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4 Annas - Bahawalpur State Stamp
uncommon1900-1945

4 Annas - Bahawalpur State Stamp

Bahawalpur State · 1945 · 4 Annas

A brown stamp featuring a left-facing portrait of Sir Sadiq Mohammad Khan V, the Nawab of Bahawalpur, with 'BAHAWALPUR' at the top and '4 ANNAS' at the bottom.

Issued by the princely state of Bahawalpur in 1945, this stamp reflects the state's postal autonomy shortly before its accession to Pakistan in 1947, a period of significant political transition in the Indian subcontinent.

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Image: The government of Bahawalpur · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

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