India, SG 305-08 *, 1948 Gandhi set (4). £425 (Image1)

India, SG 305-08 *, 1948 Gandhi set (4). £425 (Image1)

India, *. Mostly QV, from an old-time source last priced in the 1960s. All housed in a large stockbook with values to 12a, with a good range being official overprints starting in 1874. Also KGVI with gutter tete-beche pairs. Quality extremely good overall with colours hardly exposed to light, holdings like this are hardly ever offered on the market today, offered intact as received. (Image1)

India, Mostly *. Spectacular range of officials mostly mint from KEVII to KGVI, including 1909 10r green and scarlet mint never hinged (SG.O70a, cat. £200 for hinged), KGV 10r with both types of 'service' mint, through to KGVI issues incl. 5r and 10r mint never hinged. Total catalogue well over £800. (Image1)

India, Used. Imperf classics superb used range, all four margins with attractive postmarks, three different types of the 1a red (SG.12, 13, 15,) and the 2a green (SG.31), total catalogue £450. . (Image1)

India, *. Mint group of several dozen stamps, QV to KGV issues, including mint never hinged from the earlier issues, many shades, QV to 1r, KEVII to 2r official, KGV to 2rs postage and official, 1911/22 issues with most shades to 1r, 1929 airmail set, etc. Pristine condition including never hinged. Minimum catalogue £750+. (Image1)

India, *. KEVII mint issues with good shades including on the 4a, 6a, 8a, as well as both shades of the 1r with the carmine mint never hinged wing-margin example, extremely attractive with rich colours. Catalogue £240. (Image1)