uncommon1945-1980

Dhaka High Court Fee Stamp

Name: Dhaka High Court Fee Stamp
Brand: Pakistan
Availability: InStock

Pakistan · 1947 · 1 Rupee

The stamp features a crown, 'INDIA POSTAGE & REVENUE', and 'ONE RUPEE', with a circular overprint in local script indicating its use in Pakistan. The design is typical of British Indian revenue stamps.

This stamp represents the transitional period immediately following the partition of India in 1947, where newly formed Pakistan utilized existing British Indian revenue stamps by overprinting them for official use in the Dhaka High Court. It highlights the logistical challenges of establishing new governmental infrastructure.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

revenue legal transitional colonial overprint

Image: Dhaka High Court · 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.