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Eritrea 1950 65c Overprint on Great Britain King George VI Stamp

Name: Eritrea 1950 65c Overprint on Great Britain King George VI Stamp
Brand: Eritrea

Eritrea · 1950 · 65 Cents

A Great Britain King George VI definitive stamp, specifically the 1 shilling value, overprinted 'B.M.A. ERITREA' and surcharged with a new value of '65 CENTS'. This stamp was issued for use under the British Military Administration in Eritrea.

Following the defeat of Italy in World War II, Eritrea became a British protectorate under military administration. These overprinted stamps were issued to provide postal services during this transitional period before Eritrea's federation with Ethiopia.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

colonial-administration overprint king-george-vi british-empire military-administration

Catalog Numbers

sgM10

scottB10

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$70

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$40

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$25

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$10

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

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