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Lot# 3024 - 205-209 Auction

  • Lot# : 3024 Nepal

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    Incoming Mail 1826 & 1832: Covers (2) from Patna to Kathmandu, with earlier cover struck with poor framed 'PATNA / H. PT. PD.' (Half Post Paid) handstamp in black, manuscript dated '21 May 1826' and prepaid 2 annas; second cover with smaller framed 'PATNA HF. / POST PAID' in black, again with manuscript split rate '2 a.' alongside and struck with fine octagonal negative seal handstamp in black. Rare - the earliest recorded in-coming covers to the Anglo-India Post Office in Nepal which at this date had no receiving mark.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,500 CHF