Tibet - The 'Bramley' Collection, Part II
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# 3001 - Tibet Dalai Lama Mail Scarf letter written in a small script bearing a... »
Tibet Dalai Lama Mail Scarf letter written in a small script bearing a good strike of the small seal (Dawson 5); clean and fine. It...
£300 to £500
# 3002 - Tibet Dalai Lama Mail 1910 (c.) scarf cover addressed to the King of N... »
Tibet Dalai Lama Mail 1910 (c.) scarf cover addressed to the King of Nepal with a good example of the floral design red wax seal (so...
£200 to £300
# 3003 - Tibet Dalai Lama Mail Thirteenth Dalai Lama 1915 (c.) scarf cover, wit... »
Tibet Dalai Lama Mail Thirteenth Dalai Lama 1915 (c.) scarf cover, with silk scarf, to C.A. Bell in Sikkim, with a good example of t...
£400 to £600
# 3004 - Tibet Dalai Lama Mail Thirteenth Dalai Lama 1920 (c.) complete scarf l... »
Tibet Dalai Lama Mail Thirteenth Dalai Lama 1920 (c.) complete scarf letter bearing the personal seal of the thirteenth Dalai Lama (...
£800 to £1,200
# 3005 - Tibet Dalai Lama Mail Thirteenth Dalai Lama 1920's scarf wrapper... »
Tibet Dalai Lama Mail Thirteenth Dalai Lama 1920's scarf wrapper from the thirteenth Dalai Lama to Mr D. Macdonald, the Trade agent...
£400 to £600
# 3006 - Tibet Dalai Lama Mail Thirteenth Dalai Lama 1922 (25 June) native cove... »
Tibet Dalai Lama Mail Thirteenth Dalai Lama 1922 (25 June) native cover to Major F.M. Bailey, closed with a reddened wax floral seal...
£300 to £500
# 3007 - Tibet Dalai Lama Mail Thirteenth Dalai Lama 1924 (c.) wrapper from the... »
Tibet Dalai Lama Mail Thirteenth Dalai Lama 1924 (c.) wrapper from the 13th Dalai Lama at Lhasa franked with Tibet 1912 1/6t. strip...
£1,500 to £2,500
# 3008 - Tibet Dalai Lama Mail 1925 scarf cover to the personal assistant to th... »
Tibet Dalai Lama Mail 1925 scarf cover to the personal assistant to the political officer in Sikkim with the red wax seal with dot a...
£300 to £500
# 3009 - Tibet Dalai Lama Mail 1929 scarf cover to Katmandu sealed with the thi... »
Tibet Dalai Lama Mail 1929 scarf cover to Katmandu sealed with the thirteenth dalai Lama's red was seal
£200 to £300
# 3010 - Tibet Dalai Lama Mail 1940 (c.) wrapper to the King of Nepal with a fa... »
Tibet Dalai Lama Mail 1940 (c.) wrapper to the King of Nepal with a fair impression of the floral seal, split on opening and with so...
£200 to £300
# 3011 - Tibet Dalai Lama Mail 1950's (c.) scarf letter bearing the person... »
Tibet Dalai Lama Mail 1950's (c.) scarf letter bearing the personal seal with dot and crescent (Dawson 6) and the large seal (Dawson...
£300 to £500
# 3012 - Tibet Dalai Lama Mail Tri-Rimpoche 1904 (Feb.) red wax seal cover to K... »
Tibet Dalai Lama Mail Tri-Rimpoche 1904 (Feb.) red wax seal cover to Katmandu bearing a good example of the red wax seal featuring c...
£300 to £500
# 3013 - Tibet Dalai Lama Mail Tri-Rimpoche 1910 (c.) scarf cover sent to Sir C... »
Tibet Dalai Lama Mail Tri-Rimpoche 1910 (c.) scarf cover sent to Sir Charles Bell, the chief Commissioner of Sikkim and showing a fi...
£300 to £500
# 3014 - Tibet Dalai Lama Mail Tri-Rimpoche 1920 (c.) scarf wrapper to Nepal se... »
Tibet Dalai Lama Mail Tri-Rimpoche 1920 (c.) scarf wrapper to Nepal sealed with a perfect example of the crossed thunderbolts seal (...
£300 to £500
# 3015 - Tibet Dalai Lama Mail Tri-Rimpoche 1930's shirt letter (95x131 cm... »
Tibet Dalai Lama Mail Tri-Rimpoche 1930's shirt letter (95x131 cm) bearing a fine strike of the Great Seal in red (Dawson 1), the ou...
£300 to £500
# 3016 - Tibet Dalai Lama Mail Tri-Rimpoche 1940 (c.) scarf letter to the King... »
Tibet Dalai Lama Mail Tri-Rimpoche 1940 (c.) scarf letter to the King of Nepal (68x62 cm) bearing the square seal of the fourteenth...
£300 to £500
# 3017 - Tibet Dalai Lama Mail Tri-Rimpoche 1940's a large shirt letter (f... »
Tibet Dalai Lama Mail Tri-Rimpoche 1940's a large shirt letter (folded 50x11 cm) to Nepal bearing a superb example
£300 to £500
# 3018 - Tibet Regent Mail 1817 letter to the King of Nepal, arriving in Kathma... »
Tibet Regent Mail 1817 letter to the King of Nepal, arriving in Kathmandu in September, bearing a fine strike of the seal of the sev...
£500 to £700
# 3019 - Tibet Regent Mail 1880 (c.) letter from a royal buddhist to Nepal bear... »
Tibet Regent Mail 1880 (c.) letter from a royal buddhist to Nepal bearing an unrecorded circular seal in red; the circular design su...
£500 to £700
# 3020 - Tibet Regent Mail 1930's document to Nepal concluding with a fine... »
Tibet Regent Mail 1930's document to Nepal concluding with a fine strike of the official seal (50x50 mm) with the personal seal of a...
£200 to £300
Tibet 1912 The First Issue
Tibet1912 The First IssueWaterlow Proofs1/3 tr. in black on wove paper (25x30mm.) numbered "6831", from the Waterlow records. Fine and unique. Illustrated in "Tibet Stamps and Postal History" by S. Chazen and D. Wong at page 240. Photonotes:The British company Waterlow Bros. & Layton also produced an engraving from which die proofs were struck in various colours, please see the following lots. The denomination used in the design is the 1/3 Tanka. These were not adopted and it is not known whether they were ever submitted to the Tibetan Government. Sir Charles Bell, Political Officer of Sik...
Tibet1912 The First IssueWaterlow Proofs1/3 tr. in dark blue (c. 65x87mm.) on soft paper, the left side shows the edge of the proof plate. Fine. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1912 The First IssueWaterlow Proofs1/3 tr. in light blue (c. 56x102mm.) on soft paper, showing three sides of the proof plate. Fine. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1912 The First IssueWaterlow Proofs1/3 tr. in yellow-green (c. 56x101mm.) on soft paper, showing at top and foot sides of the proof plate. Fine. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1912 The First IssueWaterlow Proofs1/3 tr. in yellow (c. 57x102mm.) on soft paper, showing at top and foot sides of the proof plate. Fine. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1912 The First IssueWaterlow Proofs1/3 tr. in orange (c. 56x102mm.) on soft paper, showing at top and foot sides of the proof plate, and at upper side reversed "top" inscription from the proof plate. Fine. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1912 The First IssueWaterlow Proofs1/3 tr. in vermilion (c. 56x102mm.) on soft paper, showing at top and foot sides of the proof plate, and at upper side reversed "top" inscription from the proof plate. Fine. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1912 The First IssueWaterlow Proofs1/3 tr. albino impression (c. 61x99mm.) on soft paper. Fine.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1912 The First IssueWaterlow Proofs1/3 tr. in mauve (c. 56x95mm.) with the central proof perforated on the four sides, on soft paper. Fine and believed to be unique in this format. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1912 The First IssueWaterlow Proofs1/3 tr. in deep blue-green perforated on the four sides, on soft paper. Fine and unique. Illustrated in "Tibet Stamps and Postal History" by S. Chazen and D. Wong at page 241. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1912 The First IssuePlate Proofs1/6 tr. in violet full sheet of twelve (4x3) on ungummed white wove paper. The only surviving proof in sheet form of this value. The issued stamps were printed in green. Illustrated in "Tibet Stamps and Postal History" by S. Chazen and D. Wong at page 235. Photonotes:During the 1910-12 Chinese occupation of Lhasa the Dalai Lama and senior members of his government were given sanctuary in Darjeeling, India. There they gained a knowledge of India's postal system. Early in 1912, whilst still in exile, the Tibetan Government undertook trial printings from woo...
Tibet1912 The First IssuePlate Proofs1/6 tr. in violet on ungummed white wove paper, example from the upper right corner. Minor toning otherwise fine. The issued stamps were printed in green. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1912 The First IssuePlate Proofs1/6 tr. in violet on ungummed native paper, example with margin at top. Minor staining otherwise fine. The issued stamps were printed in green. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1912 The First IssuePlate Proofs1/6 tr. in deep turquoise on ungummed native paper, example with margin at left. Minor toning otherwise fine. The issued stamps were printed in green. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1912 The First IssuePlate Proofs1/6 tr. in dull turquoise on ungummed native paper, example with margin at foot. A pin hole at lower left otherwise fine. The issued stamps were printed in green. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1912 The First IssuePlate Proofs1/3 tr. in indigo black full sheet of twelve (4x3) on ungummed native paper. Overall toning not detracting from the importance of this prrof. Believed to be The only surviving proof in sheet form of this value. The issued stamps were printed in blue. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1912 The First IssuePlate Proofs½ tr. in watery blue full sheet of twelve (4x3) on ungummed native paper, showing partial second impression on the margin. Believed to be The only surviving proof in sheet form of this value. The issued stamps were printed in violet. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1912 The First IssuePlate Proofs½tr. in watery blue on ungummed white wove paper with sheet margin at right. The issued stamps were printed in violet. Fine and rare. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1912 The First IssueIssued Stamps1/6 tr. pastel green good to very large margins, partially cancelled by native handstamp. A fine example of the rarest shade of 1912 issue. Waterfall 26a, listed but unpriced. Photoprovenance:Ex WaterfallSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1912 The First IssueIssued Stamps1/6 tr. green a selection of twelve complete sheets, unused without gum as issued, with some different shades and papers including three sheets from the "shiny print", slightly mixed condition. A great lot for the student of the subject.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1912 The First IssueIssued Stamps1/3tr. cobalt shiny print block of six (2x3), unused without gum as issued. Fine and scarce multiple of this difficult shade. Waterfall 40. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1912 The First IssueIssued Stamps1/3tr. grey-blue shiny print complete sheet, unused without gum as issued. Fine and rare being, one of just five complete sheets recorded so far. Waterfall 41. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1912 The First IssueIssued Stamps1/3tr. grey-blue shiny print complete sheet, cancelled to order by Lhasa handstamp. Fine and rare being, one of just five complete sheets recorded so far. Waterfall 41. Photoprovenance:Ex WaterfallSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1912 The First IssueIssued Stamps1/3tr. blue a selection of twelve complete sheets, unused without gum as issued, with some different shades and papers, slightly mixed condition. A great lot for the student of the subject.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1912 The First IssueIssued Stamps½tr. pale reddish-purple shiny print complete sheet, unused without gum as issued. Marked "Chikay" on top margin and with a couple of staples holes in upper left corner otherwise fine and scarce. Waterfall 51. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1912 The First IssueIssued Stamps½tr. reddish-purple shiny print complete sheet, unused without gum as issued. Fine and scarce. Waterfall 52. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1912 The First IssueIssued Stamps½tr. dull purple shiny print complete sheet, cancelled by Lhasa handstamp. Fine and scarce. Waterfall 53. Photoprovenance:Ex WaterfallSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1912 The First IssueIssued Stamps½tr. bright purple shiny print complete sheet, unused without gum as issued. Fine and scarce. Waterfall 54. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1912 The First IssueIssued Stamps½tr. claret purple shiny print complete sheet, unused without gum as issued. Fine and scarce. Waterfall 55. Photoprovenance:Ex WaterfallSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1912 The First IssueIssued Stamps½tr. grey-lilac shiny print complete sheet, unused without gum as issued. A pinhole on [11] possibly caused by an intrusion in the paper making process, otherwise fine and a very difficult shade. Waterfall 57. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1912 The First IssueIssued Stamps½tr. violet a selection of twelve complete sheets, unused without gum as issued, with some different shades and papers, slightly mixed condition. A great opportunity for the specialist.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1912 The First IssueIssued Stamps2/3tr. rose-carmine shiny print complete sheet, showing in [6-7] variety potsage for postage, unused without gum as issued. Some creasing not effecting the overall appearance, otherwise fine and scarce. Waterfall 64. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1912 The First IssueIssued Stamps2/3tr. dull lake shiny print complete sheet, showing in [6-7] variety potsage for postage, unused without gum as issued. A couple of stamps thinned not detracting from the overall appearance, otherwise fine and scarce. Waterfall 66. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1912 The First IssueIssued Stamps2/3tr. dull lake shiny print, an incredible used block of eleven, missing only [12] to be a complete sheet, showing in [6-7] variety potsage for postage, cancelled by Lhasa (Type VI) handstamp. Commercially used blocks very rare, this would have paid a total of 7.1/3 tr., a huge rate for that time. Waterfall 66. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1912 The First IssueIssued Stamps2/3tr. bright lake shiny print complete sheet, showing in [6-7] variety potsage for postage, unused without gum as issued. Fine and scarce. Waterfall 67. Photoprovenance:Ex WaterfallSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1912 The First IssueIssued Stamps2/3tr. bright lake shiny print complete sheet, showing dramatical pre-print paper fold at top, resulting in half of the top row stamps printed around 10mm apart from the lower part, additionally showing in [6-7] variety potsage for postage, unused without gum as issued. Fine and visually impressive variety. Waterfall 67var. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1912 The First IssueIssued Stamps2/3tr. deep lake shiny print complete sheet, showing in [6-7] variety potsage for postage, unused without gum as issued. Fine and scarce. Waterfall 68. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1912 The First IssueIssued Stamps2/3tr. purplish-lake shiny print complete sheet, showing in [6-7] variety potsage for postage, unused without gum as issued. Fine and the unique complete sheet in this shade. Waterfall 69. Photoprovenance:Ex WaterfallSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1912 The First IssueIssued Stamps2/3tr. red a selection of twelve complete sheets, each showing in [6-7] variety potsage for postage unused without gum as issued, with some different shades and papers, slightly mixed condition. A great opportunity for the specialist.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1912 The First IssueIssued Stamps1tr. salmon carmine shiny print complete sheet, unused without gum as issued. Fine and scarce. Waterfall 76. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1912 The First IssueIssued Stamps1tr. rose carmine shiny print, re-joined sheet comprising two blocks of six (2x3), unused without gum as issued., small margins and just touched at upper right corner, otherwise fine and scarce. Waterfall 77.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1912 The First IssueIssued Stamps1tr. carmine-red shiny print, complete sheet, unused without gum as issued, fine and scarce. Waterfall 78. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1912 The First IssueIssued Stamps1tr. carmine-red shiny print, block of nine [2-4/10-12] cancelled by Lhasa (Type VII) handstamp. Fine and an important exhibition item. Commercially used blocks are very rare, this would have paid a total 9tr., a huge rate for that time. Waterfall 78. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1912 The First IssueIssued Stamps1tr. pastel pink block of four [6-7/10-11] cancelled by Lhasa (Type VI) handstamp. Fine and an extremely rare shade. Believed to be the unique used block of four in this shade. Waterfall 79. Photoprovenance:Ex WaterfallSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1912 The First IssueIssued Stamps1tr. red a selection of twelve complete sheets, unused without gum as issued, with some different shades and papers, slightly mixed condition. A wonderful opportunity for the student of the issue.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1912 The First IssueCovers1912-33 local envelope registered from Phari bearing 2/3tr. cancelled by Phari (Type 1) handstamp, with adjacent Phari double lined rectangular registration handstamp one of two recorded. The reverse with wax seals. Some overall staining not detracting from the importance of this cover. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1912 The First IssueCovers1915 (c.) local envelope registered from Lhasa to Gyantse bearing 1/3tr. indigo and ½tr. dull violet cancelled by scarce Lhasa (Type II) handstamp, with adjacent "negative" Nangartse and Gyantse h/s. The reverse with Lhasa (Type I) registration h/s. A scarce 5/6tr. rate paying for registration and double rate. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1912 The First IssueCovers1915 (c.) local envelope from Lhasa bearing on the reverse 1/6tr. bright emerald cancelled by Lhasa (Type I) handstamp and showing alongside a series of "negative" h/s including Pelti, Chushu, Nangartse and Gyantse. Envelope with some staining and roughly opened not detracting from the overall appearance. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1912 The First IssueCovers1916 (July) envelope from Lhasa to Yatung bearing on the reverse 1/6tr. (3), one in blue green shade the other two in emerald shade cancelled by scarce Lhasa (Type II) handstamp. Addressed to the British Trade Agent in Yatung it was carried by the Tibetan postal service as fa as Pharijong where it was passed on to the British Indian postal system, franked with India KGV ½a. pair cancelled by Pharijong (19.7) c.d.s. and arriving at Yatung the same day. A very scarce combination Tibet-India internal cover. Illustrated in "Tibet Stamps and Postal History" by S. Chaz...
