Indonesia Postage Due Overprinted for Irian Barat
Indonesia (West Irian) · 1963 · 50s (sen)
This is a postage due stamp originally issued by Indonesia, featuring a large numeral '50' and the word 'SEN'. It was subsequently overprinted with 'IRIAN BARAT' in black ink for use in the territory of West Irian. The overprint signifies the administrative change of the region.
Issued in 1963 after the United Nations Temporary Executive Authority (UNTEA) transferred administration of West New Guinea (Irian Barat) to Indonesia. These overprinted stamps were a provisional measure to establish Indonesian postal authority in the newly acquired territory.
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