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  • Lot# : 3188 Nepal

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    1907, 1930 & 1935: The 'Sir Pashupati' 80 page Exhibit collection of the three Perkins, Bacon issues for Nepal, with June 1907 earliest State Die Proof for the 2 pice in black, July 1907 Die Proof of the 2 p. in green (issued in brown), imperforate Plate Proof blocks of four of all four values, 2 p. and 16 p. values in marginal unused examples overprinted SPECIMEN (believed unique) in black, issued stamps in blocks, 1908 combination cover from Siraha with 4 p. green via Jainagar franked by India 1906 ½ a. green (5) to Kathmandu, 1909 combination cover with recut 1901/17 1 a. blue and three 8 p. scarlet from Banke to Kathmandu (one of just 8 combinations recorded, illustrated in Hellrigl & Hepper on page 33), 1924 unique registered cover to Italy with three values tied by oval 'Katmandu' handstamps in black and India 3 a. brown-orange (2) tied by 'Nepal' cds's in a total of 37 covers with rare cancels incl. seal handstamps of Kalaiya, 'village near Pokhara', Tatapani etc., 1930 issue with Die Proof of the vignette in black for 5 r. value, 2 p. and 4 p. imperforate Plate Proof blocks of four, issued 5 r. block of four and 33 covers; 1935 issue with Die Proofs of 24 p. and 32 p. in issued colours, five values in imperforate Plate Proof blocks of four, issued set in unused blocks of four and covers (24). The whole together with some un-exhibited material (a further 10 covers). A remarkable and most attractive collection from a leading specialist in his field. A marvellous opportunity with viewing heartily recommended Scott 26/29+30/37+38/43.

    Note: The collection was exhibited in London in 1990.
    Starting bid : 10,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 20,000 CHF