Tibet1912 The First IssueCovers1917 (June) envelope registered from Lhasa to Gangtok bearing on the reverse 1/3tr. bright blue and ½tr. purple, cancelled by Lhasa (Type VI) handstamp, earliest recorded date for Type VI, paying registration fee and double rate postage, it was carried by Tibetan P.O. via Nangartse to Gyantse where it was transferred to the British-India and sent re-registered to Sikkim by the application of India KGV 1a. (3) cancelled by Gyantse (21.6) c.d.s. On the front Lhasa registration h/s and Gyantse registration label. A rare combination cover. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on...
Tibet1912 The First IssueCovers1917 (Nov.) envelope registered and insured for 10 Indian Rupees from Lhasa addressed to the Tibetan postmaster at Phari with the request that he "pass this letter to the British Postmaster", bearing on the reverse 1/6tr. bottle green, shiny print, strip of three and 2/3tr. deep carmine cancelled by Lhasa handstamp at Phari the envelope was additionally franked with India KGV 1a. cancelled by Pharijong datestamp. Envelope with some ageing and minor faults, still of fine appearance and a desirable combination cover being the only cover recorded with a strip of thr...
Tibet1912 The First IssueCovers1918 (c.) shirt wrapper from the Tri-Rimpoche (head of the Ganden monastry, and most learned religious figure in Tibet) addressed to Gyantse bearing ½tr. deep violet tied by Lhasa (Type VI) handstamp with adjacent transit Nagartse and arrival Gyantse h/s and showing the crossed thunderbolts seal (Dawson 7) (some cracks). A rare and attractive cover. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1912 The First IssueCovers1918 (c.) native envelope registered from Shigatse to Lhasa bearing on the reverse 1/6tr. emerald (4) and 1/3tr. indigo cancelled by Shigatse handstamp, with adjacent Lhasa h/s and Shigatse registration h/s. Some usual creasing not detracting from the overall appearance. A scarce 1tr. rate paying for registration and triple rate. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1912 The First IssueCovers1920 (12 Feb.) incoming mail, envelope registered from Calcutta to Lhasa via Gyantse bearing India KGV service 2a. (2) cancelled by despatch c.d.s. and on the reverse Tibet 1/3tr. deep ultramarine cancelled by Gyantse negative handstamp with adjacent gyantse (19.2) c.d.s. Envelope dated in manuscript in transit at Pelti and arrived at destination where it was cancelled by scarce Lhasa (Type V) handstamp, earliest date known. Envelope with some creasing a roughly opened. A scarce combination India-Tibet cover. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more...
Tibet1912 The First IssueCovers1923-25 (c.) envelope registered and insured for 25 Indian Rupees from Shigatse to Gyantse bearing on the reverse 1/6tr. pale olive-green shiny print (6, half sheet partially separated) cancelled by Shigatse handstamp, with adjacent Shigatse registration h/s. A scarce 1tr. rate paying for registration, insurance and postage. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1912 The First IssueCovers1924 (c.) local envelope from Gyamda bearing on the reverse 1/6tr. cancelled by superb Gyamda (Type 2) ornamental handstamp. Most attractive and rare. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1912 The First IssueCovers1924 (c.) envelope registered and insured for 25 Indian Rupees from Lhasa to Shigatse bearing rare 2/3tr. salmon-carmine shiny print (2), cancelled by Lhasa handstamp. Some peripheral faults, still quite fresh and a scarce 1.1/3tr. rate paying for registration, insurance and postage. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1912 The First IssueCovers1925 (c.) local envelope bearing, on the reverse, 1/6 tr. bottle green shiny print, vertical pair tied by rare Lhasa (Type IV) handstamp. The hand-painted crest and the large wax seals (3) indicate correspondence of the Shab-pe, Tsarong (Government Minister). The only pair of this shade on cover. In addition a 1/6tr. on piece showing a clear impression of the Lhasa Type IV handstamp. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1912 The First IssueCovers1926 (Mar.) envelope registered from Lhasa to Gangtok via Gyantse bearing 1/6tr. olive-green and 1tr. rose-carmine, both shiny print, cancelled by Lhasa handstamp; at Gyantse the envelope was passed to the British-Indian service and re-registered to Gyantse with India 2a. (2), cancelled by Gyantse (6.3) c.d.s. The reverse with Gangtok (13.3) c.d.s. and showing hand-painted crest and the large wax seals indicate correspondence of the Shab-pe, Tsarong (Government Minister). A rare cover being one of three combination covers known with this franking. PhotoSubject t...
Tibet1912 The First IssueCovers1927 (c.) flimsy envelope registered and insured for 25 Indian rupees, from Lhasa bearing on the reverse 2/3tr. shiny print and 1tr. matt paint both being printed in shades of carmine and tied by Lhasa handstamps. Envelope with some faults due to the fragile nature of the paper not detracting from the overall appearance, nevertheless a rare combination of values. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1912 The First IssueCovers1928 (c.) large part of canvas cover (c. 205x188mm.) insured for 1,000 Rupees bearing a complete sheet of the 1/6tr. olive-green shiny print together with a half sheet of the 2/3tr. lake shiny print cancelled Lhasa handstamps. Some expected minor faults, a most attractive high franking piece. Photonotes:Described in "The postal history of Tibet" by A. Waterfall (1981) at page 72.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1912 The First IssueCovers1929 (c.) envelope registered and insured for 25 Indian Rupees from Lhasa to Nangartse bearing 1/6tr. olive-green and 2/3tr. carmine, both from shiny print, cancelled by Lhasa handstamp, the reverse with Nangartse "negative" handstamp. At the beginning the postmaster applied two 2/3tr. stamps, a rate of 1.1/3tr., but subsequently adjusted this to 1.1/6 by replacing on of the 2/3tr. values with three 1/6tr. values. A scarce 1.1/6tr. rate paying for registration, insurance and postage. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Te...
Tibet1912 The First IssueCovers1929 (c.) envelope registered and insured for 25 Indian Rupees from Lhasa to Shigatse bearing on the reverse 1/6tr. pale olive-green (4) and 2/3tr. rose-carmine, both shiny print, cancelled by Lhasa handstamp. Some peripheral faults, with creasing and tears not effecting the overall appearance, nevertheless a scarce 1.1/3tr. rate paying for registration, insurance and postage. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1912 The First IssueCovers1930 (21 Jan.) incoming mail registered from Nepal to Lhasa via Pharijong bearing on the reverse India KGV 1a. (4) cancelled by Kathmandu despatch datestamp. At Phari for the onwards Tibetan journey it was additionally franked with Tibet 2/3tr. bright lake shiny print, one showing variety potsage for postage cancelled by Phari handstamp. With adjacent British-India p.o. Pharijong (28.1) c.d.s. Some staining and minor peripheral faults, nonetheless a very high franking (2.2/3tr.) combination cover. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information...
Tibet1912 The First IssueCovers1932 (29 June) incoming mail registered from Calcutta to Lhasa via Pharijong bearing on the reverse India KGV 3p. and 4a. cancelled by despatch c.d.s. At Phari for the onwards Tibetan journey it was additionally franked with Tibet 1/6tr. yellow-green and rare 2/3tr. purplish-lake, both shiny print, cancelled by Phari handstamp. The particular shade of the 2/3tr. must have confused the postmaster that mistakenly assumed it to be a 1tr. to pay the correct rate of 1.1/6tr. rate. A very rare combination cover. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more inf...
Tibet1912 The First IssueCoversColoured Postmarks: a selection of commercial envelopes (8), each franked with 1/6tr. showing a variety of coloured handstamps including in green, blue, blue-green, black and violet. Mixed condition, a great lot for the specialist.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1912 The First IssueCoversA selection of philatelic envelopes (40), variously franked with stamps with some shades and showing a variety of coloured handstamps including in blue, black, brown and violet. Mixed condition, a great lot for the student of the issue.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1912 The First IssueThe Perforated Stamps1919 (c.) local envelope from Gyantse franked on the reverse with 1/6tr. blue green [3], three sides well perforated and with the usual straight edge on sheet margin cancelled by Gyantse negative handstamp. Fine and rare. Waterfall 84. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1912 The First IssueThe Perforated Stamps1920 (c.) local envelope ex the Tsarong family correspondence from Lhasa bearing 1/6tr. dull grey-green horizontal pair [3-4] with the usual straight edges on sheet margins and well perforated on the other sides, cancelled by Lhasa handstamp. The reverse showing hand painted crest and wax seals of Tsarong family. Fine and the only perforated pair on cover. Waterfall 85. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1912 The First IssueThe Perforated Stamps1920 (c.) local envelope ex the Tsarong family correspondence bearing 1/6tr. blue-green [2] and ½tr. violet [12] with the usual straight edges on sheet margins and well perforated on the other sides, cancelled by "negative" handstamp. The reverse showing hand painted crest and wax seals of Tsarong family. Fine and the only cover with two perforated stamps of different value. Waterfall 84, 86. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1912 The First IssueThe Perforated Stamps1920 (c.) small piece bearing 1/3tr. blue [8] and 2/3tr. red brown [7] showing variety potsage for postage, the 1/3tr. overlaps one side of the 2/3tr., the latter being perforated on three visible sides and the 1/3tr. with the usual straight edge on sheet margin and perforated on the other sides, cancelled by Lhasa handstamp. Fine and the only piece with two perforated stamps of different value, the 2/3tr. previously not known. Waterfall unrecorded! PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions...
Tibet1912 The First IssueCollections and RangesA selection of unused varieties mounted on an exhibition page including 1/6tr. upper left corner block of four with corner stamp showing dramatic pre-print paper fold, 1/3tr. block of four showing defective impression, ½tr. horizontal pair showing double print, 2/3tr. block of four showing coarse paper at lower right, 1tr. lower left corner block of four with lower horizontal pair showing pre-print paper fold. Generally fine, a most unusual lot.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers...
Tibet1912 The First IssueCollections and Ranges1/6tr. to 1tr. a duplicated used selection (150+) ex the Waterfall collection arranged on eight pages, with singles and blocks, showing some different shades and cancels. Slightly mixed condition, an interesting lot for the specialist.provenance:Christie's Robson Lowe, April 1987Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1912 The First IssueCollections and Ranges1/6tr. to 1tr. a duplicated used (100+) and unused (80+) selection ex the Waterfall collection arranged on two pages, showing some different shades, papers and cancels. Slightly mixed condition, a good lot for the student of the issue.provenance:Christie's Robson Lowe, April 1987Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1912 The First IssueCollections and Ranges1/6tr. to 1tr. a duplicated unused (40+) and used (15) selection, collection arranged on three pages, showing some different shades, papers and cancels, a few examples showing kiss print/double print variety. Slightly mixed condition, a good lot for the advanced collector.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet 1914 The Second Issue
Tibet1914 The Second Issue4tr. blue a selection of five unused examples mounted on an exhibition page, with different shades identified by the collector including an example showing variety double print. Slightly mixed condition, a seldom offered lot.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1914 The Second Issue4tr. blue two unused complete sheets of six (3x2) mounted on an exhibition page, with two different shades identified by the collector including a sheet in grey-blue (the original printing) and the other in dark blue (the 1948-52 c. government reissue). Slightly mixed condition, an attractive lot.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1914 The Second Issue4tr. blue a selection of nine used examples mounted on an exhibition page, with shades comprising three different printings identified by the collector including (c.) 1914-20 ink printings (3), (c.) (1920-25) matt paint printings (3), (c.) 1925-33 gloss paint printing (3). Slightly mixed condition, an important reference for the specialist.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1914 The Second Issue1950 (c.) envelope registered from Lhasa to Gyantse bearing on the reverse 4tr. blue (from ink printing) cancelled by Lhasa (Type VIII) handstamp. A scarce commercial cover. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1914 The Second Issue8tr. carmine a selection of six unused examples mounted on an exhibition page, with different printings identified by the collector including (c.) 1914-20 earliest printings, ink impression (2), (c.) 1920-33 gloss paint era (3), (c.) 1948-52 government reissue for telegraphic use (1). Slightly mixed condition, a very useful lot.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1914 The Second Issue8tr. carmine two unused complete sheets of six (3x2) mounted on an exhibition page, with two different shades identified by the collector including a sheet in carmine pink (the 1914-20 c. original printing, ink impression) and the other in pale pink (the 1948-52 c. government reissue). Slightly mixed condition, a very scarce duo. Photo (for the carmine pink sheet)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1914 The Second Issue8tr. pastel pink good margins all round, cancelled by Lhasa (Type VI) handstamp. Fine and very rare being one of only three examples recorded. Waterfall 96. Photonote:The "true" pastel pink shade is a very distinctive shade of "bluish pink" print, no to be confused with the other shades of bluish print.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1914 The Second Issue8tr. carmine a selection of eight used examples mounted on an exhibition page, with shades comprising different printings identified by the collector including (c.) 1914-20 ink printings (2), (c.) (1920-25) matt paint printings (1), (c.) 1925-33 gloss paint printings (2), (c.) 1948-52 government reissue (3, cancelled by telegraphic wavy lines cancels). Slightly mixed condition, an important reference for the specialist.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1914 The Second Issue1950 (c.) envelope registered from Lhasa to Gyantse bearing on the reverse 8tr. pink (from 19458-52 ink printing) cancelled by Lhasa (Type VIII) handstamp. A scarce commercial cover. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1914 The Second Issue"Presentation" sheets. 4tr. deep bright blue (early printing, ink impression) and 8tr. rose-carmine (gloss paint impression) each in a complete sheet of six (3x2) cancelled by Lhasa (Type IV) handstamps. Slightly mixed condition, a very rare duo. Photonote:During the tour by the 1948 Trade Mission to China, India, Europe and America, and during the next few years, Tibetan stamps were presented to various dignitaries and also sent as gifts in response to requests by stamp collectors. The stamps were frequently cancelled by one of the postmarks of the Lhasa post office...
