Lot 689
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on piece 1891 (18 Dec.) large envelope (parcel ?) front registered to "H.H. THE RAJA RAM SINGH SAHIB. B. JAMMU" bearing nine examples of the 1a. deep green with experimental 12 perforation cancelled with Jammu triple-ring d.s. and showing large "JAMMU" registration cachet alongside; one stamp defective and with some stains, nevertheless a remarkable and unique item. Photo
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on piece 1891 (18 Dec.) large envelope (parcel ?) front registered to "H.H. THE RAJA RAM SINGH SAHIB. B. JAMMU" bearing nine examples of the 1a. deep green with experimental 12 perforation cancelled with Jammu triple-ring d.s. and showing large "JAMMU" registration cachet alongside; one stamp defective and with some stains, nevertheless a remarkable and unique item. Photo

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on piece 1891 (18 Dec.) large envelope (parcel ?) front registered to "H.H. THE RAJA RAM SINGH SAHIB. B. JAMMU" bearing nine examples of the 1a. deep green with experimental 12 perforation cancelled with Jammu triple-ring d.s. and showing large "JAMMU" registration cachet alongside; one stamp defective and with some stains, nevertheless a remarkable and unique item. Photo
Provenance
H.D.S. Haverbeck, 1973
Pierre Couvreur, 1981
T.D. Eames, 1996
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
Further details
Note: From the plating of the stamps on this piece, it is possible to show that at least two sheets were perforated. This is the only recorded example of any of the experimental perforations used on either envelope or piece