Bahrain – King George V 4 Annas overprinted
Updated August 7, 2026
| Lot number | 8114 |
| Auction | Coin, Stamp, Collectables and More 29 |
| Date | August 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM CDT |
| Auction house | Featherznest |
| Location | Grapevine, Arkansas |
Bahrain – King George V 4 Annas overprinted on IndiaIdentificationBase stamp: British India King George V definitive, 4 Annas, olive-green / olive.Overprint: Bold black “BAHRAIN” across the lower part of the design.Issue period: 1933–1937 (Indian Postal Administration overprints for use in Bahrain).Design: Profile of King George V wearing the Imperial Crown of India, with “INDIA POSTAGE” at top and “FOUR ANNAS” at bottom.Catalog references (approximate):Scott Bahrain #10 or #17 (depending on exact printing/shade)Stanley Gibbons around SG 10 or SG 17Michel in the early BH range for the George V overprintsThese were regular Indian stamps overprinted for postal use in Bahrain while it was under British administration and the Indian postal system.The reverse shows the typical multiple-star watermark of the period and some light toning/hinge residue.
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