Tibet 1933 Third Issue
Tibet1933 Third IssueProof Sheets2/3tr. dark blue sheetlet of two, clichés 5 and 3, unused. Fine and rare. Waterfall 100. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1933 Third IssueProof Sheets2/3tr. prussian blue sheetlet of two, clichés 5 and 3, unused. Fine and rare. Waterfall 101. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1933 Third IssueProof Sheets2/3tr. prussian blue cliché 5, unused. Fine and rare. Waterfall 101. Photoprovenance:Ex SmythiesSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1933 Third IssueProof Sheets1tr. lake sheetlet of two, clichés 5 and 12, unused. Fine and rare. Waterfall 102. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1933 Third IssueProof Sheets1tr. lake re-joined sheetlet of two, clichés 5 and 12, unused. Fine and rare. Waterfall 102. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1933 Third IssueProof Sheets2tr. scarlet sheetlet of two, clichés 9 and 8, unused, marked 2 Tanka in the right margin. Fine and rare. Waterfall 103. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1933 Third IssueProof Sheets2tr. scarlet cliché 8, unused, minor toned spots otherwise fine and rare. Waterfall 103. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1933 Third IssueProof Sheets2tr. scarlet sheetlet of two, clichés 9 and 8, cancelled by favour with Lhasa handstamps, marked vermilion in the right margin. Fine and rare. Waterfall 103. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1933 Third IssueProof Sheets4tr. emerald re-joined sheetlet of two, clichés 3 and 1, unused. Fine and the unique known unused. Illustrated in "Tibet Stamps and Postal History" by S. Chazen and D. Wong at page 257. Waterfall 104. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1933 Third IssueIssued Sheets½tr. orange, setting 1, perforated a booklet of five sheets held together by the paper stapling of the sheet margins, on thin paper, unused without gum as issued. Fine and rare, nearly all booklets have been broken up. Waterfall 105. (5 sheets). PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1933 Third IssueIssued Sheets½tr. yellow-ochre, setting 2, in a complete sheet of twelve, on thin paper, unused without gum as issued. Fine. A rare shade. Waterfall 111. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1933 Third IssueIssued Sheets½tr. bistre, setting 2, in a complete sheet of twelve, on thicker paper, unused without gum as issued. A diagonal fold in right margin only, otherwise fine. A rare shade. Waterfall 112. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1933 Third IssueIssued Sheets½tr. yellow-bistre, setting 3, in a complete sheet of twelve, unused without gum as issued. Signed Dr. Orth. A rare shade. Waterfall 114. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1933 Third IssueIssued Sheets½tr. orange a selection of sixteen complete sheets, unused without gum as issued, with some different settings, shades and papers, slightly mixed condition. A great lot for the student of the subject.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1933 Third IssueIssued Sheets2/3tr. dark blue, setting 1, perforated on thin paper, two complete sheets of twelve from the same packet, unused without gum as issued. Fine and attractive intense shade. Waterfall 126Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1933 Third IssueIssued Sheets2/3tr. prussian blue, setting 1, perforated on thin paper, two complete sheets of twelve of slightly different shades, unused without gum as issued. Fine and attractive duo. Waterfall 127Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1933 Third IssueIssued Sheets2/3tr. dark ultramarine on thicker paper and prussian blue on thinner, setting 1, each in a complete sheet of twelve, unused without gum as issued. Slightly mixed condition, a useful duo. Waterfall 128, 129Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1933 Third IssueIssued Sheets2/3tr. blue a selection of fifteen complete sheets, unused without gum as issued, with some different settings, shades and papers, slightly mixed condition. A great lot for the student of the subject.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1933 Third IssueIssued Sheets1tr. red an exciting selection of fifty complete sheets, unused without gum as issued, with many different shades and some different settings and papers including a perforated sheet from setting 1; slightly mixed condition. A dream lot for the shades' lovers.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1933 Third IssueIssued Sheets2tr. red a wonderful selection of sixty three complete sheets, unused without gum as issued, with some different settings and papers with many different shades including a few in the yellow shades, slightly mixed condition. A great lot for student of the issue.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1933 Third IssueIssued Sheets4tr. green a truly impressive selection of sixty eight complete sheets, unused without gum as issued, with some different settings and papers with many different shades including nine sheets perforated, slightly mixed condition. A magnificent opportunity for the advanced collector.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1933 Third IssueCovers1933-59 envelope from Dechen to Lhasa bearing 4tr. neatly cancelled by scarce Dechen type 3 postmark. Fine and attractive. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1933 Third IssueCovers1933-59 local envelope sent from Gyamda bearing on the reverse 4tr. cancelled by scarce Gyamda type 3 postmark. Fine and desirable. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1933 Third IssueCovers1933-59 local envelope sent from Medagongkur bearing on the reverse 2tr. horizontal pair cancelled by scarce Medagongkur type 3 postmark. Usual overall staining still a rare commercial cover from this little place. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1933 Third IssueCovers1933-59 postal history collection (100+) comprising commercial and philatelic covers, mainly locally addressed, showing a range of different cancels, shades, frankings etc. Mixed condition, an enjoyable lot for the student of the issue.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1933 Third IssueCovers1933-59 a postal history selection (6) of envelopes locally addressed franked with blocks (4) or strips (2) including ½tr. block of eight, 2/3tr. block of six, 1tr. block of four. Mixed condition, a good lot for the advanced collector.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1933 Third IssueCovers1935-1954 a selection of fourteen combination covers with Indian stamps incoming or outgoing mails including, air mail, registered and censored, mixed condition as expected. A great lot for the expert of the subject.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1933 Third IssueCollections and Ranges½tr. to 4tr. unused duplicated selection (130+) ex the Waterfall collection mounted on five album pages, with a variety of shades and papers. Mixed condition. A clean lot.provenance:Christie's Robson Lowe, April 1987Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1933 Third IssueCollections and Ranges½tr. to 4tr. used duplicated selection (200+) ex the Waterfall collection mounted on nine album pages, with a variety of shades, papers and cancels in singles and a few blocks. Mixed condition. An interesting lot.provenance:Christie's Robson Lowe, April 1987Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet1933 Third IssueCollections and Ranges½tr. to 4tr. duplicated selection (270+) mainly used, ex the Waterfall arranged in three stockbook pages, with a variety of shades, papers and cancels. Mixed condition. A useful lot.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet 1950 1 Sang
Tibet1950 1 SangA selection of three of three complete sheets of twelve including unused without gum as issued, used with telegraphic violet wavy lines cancellations, and used by Lhasa handstamps. Slightly mixed condition. A very difficult trio to obtain.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet Amban Mail
TibetAmban Mail1805 cover from the Lhasa Amban to Gurkha King Girbanu Yudha Bikram bearing a single impression of the Grand Seal, the reverse with receipt date and filing note in Bikram script. With the original enclosure which reads, "In the letter you have written that you have received Emperor's Golden Letter and Gifts with great pleasure. Your reply was properly forwarded to Peking on 17th Day of 11th month. Now we have received the Emperor's reply on 10/1/26. This we shall forward to you", with a single strike of the Grand Seal in red; a few age faults. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s...
TibetAmban Mail1822 cover from the Lhasa Amban to the Gurkha King bearing a single impression of the Grand Seal, arrival script on the reverse. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetAmban Mail1849 (17 May) cover to King Surendra Bikram Shah Dev bearing the Grand Seal in red and, on the reverse, the reverse with the usual receipt date and filing notes; a little creased and soiled. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetAmban Mail1888 cover and letter to Prithvi Bir Bikran Shan with a good strike of the Grand Seal in dark red, the letter is from Ambans Tochang Thatin (Changgeng) and Won Tarin indicating the the Emperor was not pleased with the work of Won Tarin and had called him back to Peking and that he would be leaving very soon; the reverse with receipt date and filing notes. There is also a Nepalese draft reply inside. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetAmban Mail1895 letter to King Prithvi Bir Bikram Shah from Kwangsui in a large script and bearing a good strike of the Grand Seal in deep red.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetOther Amban MailFafu-pun Mail1891 envelope to Nepal with original enclosure and Nepalese drafted reply, the cover written in Tibetan and Nepalese and bearing, on the reverse, a good strike of this distinctive seal with a better strike on the letter. A desirable cover. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet British Indian Post Offices
TibetBritish Indian Post Offices1905-19A postal history selection (100+) including incoming and outgoing mails, many with basic ½a. rate but with some better including 1908 two Money Order from Calcutta to Gyantse showing boxed gyantse -tibet/ siliguri . base handstamp, 1913 registered mail to Austria, 1913-17 registered mails (11) from the "Wilson" or "Milner" correspondence. Mixed condition, a very interesting lot for the specialist.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetBritish Indian Post Offices1920-54A postal history selection (180+) comprising incoming and outgoing mails, 1920s mostly with basic 1a. rate, later on including also air mails, registered, censored and showing a variety of frankings and postmarks. Mixed condition, a very interesting lot for the student of the subject.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetBritish Indian Post Offices1925 (13 Aug.) on his majesty's service envelope from Yatung to Gyantse bearing India official stamps 1909 2r., 1912-23 2r. and 1925 2r. on 10r. (issue of 1909) vertical pair, each stamp with sheet margin, cancelled by yatung-tibet via siliguri c.d.s. Envelope with some peripheral archival punches not effecting the adhesives. A seldom offered cover. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetBritish Indian Post Offices1950 (1 Feb.) envelope to New York sent air mail and registered bearing India 1949 UPU set on the front and on reverse 1940-43 3p., ½a. 2a. (10) and 1949-52 1a. cancelled by Gyantse c.d.s. in combination with Tibet 1Tr. Carmine-Lake, setting 2, full sheet of twelve cancelled by Lhasa handstamp. The reverse with New York (10.2) c.d.s. Envelope opened out for display; minor creasing not detracting from the overall appearance. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetBritish Indian Post Offices1950 (15 Mar.) envelope to New York sent air mail and registered bearing India 1950 inauguration of republic set on the front and on reverse 1926-33 ½a. (3), 1937-40 1r. (3), 1940-43 ½a. (2), 1½a. (2) and 4a., cancelled by Gyantse c.d.s. in combination with Tibet 2/3 Tr. blue, setting 3, full sheet of twelve cancelled by Lhasa handstamp. The reverse with New York (25.3) c.d.s. Envelope opened out for display; minor creasing not detracting from the overall appearance. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditio...
TibetBritish Indian Post Offices1950 (10 June) envelope to New York sent air mail and registered bearing India various stamps (6) on the front and on reverse 1947 1½a., cancelled by Gyantse c.d.s. in combination with Tibet 4 Tr. green reconstructed sheet of twelve cancelled by Lhasa handstamp. The reverse with New York (18.7) c.d.s. Minor creasing not detracting from the overall appearance. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet British Missions
TibetBritish MissionsFrontier Commission Incoming mails1903 incoming mails duo from the "Bailey" correspondence, including (28 July) India ¼a. postal stationery card addressed to "Presidt. Tibetan Campaign, Kalimpong Tibet" showing arrival (29.7) c.d.s.; (17 Dec.) envelope from Edinburgh to "32 Pioneers, Tibet Frontier Commission" showing on the reverse Gangtok (6.1.04) c.d.s. A scarce duo.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetBritish MissionsFrontier Commission1903 (7 July) envelope to Mrs Younghusband in Calcutta, marked Await arrival bearing India ½a. strip of four tied by Gangtok c.d.s., redirected to the Residency in Indore with the appropriate backstamps including the arrival c.d.s. (12.7); right stamp faulty, part of the flap missing and some edge wrinkling and creasing. Still quite fresh and a rare double rate cover. Photonotes:"Sir Francis Younghusband was appointed leader of the Expedition which was to meet the Tibetans at Khamba-Jong, and the advance guard arrived on July 7th, 1903, after climbing o...
TibetBritish MissionsFrontier Commission1903 (21 July) stampless "Bailey" envelope from Gangtok addressed to Edinburgh, Scotland, showing Gangtok/ due/as. h.s. crossed out in crayon, "T" in circle and "2d I.S.F." h.s. The reverse with despatch c.d.s. On arrival marked 2 to pay and redirected to a different address in Edinburgh. Some usual peripheral wrinkling, creasing and ageing. Still quite fresh and a rare cover. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetBritish MissionsFrontier Commission1903 (9 Dec.) "Bailey" envelope addressed to Edinburgh, Scotland bearing India ½a. (6, three pairs) tied by Gangtok c.d.s. The reverse with arrival (9.1.04) c.d.s. Some usual edge wrinkling and creasing. Still quite fresh and a rare cover. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetBritish MissionsFrontier CommissionTypewritten "Tibet" (Chazen-Wong Type 3): 1904 (10 Mar.) Bailey envelope to Scotland bearing India Q.V. ½a. (2) with typewritten "Tibet." in violet the left example showing variety dropped first 'T' in Tibet and variety 't' for 'i' in Tibet corrected in 'i' tied by field p.o. No. 24 type B2, c.d.s., the reverse with base office (15.3) and Edinburgh arrival (2.4) c.d.s. Fine and most attractive exhibition item, only sixteen examples of 'Tibet' typewritten on Indian stamps recorded so far, possible unique cover bearing the double variety. PhotoSubject to...
TibetBritish MissionsFrontier CommissionTemporary P.O. B. (Waterfall 1, type B1): 1903 (10 July) envelope to Mrs Younghusband in Calcutta, marked Await arrival bearing India ½a. pair cancelled by Temporary P.O. B. c.d.s., redirected to the Residency in Indore with the appropriate backstamps including the arrival c.d.s. (17.7); fine and rare. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetBritish MissionsFrontier CommissionTemporary P.O. B. (Waterfall 1a, type B1): 1903 postal history duo including (11.9) "Bailey" envelope to Scotland bearing India QV ½a. (2) cancelled by despatch c.d.s. and (22.9) India KEDVII ¼a. postal card from Calcutta cancelled by despatch c.d.s. and showing adjacent Temporary P.O. B. (22.9) and experimental p.o./c.46" (24.9) c.d.s. (Waterfall 2). Mixed condition, an interesting duo.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetBritish MissionsFrontier CommissionExperimental P.O. C.46 (Waterfall 2, type B1): 1903 (17 Sept.) envelope to Mrs Younghusband in Darjeeling bearing India K.E.VII 1a. tied by a good strike of "experimental p.o./c.46"c.d.s., the reverse bearing Darjeeling arrival c.d.s. (21.9); with pencil annotation, "Khamba Jong Sept 16th"; a couple of faint tone spots do not detract from this rare cover. Photoprovenance:Robson Lowe auction, September 1971Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetBritish MissionsFrontier CommissionKhamba Jong (Waterfall 3, type B1): 1903 (21 Oct.) India K.E.VII ¼a. stationery from Khamba Jong to Kurseong cancelled by despatch c.d.s. showing adjacent "temporary p.o.b" (25.10) (Waterfall 1) and arrival (26.10) c.d.s.; fine and very rare combination of the Khamba Jong c.d.s. and temporary P.O. B c.d.s. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetBritish MissionsFrontier CommissionKhamba Jong (Waterfall 3, type B1): 1903 (3 Nov.) India K.E.VII ¼a. stationery card to Khamba Jong cancelled by Bombay despatch c.d.s. with railway transit, good strikes of "temporary p.o.b" (8.11) and "khamba-jong" (10.11) c.d.s.; fine and very rare combination of the Khamba Jong c.d.s. and temporary P.O. B c.d.s. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetBritish MissionsFrontier CommissionKhamba Jong (Waterfall 3, type B1): 1903 (28 Nov.) Bailey envelope to Scotland from Khamba Jong bearing India ½a. (2, both damaged since origin) neatly cancelled by despatch c.d.s. showing adjacent too late boxed h.s.; the reverse with "temporary p.o.b" (30.11) (Waterfall 1) and arrival (27.12) c.d.s.; light toning overall, still of fine appearance and fine and very rare cover. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetBritish MissionsFrontier CommissionTemporary P.O. D. (Waterfall 4, type B1): 1903 "Bailey" envelope to Scotland bearing India QV ½a. (2) cancelled by Temporary P.O. D. d.s. lightly impressed. The reverse with Newcastle (22.6) c.d.s. Minor toning and usual creasing, still quite fresh and very rare with only three or four covers recorded so far showing this cancellation. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetBritish MissionsFrontier CommissionTemporary P.O. B. (Waterfall 5, type B2): 1903 (22 Aug) envelope to Mrs Younghusband at the Residency in Indore, bearing India 1a. pair cancelled by Temporary P.O. B. c.d.s., redirected to Rockville Hotel Darjeeling with the appropriate backstamps including the arrival c.d.s. (31.8); minor usual staining, still quite fresh and rare. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetBritish MissionsFrontier CommissionTemporary P.O. B. (Waterfall 5, type B2): 1903 (25 Aug.) envelope to Mrs Younghusband at the Residency in Indore, bearing India ½a. block of four cancelled by Temporary P.O. B. c.d.s., redirected to Rockville Hotel Darjeeling with the appropriate backstamps including the arrival c.d.s. (2.9); some creasing effecting the right vertical pair and a couple of toned spots not detracting from the overall appearance. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetBritish MissionsFrontier CommissionKhamba Jong (Waterfall 6, type B2): 1903 (29 Sept.) envelope to Mrs Younghusband in Darjeeling bearing India Q.V. ½a. (4, pair and two singles) tied by good strikes of the double-ring "khamba-jong" c.d.s. unusually showing the year inverted and first, month before day, the arrival c.d.s. is on the reverse. Minor toning not detracting from the rarity of this cover. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetBritish MissionsFrontier CommissionKhamba Jong (Waterfall 6, type B2): 1903 (7 Oct.) envelope to Mrs Younghusband in Darjeeling bearing India KEDVII 1a. tied cancelled by "khamba-jong" c.d.s. unusually showing the year inverted and first, month before day. The reverse with arrival (11.10) c.d.s.; flap roughly opened and usual staining not detracting from the rarity of this cover. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetBritish MissionsFrontier CommissionKhamba Jong (Waterfall 6, type B2): 1903 (28 Oct.) India K.E.VII ½a. stationery card to Kurseong cancelled by a very fine strike of the double-circle "khamba-jong" c.d.s. with a part strike of "temporary p.o.b" (30.10) and Kurseong arrival (2.11) alongside; ex telegraphic correspondence; fine. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetBritish MissionsFrontier Commission"C" in Barred Circle (Waterfall 8, Type B13): 1903 (5 Sept.) envelope to Mrs Younghusband in Darjeeling bearing India Q.V. ½a. pair tied by good strikes of "C" in barred circle, the reverse bearing a slightly smudged strike of "experimental p.o./c.46" Darjeeling and Ghum (9.9) c.d.s.; fine and rare. Photoprovenance:Robson Lowe auction, September 1971The "C" in Barred Circle was in use only for a few days between 1.9.03 and 11.9.03Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetBritish MissionsMilitary MissionField P.O. No.24 (Waterfall 16, type B1) in combination with (Waterfall 42, Registered Mail): 1904 (8 Apr.) "Grierson" picture postcard to Sligo, Ireland, registered and bearing India QV 3a. cancelled by field p.o. no.24 c.d.s. with single digit yeardate, alongside rare boxed field p.o. no.24" h.s., London (29.4) and arrival (30.4) c.d.s. The postcard front side showing camp, tent and snow with hand written message "Our Camp at Chumbi Valley Tibet. It shows the snow. Do you recognize me?". Usual minor ageing not detracting from the importance of this rarity...
