Bahrain 1933–37 King George V — “BAHRAIN” Overprints on India, SG 1/14w with 3 Rs inverted Watermark Stamp (14 Stamp set)

Bahrain 1933–37 King George V “BAHRAIN” Overprinted India Stamps – Complete Set of 14, SG 1/14w. A highly collectible early Bahrain philatelic issue comprising King George V definitive stamps of India overprinted “BAHRAIN”, ranging from 3 Pies to 5 Rupees. The set includes the scarce 5 Rupees ultramarine and purple with inverted Multi Star watermark (SG 14w), making it particularly desirable to collectors of Bahrain, British Commonwealth and Indian States/overprint issues. These stamps represent the early postal history of Bahrain when Indian stamps were used with Bahrain overprints. The illustrated set appears to be in mint/unused condition, subject to confirmation of gum and hinge status.

Catalogue & market information

• Country: Bahrain
• Period: 1933–1937
• King: George V
• Issue: Indian stamps overprinted “BAHRAIN”
• Catalogue: Stanley Gibbons SG 1/14w
• Quantity: 14 stamps
• Denominations: 3p to 5 Rupees
• Key variety: 5R with inverted watermark (SG 14w)
• Condition: Lightly Hinged Mint