Tunisia 1923 Overprints Set
Tunisia · 1923 · Various (1c to 5f)
This set of 17 stamps consists of earlier Tunisian issues from 1906-1921 that were overprinted in 1923. The underlying designs feature a variety of subjects including Tunisian landscapes, historical figures, ships, and military decorations, reflecting the diverse imagery of the French Protectorate's definitive series.
Issued under the French Protectorate, these overprints were a common practice to update postal rates or revalidate existing stamp stocks without incurring the cost of designing and printing entirely new issues.
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Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
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.
