Lot 80225 – 1947 KGVI “SERVICE” overprint in black on 9p mint n.h. top marginal pair.

1947 KGVI “SERVICE” overprint in black on 9p mint n.h. top marginal pair. On 15th August 1947, Indian stamps were overprinted “star & crescent and Mumalakat kudadad-e- Bahawalpur” by rubber die immediately after Bahawalpur became independent state. Machine Overprint from “Nasik” were not available arrived later. The “overprint” Indian stamps remain in use till October 03rd 1947. Slightly toned gum, very fine and very rare.