StampVault
Back to Catalog
Pakistan 1948 1 Rupee, Karachi Archway
common1945-1980

Pakistan 1948 1 Rupee, Karachi Archway

Pakistan · 1948 · 1 R

This definitive stamp features a detailed illustration of the main archway of the Pakistan Security Printing Corporation building in Karachi. The design is framed with intricate geometric patterns, with the country's name in English, Bengali, and Urdu, and the denomination at the bottom.

Issued as part of Pakistan's first definitive series following its independence in 1947, this stamp represents the new nation's efforts to establish its own institutions and identity.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Catalog Numbers

sg20
scott20
michel20

Image: · License:

View on Wikimedia Commons

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$8
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$5
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$2
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$1
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.5

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.