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Lot# 1305 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 1305 Nepal

    Incoming Mail 1905: India Chinese Expeditionary Force CEF 1 a. carmine, ten examples with two sadly defective, used on 1908 cover from Peking addressed to "His Highness The Maharaja of Nepaul, via Calcutta", all tied by "F.P.O. No. 1" datestamps of the Peking Legation (May 8, 1908) in black with "Base Office / B" cds (May 10) below and "NEPAL" arrival (June 10). Obverse with framed "F.P.O. No.1" handstamp in black. Despite imperfections a remarkable cover.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF