India continued... 1855-1946 De La Rue and later Crown Colony Issues continued... Lot Symbol Catalog No. Descrip Opening 40161   1874 (Aug 24) cover posted from Ootacamund bearing the EM17 OOTACAMUND duplex cancellation, with the extremely rare “R.L.B.” (Railway Letter Box) handstamp on reverse. A particularly scarce and desirable example of Railway Letter Box postal usage, enhanced by its combination with the distinctive Ootacamund duplex cancellation. Fine. (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Estimate. CHF 300 Currently (SAN)...CHF 300.00 Closing..Dec-07, 07:00 AM 40162 DE,   1879ca. The West India 'Essay' small group of imperf 4a inscribed West India Postage, two blocks of four in rose shade and two bottom margin blocks of four in a lake shade, on unwatermarked paper without gum. Jal Cooper was of the opinion they were printed by a Continental dealer and are bogus. They remain an interesting addition to a collection. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (All Images) Get Market Data for [India Collection] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Estimate. CHF 100 Currently (SAN)...CHF 100.00 Closing..Dec-07, 07:00 AM 40163 ,   SALISBURY TO MADRAS — 18 July 1881 — MADRAS G.P.O. OVERLAND MAIL. Cover from Salisbury, United Kingdom, to Madras, prepaid 5d, bearing SEA POST OFFICE, 28 July 1881, and the extremely rare MADRAS G.P.O. OVERLAND MAIL circular datestamp of 10 August 1881, applied to incoming mail from overseas. Of the seven recorded types of this distinctive handstamp, the present example represents the scarce final type. An important and highly desirable example of Madras incoming overseas mail, distinguished by this rare G.P.O. Overland Mail marking. Fine. (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Estimate. CHF 200 Currently (SAN)...CHF 200.00 Closing..Dec-07, 07:00 AM 40164   PORT BLAIR, ANDAMAN & NICOBAR ISLANDS — 4 November 1882. Exceptional cover from the extremely rare origin of Port Blair to England, prepaid 4½ annas, the adhesives cancelled by the experimental Cooper Type 26 handstamp. Reverse bearing the PORT BLAIR circular datestamp, with London arrival of 7 December 1882. One of the few surviving covers recorded from Port Blair bearing this experimental cancellation, and a major rarity of Andaman & Nicobar Islands postal history. Fine (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Estimate. CHF 800 Currently (SAN)...CHF 800.00 Closing..Dec-07, 07:00 AM 40165   VERAPOLY, INDIA TO KIAUTSCHOU, CHINA — 1902 — REGISTERED MISSIONARY MAIL TO ST. JOSEPH FREINADEMETZ. Exceptional registered missionary cover from the Confraternitas Sacerdotum Adoratorum, General Direction for East India, Puthenpally Seminary, Verapoly, Malabar Coast, addressed to “The Rt. Rev. Joseph Freinademetz, Provincial of the R.C. Mission of South Shantung, c/o Catholic Mission, Kiautschou, China.” Sent from Parur in July 1902, using a Queen Victoria 2 Annas 6 Pies postal stationery registered envelope, additionally franked with two 1 Anna Queen Victoria adhesives, and bearing the boxed “R / PARUR” registration handstamp. Manuscript in red says B.O.no 51. The reverse provides an unusually attractive record of its lengthy journey from southern India to China, including PARUR 11 JUL 02, SHANGHAI 2 AUG 02, and additional Hong Kong/Chinese transit and arrival datestamps including Shanghai 02 AUG 1902 and Kiautschou 5 AUG 1902 . The combination of Indian and Chinese postal markings documents the registered letter's onward transmission through the Far Eastern postal network toward the Catholic mission in South Shantung. The addressee gives the cover exceptional historical importance. Joseph Freinademetz (1852–1908), an Austrian-born member of the Society of the Divine Word (SVD), devoted almost three decades to missionary work in Shantung. During the Boxer Rebellion, Freinademetz stayed with his mission to protect and support the local Christian community despite extreme danger and the martyrdom of two fellow missionaries. This letter was sent in 1902, in the immediate aftermath of the Boxer upheaval, when the Catholic missions of Shantung were recovering and rebuilding. Freinademetz was later canonized by Pope John Paul II in October 2003. The destination adds another important dimension: Kiautschou was then the German-leased territory in China, centered on Tsingtau, making the cover a fascinating intersection of British Indian, German colonial, Chinese Imperial and Catholic missionary history. A remarkable India-to-China registered cover addressed directly to Saint Joseph Freinademetz, combining an unusual Malabar Coast origin, uprated Queen Victoria postal stationery, extensive Far Eastern transit markings, the German Kiautschou connection, and a compelling association with the aftermath of the Boxer Rebellion. (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Estimate. CHF 400 Currently (SAN)...CHF 400.00 Closing..Dec-07, 07:00 AM 40166 , S.G. 218w 1926-35 15 blue and olive, watermark inverted in left-hand gutter block of four, a couple of small tone spots, good appearance mint n.h. (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [India 218w] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Estimate. CHF 100 Currently (SAN)...CHF 100.00 Closing..Dec-07, 07:00 AM 40167   1935 Quetta earthquake emergency cover with straightline in black "Quetta Earth Quake Postage Free" and manuscript "Quetta Earthquake - No Stamps", Quetta cds dated 10 June 1935, sent to Lahore and redirected. (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Estimate. CHF 100 Currently (SAN)...CHF 100.00 Closing..Dec-07, 07:00 AM Dominion Lot Symbol Catalog No. Descrip Opening 40168 S.G. 305-308 1948 Gandhi set 11/2a brown, 31/2a violet, 12a grey green and 10r purple brown and lake the complete set commercial used on airmail from Secretariat, New Delhi to Boxbury, Mass. USA. Cancels clearly show mailed on 8 Dec 1948 and delivered on 15 Dec 1948 in Boxbury. A tough set seen on airmail usage and apparently sent by an Indochine official who was maybe visiting Secretariat Delhi for an official visit. A very fine exhibition showpiece! (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [India 305-308] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Estimate. CHF 700 Currently (SAN)...CHF 700.00 Closing..Dec-07, 07:00 AM 40169 S, S.G. 305-308 var 1948 Gandhi set of four with "SPECIMEN" overprints with the original Courvoisier presentation booklet in black velvet with gilt-edged pages where the stamps were hinged, which were produced by Courvoisier following the request of the Indian government and given to high ranking people. Less than ten of those booklets are still known and this in fine condition with the original cellophane around. The set with original gum and hinges. The highlight of any modern India and Gandhi collection. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5) (Image 6) (Image 7) (Image 8) (Image 9) (All Images) Get Market Data for [India 305-308 var] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Estimate. CHF 8,000 Currently (SAN)...CHF 8,000.00 Closing..Dec-07, 07:00 AM 40169A   1948 (Dec 4) commercial envelope sent registered from Ramwadi to Belgium franked on the reverse with KGVI 1a pair, 12a, 1R strip of three and 1948 Gandhi 12a, fine. (Image 1) Estimate. CHF 80 Currently (SAN)...CHF 80.00 Closing..Dec-07, 07:00 AM 40170 S.G. 464 1961 SWAMI VIVEKANANDA Original artwork for stamps made by Mr Pradhan who worked at De La Rue, London office for Indian stamps. Even after end of British rule in India the Indian Security Press at Nasik regularly met with De la Rue officials for artist feedback and idea sharing. This artwork originated during those meetings and shows the fine line drawing of SWAMI VIVEKANANDA signed Pradhan, 1961. The design was used in the 1963 (SG464) stamp of India . The original archival artwork, in black ink on a scratch board, measures 205x272mm. A must for any India collector and a perfect exhibition showpiece. UNIQUE item. (Image 1) Get Market Data for [India 464] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Estimate. CHF 800 Currently (SAN)...CHF 800.00 Closing..Dec-07, 07:00 AM 40171   1963 ASHOK STAMBHA Original artwork for stamps made by Mr Pradhan who worked at De La Rue, London office for Indian stamps. Even after end of British rule in India the Indian Security Press at Nasik regularly met with De la Rue officials for artist feedback and idea sharing. This artwork originated during those meetings and shows the depiction of ASHOK STAMBHA (Lion pillar) which is national symbol of India and used everywhere from currency, watermarks, stamps and passports. The original archival artwork, made with black ink on a scratch board, is signed by the artist and measures 263x420mm. A must for any India collector and a perfect exhibition showpiece. UNIQUE item. (Image 1) Estimate. CHF 800 Currently (SAN)...CHF 800.00 Closing..Dec-07, 07:00 AM Foreign Settlements in India » Danish Indian Settl Lot Symbol Catalog No. Descrip Opening 40172   FRANCE TO SERAMPORE — 1895 — EARLY LITHOGRAPHED PICTURE POSTCARD. Very early lithographed picture postcard sent from France to Serampore, India, in 1895. An exceptionally early and rare example of incoming picture-postcard mail to India, particularly desirable for its destination to Serampore, the historic former Danish settlement in Bengal. An attractive and unusual item combining early picture-postcard and Indian postal history. (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Estimate. CHF 100 Currently (SAN)...CHF 100.00 Closing..Dec-07, 07:00 AM Foreign Settlements in India » French Indian Settl Lot Symbol Catalog No. Descrip Opening 40173   PONDICHERRY TO PARIS — 24 DECEMBER 1843 — RARE WAGHORN ROUTE EXPRESS LETTER VIA BOMBAY, SUEZ & ALEXANDRIA. Exceptional entire letter from Pondicherry to Paris, posted 24 December 1843 and carried by the celebrated Waghorn overland route, via Madras, Bombay, Suez, Alexandria and Marseilles. Struck with the rare PONDICHERRY POST PAID HG7 All-India type, with 14 annas postage prepaid, together with an additional 8 annas paid for express transmission via Madras and the Madras G.P.O. MX5 marking. On arrival in France the letter was assessed “90” postage due. A particularly scarce example of express mail from French India carried through the British Indian and overland postal systems, and an important pre-adhesive cover illustrating the speed and complexity of the Waghorn-era India–Europe mails. (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Estimate. CHF 400 Currently (SAN)...CHF 400.00 Closing..Dec-07, 07:00 AM 40174   1852 Pondicherry, French India – Stampless Cover to Bordeaux, France — attractive stampless from Pondicherry to Bordeaux, bearing the HG12 rectangular “PONDICHERRY” handstamp, together with Madras G.P.O. transit marking and the distinctive crescent “INDIA PAID” handstamp. Further struck with Marseille circular transit datestamp on arrival in France. A fine early French India–France usage showing the routing of overseas mail through the British Indian postal system. (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Estimate. CHF 100 Currently (SAN)...CHF 100.00 Closing..Dec-07, 07:00 AM 40175   PONDICHERRY TO BORDEAUX — 5 JULY 1853 — OVERLAND MAIL VIA MADRAS & MARSEILLES. Fine pre-adhesive entire letter from Pondicherry to Bordeaux, posted 5 July 1853, bearing the PONDICHERRY PAID HG10 All-India type handstamp in red, with 9 annas postage prepaid. Routed via Madras, where it arrived 7 July 1853, and showing the distinctive SD20 “INDIA PAID” crescent handstamp, associated with the steamer mails, together with the Madras G.P.O. SD21 marking. Carried onward by the overland route via Marseilles, reaching France on 18 July 1853. An attractive and desirable example of pre-stamp French India–Europe mail, combining important Pondicherry, Madras and maritime postal markings. (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Estimate. CHF 300 Currently (SAN)...CHF 300.00 Closing..Dec-07, 07:00 AM 40176   INDIA USED ABROAD — PONDICHERRY TO KARAIKAL, 21 April 1857. Attractive early cover from Pondicherry to Karaikal bearing a very fine strike of the “C-111” PONDICHERRY cancellation in diamond of dots, accompanied by the PONDICHERRY HG12 All-India type handstamp. The front additionally bears a “TOO LATE” marking, with Karaikal delivery mark on reverse. A desirable and appealing example of India Used Abroad postal history from French India. Fine. (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Estimate. CHF 100 Currently (SAN)...CHF 100.00 Closing..Dec-07, 07:00 AM 40177   FRENCH INDIA 1866 — PONDICHERRY TO MARSEILLES VIA SUEZ — MERCHANT’S MAIL. Attractive 1866 commercial letter from Pondicherry to Marseilles, franked with a French Colonies adhesive and bearing the INDES / PONDICHÉRY postmark. The front is further enhanced by a blue oval Pondicherry merchant’s handstamp and the distinctive red “COL. FRA. V. SUEZ” transit marking, indicating carriage of French colonial mail via Suez. A visually appealing example of French India–France commercial correspondence, combining merchant, colonial and maritime postal markings on a single cover. With Phil Found cert. Ex Grabowski, Vogel sale Siegel 2010. (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Estimate. CHF 100 Currently (SAN)...CHF 100.00 Closing..Dec-07, 07:00 AM Foreign Settlements in India » Portuguese Settleme Lot Symbol Catalog No. Descrip Opening 40178   1871 40r blue mint tête-bêche pair, part o.g. with hinge remnants, small thins and a crease, a rarity of Portuguese India with only seven tête-bêche recorded. Provenance: Ex Ferrari, Leote and Goncalves. (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Estimate. CHF 6,000 Currently (SAN)...CHF 6,000.00 Closing..Dec-07, 07:00 AM Used Abroad Lot Symbol Catalog No. Descrip Opening 40179 O,   Small group of four postal stationery overprinted for Zanzibar or British East Africa and one India 8a used in Zanzibar, incl. QV UPU 1a on 1 1/2a postcard overprinted "British East Africa" in blue from Mombasa to Amritsar 1896, a Lang EK2 2 Annas 6 Pies postal stationery envelope overprinted for British East Africa from Mombasa, with Sea Post Office C and a scarce "Missent" yellow label, a Zanzibar SG Z28 8 Annas cancelled at Zanzibar, an unused Queen Victoria UPU postcard overprinted "Zanzibar / One Anna", and an East India Reply Postcard similarly overprinted for Zanzibar. A rare and attractive group illustrating the postal operations of British India beyond its borders, with significant appeal to specialists in India Used Abroad, British East Africa, and Zanzibar postal history. (Image 1) (Image 2) Estimate. CHF 200 Currently (SAN)...CHF 200.00 Closing..Dec-07, 07:00 AM Previous Page, Next Page or Return to Table of Contents

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