TibetBritish MissionsMilitary MissionField P.O. No.24 (Waterfall 16, type B1): 1904 (10 Sep.) envelope to Mrs Younghusband in Darjeeling bearing India 1a. cancelled by field p.o. no.24 c.d.s. with single digit yeardate, the reverse with faint d.s. Usual minor ageing not detracting from the overall appearance.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetBritish MissionsMilitary MissionField P.O. No.24 (Waterfall 16, type B1) in combination with (Waterfall 50, R/FIELD P.O. NO 24): 1904 (14 Sep.) "Grierson" picture postcard to Sligo, Ireland, registered and bearing India KEVII 1a. and 2a. cancelled by field p.o. no.24 c.d.s. with single digit year date, alongside rare boxed R/FIELD P.O. NO 24 h.s., London (8.10) and arrival (10.10) c.d.s. The postcard front side showing The great glacier of Chu-Mo-La-Ri with hand-written message "The surface of the frozen lake at the foot of the glacier is 19000 ft above sea level. It is an enormous mass o...
TibetBritish MissionsMilitary MissionField P.O. No.24 (Waterfall 16, type B1): 1904 (15 Sept.) envelope to Mrs Younghusband in Darjeeling and redirected to Simla bearing India KEVII 1a. pair tied by good strikes of "field p.o. no.24" c.d.s. with single digit year date, the reverse with printed Tibet Frontier Commission, Darjeeling and Simla c.d.s. Usual minor ageing otherwise fine and scarce.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetBritish MissionsMilitary MissionField P.O. No.24 (Waterfall 17, type B2): 1904 (6 Feb.) envelope to Mrs Younghusband in Calcutta bearing, on the reverse, India K.E.VII 3p. block of four, lower left stamp slightly scuffed, tied by "field p.o. no.24" c.d.s. with Calcutta arrival alongside. Usual toning not detracting from the rarity of this cover.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetBritish MissionsMilitary MissionField P.O. No.24 (Waterfall 17, type B2): 1904 (8 Mar.) envelope to Mrs Younghusband in Indore bearing India ½a. (2) tied by good strikes of "field p.o. no.24" c.d.s.; the reverse with Base Office (13.3) and Indore (16.3) arrival. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetBritish MissionsMilitary MissionField P.O. No.24 (Waterfall 17, type B2): 1904 (26 Feb- 16 Apr.) a postal history selection (4) three ex Younghusband, the other ex Bailey bearing KEVII 1a. (2) or two examples of QV ½a. (2) each cancelled by Field P.O. No.24 c.d.s. and showing on the reverse base office c.d.s. Usual mixed condition, a very useful lot for the student of the area.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetBritish MissionsMilitary MissionField P.O. No.25 (Waterfall 17a, type B1): 1904 (4 May) envelope to Mr. Younghusband in England bearing India KEVII 1a. (2) cancelled by field p.o. no.25 c.d.s. The reverse with base office (9.5) c.d.s. and Haslemere arrival (28.5) c.d.s. Usual minor ageing not detracting from the overall appearance. A scarce cover. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetBritish MissionsMilitary MissionField P.O. No.25 (Waterfall 17a, type B1): 1904 (12 Oct.) picture postcard (Divinity Dance by Lamas Ging Monastry) addressed to Darjeeling, bearing QV 3pi. grey cancelled by field p.o. no.25 c.d.s. with adjacent arrival (13.10) c.d.s. Usual minor ageing not detracting from the overall appearance. A scarce postcard. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetBritish MissionsMilitary MissionField P.O. No.25 (Waterfall 18, type B2): 1904 (21 Apr.) envelope to Mrs Younghusband in Darjeeling bearing QV 3½a. (2) cancelled by field p.o. no.25 d.s. The reverse with neat Rangpo (25.4) and arrival (26.4) c.d.s. Usual minor ageing and peripheral faults still quite fresh. A scarce cover.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetBritish MissionsMilitary MissionField P.O. No.26 (Waterfall 19, type B2): 1904 (30 Apr.) Bailey envelope to Scotland bearing KEVII 1a (2) cancelled by field p.o. no.26 c.d.s. and showing Edinburgh (22.4) c.d.s. On arrival the envelope was redirected to York. The reverse with base office (2.5), Edinburgh (21.5) and York (22.5) c.d.s Usual peripheral faults and envelope repaired at right effecting one of the adhesives, still of fine appearance. A scarce cover.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetBritish MissionsMilitary MissionField P.O. No.26 (Waterfall 19, type B2): 1904 (17 Sep.) envelope to Simla bearing QV ½a. cancelled by field p.o. no.26 c.d.s. Small part of flap missing, usual ageing and minor faults, nevertheless a scarce cover.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetBritish MissionsMilitary MissionField P.O. No.27 (Waterfall 21, type B1): 1904 (1 Sep.) India KEVII postal envelope from Lhassa to Station hospital Lebong, Darjeeling upgraded with 2a. and registered, cancelled by despatch c.d.s. showing adjacent unclear boxed f.p.o. n. ?? h.s. The reverse with field p.o. no.27 12.9) c.d.s. Minor usual faults, still quite fresh and very rare, Waterfall records only other two strikes of this postmark. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetBritish MissionsMilitary MissionField P.O. No.29 (Waterfall 22, type B1): 1904 (29 Apr.) stampless envelope to Dagshai marked No stamps obtainable. The reverse showing very rare field p.o. no. 29 c.d.s. with adjacent base office (1.5) and arrival (4.5) c.d.s. Included the original letter written from Champi Tang Tibet the interest content including "It is most frightfully cold up here (13700 feet) with snow all around us. We are going to be here a week or ten days mending the snow then we are going on to Chumbi...". Minor usual faults, still quite fresh and very rare, Waterfall records on...
TibetBritish MissionsMilitary MissionField P.O. No.31 (Waterfall 23, type B1): 1904 (5 July) Bailey envelope to Scotland bearing India KEVII ½a. pair cancelled by Field P.O. No.31 c.d.s. The reverse with base office (11.7) and Edinburgh arrival (1.8) c.d.s. A few usual faults including creasing and toning, still of fine appearance and scarce. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetBritish MissionsMilitary MissionField P.O. No.32 (Waterfall 26, type B2): 1904 (6 June) envelope to Mrs Younghusband in Darjeeling bearing KEVII 1a. cancelled by field p.o. no.32 c.d.s. The reverse with arrival (12.6) c.d.s. Envelope open on the sides for display. Usual minor ageing, still quite fresh. A scarce cover. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetBritish MissionsMilitary MissionField P.O. No.32 (Waterfall 26, type B2): 1904 (Sep.) envelope to Mrs Younghusband in Darjeeling bearing KEVII ½a. pair cancelled by field p.o. no.32 d.s. The reverse with arrival (2.10) c.d.s. Usual minor ageing, still quite fresh. A scarce cover. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetBritish MissionsMilitary MissionField P.O. No.32 (Waterfall 26, type B2): 1904 (21 Aug.) envelope to Mrs Younghusband in Darjeeling bearing KEVII 1a. cancelled by field p.o. no.32 c.d.s. in violet. The reverse with arrival (28.8) c.d.s. Usual minor ageing, still quite fresh and very rare usage of the violet cancellation. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetBritish MissionsMilitary MissionField P.O. No.35 (Waterfall recorded as "doubtful if Tibet", type B1): 1904 (7 Dec.) Grierson postcard to Ireland bearing KEVII ½a. pair cancelled by field p.o. no.35 c.d.s. The front side endorsed Camp Gharaunda VI.XII.02. Usual ageing, still quite fresh and rare.notes:In December 1902, Camp Gharaunda was a strategic bivouac established during large-scale military maneuvers of the Northern Army. Located near the Karnal district, it served as a key outpost for a massive cavalry division tasked with securing the front lines.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Pre...
TibetBritish MissionsMilitary MissionField P.O. No.81 (Waterfall 31, type B2) in combination with Temporary P.O. K (Waterfall 14, type B1): 1903 (10 Dec.) incoming Bailey envelope from Scotland addressed to Tibet Frontier Commission bearing GB 1d. (3) cancelled by Edinburgh c.d.s. On arrival the envelope was redirected to Chumbi. The reverse with Gantok (29.12) c.d.s., Temporary P.O. K (2.1.04), Gantok (3.1) and Field P.O. No.81 (6.1) c.d.s. Usual ageing and minor peripheral faults, not detracting from the rarity of cover. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information pleas...
TibetBritish MissionsOccupation of the Chumbi ValleyField P.O. No.81 (Waterfall 31, type B2): 1908 (9 Sept.) India K.E.VII ½a. stationery envelope uprated ½a. to Mrs Bailey in Edinburgh, cancelled by fine strikes of the "field p.o. no.81" in black the reverse bearing Base Office (13.9) and Edinburgh (3.10) c.d.s.; two vertical folds clear of the adhesives.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetBritish MissionsMilitary MissionField P.O. No.82 (Waterfall unrecorded, type B1) in combination with Temporary P.O. No.26 (Waterfall 19, type B2): 1904 (18 Feb.) postcard received from England addressed to Chumbi, Tibet on arrival re-franked with India QV ½a. and sent back to England, the adhesive cancelled by Field P.O. No.26 and showing adjacent boxed reexpedie h.s., base office (21.2) and (27.2) c.d.s. and rare Field P.O. No.82 (29.2) c.d.s. Some ageing and usual peripheral creasing, nevertheless a very rare postcard. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information...
TibetBritish MissionsMilitary MissionField P.O. No.84 (Waterfall 34, type B2) in combination with (Waterfall 47, Registered Mail): 1904 (8 2 Oct.) "Grierson" picture postcard to Sligo, Ireland, registered and bearing India KEVII 1a. and 2a. cancelled by field p.o. no.84 c.d.s., alongside rare boxed field p.o. no.84" h.s., London (22.4) and arrival (24.10) c.d.s. The postcard front side showing group of people at Tsar Tso Lake with hand written message "This pass is in Tibet to the South of the Amu Chu. The men resting are transport coolies."; usual minor ageing, still quite fresh and very rar...
TibetBritish MissionsMilitary MissionField P.O. No.87 (Waterfall unrecorded as type B1): 1904 (22 May) postcard to Darjeeling bearing India QV ½a. cancelled by field p.o. no.87 c.d.s., alongside arrival c.d.s. Fine and rare. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetBritish MissionsMilitary MissionField P.O. No.88 (Waterfall unrecorded, type B1): 1904 (8 Sep.) envelope to Solon bearing India KEVII ½a. cancelled by neat field p.o. no.88 c.d.s.; the reverse with base office (8.9) and arrival (11.9) c.d.s. A light archival fold not effecting the adhesive. Rare and attractive. Photonotes:"This F.P.O. was one of the four F.P.Os that arrived at Kangma from Siliguru on 16th July 1904, having been on the road from 5th May. It was opened at Kangma on 21st July and closed on 12th October 1904". Sikkim Tibet 1903-1908, D.S. VirkSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s P...
TibetBritish MissionsMilitary MissionLahssa (Waterfall 37, type B1): 1904 (13 Aug.) India K.E.VII ½a. stationery envelope to Doncaster marked "Field Service No stamps available", cancelled by a neat strike of the Lahssa c.d.s. with large "T" in circle and "1d./f.b." tax marks. Attractive. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetBritish MissionsMilitary MissionLahssa (Waterfall 37, type B1): 1904 a postal history selection (6), all different including (17 Aug.) official envelope (crossed through) to London bearing India KEVII ½a.; (22 Aug.) envelope to Calcutta bearing India O.H.M.S. 1a.; (26 Aug.) envelope to Ireland bearing India KEVII 1a.; (6 Sep.) India QV 1a. on 1½a. postal stationery card to Scotland; (10 Sep.) envelope to Benares bearing India KEVII ½a.; (13 Sep.) India KEDVII ½a. stationery envelope upgraded with QV 3pi. red and 3pi. grey. Mixed condition as expected, direct inspection advised. A very us...
Tibet Chinese Imperial Post
TibetChinese Imperial PostIncoming Mails1892 (17 Mar.) part of wrapper, newspaper rate from Shanghai to Tibet cancelled by shanghai local post c.d.s. Fine and extremely rare early incoming mail to Tibet. Photonotes:This was a type of pre-cancel payment made on a subscription basis for all and any mail posted and this postmark would and could pay postage to any part of the Chinese Empire. The system was being abused, and mail had grown to so vast a volume that checking each letter against the subscribers list was no longer possible, it was abolished on 31st December 1892.Subject to 20% VAT on...
TibetChinese Imperial PostIncoming Mails1904? (7 Sept.) red band cover, registered from Nancheung, Kiangsi Province, addressed to "His Excellency the Imperial Governor in the capital of Szechuan for forwarding to the Chief Innspectors office stationed inSeechong (Tibet)" bearing CIP coiling dragon 6c. strip of three and 5c. cancelled by despatch c.d.s. and showing adjacent Shengtu, West Szechuan (5.10) c.d.s. Fine and rare. Holcombe certificate (1983). PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Imperial PostIncoming Mails1907 (27 Sept.) envelope from Yunnan to Gyantse, Tibet marked Via Bhamo bearing on the reverse 1c. CIP coiling dragon block of ten (2x5) cancelled by despatch c.d.s., Bhamo (Burma) (29.10) and with arrival base office (7.11). On the Front teng yueh (22.10) c.d.s. Fine and rare. Photoprovenance:Robson Lowe, September 1972Robson Lowe, March 1990Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Imperial PostIncoming Mails1908 (19 May) red band cover from Yu Ling Foo, Shensi province to Fenchow franked with CIP coiling dragons 1c. pair and 10c. cancelled by despatch c.d.s. and showing arrival (15.7) c.d.s., the cover returned to Yu Ling Foo for a further 8c. additional postage with CIP 1c., 2c. and 5c. cancelled by Yu Ling Foo (30.8) given Via Shanghai to the French P.O. thence to India via Tuticorin (12.10) and the Indian P.O. at Yatung and showing yatung f.p.o. No. 70 via siliguri (17.10) c.d.s. The chinese translation "Family news, please sent to Chengtu. The man has g...
TibetChinese Imperial PostIncoming Mails1908 (25 Aug.) red band cover, registered from Huaian, Jiangsu Province, addressed to Pipitang (Chumbi Post) Tibet, marked via Calcutta and Sikkim, bearing CIP carp 20c. cancelled by despatch c.d.s. and showing adjacent Tuticorin (7.9) and yatung via siliguri (23.9) c.d.s. The reverse with Shanghai (29.8) c.d.s. One of two stamps fallen in transit otherwise fine and rare.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Imperial PostIncoming Mails1909 (28 Mar.) red band cover, registered, addressed to Pipitang, Yatung, C/o Chumbi Post Office, Tibet, marked via Calcutta and Sikkim, bearing CIP coiling dragons 2c. (2) and 5c. (2) cancelled by despatch datestamps and showing on the front and reverse a series of postmarks including Fenchow (31.3), Madras (7.4), Madras "D.L.O." (8.4), Shanxi (9.4), Shanghai French office (26.4) and Hong Kong (25.5) and bearing boxed inconnu/ not known handstamp. A couple of stamps fallen in transit, a much travelled envelope.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For...
TibetChinese Imperial PostIncoming Mails1910 red band cover registered from Shensi province to Chumbi (later known as Yatung) Tibet, franked with CIP coiling dragon 10c. vertical strip of three cancelled by despatch datestamp, travelled through Fenchow (13.4) to Shanghai (21.4), via the French post office (22.4), to India Tuticorin (8.5). Overall light ageing not detracting from the rarity of this cover. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Imperial PostIncoming Mails1910 (26 Aug.) red band cover registered from Kulun (Urga) Mongolia to Lhasa Tibet, marked Via Calcutta India, franked with CIP coiling dragon 2c. and 4c. cancelled by despatch c.d.s., travelled through Kalgan (3.9) to Shanghai (17.9), via the French post office (17.9), to India Tuticorin (3.10), base office (7.10), and gyantse via siliguri (11.10) Overall light ageing not detracting from the rarity of this cover. A very rare cover, believed to be one of just two known mails from Mongolia to Tibet in existence from this period. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT...
TibetChinese Imperial PostIncoming Mails1911 (8 Apr.) envelope addressed to Yatung, Tibet, marked via Calcutta, bearing CIP coiling dragons 2c. (3) on the front and 1c. (4) on the reverse cancelled by despatch datestamps and showing on the reverse a series of postmarks including Shanghai (12.4), Shanghai British P.O. (15.4), Tuticorin (1.5), Base Post Office (7.5) and Yatung Via Siliguri (8.5) c.d.s. Minor overall ageing otherwise fine and rare. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Imperial PostTibetan Frontier1898 (18 Mar.) envelope from Hankow to Front Wayne, USA bearing China Dowager small surcharge ½c. on 3ca. (4), 1c. on 1ca. (2), 2c. on 2ca. and 4c. on 4ca. cancelled by despatch "Dollar Chop" c.d.s., mail sent through the Japanese post office and bearing Japan new Koban 10c. cancelled by "Shanghai I.J.P.O." (24.3.) c.d.s. The reverse with Shanghai "Dollar Chop" (21.3), Yokohama (1.4), San Francisco (April) and arrival Fort Wayne (26.4) c.d.s. Included and transcripted, the eight pages letter, written from Yankar Tibetan Frontier dated (22. Jan. 98) wi...
TibetChinese Imperial PostUnoverprinted Covers1910 (22 June) red band cover, registered sent from Lhasa to Chengtu via Shanghai bearing on the reverse CIP 1c. (8) and 2c. (6) cancelled by Lhasa (Type C1) handstamp, The front with registration 'R' (Type CR1) handstamp, Shanghai (25.7) and faint Chengtu datestamp. Fine and most desirable exhibition item being the earliest recorded CIP Tibet cover. Photonote:Illustrated in “Tibet Stamps and Postal History” by Steve Chazenand Danny Wong, page 149.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buye...
TibetChinese Imperial PostUnoverprinted Covers1910-11 (undated) local envelope from Gyantse to Lhasa bearing CIP 1c. and 2c. cancelled by Gyantse (Type C1) handstamp, the reverse with faint Lhasa (Type C1) handstamp. Minor usual creasing, a rare cover. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Imperial PostUnoverprinted Covers1910-11 (undated) local envelope from Shigatse to Lhasa bearing on the reverse CIP 1c. and 2c. cancelled by Shigatse (Type C1) handstamp, with adjacent Gyantse (Type C1) and Lhasa (Type C1) h/s, on the front a further strike of the Shigatse h/s. Fine and rare. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Imperial PostUnoverprinted Covers1910-11 (undated) local envelope from Gyantse to Lhasa bearing on the reverse CIP 3c. cancelled by Gyantse (Type C1) handstamp, with adjacent Lhasa (Type C1) h/s, on the front a further strike of the Gyantse h/s. Fine and rare. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Imperial PostUnoverprinted Covers1910-11 (undated) local envelope from Gyantse to Lhasa bearing on the reverse CIP 2c. (5) plus one example bisected diagonally cancelled by Gyantse (Type C1) handstamp, with adjacent Lhasa (Type C1) h/s, on the front a further strike of the Gyantse h/s. To our knowledge an unrecorded use of a bisected CIP stamp. Some creasing and minor peripheral faults not detracting from the rarity of this cover. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Imperial PostUnoverprinted Covers1910-11 (undated) envelope from Lhasa to Shanghai, marked in pencil Posted Aug 9 1910, bearing on the reverse CIP 2c. (5) cancelled by Lhasa (Type C1) handstamp with on the front a further strike. Envelope opened out for display. A rare cover. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Imperial PostUnoverprinted Covers1910 (Aug.) "Shultz (Diers)" red band cover registered from Lhasa to Shanghai bearing on the reverse CIP 2c. (3) and 10c. (2) cancelled by Lhasa (Type C1) handstamp, with adjacent Shanghai (27.8) c.d.s. On the front showing the 'R' (Type CR1) and a further strike of the Lhasa h/s. Some peripheral faults including part of one of the 10c. trimmed on opening the envelope. A rare cover. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Imperial PostUnoverprinted Covers1910 (Aug.) "Shultz (Diers)" red band cover registered from Lhasa to Shanghai bearing on the front CIP 10c. and on the reverse CIP 2c. (5) cancelled by Lhasa (Type C1) handstamp, with on the reverse Shanghai (2.9) c.d.s. On the front showing the 'R' (Type CR1) and a further strike of the Lhasa h/s. Envelope repaired on one side effecting on of the 2c. adhesives. A rare cover. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Imperial PostUnoverprinted Covers1910-11 (undated) local envelope from Lhasa to Gyantse bearing on the reverse CIP 1c. and 2c. cancelled by Lhasa (Type C2) handstamp with adjacent faint Gyantse (Type C3). On the front a further strike of the Lhasa h/s. Envelope opened out for display. A very rare combination of handstamp as they are recorded to be used together for less than twenty days. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Imperial PostUnoverprinted Covers1911 (21 Jan.) local envelope from Shigatse to Lhasa bearing on the reverse CIP 1c. and 2c. cancelled by Shigatse (Type C3) c.d.s. with adjacent Gyantse (Type C3) (23.1) and Lhasa (Type C3) (26.1) c.d.s. On the front a further strike of the Shigatse c.d.s. Minor peripheral faults and the 2c. adhesive damaged since origin. A scarce cover. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Imperial PostUnoverprinted Covers1911 (25 Feb.) red band cover registered from Lhasa to China bearing on the reverse CIP 1c. (4) and 2c. (2) cancelled by Lhasa (Type C3) c.d.s. with adjacent Gyantse (Type C3) (28.2). On the front a further strike of the Shigatse c.d.s. and registration (Type CR3) handstamp. Envelope opened out for display. Fine and rare. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Imperial PostUnoverprinted Covers1911 (2 Apr.) local envelope from Gyantse to Lhasa bearing on the reverse CIP 1c. (3) cancelled by Gyantse (Type C3) c.d.s. On the front Lhasa (5.4) (Type C3) c.d.s. Minor ageing not detracting, still quite fresh and scarce. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Imperial PostUnoverprinted Covers1911 (3 May) local envelope from Lhasa to Gyantse bearing on the reverse CIP 1c. and 2c. cancelled by Lhasa (Type C3) c.d.s. with adjacent Gyantse (6.5) (Type C3) c.d.s. and a further strike of the Lhasa c.d.s. Fine and scarce. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Imperial PostUnoverprinted Covers1911 (10 June) double rate local envelope from Lhasa to Gyantse bearing on the reverse CIP 1c. (2) and 2c. (2) cancelled by Lhasa (Type C3) c.d.s. with adjacent Gyantse (13.6) (Type C3) c.d.s. On the front a further strike of the Lhasa c.d.s. Some creasing and ageing not detracting from the overall appearance. A scarce double rate cover. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Imperial PostUnoverprinted Covers1910 (c.) CIP 1c. postal stationery card from Gyantse to Lhasa, cancelled by superb Gyantse (Type C1) handstamp, with adjacent a second strike and Lhasa (Type C1) handstamp. Minor peripheral faults not detracting. A very rare postal stationery only about a dozen recorded by Steve Chazen and Danny Wong in their "Tibet Stamps and Postal History" book. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Imperial PostUnoverprinted Covers1910 (c.) CIP 1c. postal stationery card from Shigatse to Gyantse, cancelled by Shigatse (Type C1) handstamp, with adjacent a second strike and Gyantse (Type C1) handstamp. Minor creasing not detracting. A very rare postal stationery only about a dozen recorded by Steve Chazen and Danny Wong in their "Tibet Stamps and Postal History" book. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Imperial PostUnoverprinted Covers1910 (c.) CIP 1c. postal stationery card from Shigatse to Lhasa, cancelled by Shigatse (Type C1) handstamp, with adjacent a second strike, Gyantse (Type C1) and Lhasa (Type C1) handstamps. Minor ageing not disturbing from the overall appearance. A very rare postal stationery only about a dozen recorded by Steve Chazen and Danny Wong in their "Tibet Stamps and Postal History" book. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Imperial PostUnoverprinted Covers1910 (Nov.) envelope registered from Lhasa addressed to the Commander in Chief of the Nepalese Army in Kathmandu, bearing CIP 1c. and 5c. cancelled by Lhasa (Type C2) handstamp, with adjacent registration (Type CR3) h/s and a further strike of the Lhasa h/s. The reverse with Gyantse (Type C1) and Yatung (Type C1) h/s and additionally franked with India KEVII ½a., 1a. and 2a. to pay for the external postage cancelled by yatung tibet via siliguri (14.11) c.d.s. with Yatung registration h/s on the front. The China CIP 2c. most likely not belonging and...
TibetChinese Imperial PostUnoverprinted Covers1910 (Nov.) envelope from Lhasa addressed to Nepal bearing on the reverse CIP 2c. (3) cancelled by Lhasa (Type C2) handstamp, with adjacent Gyantse (Type C1) and Yatung (Type C1) h/s and additionally franked with India KEVII ½a., to pay for the external postage, cancelled by yatung tibet via siliguri (19.11) c.d.s. with adjacent base office (21.11) and Nepal (25.11) c.d.s. On the front a further strike of the Lhasa h/s. Envelope extensively repaired, still a very collectable item and an extremely rare combination. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer...
TibetChinese Imperial PostUnoverprinted Covers1910 (Dec.) envelope from Lhasa addressed to Darjeeling CIP 2c. (3) cancelled by Lhasa (Type C2) handstamp, with adjacent a second strike, additionally franked with India KEVII 3p. (2) to pay for the external postage, cancelled by yatung tibet via siliguri (17.12) c.d.s. On the reverse Darjeeling (19.12) c.d.s. Minor peripheral faults and toning, still quite fresh and an extremely rare combination. Photonote:Illustrated in "Tibet stamps and postal history" by S. Chazen and D. Wong book at page 156.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more in...
TibetChinese Imperial PostUnoverprinted Covers1911 (Jan.) "Shultz (Diers)" red band cover registered from Lhasa to Shanghai bearing on the reverse CIP 2c. (2) cancelled by Lhasa (Type C2) handstamp, with on the front Yatung (Type C3) (11.1) c.d.s., Lhasa Registration (Type CR3) h/s, a further strike of the Lhasa h/s and Shanghai (5.2) c.d.s. On the reverse India KEVII ½a. (5, not belonging), and showing yatung tibet via siliguri registration h/s and part of the date stamps. Original Indian stamps sadly badly replaced, still a rare cover.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more inform...
TibetChinese Imperial PostUnoverprinted Covers1911 (19 Mar.) "Shultz (Diers)" red band cover registered from Lhasa to Shanghai bearing on the reverse CIP 1c. (6) and 7c. (2) cancelled by Lhasa (Type C3) c.d.s., with on the front Yatung (Type C3) (23.3) c.d.s., Lhasa Registration (Type CR3) h/s, a further strike of the Lhasa c.d.s. and Shanghai (10.4) c.d.s. On the reverse additionally franked India KEVII ½a., 1a. (2), and 2a. cancelled by yatung tibet via siliguri (23.3) c.d.s. and showing yatung tibet via siliguri registration h/s. Overall ageing and adhesives partially faded, still an extr...
TibetChinese Imperial PostUnoverprinted Covers1911 (6 June) local envelope from Lhasa to Gyantse bearing on the reverse CIP 1c. and overprinted ½a. on 2c. (2) cancelled by Lhasa (Type C3) c.d.s. with adjacent Gyantse (10.6) (Type C3) c.d.s. Fine and very rare, less than ten covers recorded bearing unoverprinted and overprinted stamps in combination. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Imperial PostUnoverprinted Covers1911 (17 Aug.) "Shultz (Diers)" red band cover registered from Lhasa to Shanghai bearing CIP 3c. (8) and overprinted CIP ½a. on 2c. (2) cancelled by Lhasa (Type C4) c.d.s., with adjacent Yatung (Type C3) (25.8) c.d.s., Lhasa Registration (Type CR3) h/s, a further strike of the Lhasa c.d.s. On the reverse additionally franked India KEVII ½a. and 4a. cancelled by yatung tibet via siliguri (25.8) c.d.s. and showing yatung tibet f.p.o. no. 70 registration label. Minor creasing and one of the ½a. on 2c. adhesive partially trimmed in opening the envelop...
TibetChinese Imperial PostUnoverprinted Covers1911 (25 Sep.) double rate envelope from Lhasa to Gyantse bearing on the reverse CIP 2c. and overprinted ½a. on 2c. (3) cancelled by Lhasa (Type C4) c.d.s., with adjacent Gyantse (Type C3) (29.9) c.d.s.; envelope roughly opened on the side not effecting the adhesives. Very rare, less than ten covers combination cover recorded. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Imperial PostUnoverprinted Covers1911 (13 Oct.) local envelope from Gyantse to Lhasa bearing on the reverse CIP 1c. and overprinted 2a. on 7c. cancelled by Gyantse (Type C3) c.d.s. with adjacent Lhasa (16.10) (Type C4) c.d.s. On the front a further strike of the Gyantse c.d.s. Minor creasing not detracting from the importance of this cover. Very rare, less than ten covers recorded bearing unoverprinted and overprinted stamps in combination. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Imperial PostIssued Stamps½c. to $5 a selection (20) of unoverprinted stamps large part original gum, $1 and $5 with a couple of toned spots otherwise fine and with good colours.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Imperial PostIssued Stamps1911 3p. on 1c. to 2r. on $2 set of eleven in blocks of four, generally large part of fresh original gum with a few stamps unmounted including one of the 2r. on $2. Fresh colours. The lower left stamp of the 3a. on 16c. showing variety Defective Tibetan Character, the lower right stamp of the 1r. on $1 showing variety fresh entry on basic $1 stamp. A very fine set. Chan T1-T11. Photo for the 2r. on $2.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Imperial PostIssued Stamps1911 3p. on 1c. to 2r. on $2 set of eleven large part of fresh original gum. Fresh colours, very fine. Chan T1-T11.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Imperial PostIssued Stamps1911 3p. on 1c. to 2r. on $2 set of eleven part to large part original gum, 1r. on $1 and 2r. on $2 lightly thinned otherwise fine. Chan T1-T11.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Imperial PostIssued Stamps1911 3p. on 1c. to 2r. on $2 set of eleven used and cancelled by Gyantse (Type C3) (20.11) c.d.s., 3p. on 1c. to 12a. on 50c. in blocks of four each on a small piece, the 1r. on $1 two vertical pairs on piece, and the 2r. on $2 in horizontal pair. Fine and attractive. Chan T1-T11.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Imperial PostIssued Stamps1911 3p. on 1c. to 2r. on $2 used selection (23) with shades arranged in a Hagner page including 1r. on $1 (3) and 2r. on $2 (2). Generally fine, a valuable group. Chan T1-T11.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Imperial PostIssued Stamps1911 3p. on 1c. ochre variety surcharge inverted, sheet 1 [28/37] interpanneau block of four, with the usual dried gum. Each stamp with pencil signature of Peter Holcombe. Fresh colour and fine. A rare multiple. Chan T1a, $19,200++. Photonotes:Two sheets of forty have been recorded, one complete sheet was in the David collection. It is interesting to note that Waterlow's overprinting of the 1912 postage due stamps was performed on sheet of eighty (four panes), however, the Tibet stamps were overprinted on double panes of twentySubject to 20% VAT on Buyer...
TibetChinese Imperial PostIssued Stamps1911 3p. on 1c. ochre variety surcharge inverted, interpanneau horizontal pair from the top of the sheet, with the usual dried gum. Fresh colour and fine. A scarce pair. Chan T1a, $9,600+. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Imperial PostIssued Stamps1911 3p. on 1c. ochre variety surcharge inverted, example from the top of the sheet, with the usual dried gum. Fresh colour and fine. Chan T1a, $4,800. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Imperial PostIssued Stamps1911 3p. on 1c. ochre variety surcharge inverted with the usual dried gum. Fresh colour and fine. Chan T1a, $4,800. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Imperial PostIssued Stamps1911 3p. on 1c. ochre a partial reconstruction comprising singles (2) and multiples, mounted on a written up page, some positions missing but with some duplication, (54 stamps in total), part to full original gum and mixed condition with some of the stamps with toned spots. A very useful lot for the specialist. Chan T1Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Imperial PostIssued Stamps1911 ½a. on 2c. deep green in a sheet of forty with lower sheet margin and interpanneau at right, unused, mounted on a page and partially stuck down but with fresh colour. A great lot for the specialist. Chan T2Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Imperial PostIssued Stamps1911 1a. on 4a. scarlet in a sheet of forty with lower sheet margin at right, unused without gum, mounted on a written up page with annotated positional varieties, fine and with fresh colour. A great lot for the specialist. Chan T3Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Imperial PostIssued Stamps1911 2½a. on 10c. ultramarine in a sheet of forty with sheet margin at foot and at right, unused without gum, mounted on a written up page, showing on the right pane variety in [20] basic stamp with retouched "One and ornament" Chan type T87. Very rare variety, with less than ten recorded and so far the only one in a complete sheet. Chan T5, T5a, $13,000++. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Imperial PostIssued Stamps1911 2½a. on 10c. ultramarine variety basic stamp with retouched "One and ornament" Chan type T87, cancelled by part Yatung (Type C3) c.d.s. Fine and a very rare variety, with less than ten known and so far the only one used we have recorded. Chan T5a (unpriced as used, $13,000 as mint). PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Imperial PostIssued Stamps1911 3a. on 16c. olive green in a sheet of fifty with lower sheet margin, part to full original gum, mounted on a written up page with annotated positional varieties showing on the right pane in [14] large inverted "s" in "Annas", light ageing and some toned spots on the reverse, otherwise fine and scarce. Chan T6, T6a, $2,200++Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Imperial PostIssued Stamps1911 3a. on 16c. olive green horizontal pair [14-15] with margin at right, showing in [14] large inverted "s" in "Annas", large part original gum. Fine and with fresh colour. Chan T6, T6a, $1,060+Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Imperial PostIssued Stamps1911 3a. on 16c. olive green horizontal pair [14-15] with interpanneau margin at right, showing in [14] large inverted "s" in "Annas", large part original gum. Fine. Chan T6, T6a, $1,060+Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Imperial PostIssued Stamps1911 4a. on 20c. maroon in a sheet of forty with sheet margin at foot and at right, unused with backing paper adhering to the reverse, mounted on a written up page, minor ageing but with fresh colour. Chan T7Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Imperial PostIssued Stamps1911 6a. on 30c. vermilion in a sheet of forty with interpanneau margin at foot and at right, unused with backing paper adhering to the reverse, mounted on a written up page, fine and with fresh colour. Chan T8Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Imperial PostIssued Stamps1911 12a. on 50c. green irregular block of twenty eight unused with part to full original gum, mounted on a written up page with annotated varieties. Some staining otherwise fine and a scarce large multiple. Chan T9, $1,790+Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Imperial PostIssued Stamps1911 2r. on $2 red and yellow variety basic stamp with re-entry of "Two" part/large part original gum. Very fine and with fresh colours. Chan T11a, $3,000. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Imperial PostIssued Stamps1911 a selection of Re-entries and Fresh-entries on the basic stamps mounted on two written up pages including ½a on 2c. variety basic stamp with broken frame over two cents in pair with normal on envelope from Shigatse to Lhasa, 1r. on $1 variety basic stamp with retouched "one" mint, 1r. on $1 variety broken overprint Chinese character “One” and fresh entry on "R" of Dollar in the basic stamp mint, 2r. on 2r. variety basic stamp from cracked plate mint. A wonderful lot for the student of the subject.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more infor...
TibetChinese Imperial Post1911 Surcharge Covers1911 (4 May) red band cover from Lhasa to Gyantse bearing 1a. on 4c. cancelled by Lhasa (Type C3) c.d.s. with a second strike alongside, the reverse with Gyantse (Type C3) (7.5) c.d.s.; envelope roughly opened and one of the corner teared out, minor toning on the adhesive, still quite fresh and scarce.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Imperial Post1911 Surcharge Covers1911 (4 May) envelope from Lhasa to Yatung bearing on the reverse 1a. on 4c. unusually in a very dark shade, cancelled by Lhasa (Type C4) c.d.s. with adjacent Yatung (Type C3) (8.5) c.d.s., on the front a second strike of the Lhasa c.d.s.; minor ageing otherwise fine and scarce. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Imperial Post1911 Surcharge Covers1911 (12 May) double rate envelope from Gyantse to Lhasa bearing on the reverse ½a. on 2c. (2) and 1a. on 4c. cancelled by Gyantse (Type C3) c.d.s., on the front Lhasa (Type C3) (14.5) c.d.s and a second strike of the Gyantse c.d.s.; overall ageing and ½a. on 2c. adhesive slightly placed on the edge of the envelope, still a scarce double rate cover.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Imperial Post1911 Surcharge Covers1911 (2 June) envelope from Gyantse to Lhasa bearing on the reverse 1a. on 4c. cancelled by Gyantse (Type C3) c.d.s. with adjacent Lhasa (Type C3) (5.6) c.d.s and a second strike of the Gyantse c.d.s.; usual minor ageing otherwise fine and scarce.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Imperial Post1911 Surcharge Covers1911 (8 June) envelope from Gyantse to Lhasa bearing on the reverse 3p. on 1c. (4) cancelled by Gyantse (Type C3) c.d.s. with adjacent Lhasa (Type C3) (11.6) c.d.s, on the front a second strike of the Gyantse c.d.s.; usual minor ageing otherwise fine and scarce. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Imperial Post1911 Surcharge Covers1911 (9 June) envelope from Shigatse to Lhasa bearing on the reverse ½a. on 2c. (2) cancelled by Shigatse (Type C3) c.d.s. with adjacent Lhasa (Type C3) (11.6) c.d.s, on the front a further strike of the Shigatse c.d.s.; usual minor staining otherwise fine and scarce.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Imperial Post1911 Surcharge Covers1911 (15 June) envelope from Lhasa to Yatung bearing 1a. on 4c. (2), 2a. on 7c. and 3a. on 16c. cancelled by Lhasa (Type C3) c.d.s. with adjacent Lhasa registration (Type CR3 and CR4) h/s, the reverse with Yatung (Type C3) (21.6) c.d.s. and a further strike of the Lhasa c.d.s.; usual creasing otherwise fine and attractive. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Imperial Post1911 Surcharge Covers1911 (15 June) envelope from Gyantse to Lhasa bearing 1a. on 4c. unusually cancelled by British India post office gyantse tibet/ siliguri base (Type B2) c.d.s., with adjacent Lhasa (Type C3) (22.6) c.d.s.; envelope with usual minor staining of no importance. A rare cover. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Imperial Post1911 Surcharge Covers1911 (20 June) red band cover registered from Lhasa to Yatung bearing 1a. on 4c. (3) cancelled by Lhasa (Type C3) c.d.s. with adjacent Lhasa registration (Type CR3) h/s and a further strike of the Lhasa c.d.s.; the reverse with Yatung (Type C3) (27.6) c.d.s.; envelope opened out for display and with vertical archive fold not detracting from the overall appearance. A scarce cover. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Imperial Post1911 Surcharge Covers1911 (21 June) double rate envelope from Lhasa to Gyantse bearing on the reverse 2a. on 7c. cancelled by Lhasa (Type C3) c.d.s., with adjacent Gyantse (Type C3) (25.6) c.d.s. and a second strike of the Lhasa c.d.s.; a fine and scarce double rate cover. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Imperial Post1911 Surcharge Covers1911 (23 June) envelope registered from Lhasa to Gyantse bearing on the reverse 1a. on 4c. (3) cancelled by Lhasa (Type C3) c.d.s., with adjacent Gyantse (Type C3) (26.6) c.d.s., on the front Lhasa registration (Type CR3) and second strike of the Lhasa c.d.s.; envelope creased and repaired, though adhesives with fresh colour. A scarce cover.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Imperial Post1911 Surcharge Covers1911 (2 July) envelope from Shigatse to Lhasa bearing on the reverse 1a. on 4c. cancelled by Shigatse (Type C3) c.d.s. with adjacent Gyantse (Type C3) (4.7) c.d.s, on the front a further strike of the Shigatse c.d.s.; fine and scarce.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Imperial Post1911 Surcharge Covers1911 (4 July) double rate envelope from Lhasa to Yatung bearing on the reverse 1a. on 4c. cancelled by Lhasa (Type C3) c.d.s., with adjacent Yatung (Type C3) (7.7) c.d.s.; some staining otherwise a fine and scarce double rate cover.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Imperial Post1911 Surcharge Covers1911 (10 Sep.) flimsy envelope registered from Lhasa to Gyantse bearing on the reverse ½a. on 2c. (2), 1a. on 4c. and 2a. on 7c. cancelled by Lhasa (Type C4) c.d.s., with adjacent Gyantse (Type C3) (21.9) c.d.s. and Lhasa registration (Type CR3) h/s; envelope opened for display and slightly creased, as expected from the nature of this paper. A scarce cover. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Imperial Post1911 Surcharge Covers1911 (12 Sep.) flimsy envelope registered from Lhasa to Gyantse bearing on the reverse 2a. on 7c. and 3a. on 16c. cancelled by Lhasa (Type C4) c.d.s., with adjacent Lhasa registration (Type CR3) h/s and a further strike of the Lhasa c.d.s; on the front Gyantse (Type C3) (15.9) c.d.s.; envelope opened for display and slightly creased, as expected from the nature of this paper. A scarce cover. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Imperial Post1911 Surcharge Covers1911 (13 Sep.) "Stursberg" envelope registered from Lhasa to Peking marked Via Chengtu bearing 4a. on 20c. and 6a. on 30c. cancelled by Lhasa (Type C4) c.d.s., with adjacent Lhasa registration (Type CR3 and CR4) h/s.; the reverse with Batang (4.10), Tatsienlu (5.12), Peking Chinese and Peking bilingual (13.2.12) c.d.s. Fine and a rare cover, less than ten recorded taking the Tibet Szechuan overland route, all from the same correspondence which was used to test the route. When finally the cover arrived at Peking, the Qing government was already ov...
TibetChinese Imperial Post1911 Surcharge Covers1911 (13 Sep.) "Stursberg" envelope registered from Lhasa to Peking marked Via Chengtu bearing 2a. on 7c., 2½a. on 10c., and 3a. on 16c. cancelled by Lhasa (Type C4) c.d.s., with adjacent Lhasa registration (Type CR3) h/s. and Yachowfu (24.10) c.d.s.; the reverse with Batang (4.10), Tatsienlu (5.12), Peking Chinese and Peking bilingual (13.2.12) c.d.s. A vertical archive fold not detracting from the importance of this cover, less than ten recorded taking the Tibet Szechuan overland route, all from the same correspondence which was used to test the...
TibetChinese Imperial Post1911 Surcharge Covers1911 (20 Sep.) envelope from Lhasa to Gyantse bearing on the reverse 1a. on 4c. cancelled by Lhasa (Type C4) c.d.s., with adjacent Gyantse (Type C3) (21.9) c.d.s., on the front part of a second strike of the Lhasa c.d.s.; fine and scarce.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Imperial Post1911 Surcharge Covers1911 (20 Sep.) red band cover from Lhasa to Yatung bearing 1a. on 4c. cancelled by Lhasa (Type C4) c.d.s., with adjacent a second strike of the Lhasa c.d.s., the reverse with Yatung (Type C3) (28.9) c.d.s., minor usual creasing and ageing, otherwise fine and scarce.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Imperial Post1911 Surcharge Covers1911 (23 Sep.) envelope registered from Lhasa to Gyantse bearing on the reverse ½a. on 2c. (8) cancelled by Lhasa (Type C4) c.d.s., with adjacent Gyantse (Type C3) (27.9) c.d.s., Lhasa (Type CR3) h/s and a second strike of the Lhasa c.d.s., usual minor creasing and ageing not detracting from the overall appearance. A scarce cover. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Imperial Post1911 Surcharge Covers1912 (May) red band cover from Yatung to Pharijong bearing 12a. on 50c. cancelled by Yatung (Type C1) c.d.s., with adjacent scarce pharijong f.p.o. n. 81 (3.5) c.d.s. Fine and rare, last recorded usage of the Yatung Chinese P.O.. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Imperial Post1911 Surcharge Covers1913 (19 June) red band cover from Chabdo to Chengtu bearing 3p. on 1c., ½a. on 2c., 2a. on 7c. and 2½a. on 10c. cancelled by Chabdo (Type C3) c.d.s., the reverse with Chengtu (12.7) c.d.s. Fine and scarce. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Imperial Post1911 Surcharge Covers1913 (19 June) red band cover registered from Chabdo to Chengtu bearing ½a. on 2c., 1a. on 4c. (2) and 2½a. on 10c. cancelled by Chabdo (Type C3) c.d.s., the reverse with Chengtu (12.7) c.d.s. Chabdo didn't have its own registration handstamp and registered mails were notated only by hand. Fine and scarce. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Imperial Post1911 Surcharge Covers1914 (14 Mar.) three red band covers from the same correspondence from Chabdo to Chengtu differently franked and respectively bearing 3p. on 1c. ½a. on 2c. and 2a. on 7c. the first; 1a. on 4c. and 2½a. on 10c. the second; 3a. on 16c. and 4a. on 20c. the last one; each cancelled by Chabdo (Type C3) c.d.s.; slightly mixed condition, a very interesting trio for the specialist. Chabdo was the last Chinese Imperial Post office in operation in Tibet.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Imperial Post1911 Surcharge - Combination Covers1911 (10 Mar.) envelope from Lhasa to Shanghai bearing on the front 3p. on 1c. (2) and 1a. on 4c. (3) cancelled by Lhasa (Type C3) c.d.s and on the reverse bearing India KEVII ½a. and 1a. (2) cancelled by yatung tibet via siliguri (23.3) c.d.s. with adjacent Yatung (Type C3) (23.3), base office (25.3), singapore to hong kong (8.4) Shanghai British P.O. (16.4) and Shanghai Local Post (16.4) c.d.s. Envelope opened for display. Fine and most attractive, possibly the earliest date of the overprinted stamps on cover. PhotoSubject to 20%...
TibetChinese Imperial Post1911 Surcharge - Combination Covers1911 (16 Apr.) envelope registered from Lhasa to Shanghai bearing on the front ½a. on 2c., 1a. on 4c., 2a. on 7c., 2½a. on 10c. and 3a. on 16c. cancelled by Lhasa (Type C3) c.d.s with adjacent registration h/s Lhasa (Type CR3), 'AR' in violet and yatung tibet via siliguri, and on the reverse bearing India KEVII ½a. and 1a. and 3a. cancelled by yatung tibet via siliguri (24.4) c.d.s. with adjacent Yatung (Type C3) (24.4), Shanghai British P.O. (12.5). An arrival the envelope was re-directed to Moukden and showing on the reverse f.p.o...
TibetChinese Imperial Post1911 Surcharge - Combination Covers1911 (9 May) envelope registered from Lhasa to Shanghai bearing 1a. on 4c. (7) and 2a. on 7c. cancelled by Lhasa (Type C3) c.d.s with adjacent registration h/s Lhasa (Type CR3), and additionally franked with India KEVII ½a. and 4a. cancelled by yatung tibet via siliguri (19.5) c.d.s. with adjacent yatung tibet via siliguri registration h/s., the reverse with Yatung (Type C3) (19.5), and Shanghai British P.O. (11.6) c.d.s. Minor usual peripheral faults, still quite fresh. A rare cover. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For...
TibetChinese Imperial Post1911 Surcharge - Combination Covers1911 (26 May) red band cover registered from Councilor Lo Change Chi in Lhasa to Charles bell in Sikkim bearing 2a. on 7c. block of four cancelled by Lhasa (Type C3) c.d.s with adjacent registration h/s Lhasa (Type CR3), and additionally franked with India KEVII 1a. and 3a. cancelled by yatung tibet via siliguri (6.6) c.d.s. with adjacent yatung tibet via siliguri registration h/s., the reverse with Yatung (Type C3) (6.6), and Gangtok (8.6) c.d.s. Fine and rare. Photonote:Illustrated at page 166 in "Tibet Stamps and Postal History",...
TibetChinese Imperial Post1911 Surcharge - Combination Covers1911 (29 May) envelope registered from Lhasa to Ningpo bearing on the reverse 3p. on 1c. (2), ½a. on 2c., 1a. on 4c. (2), 2a. on 7c. and 4a. on 20c. cancelled by Lhasa (Type C3) c.d.s with adjacent Yatung (Type C3) (6.6), Shanghai Br. P.O. (30.6) and Ningpo (2.7) on the front additionally franked with India KEVII 3p. (2), 1a. and 3a. cancelled by yatung tibet via siliguri (6.6) c.d.s. with adjacent Lhasa (Type CR3) and yatung tibet via siliguri registration h/s. Envelope opened for display. A rare cover. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on B...
TibetChinese Imperial Post1911 Surcharge - Combination Covers1911 (3 June) envelope registered from Yatung to Simla bearing ½a. on 2c., 1a. on 4c. and 2½a. on 10c. cancelled by Yatung (Type C3) c.d.s., additionally franked with India KEVII ½a. and 1a. (2) cancelled by yatung tibet via siliguri (6.6) c.d.s. with adjacent Yatung (Type CR1) and yatung tibet via siliguri registration h/s. The reverse with Simla (12.6) c.d.s. Very fine and rare. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Imperial Post1911 Surcharge - Combination Covers1911 (13 June) envelope registered from Yatung to Simla bearing on the front 3a. on 16c. pair cancelled by Yatung (Type C3) c.d.s., with adjacent Yatung (Type CR1) and yatung tibet via siliguri registration h/s, additionally franked on the reverse with India KEVII ½a. strip of five cancelled by yatung tibet via siliguri (21.6) c.d.s. with adjacent Simla (26.6) c.d.s. Envelope opened for display. Fine and rare. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Imperial Post1911 Surcharge - Combination Covers1911 (13 June) envelope registered from Yatung to Simla bearing on the front 1a. on 4c., 2a. on 7c. and 3a. on 16c. cancelled by Yatung (Type C3) c.d.s., with adjacent Yatung (Type CR1) and yatung tibet via siliguri registration h/s, additionally franked on the reverse with India KEVII ½a. (6) cancelled by yatung tibet via siliguri (21.6) c.d.s. with adjacent Simla (26.6) c.d.s. Envelope opened for display. Fine and rare. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Imperial Post1911 Surcharge - Combination Covers1911 (13 June) envelope registered from Lhasa to Darjeeling bearing on the front 3a. on 16c. (2) cancelled by Lhasa (Type C3) c.d.s., with adjacent Yatung (Type C3) (21.6) c.d.s.,Yatung (Type CR1) and yatung tibet via siliguri registration h/s, additionally franked on the reverse with India KEVII ½a. and 2a. cancelled by yatung tibet via siliguri (21.6) c.d.s. with adjacent Darjeeling (23.6) c.d.s. Some minor toning and one of the adhesives with rounded lower left corner since the origin, otherwise fine and rare.Subject to 20% VAT o...
