Irish Free State 5/- King George V Rialtas Overprint
Irish Free State · 1922 · 5/-
The stamp features a profile portrait of King George V, facing left, with a five-line overprint in Irish text 'Rialtas Sealadaċ na hÉireann 1922' applied vertically on the left side.
This stamp represents a pivotal moment in Irish history, being one of the first issues of the newly independent Irish Free State, created by overprinting existing British stamps to signify the new government's authority.
Printing Method
Engraved
Image: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minister_for_Posts_and_Telegraphs" class="extiw" title="en:Minister for Posts and Telegraphs">Department of Posts and Telegraphs</a> · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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