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Lot# 3088 - 205-209 Auction

  • Lot# : 3088 Nepal

    Settings 1-3, imperforate 2 a. purple and 4 a. green used on January 1885 registered cover, the 2 a. a rather watery impression and the 4 a. in an extremely clear yellow green shade, tied by superb strikes of circular barred TAULIHAWA handstamps in black (Hellrigl type 20). Reverse with docketing and two personal seals of sender in black. The sole 6 anna rate cover of the first issue recorded. A magnificent and famous cover.
    Starting bid : 3,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 21,000 CHF