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Auction: 24017 - Stamps and Covers of British Asia
Lot: 217

(x) Indian Feudatory States
Hyderabad

The Koichi Sato Gold Medal Collection
1869 (8 Sept.) Issue

Issued Stamps
1a. olive-green block of four variety imperforate horizontally used, fine and a unique block showing this variety. S.G. 1b, £450++ (as two pairs). Photo

Note: The 1 Anna value was used for double rate postage in Hyderabad and usually the 1a. stamps were used in vertical multiples, blocks of four are scarce, blocks with variety are both unique.

Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.

Sold for
£480

Starting price
£280