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Harrods Overprint on British 2d Definitive

Name: Harrods Overprint on British 2d Definitive
Brand: United Kingdom
Availability: InStock

United Kingdom · 1938 · 2d

The stamp features a portrait of King George VI facing left, with 'POSTAGE REVENUE' at the top and '2d' at the bottom. It bears a diagonal 'HARRODS LTD' commercial overprint across the design.

This commercial overprint was applied by Harrods Limited for internal mail or specific business purposes, reflecting a practice by large companies to customize postage. It is based on a standard definitive issue from the early reign of King George VI.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

commercial-overprint definitive royalty monarchy

Image: British Government/Harrods Limited · 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.