POSTAL HISTORY: 1945-47 group with KGVI values to 3½a plus 1½a Envelope uprated on the reverse tied by 'MUSCAT' "flag" cancels, all to Anglo-Iranian Oil at "Abadan/Iraq" (error for Iran), two with '.../SOR/BASRAH' transit backstamp, three are advertising covers for Muscat merchants Nassib bin Mahomed & Son, minor defects. This and the next two lots have never before been on the market. They are the last covers from the same source as Lots 2797-2811 in our auction of 10-12.11.2022.  (5 items) (Image1)

Estimate AU$750

POSTAL HISTORY: 1947 (May 2) commercial cover for Muscat merchants Nassib bin Mahomed & Son to "Anglo Iranian Oil Coy/Abadan/Iraq" (error for Iran) with India 1a pair & Victory 1½a tied to the reverse by superb double-ring 'MUSCAT/ + ' cds, 'RECEIVED/13MAY47/SHIPPING' company arrival marking in violet. Superb. Superior to the very similar cover (one 1a creased) that sold at our auction of 10-12.11.2022 for $1475 (Sale 149 Lot 2809). (Image1)

Estimate AU$750

POSTAL HISTORY: 1948 (Mar 14) commercial cover for Muscat merchants Nassib bin Mahomed & Son to "Anglo Iranian Oil Coy/Abadan/Iran" with 'PAKISTAN' Overprint on India 3½a tied by superb 'MUSCAT' "flag" cancel, '.../29MAR48/SOR/BASRAH' (Iraq) transit backstamp. Superior to the only other 'PAKISTAN' franking from the 'find' that sold at our auction of 10-12.11.2022 for $3775 (Sale 149 Lot 2811). (Image1)

Estimate AU$2,000