TibetChinese Imperial Post1911 Surcharge - Combination Covers1911 (29 June) envelope from Lhasa to Shanghai bearing 2a. on 7c. (2) cancelled by Lhasa (Type C3) c.d.s., with additionally franked with India KEVII ½a. and 2a. cancelled by yatung tibet via siliguri (7.7). The reverse with Yatung (Type C3) (7.7), base office (9.7) and Shanghai B.P.O. (3.8) c.d.s. Fine and rare. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Imperial Post1911 Surcharge - Combination Covers1911 (7 July) envelope registered from Shigatse to Simla bearing on the front 2a. on 7c. and 4a. on 20c. cancelled by Shigatse (Type C3) c.d.s., with adjacent Shigatse unrecorded registration handstamp with name inserted by hand, "AR" (Yatung Type CR1) h/s and Yatung (Type C3) (15.7) c.d.s. Additionally franked on the reverse with India KEVII ½a. and 3a. cancelled by yatung tibet via siliguri (15.7) c.d.s. with adjacent Poona (28.7) c.d.s. and yatung tibet via siliguri registration h/s, applied on white label. Envelope with vertical...
TibetChinese Imperial Post1911 Surcharge - Combination Covers1911 (29 June) "Shultz (Diers)" red band cover registered from Lhasa to Shanghai bearing on the front 2a. on 7c. and 2½a. on 10c. (2) cancelled by Lhasa (Type C3) c.d.s., with adjacent Yatung (Type C3) (7.7) c.d.s. and Lhasa (type CR3) registration h/s. Additionally franked on the reverse with India KEVII ½a. and 4a. cancelled by yatung tibet via siliguri (7.7) c.d.s. with adjacent Shanghai B.P.O. (3.8) c.d.s. and yatung tibet via siliguri registration h/s, applied on white label. Fine and rare. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s P...
TibetChinese Imperial Post1911 Surcharge - Combination Covers1911 (14 July) large part of a parcel front (211x157mm.) registered from Lhasa to Peking marked Via Calcutta bearing 3a. on 16c., 4a. on 20c., 6a. on 30c., 12a. on 50c. and 1r. on $1 (3) cancelled by Lhasa (Type C4) c.d.s., additionally franked with India KEVII 3a. and 6a. (3) cancelled by yatung tibet via siliguri (22.7) c.d.s. with adjacent Shanghai (14.8) c.d.s., Lhasa (type CR3) registration h/s and yatung tibet via siliguri registration h/s applied on white label. Some expected creasing and staining still quite fresh and a very...
TibetChinese Imperial Post1911 Surcharge - Combination Covers1911 (14 Aug.) envelope registered from Lhasa to Canton bearing on the front ½a. on 2c. and 6a. on 30c. and on the reverse 2a. on 7c. and 2½a. on 10c. cancelled by Lhasa (Type C4) c.d.s., additionally franked on the front with India KEVII 6a. cancelled by yatung tibet via siliguri (22.8) c.d.s. with adjacent Lhasa (type CR3) registration h/s and yatung tibet via siliguri registration h/s applied on white label. The reverse with Yatung (Type C3) (22.8) and Canton (14.9) c.d.s. Small part of the flap missing otherwise fine and rare. H...
TibetChinese Imperial Post1911 Surcharge - Combination Covers1911 (29 Aug.) envelope registered from Gyantse to Darjeeling bearing 3p. on 1c., ½a. on 2c., 1a. on 4c. (2), 2a. on 7c. and 2½a. on 10c. cancelled by Gyantse (Type C3) c.d.s., additionally franked with India KEVII ½a. and 2a. cancelled by yatung tibet via siliguri (4.9) c.d.s. with adjacent Gyantse (type CR1) registration h/s and yatung tibet f.p.o. n. 70 registration label. The reverse with Yatung (Type C3) (4.9) and Darjeeling (6.9) c.d.s. Fine and rare. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please vie...
TibetChinese Imperial Post1911 Surcharge - Combination Covers1911 (30 Aug.) envelope registered from Gyantse to Simla bearing 3p. on 1c. to 1r. on $1 cancelled by Gyantse (Type C3) c.d.s. with adjacent Gyantse (Type CR1 and CR3) registration h/s, and yatung tibet f.p.o. n. 70 registration label. On the reverse additionally franked with India KEVII ½a. and 4a. cancelled by yatung tibet via siliguri (4.9) c.d.s. with adjacent Yatung (type C3) (4.9) and Simla (9.9) c.d.s. Some creasing including effecting the 1r. on $1 adhesive, still of fine appearance and rare. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buye...
TibetChinese Imperial Post1911 Surcharge - Combination Covers1911 (31 Aug.) envelope registered from Yatung to Attungal, Travancore bearing 3p. on 1c. to 2½a. on 10c. cancelled by Yatung (Type C3) c.d.s., additionally franked with India KEVII ½a. and 2a. cancelled by yatung tibet via siliguri (1.9) c.d.s. with Yatung (Type CR1) registration h/s, and yatung tibet f.p.o. n. 70 registration label. The reverse with Attungal (9.9) c.d.s. Fine and rare. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Imperial Post1911 Surcharge - Combination Covers1911 (31 Aug.) red band cover registered from Lhasa to Yungting, Hunan province bearing 2½a. on 10c. and 4a. on 20c. (2) cancelled by Lhasa (Type C4) c.d.s., with adjacent Yatung (Type C3) (8.9) and Lhasa (CR3 and CR4) registration h/s, additionally franked on the reverse with India KEVII ½a., 1a. and 3a. cancelled by yatung tibet via siliguri (8.9) c.d.s. with adjacent yatung tibet f.p.o. n. 70 registration label, Shanghai B.P.O. (30.9), Shasi (9.10) and Yungting faint arrival c.d.s.; envelope opened for display with minor periphe...
TibetChinese Imperial Post1911 Surcharge - Combination Covers1911 (14 Sep.) envelope registered from Lhasa to Bombay bearing on the front 1a. on 4c. and 3a. on 16c. and on the reverse 3p. on 1c. (4), ½a. on 2c. and 2a. on 7c. cancelled by Lhasa (Type C4) c.d.s., additionally franked on the reverse with India KEVII ½a. and 4a. cancelled by yatung tibet via siliguri (23.9) c.d.s. with adjacent arrival Bombay (29.9) c.d.s.; on the front Yatung (Type C3) (23.9) c.d.s., Lhasa (type CR3) registration h/s and yatung tibet via siliguri registration h/s applied on white label. Minor toning on the 3a....
TibetChinese Imperial Post1911 Surcharge - Combination Covers1911 (15 Sep.) envelope registered from Lhasa to Grenoble, France bearing on the front ½a. on 2c., 1a. on 4c., 2a. on 7c., 2½a. on 10c. and 3a. on 16c. and on the reverse 3p. on 1c. (2), cancelled by Lhasa (Type C4) c.d.s., additionally franked on the reverse with India KEVII ½a. and 4a. cancelled by yatung tibet via siliguri (23.9) c.d.s. with adjacent arrival Grenoble (13.10) c.d.s.; on the front Yatung (Type C3) (23.9) c.d.s., Lhasa (type CR3) registration h/s and yatung tibet via siliguri registration h/s applied on white label....
TibetChinese Imperial Post1911 Surcharge - Combination Covers1911 (17 Sep.) red band cover registered from Lhasa to Shanghai bearing on the front 1a. on 4c. strip of five and on the reverse additional pair, cancelled by Lhasa (Type C4) c.d.s., additionally franked on the reverse with India KEVII ½a. and 1a. (4) cancelled by yatung tibet via siliguri (19.9) c.d.s. with adjacent yatung tibet via siliguri registration h/s applied on white label; on the front Yatung (Type C3) (19.9) c.d.s., Lhasa (type CR3) registration h/s and Shanghai B.P.O. (16.10) c.d.s.; envelope opened for display. A fine a...
TibetChinese Imperial Post1911 Surcharge - Combination Covers1911 (14 Oct.) envelope registered from Lhasa to Pakhoi bearing 1a. on 4c. (2), 2a. on 7c. and 3a. on 16c. cancelled by Lhasa (Type C4) c.d.s., additionally franked with India KEVII 4a. cancelled by yatung tibet via siliguri (21.10) c.d.s. with adjacent yatung tibet via siliguri registration h/s applied on white label, Lhasa (type CR3) registration h/s and Pakhoi (29.11) c.d.s.; on the reverse Yatung (Type C3) (21.10) and Hong Kong (18.11) c.d.s.; possibly an India ½a., required for the 4½a. rate, was applied on top of Chinese adhesi...
TibetChinese Imperial Post1911 Surcharge - Combination Covers1911 (24 Oct.) envelope registered from Yatung to England bearing on the front 3p. on 1c. to 4a. on 20c. cancelled by Yatung (Type C3) c.d.s. with adjacent Yatung (Type CR1) registration h/s, additionally franked on the reverse with India QV ½a. and 2a. 6p. cancelled by yatung tibet via siliguri (28.10) c.d.s. with adjacent yatung tibet via siliguri registration h/s applied on white label and London (18.11) c.d.s. Envelope opened for display. Very fine and most desirable, the usage of the India QV 2a.6p. rare in Tibet. Photoprovenan...
TibetChinese Imperial Post1911 Surcharge - Combination Covers1911 (3 Nov.) envelope from Lhasa to Tientsin bearing on the front 3p. on 1c. (2) and 3a. on 16c. cancelled by Lhasa (Type C4), additionally franked on the reverse with India KEVII ½a. and 2a. cancelled by yatung tibet via siliguri (14.11) c.d.s. with adjacent Yatung (Type C3) (11.11), base office (16.11), Shanghai B. P.O. (10.12) and Tientsin B.P.O. (16.12) c.d.s. Envelope opened for display. Minor toned spots, still quite fresh and rare.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions fo...
TibetChinese Imperial Post1911 Surcharge - Combination Covers1911 (12 Nov.) large part of a parcel front (194x121mm.) registered from Yatung to Singapore, Straits Settlements bearing 3p. on 1c. to 2r. on $2 full set of eleven cancelled by Yatung (Type C3) c.d.s., additionally franked with India KEVII 1a. (5) cancelled by yatung tibet via siliguri (13.11) c.d.s. with adjacent Yatung (type CR1) registration h/s and yatung tibet via siliguri registration h/s applied on white label. Some expected creasing and staining still quite fresh and most attractive, the usage of the 2r. on $2 to Singapore m...
TibetChinese Imperial Post1911 Surcharge - Combination Covers1911 (26 Nov.) envelope registered from Yatung to England bearing 6a. on 30c., 12a. on 50c. and 1r. on $1 cancelled by Yatung (Type C3) c.d.s., additionally franked with India KEVII ½a. (2) and 2a. cancelled by yatung tibet via siliguri (27.11) c.d.s. with adjacent Yatung (Type CR1) registration h/s. The reverse with yatung tibet via siliguri registration h/s applied on white label and London (15.12) c.d.s. Envelope opened for display. Very fine and attractive, the 1r. on $1 rarely seen on cover. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s P...
Tibet Chinese Post Offices in Tibet
TibetChinese Post Offices in TibetChinese-Tibetan Combination1955 (20 Jan.) envelope ex the "Klewitz" correspondence from Shigatse addressed to Germany bearing on the reverse Tibet 2/3tr. full sheet of twelve cancelled by Shigatse (Type 2) handstamp and on the front China PRC $2,000 Peace (C33), $2,000 1st Ann. of Founding (C41), $800 International Women's Day (C98), $200 and $800 National Emblem (S2, S5) cancelled by Shigatse (Type C225) c.d.s. new earliest date (previously recorded from 30.6.55), with adjacent Lhasa (Type C290) c.d.s. new earliest date (previously recorded from 03.12.55). Ra...
TibetChinese Post Offices in TibetChinese-Tibetan Combination1955 (23 Apr.) envelope from Lhasa via Phari addressed to Kalimpong bearing on the reverse Tibet 4tr. cancelled by Lhasa handstamp, at Phari additionally franked with China PRC $400 Tien An Men and $50 definitive cancelled by Phari (Type C230) c.d.s. (very early usage) with adjacent Kalimpong (2.5) c.d.s.; usual minor staining not detracting, still quite fresh and rare. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Post Offices in TibetChinese-Tibetan Combination1955 (9 May) envelope from Lhasa via Phari addressed to Kalimpong bearing on the reverse Tibet 4tr. and 2tr. horizontally bisected in half cancelled by Lhasa handstamp, at Phari additionally franked with China PRC $400 1st National People's Congress (C118) cancelled by Phari (Type C230) c.d.s. (early usage) with adjacent Kalimpong (16.5) c.d.s.; fine and rare. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Post Offices in TibetChinese-Tibetan Combination1961 (19 May) illustrated envelope from Shigatse addressed to Nepal bearing Tibet 1tr. and China PRC Chrysanthemums 4f. (2) (C210, C211) cancelled by Shigatse (Type C292) c.d.s. (second day of recorded usage). Envelope roughly opened at left not effecting the adhesives, still a scarce and desirable philatelic usage.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Post Offices in Tibet1954 (20 Apr.) envelope registered ex the "Klewitz" correspondence from Lhasa addressed to Germany marked Via Chengtu, China, Via Siberia bearing on the front Gymnastic by Radio $400 violet block of four (S42-S45), and on the reverse $400 orange red block of four (S30-S33), $400 blue block of four (S34-S37), $400 light blue block of four (S50-S53), $800 International Women's Day (C98-C99) (two of each), cancelled by Lhasa (Type C222) c.d.s. The reverse with Fulda (15.7) arrival c.d.s. Gymnastic by Radio blocks of of four rare on cover, possibly unique from Tib...
