Pakistan 1948 Independence Commemorative, King George VI Overprint
Pakistan · 1948 · 1a
This stamp features a definitive portrait of King George VI, originally issued for British India. It has been overprinted in black with the word 'PAKISTAN' to mark its use in the newly independent nation. The overprint signifies the transition of postal authority following the Partition of India.
Issued on October 1st, 1948, this stamp is part of Pakistan's first definitive series, created by overprinting existing British India stamps for immediate use after independence in 1947.
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Photogravure
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