Burma
Burma
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| 40100 |
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 BURMA — FIRST DAY COVERS — FIELD POST OFFICE No. 145 TO BOMBAY — POSTAGE & SERVICE SETS. Exceptional pair of Burma First Day Covers, both mailed from Field Post Office No. 145 to Bombay, India. The first is an “On His Majesty’s Service”
cover bearing the complete SERVICE overprinted set, while the second bears the corresponding complete Postage set, each cancelled at the Field Post Office. A particularly attractive matched pair combining first-day usage, military Field Post Office
mail and both Official and ordinary postage issues. Visually impressive and highly suitable as exhibition showpieces in a specialized Burma or military postal-history collection. (Image 1)
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S.G. O11, O12w |
 1937 KGV Official 1r chocolate and green, plus 2r carmine and orange, mint nh complete sheets of 120 in six panes of twenty, with 2r showing inverted watermark, both displaying gutters and cross gutters, some usual perf, separation,
fresh, very fine and extremely rare in complete sheet format (SG £11'640+) (Image 1)
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India
India
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| 40102 |
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 LORD DALHOUSIE SIGNED COVER — EDINBURGH TO HASTINGS, 11 December 1859. An important historical cover signed by Lord Dalhousie, Governor-General of India from 1848 to 1856, whose administration introduced major reforms and modernization in
British India in the years immediately preceding the Indian Mutiny of 1857. Posted from Edinburgh to Hastings on 11 December 1859, franked with a 1d red adhesive. A desirable postal-history item with the original signature of one of the most
consequential Governor-Generals of British India. Fine. (Image 1)
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Estimate. CHF 200
Currently (SAN)...CHF 200.00
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 NORTH-WESTERN PROVINCES — DISTRICT DÂK — 6 January 1885. Very rare District Dâk cover of the North-Western Provinces Circle, routed via Mainpuri and delivered at Shikohabad, bearing the distinctive “25 A 3 / JAN 2 / D.D.” handstamp. In
this marking, “25” denotes Aligarh Imperial Post Office, “A” the North-Western Provinces, “3” District Post Office No. 3, and “D.D.” District Dâk. The identity of District Post Office No. 3 remains unrecorded. An important and seldom-encountered
example of the District Dâk postal system of the North-Western Provinces, particularly desirable with this enigmatic office designation. (Image 1)
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Estimate. CHF 400
Currently (SAN)...CHF 400.00
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 NORTH-WESTERN PROVINCES — DISTRICT DÂK — 8 October 1884. Very rare District Dâk cover, routed via Sarsawa and delivered at Ludhiana, bearing the distinctive “31 A 3 / 8 OCT / D.D.” handstamp. In this marking, “31” denotes Sarsawa Imperial
Post Office, “A” the North-Western Provinces, “3” District Post Office No. 3, and “D.D.” District Dâk; the identity of District Post Office No. 3 remains unrecorded. A highly important and seldom-encountered example of the District Dâk postal system,
with particularly desirable routing into the Punjab. (Image 1)
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Estimate. CHF 400
Currently (SAN)...CHF 400.00
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 INDIA 1905–07 — THREE REGISTERED LETTERS TO JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER — KEVII FRANKINGS. Remarkable group of three registered letters from India addressed to J. D. Rockefeller, dating from 1905–07 and franked with King Edward VII issues. The
correspondence provides an unusual intersection of Indian postal history and social philately, enhanced by registered-mail usages and the association with one of the most prominent figures of the era. An appealing and distinctive group, particularly
suitable for a collection or exhibit focused on famous-person mail, registered foreign mail, or Edwardian India. (Image 1)
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Estimate. CHF 50
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Postal History
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| 40107 |
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 NORTH-WESTERN PROVINCES — DISTRICT DÂK — 9 May, year unknown. Very rare District Dâk cover of the North-Western Provinces Circle, bearing the distinctive “31 A 2 / 9 MAY / D.D.” handstamp, together with a postage-due marking in black and
UMBALLA SORTING POST OFFICE handstamp. In the District Dâk marking, “31” denotes Saharanpore Imperial Post Office, “A” the North-Western Provinces, “2” District Post Office No. 2, and “D.D.” District Dâk; the identity of District Post Office No. 2
remains unrecorded. The year of posting is unknown. Ex Colonel Shenoy. An important and seldom-encountered example of the District Dâk postal system, enhanced by its postage-due and sorting-office markings. (Image 1)
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Estimate. CHF 400
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 NAGPUR — NATIVE INDIAN RECEIPT BOOK. Unusual page from a contemporary native Indian merchant’s receipt book, bearing multiple strikes of the NAGPUR HG4 and HG5 handstamps on both front and reverse. Such books were maintained by local
shopkeepers and merchants as records of local deliveries and transactions, providing fascinating evidence of the everyday commercial application of postal markings. A distinctive and seldom-encountered piece of Nagpur postal and social history. (Image 1)
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Estimate. CHF 100
Currently (SAN)...CHF 100.00
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 1821 (Sep 16) entire from Chandenagore (datelined inside) to Scotland, with good strike of the "CALCUTTA / GENERAL POST OFFICE" circular ds from the French India period, with ms date inserted, "INDIA LETTER / DEAL" hs adjacent along with
Scottish "1/2" tax and Edinburgh arrival, fine and scarce. (Image 1)
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Estimate. CHF 400
Currently (SAN)...CHF 400.00
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 GORUCKPOOR — 12 January 1825. Half entire letter bearing a superb strike of the circular Giles Type 1 “GORUCKPOOR POST OFFICE / 12 Jany / 1825” handstamp, with manuscript “Post Pd 8 as” rate endorsement. Addressed to “St. Clark Esqr /
proceeding down the river on board his boat / Bhagulpore.” A very scarce and particularly fine example of this early pre-stamp double-circle postmark, further enhanced by its unusual river-boat destination. Flaps repaired. Fine. (Image 1)
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Estimate. CHF 300
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 DELHI — 28 May 1830 — FRASER CORRESPONDENCE. Important early entire from Delhi to London, bearing the rare DELHI HG1 oval “POST PAID” handstamp, prepaid 10 annas at the double-weight rate. From the celebrated Fraser Correspondence, with
“INDIA LETTER / PLYMOUTH” maritime handstamp and other postal markings, arriving London 2 November 1830. Of particular significance for its extensive original contents concerning the army and contemporary military movements, providing valuable
historical context beyond its considerable postal interest. A highly desirable combination of early Delhi postal history, maritime routing, distinguished provenance, and important military correspondence. Fine. (Image 1)
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Estimate. CHF 300
Currently (SAN)...CHF 300.00
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 BAREILLY — 13 April 1844. Attractive early entire from Bareilly to Inverness, North Britain, bearing a distinctive strike of the BAREILLY HG2 handstamp in mauve, together with CALCUTTA G.P.O. SHIP LETTER and other postal markings. A
desirable early India-to-Britain maritime mail usage, particularly appealing for the unusual coloured strike of the Bareilly handstamp. (Image 1)
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Estimate. CHF 200
Currently (SAN)...CHF 200.00
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| 40113 |
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 1851 Dharwar – Stampless Paid Cover — dated 11 February 1851, bearing a clear rectangular “DHARWAR PAID” (HG3) handstamp with “6” annas postage paid in manuscript. Reverse showing “AM” handstamp together with G.P.O. transit/arrival
marking. A fine and attractive example of early pre-adhesive postal usage from Dharwar, predating the introduction of Indian postage stamps. (Image 1)
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Estimate. CHF 100
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| 40114 |
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 1851 Aden to Madras – Stampless Incoming Entire — dated 14 February 1851, an attractive stampless entire from Aden to Madras, bearing the scarce circular “ADEN B.P.P.” FP2 handstamp in red, together with G.P.O. 1851 marking in red. A
scarce and appealing combination of markings on early incoming mail from Aden to India, additionally enhanced by its Valentine's Day date. Fine. (Image 1)
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Estimate. CHF 500
Currently (SAN)...CHF 500.00
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| 40115 |
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 1853 Secunderabad – Stampless Paid Entire — dated 18 November 1853, bearing the rectangular “SECUNDERABAD PAID” (HG4) handstamp with 3 annas paid, accompanied by G.P.O. NOV 23 transit marking and the distinctive “R G HOUSE No. 2”
receiving handstamp in black. An attractive stampless entire displaying desirable combination of three postal markings. Fine. (Image 1)
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Estimate. CHF 100
Currently (SAN)...CHF 100.00
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| 40116 |
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 INDIA — 1857 MUTINY-ERA TRANSATLANTIC MAIL — CALCUTTA TO SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS — “INDIA UNPAID” — CARRIED BY S.S. ALMA. 1857 Indian Mutiny-era unpaid cover from Calcutta to Salem, Massachusetts, posted during the height of the Indian
Rebellion of 1857–58, a period of profound political upheaval and disruption to communications across British India. Sent “Via Southampton”, the cover bears a remarkably clear boxed “INDIA UNPAID” handstamp and bold manuscript “33” cents charge,
representing the substantial postage due upon arrival in the United States. Reverse with G.P.O. CALCUTTA, 24 NOV 1857 departure datestamp and NEW YORK, 24 JAN 1858 arrival marking, documenting a two-month journey from India to the United States. Of
additional maritime interest, the letter was carried by the P&O steamer S.S. Alma, one of the vessels serving the important India–Europe mail route during the Mutiny period. Alma participated in the movement of mails and communications at this
critical moment in Indian history and was herself dramatically lost in 1859 on a Red Sea reef while carrying the Indian mails. A particularly evocative combination of Indian Mutiny, transatlantic and maritime postal history, enhanced by the striking
“INDIA UNPAID” marking, unusual 33-cent unpaid rate, documented Calcutta–New York routing and association with the S.S. Alma. A rare and historically significant survivor from one of the most turbulent periods of nineteenth-century Indian postal
history. Closed tear in top left corner and some rough edges, overall fine and rare. (Image 1)
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Estimate. CHF 400
Currently (SAN)...CHF 400.00
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| 40117 |
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 SIRWAR — 1860 (Dec 23) Native cover to Nasirabad bearing the distinctive S-I-R-W-A-R “Parcel Mail” intaglio handstamp. The only recorded example of this intaglio, representing an exceptional rarity of early Indian postal history and a
highly important exhibition item. Fine. (Image 1)
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Estimate. CHF 500
Currently (SAN)...CHF 500.00
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1852 Scinde Dawk
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| 40118 |
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S.G. S1 |
 1852 Scinde Dawk ½a White, a well-margined example with large margins all around, cancelled by the distinctive “cogwheel” cancellation, Cooper Type F. The stamp shows a heavy vertical crease, nevertheless retaining a strong overall
appearance and clear cancellation. Signed/certified Bühler on reverse. A desirable example of this classic early issue of British India, with the scarce and characteristic cogwheel cancellation (S.G. £3'250). (Image 1)
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1854 Lithographs
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| 40119 |
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 1854 Essays & Reprints selection comprising the ½a, 1a, 2a, 4a and 8a denominations, including unissued 8 anna Spence 1 with inner marginal line and reprints of Thuillier’s Essays. A varied and scarce assembly illustrating the
experimental and later reproduction material associated with India’s classic first issues. Fine and desirable group, providing an excellent starter collection for the specialist in essays, proof and reprints. (Image 1)
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Spence 53 |
 1922 ½ Anna BLACK (Spence 53), Die II – Lion and Palm Tree Essay. Photogravure reprint on thick card paper, in the black colour, representing Die II of the Lion and Palm Tree essays. Only four sheets are recorded in this shade, yielding
just twelve examples of Die II, seldom offered. Printed just before the dies were archived at the Royal Museum. A very fine and scarce hinged example, with excellent preservation and wide margins. Provenance: Ex Spence, E. A. Smythies. (Image 1)
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