Description:

• Issue: Inauguration of One Unit / Unification of West Pakistan
• Scott Catalog Numbers: #79–81
• Denominations: 1½ Anna green, 2 Annas brown, 12 Annas carmine
• Date of Issue: December 7, 1955
• Design: Map of West Pakistan with “14th October 1955”
• Cachet: “First Day of Issue — Inauguration of One Unit,” torch of Unity, map of West Pakistan (Orient cachet)
• Complete set of 3 on one cover
• Two Karachi first-day cancels, 7 DEC 55

Condition:

• Used first-day cover
• Stamps are Fine to Very Fine
• Cover has light corner wear and toning, as pictured
• Not addressed on the front

Historical Note:

• Marks the 1955 “One Unit” scheme that merged the provinces of West Pakistan into a single province
• First-day date is December 7, 1955; the map on the stamps cites October 14, 1955
• Cachet printed by Orient

Shipping and Handling:

• Promptly ships well-packed in a rigid cardboard mailer