Lot
4165 
Nepal, 1814 Stampless Cover with Official Handstamp of the Chinese Emperor, addressed to the King of Nepal, Girvana Judha Bikram Shah (1799-1816), deals with the tribute mission to Peking every five years, on reverse side, the notation that Kaji Bir Kesher Pandey arrived with the tribute and ordered that he get safe passage back to Nepal, "with great care as before.", a Very Fine example. Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Realized: $400
Lot
4166
Nepal, 1864 Stampless Cover with Seal of Council of Ministers to the Dalai Lama of Tibet, sent by Numihan Setha, personal secretary of the Dalai Lama on June 24, 1864 from Lhasa, Tibet, addressed to the Nepalese Commander-in-Chief, Ranodip Singh, Kantipur (Kathmandu), Nepal, Very Fine. Estimate $400 - 600.
Realized: $675
Lot
4167
Nepal, 1884 Stampless Cover with Official Tibetan Red Ink Seal addressed to his Highness Sri Prithvi Bir Bikram Shah, King of Nepal, Kantipur (Kathmandu), Nepal, written on back: "the Kazis who have brought the presents must have returned by now. The application given by Aphuwang was placed before the Chinese emperor", translation included, mounted on Vignola collection/exhibit page, normal wear, F.-V.F. Estimate $400 - 600.
Realized: $325
Lot
4168
Nepal, 1931 Stampless Cover with Seal of the King of Mustang, Jhemyang Parwal, to Commander in Chief Bhim Shumsher Jung, Kantipur, Tangal Bazar, Nepal, small red seal of the King on reverse side, usual wear, F.-V.F. an interesting piece of "Tibet" postal history. Estimate $300 - 400.
Mustang is part of northern Nepal and is surrounded on three sides by Tibet. The King of Mustang is allowed to rule the area without interference from the Nepalese government.
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Realized: $260