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Auction: 24017 - Stamps and Covers of British Asia
Lot: 575

(x) Pakistan
Bahawalpur
1947 Star and Crescent Provisional Handstamp
1947 (12 August) embossed note paper headed "the palace, bahawalpur" bearing 1a. carmine vertical strip of five labelled "Submitted for Approval." and numbered 1-5, each with proof handstamp in different colour: purple, violet, green, red and black.
The reverse with printed note:
"Provisional handstamps (on stamps), approved by His Highness, the Nawab Ruler of Bahawalpur.

All for record of the:

Accountant General,

Government of Bahawalpur.

From, Office of the:

Mushir-ai-Tasrefaat,

Sadiq Garh Secretariat,

Sadiq Garh Palace."

R.P.S. Certificate (2023). Fine and unique.

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

Estimate
£3,000 to £4,000

Starting price
£2200