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  • Lot# : 3045 Nepal

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    1909: Registered cover to Raxaul franked by India 1902 2 a. mauve and 1907 1 a. carmine (2) tied by NEPAL datestamps (Oct 9) in black, with earliest recorded usage of the white handstamped 'R / NEPAL' registration label above. Cover arrived in 'Raksal' (Oct 11) and returned to sender with 'Nepal' single ring cds adjacent (Oct 16). Some creasing to flimsy envelope but scarce: the earliest recorded usage of a registration label in Nepal.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 170 CHF