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Auction: 25016 - Stamps and Covers of Asia
Lot: 1146

(x) India
1854-55 Issue
Half Anna

Die III, Stone D
Used singles (4) over a range of shades, Pos. 12 with retouches to chignon, eye, eye brow and lower right corner, Pos. 24 with retouched chignon, Pos. 66 with retouches to both "n" of "anna", Pos. 93 with base of arches joins outer frame line at left; all with four clear margins, cancelled by numeral obliterator, except one which is cancelled by diamond of dots and part manuscript. Some small faults otherwise a fine and unusual assembly.

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

Estimate
£150 to £200

Starting price
£100