Pakistan 1948 First Anniversary of Independence, King George VI Overprint

Name: Pakistan 1948 First Anniversary of Independence, King George VI Overprint
Brand: Pakistan

Pakistan · 1948 · 3½a

This stamp is an overprint on a British India issue featuring King George VI. The overprint "PAKISTAN" in black ink marks its use by the newly independent nation. It was part of the first set of stamps issued by Pakistan to commemorate the first anniversary of its independence.

Issued on August 14, 1948, this stamp signifies the transition from British rule to an independent state, repurposing existing British Indian postal stock for the new Dominion of Pakistan.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

overprint independence royalty king-george-vi

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.