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Lot# 1219 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 1219 Nepal

    Indian Post Office 1856/64: 4 a. black, a used example on 1862 cover from Kathmandu to London endorsed "via Southampton" tied by "B / 137" obliterator in black with reverse showing rare framed "TOO LATE" applied on despatch and "NEPAUL *  P.O." despatch cds (Nov 26). Calcutta duplex of transit (Dec 6) and 'London / Paid' arrival cds (Jan 19, 1863) in red on obverse with transits of Tirhoot and Motehari in red on reverse of a remarkable and rare cover.rnProvenance: Carmichael & Todd (2006).
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF