KUWAIT - 1939 Overprints on India stamps set to 10r, SG 36/50, very fine lightly hinged mint (12)

George VI Kuwait 1939 Overprints on India Stamps Set to 10 Rupees (SG 36–50) is a comprehensive and highly collectible group of stamps issued for use in Kuwait during the period when postal services were administered through British India. The set consists of Indian King George VI definitive stamps overprinted “KUWAIT,” adapting them for local postal use while retaining the classic engraved portrait of George VI. Spanning denominations from the lower values through the important high-value 10 Rupees issue, the series was used for a wide range of postal purposes, from ordinary correspondence to parcels and registered mail. These overprints represent an important chapter in Gulf philately, illustrating the historical postal connections between Kuwait and British India prior to the establishment of an independent postal administration. This set of twelve stamps is described as Very Fine Lightly Hinged Mint, with fresh colours, sound perforations, and attractive overall appearance. As one of the principal early Kuwait issues, SG 36–50 remains a cornerstone of Kuwait, British Commonwealth, and Middle East philatelic collections, valued for its historical significance, completeness, and enduring popularity among collectors.