Tradition und Erfahrung in klassischer Philatelie seit 1919

Losnr. 3051 - 205.-209. Auktion

  • Losnr. : 3051 Nepal

    1879 (July 3): India 1½ a. blue postal stationery card up-rated with 1873 ½ a. blue, Die II, tied by the unique usage of the NEPAL / D in bars duplex supplied by the Dinapore (thus 'D') Division Postmaster. Bombay transit (July 10) and London arrival (Aug 2) in red on front of an exceedingly rare usage - the card's message states "A benevolent and economical Govt. has allowed us postcards from the first of this month and I will test the system by sending you the first foreign one used in this house as a continuation to your collection of stamps. An inland one for which we are charged little more than a farthing (¼ d.) at the present rate of exchange shall follow soon in an envelope. For a lady of 60 years old (Queen Victoria), the portrait is flattering. G.".  The card written by the Resident in Nepal C. E. R. Girdlestone. Besides being the earliest known usage of a card from Nepal it is also displays the 'via Brindisi' rate of 2 annas applicable only between July 1, 1879 and abolished on March 31, 1880 and is also the sole recorded use of this duplex. A rarity on many counts. Unique.
    Ausruf : 750 CHF
    Zuschlag : 4.000 CHF