Batumi (Georgia), 1919 British Occupation issue. This lot contains a complete set of 8 stamps of the Batumi Post, overprinted “BRITISH OCCUPATION” during the British military administration of Batumi after World War I. Historical background: After the collapse of the Russian Empire and the end of World War I, Batumi became a strategically important port under British military control. During the short occupation period (1919–1920), existing Batumi stamps were overprinted for postal use under British authority. Set includes denominations: 1 Ruble (two different colors) 2 Rubles (two different colors) 3 Rubles 5 Rubles 10 Rubles Condition: Unused (no cancellation) Original gum or gum traces possible Typical condition for this fragile issue Margins and paper as shown on images All stamps are genuine historical issues. No reproductions, no modern reprints. This is an important occupation issue from a short-lived and politically complex period, highly sought after by collectors of British Occupations, Russian Civil War issues, and Caucasus postal history. A rare opportunity to acquire a complete set.