Pakistan 1948 Inauguration Series, King George VI Overprint

Name: Pakistan 1948 Inauguration Series, King George VI Overprint
Brand: Pakistan

Pakistan · 1948 · 3½a

This stamp is part of Pakistan's first definitive series, issued upon its independence. It features a portrait of King George VI, originally from a British India stamp, overprinted with the word 'PAKISTAN' in English. This overprinting signifies the transition of postal authority from British India to the newly formed Dominion of Pakistan.

Issued on August 15, 1947, and released in October 1948, these overprinted stamps were a provisional measure to meet immediate postal needs following the Partition of India and the creation of Pakistan.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

overprint royalty heads-of-state independence

Catalog Numbers

sg1

scott1

michel1

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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

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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