common1900-1945

King Tribhuvan Bir Bikram Shah

Name: King Tribhuvan Bir Bikram Shah
Brand: Nepal

Nepal · 1935 · 2 Paisa

This definitive stamp features a left-facing portrait of King Tribhuvan Bir Bikram Shah. The design is simple, with the King's image in a central oval, surrounded by decorative elements and the country's name in Devanagari script. The denomination '2 PICE' is inscribed at the bottom.

Issued during the reign of King Tribhuvan, this stamp was part of a definitive series used for everyday postage in the Kingdom of Nepal. His reign was pivotal, marking the end of the Rana dynasty's century-long autocratic rule and the beginning of a move towards democracy.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

royalty heads-of-state portraits

Catalog Numbers

sg43

scott29

michel29

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

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.