Morocco, Tangier (British Post Office) 45c on 4d Fez Overprint

Morocco (British Post Office) · 1927 · 45 Centimes on 4 Pence

This stamp is a British King George V definitive, originally a 4 pence denomination, overprinted for use in the British Post Office in Tangier, Morocco. The overprint reads 'TANGIER' and includes a new denomination of '45 CENTIMES' along with a decorative element representing the city of Fez. The base stamp features a portrait of King George V in a central oval.

This issue reflects the complex international status of Tangier in the early 20th century, where several foreign powers, including Great Britain, maintained their own postal systems. The overprint was a common method to adapt existing British stamps for local currency and use.