Pakistan 1950 3 Annas Overprinted 'SERVICE'
Pakistan · 1950 · 3 Annas
This stamp is part of Pakistan's second definitive series, originally issued in 1948. It features the national emblem, a crescent moon and a five-pointed star, within an ornate archway design. This specific issue has been overprinted in black with the word 'SERVICE' for use on official government mail.
Issued in the early years following the partition of India and the creation of Pakistan in 1947, these overprinted 'Official' stamps were essential for establishing the new nation's governmental postal system.
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Photogravure
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