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uncommon1900-1945
1935 Great Britain 2d King George V Sheffield Commercial Overprint
United Kingdom · 1935 · 2d
A 2 pence definitive stamp featuring a profile portrait of King George V, overprinted with 'SHEFFIELD' and '1935' in black ink.
This stamp is a commercial overprint, likely applied by a business in Sheffield for internal accounting or revenue purposes, rather than for postal use. It reflects a specific commercial practice of the era.
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Image: British Government · License: Public domain
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