Lot 60358 – 1883-94 ½ Anna Red Shades on White Paper, with CoversAn

1883-94 ½ Anna Red Shades on White Paper, an attractive and well-rounded group of the final ½ anna issues, presented in a range of red and orange shades on white paper, together with a selection of interesting covers and postal history.Included are:½ anna orange on white paperA part letter bearing ½ anna red-rose, cancelled by the Akhnoor 3-ring datestamp, addressed to JammuAn internal letter with ½ anna red, cancelled by the rare 2-ring postmark of Bhadarwah (in use 1892–1893), with transit markings of Jammu, Kahuta, Batote, and arrival at AnantnagFurther notable covers include:A letter from Jammu to Srinagar, bearing ½ anna brownish-red, cancelled by the 9-bar obliterator and the scarce 3-ring “Money Orders” postmark of Jammu, dated 7 April 1891A cover to Amritsar, franked with ½ anna orange-red on white paper, tied by the 10-bar obliterator at Jammu, on ½ anna Queen Victoria British-Indian postal stationery, with Sialkot circular datestamp (11 January 1889); showing Samvat date 1945 (= 1889)A letter from Jammu to Delhi, bearing ½ anna orange-red with a ½ anna British-Indian adhesive, cancelled by the 12-bar “mahsul” obliterator and native Jammu postmark, with Sialkot transit; showing a boxed “ONE ANNA” postage due marking, likely for overweightAn internal letter from Leh to Amritsar, bearing ½ anna orange on thin wove paper, dated 24 August 1887, cancelled by the Leh circular datestamp of the British Post Office, additionally tied by pen-stroke on ½ anna British-Indian postal stationery, with Amritsar arrival (4 September 1887)A postal stationery postcard (1½ anna QV British India) uprated with ½ anna vermilion on pure white paper, sent from Leh to Kleinwelka, Germany, cancelled by Leh circular datestamp (29 April 1891) and Sea Post Office marking (16 May 1891)A fine and cohesive group, illustrating the final phase of the Jammu & Kashmir rectangular issues through shade studies and diverse postal usages. Condition very fine, with strong exhibition appeal. (SG £2000+)