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Palestine Overprint on Transjordan 3 Mils Red Stamp
Palestine Overprint on Transjordan 3 Mils Red Stamp
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A rare historical postage stamp originally issued in Transjordan with a face value of 3 mils.
It features Amir Abdullah ibn Hussein and is overprinted with “PALESTINE” in black ink.
This overprint was used during the British Mandate era and is highly collectible among Middle Eastern philately enthusiasts.
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Face Value: 3 mils
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Base Issue: Transjordan, red design
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Overprint: “PALESTINE” in black
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Period: Mandate-era Palestine
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Whose portrait appears on the 3 mils stamp?
The stamp depicts Amir Abdullah ibn Hussein in the original Transjordan design.
2. Where is the 3 mils value shown?
The denomination appears on the stamp as 3 and MILS.
3. How is PALESTINE shown on this stamp?
PALESTINE is printed in black across the portrait, with additional overprinted lettering visible above it.
4. What color is the original design?
The printed design is red, while the PALESTINE overprint is black.
5. What makes this an overprinted issue?
It combines an earlier Transjordan portrait design with PALESTINE lettering added over the original printing.
