Lot
4218 
Nepal, 1898 Double-letter rate cover from Pyuthan to Kathmandu, franked with 1893-1901 1a dull blue, tête-bêche pair, blurred impression, pin-perforated (stamps cut from sheet with some perfs still showing), thin native paper, minor damage to one margin which does not affect design, Pyuthan cds records the date of posting as November 5, 1898, normal wear and insignificant insect damage, Very Fine appearance and very scarce franking, Tête-bêche pairs are scarce on cover, especially the pin-perfs. Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $800