India, SG 2-10 used, 1854 1/2a blue. 19 used examples representing all three dies, with many different shades. Mixed condition as to be expected, yet generally very presentable. Minimum catalogue value £1000, probably a lot more. (Image1)

India, SG 82 or SG 174 **, 1876 12a venetian red. Attractive horizontal block of ten. A few generally unobtrusive creases/tone spots. Cat for hinged singles £190. (Image1)

India, Michel 93 or SG 192 **, 1921 New value overprint NINE PIES on 1 a rose-carmine. UR corner block of four, surcharge inverted variety. Scarce and unlisted in Gibbons. (Image1)

India, **/*/used 1852–1950 collection including many valuable stamps, both mint (**/*) and used. Variations of colour shades, cancellations, and perfins etc. Included are also 43 old interesting covers etc, many of them sent to Finland. (Image1)

India, Jind, SG 15 **, 1884 4 a green. Beautiful mint never hinged UL pane corner strip of four. Also with distinct extra arrow-shaped character in red to left of State variety on the 3rd stamp. A wonderful positional piece for this unlisted error. Catalogue value £360 for normal hinged singles, not considering the distinct varieties. (Image1)

India, Used abroad, 1877, Two early covers from Indian PO in Persia.1) Reg 1877, franked w 2a + 4a and cancelled BASHIR Duplex Nov 17 (1877) sent to Bombay arr canc DEC 3 at back. Envelope cut carefully both top and bottom. It also has a round hole not affecting either the stamps or other. Nice appearance. 2. Bunder Abbas non-franked letter with POSTAGE DUE printed rectangular strike with m/s sent JAN 17 (1877) to Bombay arr JAN 29 in very nice condition. Content included. Scarce duo. (Image1)