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Lot P234003139
![3070: India Bamra](https://cdn.philasearch.com/A09617/S202305/vP234003139.jpg)
1890-93 1r black/rose-lilac, capital "P", from setting II, ...more
1890-93 1r black/rose-lilac, capital "P", from setting II, R1/2,
showing error "Postagc", fine unused with large margins. Rare
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Lot P212021210
![3075: India Barwani](https://cdn.philasearch.com/A09617/S202305/vP212021210.jpg)
1923 (May ?) ¼a rose on horizontally laid batonne paper, perf ...more
1923 (May ?) ¼a rose on horizontally laid batonne paper, perf 12,
vertical pair, ERROR IMPERFORATE BETWEEN, fresh and fine unused.
Rare, the first example we have been able to offer for over 20
years. From the Danforth Walker gold medal collection
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Lot P212021215
![3075: India Barwani](https://cdn.philasearch.com/A09617/S202305/vP212021215.jpg)
1947 2r booklet, buff paper cover with violet handstamp, ...more
1947 2r booklet, buff paper cover with violet handstamp, complete
with eight panes of 4 of 1933-47 Ranjit Singh 1a brown, perf 8½,
from eighth printing. Odd trivial interleaving flaws, still very
fine and fresh, and far above average for this scarce booklet. (cat
£500)
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Lot P223000132
![3075: India Barwani](https://cdn.philasearch.com/A09617/S202305/vP223000132.jpg)
1927 4a orange-brown on thick paper, sewing machine perf 6-10,
upper ...more 1927 4a orange-brown on thick paper, sewing machine perf 6-10, upper right corner marginal from cliche 2 of the setting, very fresh unused. Typical indentations from the perforating process (and minor marginal thinning), still choice quality for this very scarce stamp
upper ...more 1927 4a orange-brown on thick paper, sewing machine perf 6-10, upper right corner marginal from cliche 2 of the setting, very fresh unused. Typical indentations from the perforating process (and minor marginal thinning), still choice quality for this very scarce stamp
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Lot P234002685
![3075: India Barwani](https://cdn.philasearch.com/A09617/S202305/vP234002685.jpg)
1941 4r booklet, black/buff cover, complete with eight panes of 4
of ...more 1941 4r booklet, black/buff cover, complete with eight panes of 4 of 1932-47 Devi Singh 2a purple, fifth printing. Insignificant blemishes (faintly toned gum), still fine for this and very scarce, (cat £900)
of ...more 1941 4r booklet, black/buff cover, complete with eight panes of 4 of 1932-47 Devi Singh 2a purple, fifth printing. Insignificant blemishes (faintly toned gum), still fine for this and very scarce, (cat £900)
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Lot P212021214
![3075: India Barwani](https://cdn.philasearch.com/A09617/S202305/vP212021214.jpg)
1928-32 ½a turquoise-green on thick glazed paper, perf 11, ...more
1928-32 ½a turquoise-green on thick glazed paper, perf 11, complete
sheet of eight (4x2) comprising FOUR VERTICAL PAIRS, ERROR
IMPERFORATE BETWEEN, fresh unused. Second pair with a small thin
spot, otherwise very fine. A spectacular sheet of great rarity,
certainly the first we have handled. From the Danforth Walker gold
medal collection. (cat £4000+)
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Lot P212021216
![3075: India Barwani](https://cdn.philasearch.com/A09617/S202305/vP212021216.jpg)
1947 8a booklet from 9th printing comprising 8 panes of 4 1932-47
¼a ...more 1947 8a booklet from 9th printing comprising 8 panes of 4 1932-47 ¼a slate Devi Singh, wide setting, with grey tissue covers inscribed '32 STAMPS/VALUE AS.8'. Fine
¼a ...more 1947 8a booklet from 9th printing comprising 8 panes of 4 1932-47 ¼a slate Devi Singh, wide setting, with grey tissue covers inscribed '32 STAMPS/VALUE AS.8'. Fine
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Lot P234002976
![3080: India Bhopal](https://cdn.philasearch.com/A09617/S202305/vP234002976.jpg)
Official. 1935-36 "THREE / PIES" on 4a chocolate, type O6 ...more
Official. 1935-36 "THREE / PIES" on 4a chocolate, type O6 surcharge
in red, fresh and fine o.g. Very scarce. Only 1600 issued, most of
which were used
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Lot P234002689
![3080: India Bhopal](https://cdn.philasearch.com/A09617/S202305/vP234002689.jpg)
1872 ½a red single frame, type 2, complete sheet of 20 ...more
1872 ½a red single frame, type 2, complete sheet of 20 (4x5),
showing error "NWAB" at R2/2, unused. Folded between rows 2 and 3,
and odd minor marks and tones, still fine condition with fresh
colour and sharp embossing (upright throughout), An important
rarity as a sheet, being the first we can recall offering in over
40 years, and with a classic pedigree. Ex Dorning Beckton and
Dawson. [N.B. Despite its SG number as "4", it has long been
recognised that "type 2" actually precedes "type 1", making this
the first ½a stamp of Bhopal.]
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Lot P223009679
![3080: India Bhopal](https://cdn.philasearch.com/A09617/S202305/vP223009679.jpg)
1903 4a yellow on wove, circular embossing, block of four, being
the ...more 1903 4a yellow on wove, circular embossing, block of four, being the lower half of a sheet (2x4), unused. Faintly toned as often, still a useful block, with very sharp embossing. (cat £80+)
the ...more 1903 4a yellow on wove, circular embossing, block of four, being the lower half of a sheet (2x4), unused. Faintly toned as often, still a useful block, with very sharp embossing. (cat £80+)
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Lot P223010764
![3080: India Bhopal](https://cdn.philasearch.com/A09617/S202305/vP223010764.jpg)
1908 1a green, type 20, ERROR PRINTED BOTH SIDES, large part ...more
1908 1a green, type 20, ERROR PRINTED BOTH SIDES, large part o.g.
Trivial perf toning, still fine appearance with the impression on
reverse inverted as always. Only one sheet existed. (cat £180)
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Lot P234006902
![3080: India Bhopal - Official stamps](https://cdn.philasearch.com/A09617/S202305/vP234006902.jpg)
Official. 1944-49 6a carmine, vertical strip of three, ...more
Official. 1944-49 6a carmine, vertical strip of three, ERROR
IMPERFORATE HORIZONTALLY, lightly used. A very rare item, most
unusually showing letters "VLE" of papermaker's wmk on upper pair.
[In the past 20 years we have handled three examples of the similar
imperforate VERTICALLY error (= SG O355c), but none of SG O355b.]
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Lot P234005791
![3090: India Bijawar](https://cdn.philasearch.com/A09617/S202305/vP234005791.jpg)
1937 1r bright violet, variety "1Rs" for "1R" (R1/2), used with
part ...more
part ...more
1937 1r bright violet, variety "1Rs" for "1R" (R1/2), used with part strike of the characteristic second type sans-serif "BIJAWAR / C.I." cds. Slightly rounded corner perf barely detracts. Rare. The first used example of this variety we can recall handling. BPA cert (2003). (cat £650)
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Lot P234002070
![3095: India Bundi](https://cdn.philasearch.com/A09617/S202305/vP234002070.jpg)
1914-41 1r reddish violet, Tablets type "A", upper right ...more
1914-41 1r reddish violet, Tablets type "A", upper right corner
marginal from Benns setting 14, centrally cancelled by superb type
P2 cds, dated "11 Jan 31". Extremely scarce used, and choice
quality. An exceptional stamp for the connoisseur
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Lot P212020792
![3095: India Bundi](https://cdn.philasearch.com/A09617/S202305/vP212020792.jpg)
Official. 1941 8a dull green, fresh large part o.g. with a very
minor ...more Official. 1941 8a dull green, fresh large part o.g. with a very minor bend, as often. Very scarce (cat £400)
minor ...more Official. 1941 8a dull green, fresh large part o.g. with a very minor bend, as often. Very scarce (cat £400)
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Lot P234002071
![3095: India Bundi](https://cdn.philasearch.com/A09617/S202305/vP234002071.jpg)
1914-41 12a sage-green, Tablets type "C", lower right corner
marginal ...more 1914-41 12a sage-green, Tablets type "C", lower right corner marginal from Benns setting 13, centrally cancelled by superb type P2 cds, dated "11 Jan 31". Extremely scarce used, and choice quality. An exceptional stamp for the connoisseur
marginal ...more 1914-41 12a sage-green, Tablets type "C", lower right corner marginal from Benns setting 13, centrally cancelled by superb type P2 cds, dated "11 Jan 31". Extremely scarce used, and choice quality. An exceptional stamp for the connoisseur
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Lot P234003613
![3095: India Bundi](https://cdn.philasearch.com/A09617/S202305/vP234003613.jpg)
1918 10a bistre on thin wove, tablets type 'D', complete sheet of ...more
1918 10a bistre on thin wove, tablets type 'D', complete sheet of 4
from Benns setting 16, showing variety '4th character turned to
left' on pos. 3, fine unused. A scarce and interesting sheet
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Lot P234005133
![3100: India Bussahir](https://cdn.philasearch.com/A09617/S202305/vP234005133.jpg)
1902 (c.) ½a (deep) blue, Type 12 (retouched design with white ...more
1902 (c.) ½a (deep) blue, Type 12 (retouched design with white dots
above shield and three-leaf ornaments in lower spandrels) ,
complete imperforate sheet of 24 (4x6) on wove, from the stone
("iiib" - without imprint or external border) from which the issued
SG 31c (and 37c) were printed, but of remainder status with later
"PS" monogram in mauve, "unused". Light creasing (mainly between
impressions) does not detract from an attractive and most
interesting item, very scarce as a sheet. [Undoubtedly printed well
before the closure of the state post office, with only the
subsequent application of the "PS" monogram creating its remainder
status. As such, it is NOT a reprint.]
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Lot P223008425
![3100: India Bussahir](https://cdn.philasearch.com/A09617/S202305/vP223008425.jpg)
1895 (20 June), 12a green, imperforate with lake monogram, large
even ...more 1895 (20 June), 12a green, imperforate with lake monogram, large even margins and large part o.g. An exceptional example of this rare stamp
even ...more 1895 (20 June), 12a green, imperforate with lake monogram, large even margins and large part o.g. An exceptional example of this rare stamp
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Lot P234005131
![3100: India Bussahir](https://cdn.philasearch.com/A09617/S202305/vP234005131.jpg)
1902 (c.) ½a pale blue, Type 11, complete imperforate sheet of ...more
1902 (c.) ½a pale blue, Type 11, complete imperforate sheet of 24
(4x6), from the stone ("iia") from which the issued SG 25 and 28
were mostly printed, but of remainder status with "PS" monogram in
mauve (applied inverted to R6/4), "unused". On wove paper with
light external border line and full "Printed at the Bussahir Press
by M.K.B" one-line imprint at foot. A little toned, with slight
marginal faults, otherwise a fine and desirable item which is
important for reference, being a remainder and only qualifying as a
"reprint" as a result of the later monogram
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Lot P234005135
![3100: India Bussahir - Offical reprints](https://cdn.philasearch.com/A09617/S202305/vP234005135.jpg)
1902 (c.) ½a blue, Type 11, complete imperforate REPRINT sheet of
24 ...more 1902 (c.) ½a blue, Type 11, complete imperforate REPRINT sheet of 24 (4x6) on vertically LAID paper, from the new stone ("iv") with transfers slightly more closely spaced than in the issued "iia" stone and showing heavy external border but no imprint at foot, with "PS" monogram in mauve (applied inverted to all positions), "unused". Light creases, nevertheless a fine and desirable item which is very scarce as a full sheet and important for reference, demonstrating the differences from the rare issued stamps on laid paper. [See Part I footnote after SG 30, relating to SG 25d/da.]
24 ...more 1902 (c.) ½a blue, Type 11, complete imperforate REPRINT sheet of 24 (4x6) on vertically LAID paper, from the new stone ("iv") with transfers slightly more closely spaced than in the issued "iia" stone and showing heavy external border but no imprint at foot, with "PS" monogram in mauve (applied inverted to all positions), "unused". Light creases, nevertheless a fine and desirable item which is very scarce as a full sheet and important for reference, demonstrating the differences from the rare issued stamps on laid paper. [See Part I footnote after SG 30, relating to SG 25d/da.]
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Lot P234005130
6 more pictures.
![3100: India Bussahir - Offical reprints](https://cdn.philasearch.com/A09617/S202305/vP234005130.jpg)
![](https://cdn.philasearch.com/A09617/S202305/vP234005130a.jpg)
1902 (c.) ¼a Type 10, study of reprints, comprising eight ...more
1902 (c.) ¼a Type 10, study of reprints, comprising eight different
complete sheets, three from later states of the 4x6 stone used for
the issued SG 27 and 31 on wove paper with one pin-perf in
slate-violet (stone "iid" - this with blue monogram and probably to
be regarded as of remainder rather than reprint status), the others
imperf in red-brown (stone "iid") and red (stone "iie"), then five
(all imperf) from different later stones on LAID paper with four in
shades of pink (stones "iii, iv, v, vi", stone v being in rare 4x4
format) and one in red-brown (stone "vii" - exceptionally with full
"Printed at the Bussahir Press / by M.K.B" imprint). An
unrepeatable and fascinating lot, all with "PS" monograms in
various shades except stone "vi", which is without monogram and
unusually on HORIZONTALLY laid (with clear part papermaker's wmk).
