cover FOR USE IN JAMMU: 1879 in oil colours on thick wove paper, ½a. red tied by seal obliterator on reverse of India ½a. envelope from Sialkot to Lun Miani, showing Jhelum, Bhera and Lun Miani c.d.s., and framed "TOO LATE" alongside adhesive. A rare stamp. R.P.S. Certificate (1971). S.G. 79. Photo | Christie's

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16 March 1995

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cover FOR USE IN JAMMU: 1879 in oil colours on thick wove paper, ½a. red tied by seal obliterator on reverse of India ½a. envelope from Sialkot to Lun Miani, showing Jhelum, Bhera and Lun Miani c.d.s., and framed ''TOO LATE'' alongside adhesive. A rare stamp. R.P.S. Certificate (1971). S.G. 79. Photo

Price realised

GBP 218

Estimate

GBP 180 - GBP 220

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cover FOR USE IN JAMMU: 1879 in oil colours on thick wove paper, ½a. red tied by seal obliterator on reverse of India ½a. envelope from Sialkot to Lun Miani, showing Jhelum, Bhera and Lun Miani c.d.s., and framed "TOO LATE" alongside adhesive. A rare stamp. R.P.S. Certificate (1971). S.G. 79. Photo
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