Other countries continued... Tibet continued... Lot Symbol Lot Description CV or Estimate 6034 cover The Military Expedition to Tibet 1903/04: Holograph letter dated 13th May 1904 on "Commander in Chief in India" red crested paper, written and signed by His Excellency the Right Honourable Horatio Herbert, Viscount Kitchener of Khartoum, from the Army HQ in India to Lt. General Sir Beauchamp Duff, with an order issued following the Tibetan attack on the mission at Gyantse, the murders of the mission servants and the investment of Chunglu; stating "Dear Duff, You can put the Troops under orders and they should start as soon as possible....arrangements as regards troops have been made so as to meet the instructions sent to Younghusband". Unique historical document. Note: The Tibetans were informed that if their political representatives did not arrive at Gyantse by the 25th June 1904 ands discuss a Treaty, the British Forces would advance upon Lhasa. Provenance: Collection Gerald Sattin ,DF, Zurich, 27 Nov 1991,lot 11436 (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Tibet Collection] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 350.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 6035 cover The Military Expedition to Tibet 1903/04: India 1900 ½ a. yellow-green (2) used on 1904 cover from Colonel F.E. Younghusband to Mrs. Youghusband at the Botanical Gardens, Calcutta tied by two strikes of "FIELD P.O. No. 24" cds's in black (March 18) - note this datestamp never showed the '0' in '04' in year date (Hellrigl B2 / Proud D5). Reverse with "BASE OFFICE" cds (March 21) applied Siliguri and Botanic Gardens arrival cds of the following day. The cover written whilst the Expedition's preparations were well ahead at Chumbi for a Military advance towards Guru and by March 29th the troops were concentrated at Thuna. Some peripheral aging of no importance, a not unattractive and rare cover. Note: To show the difficulty of the terrain this letter took three days to travel 150 miles to Siliguri and one day to travel the remaining 350 miles to Calcutta. Provenance: Collection Gerald Sattin, DF, Geneva, 27 Nov 1991, ex lot 11437 (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Tibet 114] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 500.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 6036 cover The Military Expedition to Tibet 1903/04: India 1902 1 a. carmine, a single example used on 1904 cover from Lieut. Bailey of the 32nd Sikh Pioneers to his father Colonel Bailey in Edinburgh, tied by fine strike of "FIELD P.O. No. 83" cds (April 29) in black (Hellrigl B40 / Proud D5). Reverse with fine "BASE OFFICE" cds (May 2) and Edinburgh arrival (May 21) and readdressed to York. The FPO was three days from the Base Office and was probably at Lingmatang at this date. Minor edge wear but extremely rare. Provenance: Collection Tony & Pat Wheeler, RL, Basel, 23 March 1979, lot 2502 (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Tibet 123] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 750.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 6037 cover The Military Expedition to Tibet 1903/04: India 1902 1 a. carmine and 2 a. violet used on 1904 registered cover addressed to the Earl of Crawford in London tied by "LAHSSA" circular datestamps (Aug 3 - first day of use) in black (Hellrigl B42). Redirected upon arrival in London (Sept 5) with oval "2d. / WDO" handstamp in black and violet framed "POSTED OUT / OF COURSE W" at left with Edinburgh transit (Sept 6) on reverse. A fine and extremely rare registered first day usage. Provenance: Christie's, London, 23 July 1996, lot 563 (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Tibet 123+124] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 1,500.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 6038 cover The Military Expedition to Tibet 1903/04: India 1902 ½ a. green pair used on 1904 cover to Forest Hill, London tied by two good strikes of rare "F.P.O. No. 81" Field Post Office datestamps (June 16) in black (Hellrigl B38 / Proud D5 - no covers seen on this Campaign), applied at PHARIJONG. Reverse with London arrival cds (July 11). Central file fold well away from the adhesives, a very rare cover. Note: Pharijong was an important staging post on the road from Chumbi to Gyantse. For the 19 miles from Chumbi the mail had to be carried by runners. On the remaining 100 miles to Gyantse, the mail was initially transported on Pony traps but, due to animal casualties, runners were again employed over the entire distance. Provenance: Collection Gerald Sattin ,DF, Zurich, 27 Nov 1991, lot 11437 (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Tibet 122] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 500.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 6039 cover The Military Expedition to Tibet 1903/04: Photographic postcard to Sligo, Ireland (Grierson correspondence) showing the "Destruction of the strongest fortress in Central Asia. This shows the first explosion during the demolition of Gyantse. To the right is the smoke from the explosion...". Mailed at Jhelum with a 1 a. adhesive after the Expeditionary force returned from Tibet. Rare - illustrated on the reverse dust-jacket of Waterfall's "The Postal History of Tibet" (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Currently...CHF 120.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 6040 cover The Military Expedion to Tibet 1903/04: Covers (2) mailed from occupied Lhasa in 1904, each bearing single India 1902 1 a. carmine and mailed to Mrs. Walter Ogilvie in Edinburgh, Scotland from Surgeon-Captain W.H. Ogilvie serving with the 40th Pathans (40th Bengal Infnatry); tied by "LAHSSA" cds's (Hellrigl B42) the earlier cover dated August 11th and the second cancelled on September 22nd - the day the Post Office closed and the occupying forces withdrew, both covers backstamped "BASE OFFICE" cds in black applied at Siliguri. Minor imperfections but fine strikes and a scarce pair. Provenance: Christie's Robson Lowe, London, 29 Nov 1990, ex lot 1794 (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Tibet 123] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 250.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 6041 cover The Younghusband Military Expedition 1904: India ½ a. green postal stationery envelope used to Shillong, Assam, India neatly cancelled by "LAHSSA" circular datestamp (Aug 14) in black (Hellrigl B42) - this cancellation known in use from 3 August 1904 until 22 Sept 1904 only. Reverse with "BASE OFFICE" cds (Aug 25) and part Shillong arrival cds. Closed tear in front panel and flap tear but rare (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (All Images) Currently...CHF 300.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 6042 piece The Military Expedition to Tibet 1903/04: Album page with India 1895/03 issues QV 3 p. grey, ½ a. green (two), 1 a. carmine, 2 a. violet (two), 4 a. olive-green, and 1895 2 r. carmine & yellow-brown and 5 r. ultramarine & violet with some on piece, all cancelled by neat strikes of the "LAHSSA" circular datestamp (Hellrigl B48) - in use from 3 August - 22 September 1904, all well struck in black. A scarce and attractive group of eleven items. Provenance: Most ex collection Tony & Pat Wheeler (Image 1) Get Market Data for [Tibet Collection] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 250.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 6043 cover The Younghusband Military Expedition 1902: India 1 a. carmine (three examples) used on 1904 envelope (with "TIBET FRONTIER COMMISSION" red oval crest on reverse) from Colonel Younghusband at Lhasa, Tibet to Mrs. Younghusband in Darjeeling, cancelled by "LAHSSA" circular datestamp (Aug 26) in black (Hellrigl B42) - this cancellation known in use from 3 August 1904 until 22 Sept 1904 only. Reverse with "Darjeeling" cds (Sept 6) and readdressed to Simla. A rare cover, sold together with India Victoria 3 p. grey on piece, 1902 1 a. carmine and 2 a. mauve all cancelled by LAHSSA cds's in black (two struck on August 3, 1904). Provenance: Cover ex collection Dr. William Stericker, Robson Lowe, Bournemouth, 5 June 1975, lot 1558 (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Tibet 123] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 750.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 6044 o/pair Military Expedition to Tibet 1903/04: India 1902 ½ a. green, two used horizontal pairs, each cancelled by fine strikes of "FIELD P.O. No. 81" circular datestamps applied in Pharijong, one pair dated "2 SE / 04", the other dated "22 SE / 04" both struck in black (Hellrigl B38 / Proud D6). Small imperfections but extremely rare - only one or two covers exist. Provenance: Spink, London, 18 Oct 2002, lot 22 (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Tibet 122] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 120.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 6045 cover The Military Expedition to Tibet 1903/04: India 1902 ½ a. green (2) and 1 a. carmine (2) used on 1904 registered cover from Lhasa to Major Ray, Intelligence Officer of the Tibet Mission Force at Camp Chambi, Sikkim all tied individually by neat "LAHSSA" cds's (Sept 18) in black (Hellrigl B42) with further strike on reverse next to "FIELD P.O. No. 26" cds of arrival in black (Hellrigl B33). Correctly rated for this service, the Occupation forces and accompanying Post Office were only in Lhasa from Aug 7 - Sept 23, 1904, there were no registration cachets utilised. Rare and most attractive. Provenance: Collection Gerald Sattin, DF, Zurich, 27 Nov 1991, lot 11431 (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Tibet 122+123] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 500.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 6046 cover The Military Expedition to Tibet 1903/04: India 1 a. carmine in a horizontal pair, used on 1903 cover from Colonel Francis Younghusband to Mrs. Younghusband in Darjeeling, tied by scarce "EXPERIMENTAL P.O. / C - 46" in black (Sept 19) - at this date the advance column had arrived in Khamba-Jong. Reverse with Darjeeling arrival cds (Sept 23) in black. A scarce and fine usage. Provenance: Christie's, London, 4 June 1990, lot 1120 (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Tibet 123] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 250.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 6047 cover The Military Expedition to Tibet 1903/04: India 1900 3 p. grey, single examples each used on 1904 postcards (4) - one of a Tibetan Mendicant, one of the Himalayan Railway, two of Mt. Kinchinjunga), each from the FPO at Chumbi and addressed to Mr. Byrne, Army Schoolmaster of the 1st Royal Fusiliers at Lebong, Darjeeling; each cancelled by "FIELD P.O. No. 26" circular datestamps (between Sept 26 and Oct 12) in black (Hellrigl B4 / Proud D5) with Lebong arrival cds's. Scarce. Provenance: The "Mendicant" card ex collection Arnold C. Waterfall, Robson Lowe, Basel, 27 Oct 1978, lot 2178 (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Tibet 112] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 300.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 6048 cover The Military Expedition to Tibet 1903/04: India 1 a. carmine used on cover to St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands tied by "FIELD P.O. No. 26" circular datestamp (Oct 2) in black applied at Chumbi. Backstamped "BASE OFFICE" cds (Oct 4) in black struck at Siliguri and St. Helier arrival cds (Oct 23) in black. Scarce and fine cover, especially so to this destination. Note: The sender was probably Major R.E. Ray of the Intelligence Branch and one of the senior officers of the Younghusband Expedition.. Provenance: Christie's, London, 14 June 1990, lot 1121 (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Tibet 123] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 200.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 6050 cover Indian Post Offices in Tibet 1906: India 1902 1 a. carmine and 4 a. olive used on 1906 registered cover from Lieut. F.M. Bailey to his mother Mrs. Bailey in Edinburgh, tied by "GYANTSE TIBET / SILIGURI BASE" cds's (Nov 15) in black with scarce framed "R / TEMPORARY P.O. / Y" registration handstamp below (Hellrigl B63) in black. Edinburgh arrival (Dec 17) on reverse of a scarce cover. Note: Lieut. F.M. Bailey was soon to be appointed the Political Agent at the British Agency in Gyantse (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Tibet 123+128] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 400.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 6051 cover Indian Post Offices in Tibet 1907: India 1902 ½ a. green, four examples used on 1907 cover from Lieut. F.M. Bailey in Yatung to his mother in Edinburgh, all tied by large "F,P.O. / No. 70" cds's (April 8) in black (Hellrigl B8 / Proud D7 - states the FPO was at Chumbi). Reverse with "BASE OFFICE" cds (April 10) and carried on the P&O "Arabia" from Bombay with "SEA POST OFFICE /A" cds (April 13) and Edinburgh arrival (April 27). Minor bends at top but a very rare cover. Provenance: Collection Clarkson G. Stevens, Harmers, New York, 25 Feb 1978, lot 2557 (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Tibet 122] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 750.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 6052 cover Indian Post Offices in Tibet 1907: India 1902 1 a. carmine, a single example used on 1907 cover from Lieut. F.M. Bailey in Yatung to his father in Edinburgh, tied by large "F,P.O. / No. 70" cds's (June 23) in black (Hellrigl B8 / Proud D7 - states the FPO was at Chumbi). Reverse with "BASE OFFICE" cds (June 26) and carried on the P&O "Oriental" from Bombay with "SEA POST OFFICE /A" cds (June 29) and Edinburgh arrival (July 15). A very rare cover. Provenance: Collection Clarkson G. Stevens, Harmers, New York, 25 Feb 1978, lot 2558 (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Tibet 123] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 750.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 6053 cover Indian Post Offices in Tibet 1907: India 1902 ½ a. green, a horizontal pair used on 1907 cover from Lieut. F.M. Bailey to his father in Edinburgh, crisply cancelled by "GYANTSE TIBET / SILIGURI BASE" cds's (Sept 16) in black (Hellrigl B45). Reverse with "BASE OFFICE" cds and "Upper Keith / East Lothian" arrival cds (Oct 23). Scarce so fine. Provenance: Collection Arnold C. Waterfall (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Tibet 122] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 120.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 6054 cover Indian Post Offices / Military Mail from Tibet 1908: India 1906 1 a. carmine used on 1908 cover from Lieut. Bailey to his father in Edinburgh, tied by good strike of "FIELD P.O.No. 81" circular datestamp (Jan 8) applied in PHARIJONG in black (Hellrigl B38 / Proud D5). Reverse with "BASE OFFICE" cds (Jan 11) and Edinburgh arrival (Feb 3). By this date Lieut. Bailey, fluent in Tibetan, was serving as a Political Officer. Scarce and fine cover. Provenance: Collection Derek Hammond Giles, Spink, London, 25 Oct 2000, lot 6284 (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Tibet 150] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 300.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM Previous Page, Next Page or Return to Table of Contents

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