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Lot# 1228 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 1228 Nepal

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    Indian Post Office 1892: 1 rupee green & aniline carmine, a single example used on reverse of 1903 registered & insured cover to Calcutta endorsed "Registered and Insured for Rs. 300 (three hundred)" and tied by "NEPAL" cds (Aug 26) in black with Calcutta arrival (Aug 29) alongside. Obverse with framed "REGISTERED / NEPAL" registration cachet in black. A superb and rare commercial franking.rnrnNote: The rate breakdown - postage 2 annas for between 1 and 2 tolas, registration 2 annas and Insurance 12 annas = 1 rupee.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF