Lot 80181 – 1914-17 Shahpura native cover bearing strip of four

Stamp of Indian States » Shahpura 1914-17 Shahpura native cover bearing strip of four
Stamp of Indian States » Shahpura 1914-17 Shahpura native cover bearing strip of four
Stamp of Indian States » Shahpura 1914-17 Shahpura native cover bearing strip of four
Stamp of Indian States » Shahpura 1914-17 Shahpura native cover bearing strip of four

Lot 80181 – 1914-17 Shahpura native cover bearing strip of four

Indian States » Shahpura
Price realised
2’000 GBP
Estimate
4’000 – 5’000 GBP
Auction date
Fri 30 May 2025 at 15:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1914-17 Shahpura native cover bearing strip of four of 1p Carmine/drab imperf issue (SG2). A remarkable cover with multiple franking of the first issue cancelled by native seal cancel “Raj Shahpura Tahsil Phulia”. This cover image was used in article by Fritz Staal in India Post March 2012 page 7 describing Shahpura issues. Extremely rare stamp on cover and an elusive usage. For the specialist, very fine Ex A. M. Pakvasa (SG £ 8800).
Catalogue ref: S.G. 2

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