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Lot# 3008 - 205-209 Auction

  • Lot# : 3008 Nepal

    1845 & 1848: Covers (2), with earlier cover addressed to the Nepalese Prime Minister, Mathabar Singh Thapa, struck on reverse with framed 'GORUCKPORE / Paid' handstamp in red (March 20) and charged 2 annas, and 1848 large part cover endorsed 'Paid' at lower left, clearly addressed to the Maharaja of Nepal, General Jang Bahadur, struck on despatch with framed 'DELHIE / 1848 JULY 27 / WEIGHT TOLA / PAID 6 as.' in red, mailed from the Nepalese spy Bala Sankar. A fine page.

     
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF