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    1850 (April 1): Cover front and back, no side flaps, mailed from Kathmandu to a Mr. Peat, a Saddler in London, from Lieutenant C. H. Nicholetts, Assistant Resident in Nepal per the Overland Mail; endorsed 'Paid, via Calcutta & Southampton', struck on reverse with framed 'NEPAUL / Paid' handstamp in maroon ink, dated '1st April 1850' and rated '4 as.' in manuscript. Framed 'Calcutta / G.P.O. / Ship Letter' in red adjacent (April 8) and front with INDIA / PAID framed handstamp in red and manuscript '1s.' in red ink. London arrival (May 25) in red alongside. A fine and appealing item, believed to be the earliest "Overland Mail" cover from Nepal.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF