Stockbook collection to 1952s the earlier predominantly used with potential postmark interest, QV to 3r and some official overprints, KEVII 3r fine used, KGV to 10r, 1929 Airmails *, 1931 New Delhi * & 1936 Jubilee *, KGVI 1937-40 set to 12a * plus 15r used & 'SERVICE' overprint 10r used, 1948 Gandhi 1½a 3½a & 12a *, 1949 Buildings 10r & 15r used, 1952 Saints & Poets *, sparse later issues, condition a little variable but mostly fine to very fine. (Qty 100s) (Image1)

Estimate AU$300

BAHAWALPUR: 1943 black/buff 'Indian Posts and Telegraphs Department/DEFENCE SAVING/CARD' completed (10r value) with 'SAVE FOR/INDIA'S/DEFENCE' stamps on Pink Paper 4a carmine x2, 8a ultramarine x3 & 1r violet x8 including a pair all tied by 'KHANPUR/ TEL /BAHAWALPUR' telegraphs cds, the card endorsed "Cancelled" in red, small spike-hole & corner damage both well clear of the stamps. [Usage in Bahawalpur must be rare. Text on the face states these were the only denominations issued]

Grade A- (Image1)

Estimate AU$100

BAHAWALPUR - POSTAL HISTORY: 1947 (Sep 25) commercial cover to "Sukhar/Sind" with India ½a tied by boxed '.../BAGHDAD-UL-JADID' & horseshoe 'BAGHDAD-UL-JADID/DUE/("2") AS' h/s, 'SUKKUR/ 27SEP47/UNPAID' -in-octagon arrival b/s, roughly opened with repaired opening tear across the flap & at U/L. With the enclosed mercantile letter. (Qty 2 items)

Grade (B) (Image1)

Estimate AU$150

BAHAWALPUR - POSTAL HISTORY: 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$750

CHAMBA: 1938-40 'CHAMBA STATE/SERVICE' Overprint on KGVI 1r grey & brown SG O68 block of 4, well centred, unmounted, Cat £480+.

Grade A B1 (Image1)

Estimate AU$200

GWALIOR: c.1940s (?) die proof for 1a revenue (?) issue - frame only - in blue on thin wove paper, watery handstamp ".../colours sent/..." in blue. Unusual.

Grade B (Image1)

Estimate AU$75