Losnr. 3039 - 205.-209. Auktion
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Losnr. : 3039 Nepal
1883 (May 3): Registered cover to Italy franked by India 1865 2 a. orange (2) and 1873 ½ a. blue (2) tied by four strikes of the 'D' in bars obliterator with circular 'R' handstamp at left applied at the Bombay Sea P.O. in transit. Reverse with very rare framed 'REGISTERED / NEPAL / N (157) W. (und. ½ oz.)' handstamp with NEPAL despatch cds alongside Rome arrival (June 28) cds. Envelope with minor edge wear and a few tears at base but the sole recorded registered cover with the 'D' in bars obliterator.
Note: Believed to be the earliest known registered cover from Nepal to an address beyond India.Ausruf : 300 CHFZuschlag : 1.300 CHF