{"product_id":"scg5649-bahawalpur-1949-upu-overprinted-set","title":"SCG5649 - Bahawalpur 1949 UPU Overprinted Set","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"842\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis set from Bahawalpur commemorates the \u003cstrong data-start=\"421\" data-end=\"477\"\u003e75th Anniversary of the Universal Postal Union (UPU)\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring a symbolic design of figures encircling the globe, representing global communication and unity. The original 1949 UPU issue was later \u003cstrong data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"657\"\u003eoverprinted in red Urdu script\u003c\/strong\u003e to denote new usage or revaluation following Pakistan’s postal changes. These stamps are notable for their elegant typography and strong classical design influenced by UPU iconography.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"994\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"994\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTypography and engraving highlight the transitional postal period of Bahawalpur before full integration into Pakistan.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1093\" style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1093\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe overprint adds significant collector interest, especially on mint, well-centered examples.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1217\" style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1217\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIssued during the state’s brief autonomous po\u003c\/em\u003estal phase, preceding its full merger into Pakistan’s postal system in 1949.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Stamp and Cover Galaxy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45706008625323,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/2406\/6475\/files\/Scan_20251008_91__13.jpg?v=1759919360","url":"https:\/\/stampandcovergalaxy.com\/products\/scg5649-bahawalpur-1949-upu-overprinted-set","provider":"Stamp and Cover Galaxy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}