Kuwait King George VI Overprint on British India Stamps

Kuwait · 1945 · Various

This is a complete set of twelve definitive stamps originally issued for British India, featuring a portrait of King George VI. The stamps were overprinted in black with 'KUWAIT' for use in the British postal agency there. The set spans various denominations from 3 pies to 1 rupee.

During this period, Kuwait was a British protectorate, and its postal services were administered by British India. Overprinting Indian stamps was a common practice before Kuwait began issuing its own distinct stamps.