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British Tangier 1d Stamp Centenary Overprint

Name: British Tangier 1d Stamp Centenary Overprint
Brand: British Tangier
Availability: InStock

British Tangier · 1940 · 1d

The stamp features a profile portrait of King George VI, with 'POSTAGE REVENUE' and '1D' at the bottom. It bears a prominent horizontal overprint 'TANGIER' across the design.

This stamp is an overprint issued by the British Post Office in Tangier, marking the centenary of the world's first adhesive postage stamp, the Penny Black. It reflects the historical presence and postal services maintained by the United Kingdom in the international zone of Tangier.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

royalty heads-of-state commemorative philately overprint

Image: Unknown author<span style="display: none;">Unknown author</span> · 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.