4 Dec 2023 – 9 Dec 2023
3331 lots
Lot 30400 | 1821 (Feb 3) Entire letter from Hyderabad via Madras
India » Postal History in Hyderabad
1821 (Feb 3) Entire letter from Hyderabad via
Madras to London, showing “HYDERABAD/POST PAID.” postmark with manuscript
dating inserted on reverse. Madras…
Estimation: 200 – 400 GBP
Lot 30401 | 1831 (May 26) Entire letter Hyderabad via Madras to
India » Postal History in Hyderabad
1831 (May 26) Entire letter Hyderabad via Madras to Lisburn, Ireland, with clear strikes of black “HYDERABAD/POST PAID.” and “OUT STATION MADRAS SHIP LETTER”…
Estimation: 150 – 300 GBP
Lot 30402 | 1831 (Dec 16) Small domestic letter with “CAMPJALNAH/POST
India » Postal History in Hyderabad
1831 (Dec 16) Small domestic letter with “CAMPJALNAH/POST PAID” boxed postmark in red, partially struck over by black Madras oval postmark A clear strike…
Estimation: 150 – 300 GBP
Lot 30403 | 1832 (May 26, July 27) Two entire letters from Hyderabad
India » Postal History in Hyderabad
1832 (May 26, July 27) Two entire letters from Hyderabad to Reading, UK, bearing circular “HYDERABAD/pt pd 18” postmarks struck on reverse, in red and…
Estimation: 200 – 400 GBP
Lot 30404 | 1836 (April 21) Entire letter from Secunderabad via
India » Postal History in Hyderabad
1836 (April 21) Entire letter from Secunderabad via Hyderabad to Edinburgh, showing on back faint but clear impression of oval handstamp “SECUNDERABAD…
Estimation: 300 – 600 GBP
Lot 30405 | 1841 (Sept 10) Envelope with the contents sent from
India » Postal History in Hyderabad
1841 (Sept 10) Envelope with the contents sent from Humerapore to Secunderabad, showing on reverse boxed “HUMERAPORE Paid” pm together with dated “SECUNDERABAD…
Estimation: 500 – 1’000 GBP
Lot 30406 | 1842 (March 5) Folded entire sent from Bolarum to Lucknow with clear deep-red strike “BOLARAM Paid” on reverse
India » Postal History in Hyderabad
1842 (March 5) Folded entire sent from Bolarum to Lucknow with clear deep-red strike “BOLARAM Paid” on reverse with inserted date in pen and weight notation…
Estimation: 200 – 400 GBP
Lot 30407 | 1843 (Aug 18) /1850 (Mar 28) – Two letters sent from
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1843 (Aug 18) /1850 (Mar 28) – Two letters sent from Elichpoor via Bombay and the overland mail to UK, struck on front with oval “INDIA” and boxed “ELICHPOOR/Paid”…
Estimation: 300 – 600 GBP
Lot 30408 | 1843 (Nov 23) Complete folded ship letter from Elichpoor
India » Postal History in Hyderabad
1843 (Nov 23) Complete folded ship letter from Elichpoor to UK with boxed “ELICHPOOR/Paid” mark with 6 annas inserted by hand. Oval “INDIA” struck on front…
Estimation: 200 – 400 GBP
Lot 30409 | 1845 (Oct 2) Entire letter posted at Aurungabad and
India » Postal History in Hyderabad
1845 (Oct 2) Entire letter posted at Aurungabad and sent via Bombay and London to Madeira, Portugal, with boxed “Returned for Postage” mark of London on…
Estimation: 300 – 600 GBP
Lot 30410 | 1851 (May 6) Complete soldier’s letter from Camp Secunderabad
India » Postal History in Hyderabad
1851 (May 6) Complete soldier’s letter from Camp Secunderabad to Dunmanway, Ireland, with light strike of red oval “SECUNDERABAD/FREE” handstamp on reverse…
Estimation: 200 – 400 GBP
Lot 30411 | 1852 (May 28) Small letter from Muctul to Hyderabad,
India » Postal History in Hyderabad
1852 (May 28) Small letter from Muctul to Hyderabad, exhibiting the only known copy of the “MUCTUL Bearing” handstamp, unrecorded by Gilles, paying ½ anna…
Estimation: 300 – 600 GBP
Lot 30412 | 1854, 4a blue and red (S.G. 23 or 25, frame die II,
India » Postal History in Hyderabad
1854, 4a blue and red (S.G. 23 or 25, frame die II, head die III, maybe the rare 5th printing), a very fine example with four ample even margins, showing…
Estimation: 200 – 400 GBP
Lot 30413 | 1854 (Jan 21) Small envelope sent from Jaulnah to Hyderabad,
India » Postal History in Hyderabad
1854 (Jan 21) Small envelope sent from Jaulnah to Hyderabad, struck on reverse with boxed “JAULNAH Paid” handstamp, manuscript rated at 4 annas, alongside…
Estimation: 100 – 200 GBP
Lot 30414 | 1856 (May) Single rate ship letter Secunderabad to
India » Postal History in Hyderabad
1856 (May) Single rate ship letter Secunderabad to Warwick, UK, carrying cut-to-shape 4a blue and red (S.G. 9, 4th printing, head die III, frame die II)…
Estimation: 250 – 500 GBP
Lot 30415 | 1854 (Nov 3) Large part of cover from Bolarum via Calcutta
India » Postal History in Hyderabad
1854 (Nov 3) Large part of cover from Bolarum via Calcutta to Madras, franked by one ½a (S.G. 4-2, die I) cut close at top, tied by Bolarum dotted lozenge….
