Official Stamp, Khyber Pass
Pakistan · 1948 · 10 Rs
This official service stamp features a view of the historic Khyber Pass, a mountain pass connecting Afghanistan and Pakistan. The design is framed by intricate Islamic-style geometric and floral patterns, with the country's name inscribed in both Urdu and English. The stamp is overprinted with "SERVICE" in black for official government use.
Issued shortly after the independence and partition of India in 1947, this stamp is part of Pakistan's first definitive series. The Khyber Pass was chosen as a symbol of the new nation's strategic importance and rugged landscape.
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Engraved
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