1855 (15 Apr) outer FL from Bombay to Seconderabad, franked with 1/2a deep blue/indigo, die I (group 14, Stone A), clear margins all around, tied by rhomboid of bars, with boxed dispatch and arrival markings on back, v.f. (Cat No. SG 4) (Image)

Est.$250

1854 1a dull red, die II, sheet of 96 with most of the marginal inscriptions intact on all sides, distinct sideways watermark, good color. The sheet was separated vertically between stamps in the middle and rejoined, with paper defects caused by the splitting along the watermark (pos 31,39), also closed tear (pos 59,67) and few other minor flaws. A spectacular exhibition piece (Cat No. SG 14) (Image)

Est.$25,000