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The Large Dragon Postage Stamps of the Shanghai Local Post Office continued...

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LotNo.

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

4141

Shanghai, 1865, Large Dragon Issue Forgery Collection. Of over 500 stamps identified and written-up on exhibit pages; includes more than a couple dozen forgery types with the array of values, colors, type varities, cancels, perfs, etc., some multiples including 17 sheets, section of bogus types and miscellaneous oddities; an extensive assembly of these seldom seen forgeries.
Estimate; $2,000 - 3,000.

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Est. $2,000-3,000
SOLD for $3,750.00
Will close during Public Auction

4142

Shanghai, 1871-72, Large Dragon Official Re-Issues Collection. Of 33 stamps many in multiple format; includes Large Numeral re-issues with three 1ca blue issues (all die 1 centers, two on hard wove gummed and one on soft pelure), 2ca black two singles with die 1 & 2 centers, and 3ca red brown se-tenant pair (die 1 & 2 centers), and Small Numeral re-issues with 1ca blue se-tenant pair (die 1 & 2 centers) and strip of three (die 2 + 1 + 2 combination), 2ca black with pair (die 1 & 2) and sheet of 8 (die 1 & 2 repeating four times), with 11 duplicates including fake cancel & fake specimen overprint, F.-V.F. overall.
Estimate; $1,500 - 2,000. (Image1) (Image2) (Image3)

Est. $1,500-2,000
SOLD for $2,200.00
Will close during Public Auction

The British Residency in Nepal

LotNo.

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

4143

Nepal, 1844 Inward Stampless Folded Letter. With NEPAUL/Paid backstamp (Hellrigl Type B4), marked manuscript "Paid" with manuscript dated "22nd July" & red rectangular "G.P.O./1844 AUG 11" alongside, usual wear, Very Fine example of this scarce mark.
Estimate; $750 - 1,000. (Image1)

Est. $750-1,000
SOLD for $2,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

4144

Nepal, 1856 Stampless Cover from Benares, India to Kathmandu. Postmarked "NEPAUL / P. O." Type B21 delivery datestamp, usual wear to be expected, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $200 - 300. (Image1)

Est. $200-300
SOLD for $150.00
Will close during Public Auction

4145

Nepal, 1860 India ½ anna Letter Sheet. Canceled by type B8 British Residency P.O. cancellation from Kathmandu to Calcutta, letter inscribed "Kathmandoo, Nepaul / 15th May 1860", indistinct red "NEPAUL" datestamp on reverse, couple small faults, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $200 - 300. (Image1)

Est. $200-300
SOLD for $800.00
Will close during Public Auction

4146

Nepal, 1862-1934 British Residency Markings. Selection of 6 covers featuring various including Types B16, B21 and B24, each described on five "exhibit" pages, occasional small fault, generally F.-V.F.
Estimate; $150 - 200. (Image1)

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Est. $150-200
SOLD for $180.00
Will close during Public Auction

4147

Nepal, 1865 Small Handmade Cover bearing India ½a QV definitive. Tied by "NEPAUL" duplex (B9) from Kathmandu to Calcutta, nice state of preservation, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $200 - 300. (Image1)

Est. $200-300
SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction

4148

Nepal, ca. 1873 Letter franked with ½a QV definitive. Canceled by "NEPAL" duplex (type B11) of the British Residency in Kathmandu, sent to Benares, India with arrival postmark, some water staining and insect damage, Fine.
Estimate; $100 - 200. (Image1)

Est. $100-200
SOLD for $290.00
Will close during Public Auction

4149

Nepal, 1876 Stampless Cover features the Type B66 "Miscellaneous Postal Marking". Addressed to the Queen of Nepal at touring camp, the triangular "NEPAUL" cancellation is a bearing mark used to indicate postage due and the dispatching post office, some wear, staining and insect damage, otherwise Fine, still a good example of this very scarce postal marking.
Estimate; $150 - 200. (Image1)

Est. $150-200
SOLD for $550.00
Will close during Public Auction

4150

Nepal, 1878(?) Cover from Kathmandu to Calcutta. Hellrigl B11 (only C-37 killer portion of duplex cancellation used to cancel stamps) cancels India QV 1a and 4a, strike of boxed "phantom type" registration handstamp inscribed "Nepaul", slightly reduced, F.-V.F., an interesting piece of early Nepal postal history.
Estimate; $200 - 300. (Image1)