Estimation: 100 – 200 GBP
Lot 30416 | 1857 (Mar 18, June 18, July 18) Trio of envelopes from
India » Postal History in Hyderabad
1857 (Mar 18, June 18, July 18) Trio of envelopes from Nuldroog to the same recipient in Secunderabad, stamped by wide-margined ½a stamps (S.G. 2,3, die…
Estimation: 200 – 400 GBP
Lot 30417 | 1854 (Nov 26) / 1855 (Apr 28) Two letters bearing (on
India » Postal History in Hyderabad
1854 (Nov 26) / 1855 (Apr 28) Two letters bearing (on back and front respectively) single and two ½a stamps (S.G. 4, die I) tied by mute dotted lozenge…
Estimation: 200 – 400 GBP
Lot 30418 | 1855 (27 June) Fine ½a (S.G. 4, die I) on envelope
India » Postal History in Hyderabad
1855 (27 June) Fine ½a (S.G. 4, die I) on envelope from Raichur to Secunderabad struck by mute black dotted diamond. Manuscript “Raichore” and date on…
Estimation: 100 – 200 GBP
Lot 30419 | 1854 (Nov 10) Envelope from Nuldroog via Sholapoor
India » Postal History in Hyderabad
1854 (Nov 10) Envelope from Nuldroog via Sholapoor and Bombay to London. Very fine 1a stamp (S.G. 6) obliterated by black dotted lozenge of Sholapoor accompanied…
Estimation: 300 – 600 GBP
Lot 30420 | 1850 (Nov 14) Concession rate soldier’s entire letter,
India » Postal History in Hyderabad
1850 (Nov 14) Concession rate soldier’s entire letter, one flap on reverse missing, from Camp Secunderabad via London to Clonmel, Ireland, with oval “SECUNDERABAD/FREE”…
Estimation: 150 – 300 GBP
Lot 30421 | 1854/1855 (Dec 3/Nov 21) Two letters sent to Bolarum
India » Postal History in Hyderabad
1854/1855 (Dec 3/Nov 21) Two letters sent to Bolarum from Madras and Jubbulpore, franked with single ½a (S.G. 2, die I) and 1a (S.G. 12, die I), stamps…
Estimation: 200 – 400 GBP
Lot 30422 | 1854 (Dec 5) Entire letter from Secunderabad to Madras,
India » 1854 Lithographs
1854 (Dec 5) large part wrapper (missing sideflaps) from Secunderabad to Madras, franked by strip of four 1a, S.G. 11, die I (large balanced margins, left…
Estimation: 300 – 600 GBP
Lot 30423 | 1856 (Dec 12) Envelope from Aurangabad to London, franked
India » Postal History in Hyderabad
1856 (Dec 12) Envelope from Aurangabad to London, franked by 1a (S.G. 11, die I), tied by Aurangabad dotted diamond, with Hyderabad and Calcutta transit…
Estimation: 300 – 600 GBP
Lot 30424 | 1854 (Dec 23)/1856 (May 17) Two appealing letters from
India » Postal History in Hyderabad
1854 (Dec 23)/1856 (May 17) Two appealing letters from Jaulnah to Achmednaggar franked by very fine copies of the ½a (S.G. 6, die II, and S.G. 8, die III,…
Estimation: 200 – 400 GBP
Lot 30425 | 1855 (March 2) Envelope from Aurangabad to Hertfordshire,
India » Postal History in Hyderabad
1855 (March 2) Envelope from Aurangabad to Hertfordshire, UK, showing the 10d rate franked by two 1a (S.G. 6-11, die I) and two 4a (S.G 9-19, 2nd printing,…
Estimation: 1’200 – 2’000 GBP
Lot 30426 | 1855 (April 12) Letter from Aurangabad to Hertfordshire,
India » Postal History in Hyderabad
1855 (April 12) Letter from Aurangabad to Hertfordshire, UK, showing the 10d rate franked by very attractive strip of five 2a green (S.G. 31) affixed on…
Estimation: 1’000 – 2’000 GBP
Lot 30427 | 1855 (June 10) Complete soldier’s letter (worn and
India » Postal History in Hyderabad
1855 (June 10) Complete soldier’s letter (worn and with stains) from Camp Hyderabad to Winsted, Connecticut, US. Sent unpaid to London with “2” struck…
Estimation: 200 – 400 GBP
Lot 30428 | 1855 (July 2/Sept 2) Two folded letters from Bombay
India » Postal History in Hyderabad
1855 (July 2/Sept 2) Two folded letters from Bombay and Madras to Secunderabad. One with ½a pale blue (S.G. 3, die I) with large balanced margins, struck…
Estimation: 100 – 200 GBP
Lot 30429 | 1855 (July 27) Envelope from Kurnool to Secunderabad
India » Postal History in Hyderabad
1855 (July 27) Envelope from Kurnool to Secunderabad with ½a pale blue (S.G. 3, die I) touched margins, obliterated by dotted lozenge. Front shows beautifully…
Estimation: 100 – 200 GBP
Lot 30430 | 1855-57, “C/41” Hyderabad diamond of dots cancellation,
India » Postal History in Hyderabad
1855-57, “C/41” Hyderabad diamond of dots cancellation, group of four stamps and five covers, the stamps include ½a single and pair (S.G. 4-2, die I),…
Estimation: 200 – 400 GBP
Lot 30431 | 1856 (April 9) Concession rate soldier’s letter from
India » Postal History in Hyderabad
1856 (April 9) Concession rate soldier’s letter from camp in Hyderabad to Carlow, Ireland, with Hyderabad paid datestamp on front together with indistinct…
Estimation: 150 – 300 GBP
Lot 30432 | 1856 (May 11) Registered inland letter from Kamptee
India » Postal History in Hyderabad
1856 (May 11) Registered inland letter from Kamptee to Secunderabad, franked by 1a (S.G. 11), 2a (S.G. 31), and 4a cut-to-shape (S.G. 19, printing 2, head…
Estimation: 400 – 800 GBP
Lot 30433 | 1856 (May 16) Envelope from Elichpoor via Bombay and
India » Postal History in Hyderabad
1856 (May 16) Envelope from Elichpoor via Bombay and Southampton to London, franked with two single wide-margined 1a (S.G. 13, die II) tied by dotted diamond…
Estimation: 400 – 800 GBP
Lot 30434 | 1856 (Sept 12) Entire letter from Aurangabad to Hyderabad,
India » Postal History in Hyderabad
1856 (Sept 12) Entire letter from Aurangabad to Hyderabad, franked by ½ a (S.G. 2, die I), attractively tied by diamond-shaped numeral 66, with at left…
Estimation: 100 – 200 GBP
Lot 30435 | 1856 (Nov 20) Folded letter from Bolarum via Bombay to London, franked by cut-to-shape 4a blue and red
India » 1854 Lithographs
1856 (Nov 20) Folded letter from Bolarum via Bombay to London, franked by cut-to-shape 4a blue and red (S.G. 19, 2nd printing, head die II, frame die I),…
Estimation: 300 – 600 GBP
Lot 30436 | 1857 (May 10/Apr 7) – Three wrappers Hyderabad to Neermull,
India » Postal History in Hyderabad
1857 (May 10/Apr 7) – Three wrappers Hyderabad to Neermull, carrying ½a blue and pale blue (S.G. 4, die I, and S.G. 4a, die II) obliterated by mute dotted…
Estimation: 300 – 600 GBP
Lot 30437 | 1857 (May 15) Letter from Madras to Secunderabad carrying
India » Postal History in Hyderabad
1857 (May 15) Letter from Madras to Secunderabad carrying fine horizontal strip of three 1a (S.G. 11, die I) , with mostly large margins to just barely…
Estimation: 200 – 400 GBP
Lot 30438 | 1857 (June 30) Very fine ½a stamp (S.G. 4-13, die I)
India » Postal History in Hyderabad
1857 (June 30) Fine ½a stamp (S.G. 13, die I) tied by diamond dot C54 of Hoomnabad on envelope to Secunderabad with red datestamp Hoomnabad on back. A…
Estimation: 100 – 200 GBP
Lot 30439 | 1857 (Aug 22) Envelope posted in Secunderabad to Edinburgh,
