1952 Tristan da Cunha Overprint Stamp Set – St. Helena Used

Original 1952 Tristan da Cunha overprint stamp set on St. Helena base issues, featuring George VI definitives with “TRISTAN DA CUNHA” black overprint. This complete used set includes 8 stamps ranging from ½d to 1s, all postmarked and circulated. Issued before Tristan had its own printing, this provisional set was overprinted in the UK using St. Helena stamps and used until the 1953 local issue. A significant piece of British colonial postal history. Stamps are in good used condition with legible postmarks and no major tears or thins. Ideal for philatelists focusing on British territories, overprint varieties, or early Tristan da Cunha material. Highlights: 1952 Tristan da Cunha overprint set on St. Helena stamps 8 values: ½d to 1s, complete used set George VI profile, black overprint Historic provisional issue pre-Tristan printing Clean used condition; visible cancellations Condition: Used with postal cancels. No tears or heavy creases. Some stamps show light toning consistent with age.