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India Convention State GWALIOR - King George VI 1/2 Anna - Rare Block of 12 (3x4) MNH
Offered for sale is a scarce and attractive multiple from Indian Princely States.
Country / State: India - Gwalior (Convention State of British India)
King: King George VI (KGVI)
Denomination: 1/2 Anna - Half Anna, Purple Brown
Issue: 1938-48 Second KGVI issue with GWALIOR overprint
Overprint: GWALIOR in English + ग्वालियर in Hindi / Devanagari - Bilingual overprint applied at Aligarh / Bombay press for use in Gwalior State
Format: Block of 12 stamps in se-tenant block of 3 x 4. Very hard to find as a large multiple. Single stamps are common, blocks of 12 are scarce.
Condition: Mint Never Hinged . Please see scans - appears Unused with original gum.
Front: Deep purple-brown print, clear overprint. Back: Original gum with light age toning.
Perforations: Clean and fully intact. See high-res front and back images for exact condition.
Catalog No: Stanley Gibbons SG 106, Scott 80
Historical Note: Gwalior was one of the largest Convention States that used overprinted stamps of British India. This KGVI issue was in use 1938-1949 before Independence. Ideal for British Commonwealth, India, Princely / Convention States, KGVI collection.
You will receive exactly what is shown in the 2 photos - front and back of the block of 12.
Perfect for advanced collectors of Indian States, British Empire.
Shipping: Carefully packed in card / stock card + bubble mailer with tracking.
100% Original
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