BAHAWALPUR: 1949 commercial cover endorsed "Registered, Acknowledgement Due", to Karachi with scarce combination franking of 'PAKISTAN' Overprints Nasik ½a x5 (two on the reverse) & Hybrid (Karachi Overprints from Lahore Plates) 1a3p block of 4 all cancelled with light but largely-legible 'BAGHDAD- UL-JADID/11MY49' cds, straight-line h/s on locally produced R label, 'KARACHI/REG/12MY49/ A ' arrival b/s, light vertical fold & minor soiling. A rare Avis de Réception ('AR') cover. Ex Wilson Wong.

Grade B (Image1)

Estimate AU$300

REVENUES: Stock-pages of mostly Court Fee stamps from a myriad Statelings including such gems as Akalkot, Balasinor, Dhenkanal, Jhabua, Phaltan, Sangli, Sudasna, Samthar, Thakor and the priceless Miraj Junior, variable condition but generally above-average for this class of material, priced to sell at $5700+  (250 approx) (Image1)

Estimate AU$1,000

Autographs 1952 Indian tour to England, two autograph pages with 17 signatures including Vijay Hazare (captain), MH Mankad (he of the infamous runouts of bowlers backing-up too far), GS Ramchand & VL Manjrekar, mainly Fine. (Image1)

Estimate AU$100

BISHAN BEDI'S TURBAN Pink patka signed & endorsed "Best Wishes for Betty Davidson (signed) BS Bedi. PS: Thank you Al Pal for showing me how to spin!! (signed) Bishi", size 71x91cm. [Bishan Bedi played 67 Tests 1966-1979, including 22 as Indian captain. Bedi wore a colourful patka and has always been known for his outspoken and forthright views on cricketing matters]. Ex Alan Davidson collection. (Image1)

Estimate AU$300