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Auction: 25016 - Stamps and Covers of Asia
Lot: 1230

(x) India
Indian Postal Agencies in the Persian Gulf
Mohammerah
1913 (23 Nov.) envelope from Bombay to Isfahan bearing, on the reverse, India K.G.V 2a.6p. tied by Bombay despatch c.d.s., alongside a fine strike of "mohammera" (4.12), Mohammerah double-ring c.d.s. for arrival and depart, Bender-Nasseri c.d.s. (10.12); the address side with Isfahan arrival c.d.s. (4.1). Also 1908 (23 Mar.) picture post card to France bearing Lion 1ch. and 6ch. tied by Bender-Nasseri elliptical oval, with two different strikes of Mohammerah c.d.s. (one bilingual, scarce) and Sea Post Office (4.4) c.d.s. (2 covers)

Note: This route was operated by the Lynch Brothers

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

Estimate
£250 to £300

Starting price
£150