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British Wilding Stamp Overprinted for Qatar

Name: British Wilding Stamp Overprinted for Qatar
Brand: Qatar

Qatar · 1957 · 10 np

The stamp features a photogravure portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Dorothy Wilding, overprinted with 'QATAR' and the new denomination '10 np' in black.

This stamp was issued when Qatar, then a British protectorate, transitioned its currency from Indian rupees/annas to naye paise, reflecting its evolving administrative and economic status under British influence.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

royalty heads-of-state definitive overprint

Catalog Numbers

sg11

scott11

michel11

Image: Unknown author<span style="display: none;">Unknown author</span> · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.75

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

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