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  • Lot# : 1017 India

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    1931/1947: De La Rue Pictorial Issue, the extensive collection with the set of eight in mint blocks of four, with study of the Arms watermark / no wmk. varieties with large blocks of 4 p. and 8 p. with and without wmk., Official leaflet with full set, 1 a. brown with blocks showing the Plate Crack on the Char Minar, 4 p. in an imperforate block, 4 a. ultramarine on laid paper (unlisted by SG), thereafter with extensive Postal History of the issue with 46 covers/cards showing Combination covers, Certificates of Posting, Registered Mail incl. stationery usages with 1 r., extraordinary 'Per Parcel Passenger' front containing 'Glass with Care' franked 8 a. and 12 a. (2) and Victory 1 a. blue, scarce VPP (Value Payable Post) usages etc. A fine lot that would make an excellent Exhibit.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700 CHF