Sale 112: Specialized Sale of Asia

Lot 4186    

Nepal, 1881-85 4 annas green (shades), pin-perforated and imperforate, selection of 10 singles on exhibition page, o.g. (2 pin-perfs) or no gum as issued, couple small faults, F.-V.F.
Scott Nos. 3, 6    Estimate $500 - 750.

Realized: $525

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Lot 4187    

Nepal, 1881-85 4 annas green, pin-perforated, horizontal pair, o.g., small h.r., well-centered with good margins all round, tiny natural inclusion one stamp, Extremely Fine and choice, multiples of the pin-perfs are RARE, ex-Pattiz (Hellrigl #3a).
Scott Nos. 3    Estimate $750 - 1,000.

Realized: $850

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Lot 4188 ()   

Nepal, 1881-85 4 annas green, selection of 5 singles showing plate flaw or with margin inscriptions, without gum as issued, settings identified, couple small faults (tiny thin or reinforced diagonal cut), Very Fine appearance, Useful study lot for the specialist.
Scott Nos. 6    Estimate $300 - 400.

Realized: $4,750

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Lot 4189 ()   

Nepal, 1881-85 4 annas green, imperforate, The actual 4 annas stamp which was described in the first article introducing the first issue of Nepal. It appeared in "The Philatelic Record" of November, 1881. Large margins and inscribed: "sri gorkha/four annas/government/four annas" translating the stamp inscriptions, without gum as issued, Very Fine, Interesting historical item (another example, a 1a Setting 1 margin pair illustrated in Haverbeck).
Scott Nos. 6    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $260

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Lot 4190    

Nepal, 1881 cover from Kathmandu to Palpa, franked with 1881-85 1 anna deep ultramarine (Setting 1) on single letter rate cover dated May 5, 1881, tied by blue hexagonal "Nepal" (Kathmandu) killer cancellation, "Nepal" origin and "Palpa" arrival postmarks on reverse, small nick in bottom margin not affecting design, Very Fine.
Scott Nos. 1    Estimate $5,000 - 7,500.

CERTAINLY ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT PIECES OF NEPAL POSTAL HISTORY.

First recorded in June 1967 issue of "Asia's Stamps and Coins Monthly". Illustrated in "The Classic Stamps of Nepal".

Realized: $8,000

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Lot 4191    

Nepal, 1881 cover from Jumla to Kathmandu, franked with 1881-85 1 anna pin-perforated (Setting 2) tied with round Jumla mute killer (stamp clipped with scissors before being affixed to letter), dated "September 9, 1881" as indicated by Jumla postmaster's seal and manuscript date on reverse. Kathmandu arrival postmark also on reverse, Very Fine and rare.
Scott Nos. 1    Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.

ONLY A HANDFUL OF PIN-PERFS ARE KNOWN ON COVER AND AN IMPORTANT RARITY OF NEPAL.

Realized: $3,500

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Lot 4192    

Nepal, 1881 Cover from Kadarban to Kathmandu, double weight registered cover to Kathmandu prepaid 7 annas rate (5 annas registry fee plus 2 annas double weight postage) prepaid with 1881-85 1a imperf deep ultramarine + pin-perf 2a purple, single and horiz. pair(!), each tied by nice strikes of hexagonal Rautahat (initial "Rau") cancel of Kadarban killer cancels, with original contents and translation, couple small flaws on stamps, ex-Singh, Singer, Flack & Chazen; with 2020 B.P.A. certificate which states that this is a registered usage.
Estimate    $10,000 - 15,000.

A SPECTACULAR FRANKING AND PERHAPS THE MOST IMPORTANT ITEM OF NEPALESE PHILATELY. WORTHY OF A GREAT EXHIBITION COLLECTION!

This is the only known use of two annas pin-perforated on cover and the only known multiple of any denomination of 1881-1885 printings on cover.

It has been brought to our attention that the authenticity of this cover has been called into question, specifically by the late Dr. Wolfgang Hellrigl in an article he wrote for "Postal Himal" (which can be found here).

There is another group who consider this cover 100% genuine and is accompanied by a 2020 B.P.A. certificate. An interesting article written by leading authority, Richard Frajola regarding this cover can be found here.

As such, this cover is offered on its own merits and based on the current B.P.A. certificate without recourse.

This lot is not part of the Vignola Collection, but the property of an separate vendor..

Realized: $2,500

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Lot 4193    

Nepal, 1881 cover from Salyan to Kathmandu, franked with 1881-85 1a deep ultramarine, imperforate (Setting 1), stamp margins irregular but not touching, dated "July 6, 1881", tied by round Salyan killer cancel, appropriate Salyan and Kathmandu backstamps, backstamped with large oval handstamp which is the Royal Seal of the Shah family, Very Fine, Stated to be "… postmarked same month as the earliest recorded cover with an imperforate stamp".
Scott Nos. 4    Estimate $500 - 750.

Realized: $2,100

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Lot 4194    

Nepal, 1884 cover from Palpa to Kathmandu, franked with 1881-85 1a pale blue, imperforate (Setting 3) tied by nice strike of square Palpa killer cancellation, posted "Palpa", January 16, 1884, stamp has small tear in bottom right margin. Palpa origin and Kathmandu arrival backstamps, Very Fine appearance of this very scarce franking.
Scott Nos. 4    Estimate $400 - 600.

Realized: $3,000

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Lot 4195    

Nepal, 1892 double-letter rate cover from Pokhara to Kathmandu, franked with 1881-85 2a bright purple, imperforate, tied with square Pokhara killer cancel, late usage dated "March 28, 1892", appropriate backstamps of manuscript "Pokhara" datestamp and "Nepal" (Kathmandu) arrival postmark, few insect holes, otherwise Very Fine and very scarce usage.
Scott Nos. 5    Estimate $750 - 1,000.

Realized: $3,250

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