Est. $200-300
SOLD for $325.00
Will close during Public Auction

4151

Nepal, ca.1880 Stampless Letter sent from Bhimnagar, India to Kathmandu. Type B12 killer and "NEPAL" datestamp (type B24) applied separately along with "Postage Due" handstamp, some wear and minor insect damage, otherwise F.-V.F.
Estimate; $100 - 200. (Image1)

Est. $100-200
SOLD for $70.00
Will close during Public Auction

4152

Nepal, ca. 1885 India ½a Postal Stationery from Kathmandu to Motiharee, India. Canceled with "D" killer (type B13) British Residency cancellation, Very Fine, Nepal issued its first postage stamps in 1881 however they were only valid within Nepal, mail to India had to clear through the British P.O. in Kathmandu.
Estimate; $150 - 200. (Image1)

Est. $150-200
SOLD for $280.00
Will close during Public Auction

4153

Nepal, 1892-1909 British Residency Delivery Datestamps. Group of 10 covers and 3 stamps, including Hellrigl Types B7, B8, B14, B26, B27 ("NFPAL" variety), B32, B33 and B35, expect normal wear or occasional fault, generally F.-V.F., Excellent study collection.
Estimate; $300 - 400.

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Est. $300-400
SOLD for $1,900.00
Will close during Public Auction

4154

Nepal, 1895 India 2a6p Postal Stationery from Kathmandu to London, England. Canceled with superb strike of type B14 British Residency cancellation, Segowlie, India transit and London arrival postmarks, Very Fine and choice.
Estimate; $200 - 300. (Image1)

Est. $200-300
SOLD for $200.00
Will close during Public Auction

4155

Nepal, 1902 Kathmandu to Maarssen, Netherlands. India 2a/6p stamped envelope uprated with India QV ½a (x2) + QV 3pies (x4), all canceled with neat "NEPAL" cds (not illustrated in Hellrigl "Nepal Postal History") dated "15 AP 02", appropriate "REGISTERED./NEPAL/N. W." registration handstamp (Hellrigl B49) numbered "No. 66". SEA POST OFFICE transit, Marssen (Netherlands) transit, Very Fine and choice.
Estimate; $100 - 150. (Image1)

Est. $100-150
SOLD for $525.00
Will close during Public Auction

4156

Nepal, 1902 Registered Cover from Kathmandu to Calcutta, India. Franked with various India QV definitives each canceled with Type B15 Residency cancellations dated July 2, 1902, Type B49 registration handstamp on address side, envelope flap features the seal of "Comdg General Cahendra Shum Shere Jung Rana Bahadur", wax seals and string used to secure content, Extremely Fine, Extremely attractive franking in a high state of preservation.
Estimate; $400 - 600. (Image1)

Est. $400-600
SOLD for $725.00
Will close during Public Auction

4157

Nepal, 1902 Registered Cover from Kathmandu to Calcutta, India. Franked on reverse with India definitives all canceled with Type B15 cancellation and with Type B49 registration handstamp on address side, usual wear, Very Fine, An attractive and colorful franking.
Estimate; $200 - 300. (Image1)

Est. $200-300
SOLD for $350.00
Will close during Public Auction

4158

Nepal, 1903 and 1908 Two Covers. 1903 cover from Kathmandu to Darjeeling, India franked with QV and KEVII definitives canceled with Type B15 cancellations and Type B49 registration handstamp on address side; 1908 cover from Kathmandu to Rameswaram, India franked with KEVII definitives canceled with Type B15 cancellations and Type B50 registration handstamp on address side, faults/tears from opening, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300. (Image1)

Est. $200-300
SOLD for $170.00
Will close during Public Auction

4159

Nepal, 1903 Postage Due Cover with seal of Bhuban Shumshere Jung R. B. Sent from Barlowganj, India to Kathmandu, Nepal, marked postage due in Nepal with Type B59 handstamp, backstamped on arrival with "NEPAL/1st DELy" Type B32 delivery datestamp, opened for display, minor edge faults, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300. (Image1)

Est. $200-300
SOLD for $140.00
Will close during Public Auction

4160

Nepal, 1915 Gurkha Soldier Mail Post card. Franked with India 3pies KGV definitive sent from Kathmandu to Dardanelles, Turkey(!), stamp canceled with Type B15 residency cancellation, well traveled through various FPOs including Iraq, Egypt and Turkey, Very Fine& attractive appearance, Excellent example of Indian Expeditionary Forces (IEF) postal history.
Estimate; $300 - 400. (Image1)

Est. $300-400
SOLD for $650.00
Will close during Public Auction

The Large Dragon Postage Stamps of the Shanghai Local Post Office continued...

The Frank Vignola Collection of Nepal