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    1854: India ½ a. pale blue, Die I, a three margined example cut into at base, used on 1855 cover from Kathmandu to Calcutta, tied by diamond lozenge of dots obliterator in black. with reverse showing superb strike of framed ‘NEPAUL / ‘4 January 55’ Paid’ despatch struck in magenta ink with date in manuscript. Calcutta arrival cds in red above (Jan 10). Minor stain away from adhesive but a very rare cover. Cert. BPA (2016)
    Provenance: Collection W. Renouf
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 12,000 CHF