Lot 80228 – Bahawalpur , KING GEORGE VI 1 ANNA “SERVICE” OVER PRINT
Lot 80228 – Bahawalpur , KING GEORGE VI 1 ANNA “SERVICE” OVER PRINT
Lot 80228 – Bahawalpur , KING GEORGE VI 1 ANNA “SERVICE” OVER PRINT
Indian States » Bahawalpur
Price realised
Withdrawn
Estimate
200 – 300 GBP
Auction date
Fri 30 May 2025 at 15:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1947 KGVI “SERVICE” overprint in violet on Service 1a mint n.h. 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. Very fine and very rare. Catalogue ref: Scott A83
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