uncommon1945-1980

Pakistan Inauguration Overprint, 1947

Name: Pakistan Inauguration Overprint, 1947
Brand: Pakistan

Pakistan · 1947 · 3½a

This stamp is an overprint on a British India definitive issue featuring King George VI. The overprint reads "PAKISTAN" in black ink, officially marking it for postal use in the newly independent nation. This was part of the first set of stamps issued by Pakistan immediately following its creation.

Issued on August 15, 1947, this stamp marks the independence of Pakistan from British rule and the partition of India. These overprinted stamps were a provisional measure to meet immediate postal needs until new designs could be prepared.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

overprint independence george-vi

Catalog Numbers

sg1

scott1

michel1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$25

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$15

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

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

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