uncommon1945-1980

United Kingdom Tangier Centenary Overprint (Carrickfergus Castle)

Name: United Kingdom Tangier Centenary Overprint (Carrickfergus Castle)
Brand: British Postal Agencies in Morocco
Availability: InStock

British Postal Agencies in Morocco · 1957 · 6d

The stamp depicts Carrickfergus Castle in Northern Ireland, part of the 1955 Castle definitives series. It is overprinted with 'TANGIER' and a new denomination of 6d for use by British postal agencies.

This 1957 overprint commemorates the centenary of the British postal agency in Tangier, issued shortly before its closure. It represents the final chapter of British postal services in Morocco.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

architecture castle commemorative colonial-post

Image: Scan by <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Sebjarod" title="User:Sebjarod">Sebjarod</a>. · 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.