Bahawalpur Stamps
Bahawalpur was a princely state located in the Punjab region of British India, now part of modern Pakistan, situated in South Asia. Its postal history is characterized by the issuance of its own provisional stamps under the suzerainty of the British Raj, often featuring Urdu script alongside English.
- Issued stamps
- 1947–1949
- Region
- Asia, South Asia
- Currency
- INR
- Languages
- Urdu, English
- Issuer type
- Historical postal administration
- Part of
- British India
About Bahawalpur stamps
The state maintained its own postal system until its integration into Pakistan following the partition of India in 1947, after which its postal services were absorbed into the Pakistan Post.
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Inscriptions to look for
Words printed on the stamp that point to this issuer. Search any of them in the issuer directory.
- BAHAWALPUR
How to identify Bahawalpur stamps
- Look for 'BAHAWALPUR' overprints in Urdu script (بہاولپور) and/or English on stamps originally issued for British India.
- Examine the definitive issues for the portrait of Nawab Sir Sadiq Muhammad Khan V and the state's name in both Urdu and English.
Popular series
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Provisional Issues
1947-1949
Stamps of British India overprinted 'BAHAWALPUR' in Urdu and/or English, often with surcharges.
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Definitive Issues
1948
The first definitive series for Bahawalpur, featuring the portrait of the Nawab, Sir Sadiq Muhammad Khan V.
Value overview
Typical ranges as orientation, not prices for a particular stamp. Condition, variety and demand decide the value of your copy; for current asking prices, check listings or the app.
- Common stamps
- $1–$20
- Scarce stamps
- $50–$500+
Common provisional overprints are affordable. Rare varieties, errors, and high-value definitives can fetch significant prices, especially on cover.
Catalogs. Bahawalpur stamps are listed in the major world catalogs: Scott, Michel and Stanley Gibbons. Catalog numbers and groupings differ between them; the Stamp Identifier app shows the numbers it can find for your stamp.
Questions about Bahawalpur stamps
Bahawalpur stamps are philatelic issues from the former princely state of Bahawalpur, located in what is now Pakistan. They primarily consist of provisional overprints on British Indian stamps and a short series of definitive stamps issued between 1947 and 1949, before the state's postal system was integrated into Pakistan Post.
The value of Bahawalpur stamps varies. Common provisional overprints are generally inexpensive, ranging from $1 to $20. However, rare varieties, errors, specific surcharges, and high-value definitive issues, especially those on original covers, can be quite valuable, potentially fetching hundreds of dollars or more.
Bahawalpur stamps are identified by the 'BAHAWALPUR' overprint, often in Urdu script (بہاولپور), on stamps of British India, or by the distinctive definitive issues featuring the Nawab's portrait. For a first lead, photograph the stamp in the Stamp Identifier app, then confirm the catalog number; valuable stamps deserve an expert opinion.
Bahawalpur stamps are listed in major international stamp catalogs, including Scott, Michel, and Stanley Gibbons. These catalogs provide detailed information, including issue dates, descriptions, and estimated values for various Bahawalpur stamp issues.
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