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Indonesia Postage Due Overprinted for Irian Barat
common1945-1980

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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Catalog Numbers

sgD19
ytT5
scottJ5
michelP5

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

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