King Tribhuvan Bir Bikram Shah Dev

Name: King Tribhuvan Bir Bikram Shah Dev
Brand: Nepal

Nepal · 1954 · 12 Paisa

This definitive stamp features a left-facing portrait of King Tribhuvan Bir Bikram Shah Dev. The design is framed by ornate patterns, with the country's name 'NEPAL' at the top and the denomination '12 PAISA' at the bottom, both in English and Nepali script. The stamp is printed in a single dark blue color.

Issued during the reign of King Tribhuvan, this stamp represents the period after he led a popular revolt against the Rana dynasty's autocratic rule, re-establishing the monarch's power and paving the way for democracy in Nepal.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

royalty heads-of-state portraits

Catalog Numbers

sg77

scott72

michel72

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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.