Libya Postage Due Overprint Error

Libya · 1921 · 10c

This is an Italian postage due stamp, originally issued in 1903, that was overprinted in 1921 for use in the Italian colony of Libya. This specific example is an extremely rare variety where the 'LIBA' overprint, intended for the top, was mistakenly printed at the bottom of the stamp.

During the early 20th century, Italy administered Libya as a colony and frequently overprinted Italian stamps for local use. This stamp is a product of that colonial administration and represents a significant printing error from that period.