Bahrain 1956-57 SG 101a
A Major Persian Gulf rarity
A very rare stamp with the overprint of ‘Bahrain’ and ‘1 Rupee’ having been struck twice. Very few examples having been recorded.
A key stamp for any Bahrain or Persian Gulf collection and the second rarest stamp of Bahrain.
British Persian Gulf States were administered by British India and usually used Indian stamps with the relevant counties name overprinted over the top. India gained independence from Britain in 1947 and the responsibility was passed to the British Colonial Office - this is an example of such a stamp.
1956-57 1r on 1/6, type 3 surcharge, wmk St Edward’s Crown.
Error with the surcharge double.
Very fine used with part cds (Circular Date Stamp cancellation).
BPA certificate (1980)
GUIDE PRICE £6,500.00
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