Lot
4239 
Nepal, ca.1889-1935 Remainder Cover Collection of British Residency Mail and Indian Embassy Mail, 83 covers plus few stamps on piece on pages, nice range of cancellations and postmarks, moderate duplication; a few in mixed condition, otherwise generally F.-V.F., A useful lot deserving inspection. Estimate $300 - 400.
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Realized: $675
Lot
4240
Nepal, 1934-1960 Collection of India Used to and from Nepal, eight covers including nice examples of British Residency (Hellrigl B83) and Indian Embassy (Hellrigl B107, B108) postmarks, generally Very Fine, fresh and above average condition (no photo). Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $130
Lot
4241
Nepal, 1906-1966 Collection of Registration Handstamps and Labels of the British-Indian Post Offices in Nepal, written up by hand on 55 pages comprised of the British Residency Period of 1816-1922; the British Legation Period of 1923-1946; and, the Indian Embassy Period from 1947-1966, much of the material was used as original research for the 1970 American Philatelic Congress Yearbook article, "The British-Indian Postmarks of Nepal", by Dr. Armand Singer, as each item was selected for "exhibition quality", overall condition is well above average for this period, generally Very Fine, Must examine to appreciate. Estimate $500 - 750.
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Realized: $525
Lot
4242
Nepal, 1812-1952 Small Collection of "Tibet Related" Covers and Letters, including stampless cover with small red seal of the Dalai Lama addressed to the Nepalese Prime Minister, Jung Bahadur [Rana] at Kantipur, mounted on 16 pages, normal wear and small faults to be expected, generally F.-V.F., an interesting and useful lot for the postal historian, Please inspect. Estimate $300 - 400.
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Realized: $4,250
Lot
4243
Nepal, 1849-1950 Collection of Documents, on 17 exhibition pages, included are: negative seal of the first Rana Prime Minister; certificates of posting showing the first post office handstamp of Nepal (dated 1878); document with seals of the Prime Minister Chandra Shumsher Jung and Commander-in-Chief Bhim Shumsher Jung (dated 1906), Very Fine for these, exceptionally nice strikes and legibility. Estimate $750 - 1,000.
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Realized: $525
Lot
4244
Nepal, 1768-1906 Collection Balance of Royal/Official Seals, on 35 exhibit pages, comprised of: 1768 "Lal Mohur" (King's Royal Seal) dispatch from first king of the modern Nepal era, Prithivi Narayan Shah (includes translation); 1814 Anglo-Nepalese war cover sent by commanding general Bhimsen Thapa and Kaji Ranadhoj Thapa; 1815 Anglo-Nepalese war dispatch letter; range of clear handstruck seals from various officials reporting to the King in Kantipur (Kathmandu) about various wars or events in the countryside; 1856 historical Sepoy Mutiny cover with news that "British had suppressed the rebellion in Lucknow", minor duplication with a few faults on the earlier material, still useful for period research, generally F.-V.F. or better. Estimate $750 - 1,000.
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Realized: $7,000
Lot
4245
Nepal, 1794-1951 Interesting Collection of red "Lal Mohurs" (King's Seals) on Documents, small collection of 11 exhibit pages, one document with translation attached, generally Very Fine, nice condition throughout. Estimate $200 - 300.
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Realized: $250
Lot
4246
Nepal, 1913-1978 Small Offering of Covers and or Letters with Crests, mounted on 6 exhibit pages, each with crest of King, Prime Minister, or royal official, inbound or used from the British Embassy in Nepal, generally Very Fine, Attractive and interesting. Estimate $300 - 400.
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Realized: $375