Odd imperfections (inclg creases), nevertheless generally fine, and
beautifully written up on pages. A treat for the specialist, with
several items not previously seen by us
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Lot P223013242
![3110: India Charkhari](https://cdn.philasearch.com/A09617/S202305/vP223013242.jpg)
1930-45 ½a grey-brown, type 6, fine unused with very large ...more
1930-45 ½a grey-brown, type 6, fine unused with very large margins.
Scarce
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Lot P223007812
![3110: India Charkhari](https://cdn.philasearch.com/A09617/S202305/vP223007812.jpg)
1939-40 "1 ANNA" on 1r chestnut, fresh o.g. (very lightly ...more
1939-40 "1 ANNA" on 1r chestnut, fresh o.g. (very lightly hinged).
Typical perfs and centring, still a very fine example of this key
KGVI rarity. Brandon cert (2012)
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Lot P234006907
![3115: India Cochin](https://cdn.philasearch.com/A09617/S202305/vP234006907.jpg)
1949 "SIX PIES" and "NINE PIES" on 1a orange "Ravi Varma" (type
29), ...more 1949 "SIX PIES" and "NINE PIES" on 1a orange "Ravi Varma" (type 29), type 20 surcharges, fine unused. A very scarce pair of these late provisionals, mostly issued in 1950 with additional overprints as Travancore-Cochin SG 10/11
29), ...more 1949 "SIX PIES" and "NINE PIES" on 1a orange "Ravi Varma" (type 29), type 20 surcharges, fine unused. A very scarce pair of these late provisionals, mostly issued in 1950 with additional overprints as Travancore-Cochin SG 10/11
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Lot P234006906
![3115: India Cochin](https://cdn.philasearch.com/A09617/S202305/vP234006906.jpg)
1946-48 2a black "Ravi Varma" (type 29), perf 13, right ...more
1946-48 2a black "Ravi Varma" (type 29), perf 13, right marginal,
fine unused. Scarce
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Lot P234006905
![3115: India Cochin](https://cdn.philasearch.com/A09617/S202305/vP234006905.jpg)
1946-48 2a black "Ravi Varma" (type 29), perf 13, upper right
corner ...more 1946-48 2a black "Ravi Varma" (type 29), perf 13, upper right corner marginal, fine unused. Scarce
corner ...more 1946-48 2a black "Ravi Varma" (type 29), perf 13, upper right corner marginal, fine unused. Scarce
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Lot P234006949
![3115: India Cochin - Official stamps](https://cdn.philasearch.com/A09617/S202305/vP234006949.jpg)
Official. 1944 Kerala Varma 3p on 4p green, Type 20 surcharge, ...more
Official. 1944 Kerala Varma 3p on 4p green, Type 20 surcharge, perf
11, variety "Optd type O10 on both sides", fine and lightly
cancelled. A rare and interesting variety. Ex Trowbridge
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Lot P234002139
![3123: India Dungarpur](https://cdn.philasearch.com/A09617/S202305/vP234002139.jpg)
![](https://cdn.philasearch.com/A09617/S202305/vP234002139a.jpg)
1942 (13 Oct) printed 'ON DUNGARPUR STATE SERVICE ONLY' ...more
1942 (13 Oct) printed 'ON DUNGARPUR STATE SERVICE ONLY' cover,
franked on reverse at 1½a rate by 1939-46 ½a vermilion (Die I),
perf 12 on two sides, and 1a deep blue, perf 11 all round, tied by
individual very clear strikes of violet cds. Typical cover folds
and gum marks, still a fine cover, much above average, and a rare
franking with the ½a perf 12
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Lot P223013026
![3135: India Gwalior](https://cdn.philasearch.com/A09617/S202305/vP223013026.jpg)
1885-97 9p carmine, type 2 opt, horizontal pair showing short ...more
1885-97 9p carmine, type 2 opt, horizontal pair showing short and
long Hindi se-tenant, o.g. (minor wrinkles). Only 1200 and 500
printed respectively, and rare in this form. Ex Domingo. (cat £375)
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