India » Postal History in Hyderabad
1857 (Aug 22) Envelope posted in Secunderabad to Edinburgh, with sender directive “Via Marseille & Bombay”, franked by pair 1a (S.G. 11) and single 2a…
Estimation: 1’000 – 2’000 GBP
Lot 30440 | 1857 (Sept 3) Letter Secunderabad to Lauder, Berwickshire,
India » Postal History in Hyderabad
1857 (Sept 3) Letter Secunderabad to Lauder, Berwickshire, UK, with 2a green (S.G. 31) and 4a grey-black on blue glazed paper (S.G. 35), written directive…
Estimation: 500 – 1’000 GBP
Lot 30441 | 1866 Magnificent block of ten of India’s first official
India » Postal History in Hyderabad
1866 Magnificent block of ten on small piece with official stamp, ½a fiscal stamp mauve on lilac overprinted “Service Postage” (S.G. O19; obliterated by…
Estimation: 500 – 1’000 GBP
Lot 30442 | 1818-1911 Balance of exhibit collection beautifully presented and written up on 39 album pages from early stampless through to the Queen Victoria DLR issues
India » Collections, Lots etc.
1818-1911 Balance of an exhibit collection of Hyderabad postal history beautifully presented and written up on 40 album pages plus a few loose from early…
Estimation: 2’000 – 3’000 GBP
Lot 30443 | Spence 35: 4a brown red and dark blue on yellowish paper
India » 1854 Lithographs
1894 lithographic reproduction in four rows of six impressions, the stamps printed 2mm apart: 4a brown red and dark blue on yellowish paper, pos.19, partial…
Estimation: 50 – 70 GBP
Lot 30444 | 1854 2a green used with error of wmk with part of 1a wmk instead
India » 1854 Lithographs
1854 2a green, just about touched at top otherwise fine margins, with error of wmk with part of 1a wmk instead (showing « MP » of « STAMP »), neatly used,…
Estimation: 200 – 260 GBP
Lot 30445 | 1859 (Dec 6) entire from Bangkok to the USA, with Indian franking forwarded from Singapore
India » Used Abroad
1859 (Dec 6) entire from Bangkok to the USA, written by David Oakes, a clerk at the agency Russel & Co. (from the same correspondence to Boston as the…
Estimation: 30’000 – 50’000 GBP
Lot 30446 | DTHALI: 1903 (Jun 24) India 1a on 2a6p postal stationery envelope sent to Major Burton at Army HQ in Simla in India
India » Used Abroad » Aden
DTHALI: 1903 (Jun 24) India 1a on 2a6p postal stationery envelope sent to Major Burton at Army HQ in Simla in India, reverse with Aden and Simla cds, cover…
Estimation: 300 – 360 GBP
Lot 30447 | 1838 & 1861 pair of covers from Pondicherry, with 1838 (Oct) wrapper to France
India » Foreign Settlements in India » French Indian Settlements
1838 & 1861 pair of covers from Pondicherry, with 1838 (Oct) wrapper to France with « INDIA » in oval hs, sent via Alexandria with « INDES ORIEN. / PAR /…
Estimation: 200 – 400 GBP
Lot 30448 | 1880s printed envelope depicting a boy in the woods sent to Switzerland
India » 1855-1946 De La Rue and later Crown Colony Issues
1880s printed envelope depicting a boy in the woods sent to Switzerland with 1866-78 4a die II and 1873 1/2 die II tied by Calcutta duplexes, reverse with…
Estimation: 400 – 500 GBP
Lot 30449 | 1911-23 1a carmine mint top marginal block of four with « CANCELLED » ovpts
India » 1855-1946 De La Rue and later Crown Colony Issues
1911-23 1a carmine mint top marginal block of four with « CANCELLED » ovpts, mounted in the margin only, a little perf. separation, very fine.
Estimation: 100 – 150 GBP