TibetChinese Post Offices in Tibet1955 (9 June) envelope from Lhasa addressed to Denmark bearing on the reverse Tien An Men $1,000 (2) and $200 cancelled by Lhasa (Type C222) c.d.s. Envelope opened for display, a scarce destination.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Post Offices in Tibet1955 (15 June) envelope from Lhasa addressed to Nepal bearing on the reverse Tien An Men $200 and 30th Anniv. Death of Lenin $2,000 (C112) cancelled by Lhasa (Type C222) c.d.s. with adjacent Canton (12.7) transit c.d.s. and faint arrival datestamp. Fine and rare, the transit in Canton is very unusual. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Post Offices in Tibet1956 (15 Mar.) illustrated envelope from Tung-Meh addressed to Shanghai bearing Defend World Peace $400 to $2,000 (C31-C33) cancelled by Tung-Meh (Type C274) c.d.s.; the reverse with another strike of the despatch c.d.s. and arrival Shanghai (4.4) c.d.s. Fine and most attractive, an early usage of the Tung-Meh c.d.s. (recorded from 8.3). PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Post Offices in Tibet1959 (1 Oct.) illustrated envelope from Lhasa addressed to Nepal bearing on the reverse 10th Anniv. of Founding PRC 8f. (C216) cancelled by Lhasa 1949-1959 10th anniv. of Red China Foundation pictorial cancellation in red, with adjacent "Lhasa 19" (2.10) c.d.s. and arrival datestamp. Fine and extremely rare, this is the first example offered by us of the Lhasa pictorial cancellation. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Post Offices in Tibet1961 (25 Nov.) illustrated envelope registered from Yatung addressed to Kalimpong bearing on the reverse two examples of 40th Anniv. of Mongolian People's Revolution 10f. (C293) cancelled by Yatung (Type C232) (new latest date of usage) c.d.s. with adjacent Kalimpong (28.11) c.d.s. Fine and scarce.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Post Offices in Tibet1962 (5 June) envelope registered from Lhasa addressed to Nepal bearing 90th Birthday of Lenin 4f. to 20f. (C262-C64) cancelled by Lhasa (Type C200) c.d.s. The reverse bearing India 1955 "Elephant and help fight tb" label cancelled by despatch c.d.s. with adjacent faint arrival datestamp. A scarce cover.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Post Offices in Tibet1962 (15 Aug.) envelope registered from Lhasa addressed to Nepal bearing on the reverse various values including 8f. (C305-C306), 8f. (S243), 4f. (S252), 8f. (S256) with lower imprint margin, 8f. (S259) with upper imprint margin cancelled by Lhasa (Type C200) c.d.s. Some creasing and tears not detracting from the overall appearance. A scarce cover.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Post Offices in Tibet1962 (1 Oct.) illustrated envelope registered from Lhasa addressed to Nepal bearing on the reverse Stage Art of Mei Lanfang 4f. (C307), 8f. (C309), 20f. (C311) and 22f. (C312) cancelled by Lhasa (Type C200) c.d.s. with adjacent faint arrival datestamp. A fine and scarce cover. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Post Offices in Tibet1962 (1 Oct.) illustrated envelope registered from Lhasa addressed to Nepal bearing on the reverse Stage Art of Mei Lanfang 4f. (C307) (2), 8f. (C308), 8f. (C309), 10f. (C310) and 22f. (C312) cancelled by Lhasa (Type C200) c.d.s. with adjacent faint arrival datestamp. Envelope roughly opened and the 10f. with perfs damage, still quite fresh and scarce. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Post Offices in Tibet1962 (14 Oct.) envelope registered from Lhasa addressed to Nepal bearing on the reverse Stage Art of Mei Lanfang 4f. to 50f. full set of eight (C307-C314) cancelled by Lhasa (Type C200) c.d.s. with adjacent faint arrival datestamp. Some peripheral faults effecting the 20f. and the 50f., also a (c.12cm) cut on the reverse below the adhesives. Nevertheless a rare cover. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Post Offices in Tibet1962 (16 Nov.) envelope registered from Lhasa addressed to Nepal bearing on the reverse Stage Art of Mei Lanfang 50f. (C314) and 1250th Ann. Birth of Tu Fu 4f. (C305) cancelled by Lhasa (Type C200) c.d.s. with adjacent faint arrival datestamp. A fine and scarce cover.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Post Offices in Tibet1962 (16 Nov.) envelope registered from Lhasa addressed to Nepal bearing on the reverse Stage Art of Mei Lanfang 20f. (C311), Pottery of Tang Dynasty 22f. (S235), definitive 2f. (2) and 1250th Ann. Birth of Tu Fu 8f. (C306) cancelled by Lhasa (Type C200) c.d.s. with adjacent faint arrival datestamp. Some usual staining otherwise fine and scarce.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Post Offices in Tibet1963 (19 Feb.) illustrated envelope registered from Lhasa addressed to Nepal bearing Support Heroic Cuba 8f. (S256) single on the front and upper left corner block of six (3x2) with imprint on the reverse, cancelled by Lhasa (Type C200) c.d.s. with adjacent faint arrival datestamp. Some usual staining otherwise fine and scarce. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Post Offices in Tibet1963 (7 Aug.) illustrated envelope registered from Lhasa addressed to Nepal bearing Stage Art of Mei Lanfang 4f. (C307) and Butterflies 50f. (S304) cancelled by Lhasa (Type C200) c.d.s.; the reverse with arrival Kathmandu datestamp. A scarce cover.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Post Offices in Tibet1963 (8 Sep.) embossed design envelope registered from Lhasa addressed to Nepal bearing on the reverse definitive 4f. and Stage Art of Mei Lanfang 20f. (C311) and 30f. (C313) cancelled by Lhasa (Type C200) c.d.s. A fine and scarce cover. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Post Offices in Tibet1963 (5 Oct.) illustrated envelope registered from Lhasa addressed to Nepal bearing definitive 4f. and Stage Art of Mei Lanfang 50f. (C314) cancelled by Lhasa (Type C200) c.d.s. The reverse with Gangtok (18.10) and Kathmandu (24.10) c.d.s. The Gangtok transit is unusual, a scarce cover. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Post Offices in Tibet1964 (2 Jan.) illustrated envelope registered from Lhasa addressed to Nepal bearing on the reverse Stage Art of Mei Lanfang 22f. (C312) cancelled by Lhasa (Type C260) c.d.s. with adjacent faint arrival datestamp. Fine and scarce.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Post Offices in Tibet1964 (17 June) illustrated envelope registered from Lhasa addressed to Nepal bearing on the reverse definitive 20f., 40th Anniv. of Great October Socialist Revolution 4f. (C155), Long Live Revolutionary Socialist Cuba 10f. (C323) and Butterflies 20f. (S300), cancelled by Lhasa (Type C200) c.d.s. with adjacent Gangtok (4.7) c.d.s. and Kathmandu light arrival datestamp. Fine and scarce.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Post Offices in Tibet1965 (28 Jan.) envelope from Nielamu addressed to Nepal bearing on the front Heroic People of Vietnam Are Bound to Win 8f. (C343) and on the reverse definitive 2f. (2) and Long Live Revolutionary of Liberation of Albania 10f. (C349) cancelled by Nielamu (Type T11) c.d.s.; on the reverse Kathmandu transit (28.2) and arrival (2.3) c.d.s. Fine and scarce.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Post Offices in Tibet1965 (8 Nov.) envelope registered from Nielamu addressed to Nepal, marked we are made of soil, bearing Monument of People's Heroes Miniature Sheet (C47M), 10th Anniv. of Founding of PRC 20f. (C221) and 20f. (C233), 30th Anniv. of Founding of People's Liberation Army 4f. (C148), definitive 2f. and 4f. (2), cancelled by Nielamu (Type TIN2) c.d.s.; on the reverse faint arrival date stamp. Some creasing and other minor faults, surely a rare and attractive cover. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for...
TibetChinese Post Offices in Tibet1965 (11 Nov.) envelope registered from Nielamu addressed to Nepal, bearing 10th Anniv. of Founding of PRC 20f. (C221) and 20f. (C233), 30th Anniv. of Founding of People's Liberation Army 4f. (C147), 110th Anniv. of Publication of Manifesto of Communist Party 4f. (C173), 25th World Table Tennis Championships 4f. (C213) and definitive 1f. (2), cancelled by Nielamu (Type TIN2) c.d.s.; on the reverse Lalitpur (26.11) c.d.s. with day inverted. Fine and rare. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buye...
TibetChinese Post Offices in Tibet1967 (26 Feb.) envelope registered from Lhasa addressed to Nepal, bearing definitive 2f. and 10f., Afro-Asian Writer's Urgent Conference 22f. (C388), Centenary of Birth of Dr. Sun Yat Sen 8f. (C389), Women in Service Trades 8f. (S438-S439) cancelled by Lhasa (Type TIN1) c.d.s.; on the reverse Shiga Durbar (30.2) c.d.s. Fine and rare. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Post Offices in Tibet1967 (30 July) envelope registered from Lhasa addressed to Nepal, bearing definitive 4f. and 10f., Holding High the Great Banner of Mao Zedong 8f. (C386), Afro-Asian Writer's Urgent Conference 8f. (C387), 1st Sports Meet of New Emerging Forces of Asia 8f. (C392), Commemorating Cultural Revolutionary Pioneer Lu Xun 8f. (C395), 25th of Publication of 'Talks at the Forum on Literature and Art' 8f. (W22) cancelled by Lhasa (Type TIN1) c.d.s.; on the reverse Kodari P.O. (4.8) handstamp in violet. Fine and rare. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more...
TibetChinese Post Offices in TibetCollections and RangesThe Theo Klewitz archive: 1955-57 an exciting postal history selection (42) all addressed to Germany showing a variety of multifranked covers mostly air mail and registered, following some different routes and marked Via Siberia, or Via CCCP or Via China, or Via Chengtu, or Via India, including a couple of 1956 mixed currency used after 1st April 1956. Mixed condition as expected, direct inspection recommended to fully appreciate this wonderful lot.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditio...
TibetChinese Post Offices in TibetCollections and RangesIllustrated Envelopes: 1954-66 an impressive postal history selection (66) showing a variety of rates and frankings including registered mails, mainly from Lhasa or Yatung and with many addressed to Nepal. Mixed condition as expected, direct inspection essential to fully appreciate this lot.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Post Offices in TibetCollections and RangesOld Currency: 1954-56 a selection (17), franked at some different rates including at $800 (11), at $2,000 (2), at $2,200, at $2,400 (2) and at $3,000. Mixed condition, an interesting lot.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Post Offices in TibetCollections and RangesNew Currency 8f. rate: 1956-58 a selection (40), all bearing a different franking, showing a good range of different postmarks. Mixed condition, a great lot for the specialist.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Post Offices in TibetCollections and RangesNew Currency 20f. rate: 1957-62 a selection (16), all bearing a different franking, showing a range of different postmarks. Mixed condition, a good lot for the student of the subject.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Post Offices in TibetCollections and RangesNew Currency High Frankings: 1956-66 a selection (12), all bearing a different franking, showing a range of different rates including 22f. (2), 24f., 28f. (2), 30f. (2), 32f. (2), 34f., 36f. and 54f. Mixed condition, a good lot for the advanced collector.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetChinese Post Offices in TibetCollections and RangesIncoming Mails: 1955-65 a selection (17), from India (8) or from Nepal (9) showing arrival postmarks. Mixed condition, an unusual lot.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet Dalai Lama Mail
TibetDalai Lama MailScarf letter written in a small script bearing a good strike of the small seal (Dawson 5); clean and fine. It is usual for letters bearing this seal not to have an outer seal. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetDalai Lama Mail1910 (c.) scarf cover addressed to the King of Nepal with a good example of the floral design red wax seal (some cracks and slightly broken). PhotoNote that this floral design is similar to that of the Prime MinisterSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetDalai Lama MailThirteenth Dalai Lama1915 (c.) scarf cover, with silk scarf, to C.A. Bell in Sikkim, with a good example of the red wax seal with dot and crescent (Dawson 6) (cracks and part outer portion missing), the reverse bearing 1912 1/3 tr. bright blue tied by Lhasa postmark, with two strikes of Gyantse and Phari type 1 postmarks alongside; some age faults. Photoprovenance:Robson Lowe auction, October 1977Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetDalai Lama MailThirteenth Dalai Lama1920 (c.) complete scarf letter bearing the personal seal of the thirteenth Dalai Lama (endless knot design with sun and moon at top), with the silk scarf wrapped around the letter. The wrapper bears 1912 2/3 tr. dull lake tied by Lhasa postmark and with a fine impression of half of the Dalai Lama's seal in red. An impressive lot. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetDalai Lama MailThirteenth Dalai Lama1920's scarf wrapper from the thirteenth Dalai Lama to Mr D. Macdonald, the Trade agent in Tibet (1909-1924) and is sealed by a very fine example of the red wax seal of the thirteenth Dalai Lama with crescent and dot (Dawson 6); some cracking. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetDalai Lama MailThirteenth Dalai Lama1922 (25 June) native cover to Major F.M. Bailey, closed with a reddened wax floral seal (some edge fragments missing); the address reads, "This urgent cover should be delivered to Major F.M. Bailey, officer in Sikkim, wherever he will be met in Bhutan. Up to Nangartse it should go by post and thence by special mounted courier. If Major Bailey is met on the way, the letter should be delivered, and if not, deliver at Do-Jong where it should go by mounted courier until Major Bailey is met in Bhutan. Despatched from the Potala Palace"; bearing 1/3 tr. brig...
TibetDalai Lama MailThirteenth Dalai Lama1924 (c.) wrapper from the 13th Dalai Lama at Lhasa franked with Tibet 1912 1/6t. strip of four printed in a deep yellow-green paint and bearing a sharp impression of the wax seal of the thirteenth Dalai Lama with dot and crescent (Dawson 6) (some cracking). Received at Phari, with manuscript notation 1 o'clock on the 6th day of the 2nd month, Tibetan calendar. An extraordinary exhibition item being the only recorded Dalai Lama cover bearing more than two Tibetan stamps of any value, most, in any case, being sent stampless. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on B...
TibetDalai Lama Mail1925 scarf cover to the personal assistant to the political officer in Sikkim with the red wax seal with dot and crescent (Dawson 6) (fragment missing) and with 2/3 tr. rose-carmine (shiny ink); the address has been translated in black ink. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetDalai Lama Mail1929 scarf cover to Katmandu sealed with the thirteenth dalai Lama's red was seal with crescent and dot (Dawson 6), a few fragments of the seal missing. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetDalai Lama Mail1940 (c.) wrapper to the King of Nepal with a fair impression of the floral seal, split on opening and with some cracking, with Nepalese notation on the reverse. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetDalai Lama Mail1950's (c.) scarf letter bearing the personal seal with dot and crescent (Dawson 6) and the large seal (Dawson 3) on the inside; fine. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetDalai Lama MailTri-Rimpoche1904 (Feb.) red wax seal cover to Katmandu bearing a good example of the red wax seal featuring crossed thunderbolts (Dawson 7); the seal is cracked and a small fragment missing. An important cover from this period of the British Occupation when the Dalai Lama fled to China. PhotoBefore sending the Mission, the British Government attempted to communicate with the Dalai Lama through the chieftan of Bhutan and the prime minister of Nepal The Tri-Rimpoche of Ganden is the highest and most respected rank to which a monk, who is not a reincarnation, can rise and is...
TibetDalai Lama MailTri-Rimpoche1910 (c.) scarf cover sent to Sir Charles Bell, the chief Commissioner of Sikkim and showing a fine impression of the crossed thunderbolts seal (Dawson 7) (slight cracking); some typical vertical folds. PhotoSir Charles Bell was the political officer in Sikkim between 1908-19provenance:Charles H. Dougan, October 1980Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetDalai Lama MailTri-Rimpoche1920 (c.) scarf wrapper to Nepal sealed with a perfect example of the crossed thunderbolts seal (Dawson 7); some folding creases. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetDalai Lama MailTri-Rimpoche1930's shirt letter (95x131 cm) bearing a fine strike of the Great Seal in red (Dawson 1), the outside with a good strike of the crossed thunderbolts seal (Dawson 7); fine. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetDalai Lama MailTri-Rimpoche1940 (c.) scarf letter to the King of Nepal (68x62 cm) bearing the square seal of the fourteenth Dalai Lama (Dawson 4) and with a good strike of the thunderbolts seal (Dawson 7). The letter requests assistance for a man sent to Nepal for his duties. Fine. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetDalai Lama MailTri-Rimpoche1940's a large shirt letter (folded 50x11 cm) to Nepal bearing a superb example of the crossed thunderbolts red wax seal (Dawson 7); a stunning cover. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet Mount Everest Expeditions
TibetMount Everest Expeditions1921-22 a press photos selection (7), including from the 1921 Expedition (5, one duplicate) and from the 1922 Expedition (2). All except one with dated paper note on the reverse describing the picture and sharing some extra details about it. Slightly mixed condition as expected. A seldom offered lot.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetMount Everest ExpeditionsThe Second Expedition1924 Everest Expedition labels, setting Ia in dark blue in a complete sheet of thirty-six, unused without gum showing "Geyser" variety in [21]. Some hinge reinforcements and other minor usual faults, still quite fresh and scarce. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetMount Everest ExpeditionsThe Second Expedition1924 Everest Expedition labels, setting Ib in dark blue in a complete sheet of thirty-six, unused without gum, showing "white flaw" variety in [21]. Minor splitting otherwise fine and attractive. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetMount Everest ExpeditionsThe Second Expedition1924 Everest Expedition labels, setting IId in pale blue in a re-joined sheet of thirty-six, unused without gum showing "short 'i' in Tibet" variety in [29] . Some splitting and hinge reinforcements, a couple of margins removed and other minor usual faults, still quite fresh and scarce. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetMount Everest ExpeditionsThe Second Expedition1924 Everest Expedition labels, setting IIf in pale blue in a complete sheet of thirty-six, unused with large part original gum or unmounted. Some splitting and hinge reinforcements, right side margins removed and other minor usual faults, still quite fresh and scarce. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetMount Everest ExpeditionsThe Second ExpeditionTractor Party (type A): 1924 (23 June) Bailey envelope registered to Edinburgh bearing Expedition label vertical strip of three tied by a fair strike of the Tractor Party handstamp in violet, used with India KGV 3p. (4), 1a. and 3a. tied by "yatung-tibet/via siliguri" c.d.s. and Yatung Tibet blue on white registration label, the reverse with Edinburgh (14.7) arrival c.d.s. . Rare registered mail to overseas. Photonotes:The Tractor Party led by Colonel Victor Haddick, included two Army drivers and Arthur Pereira. The Tractor Party was set up t...
TibetMount Everest ExpeditionsThe Second ExpeditionTractor Party (type A): 1924 (25 June) Bailey envelope to Pharijong, Tibet bearing two Expedition labels, each from the lower right margin corner, tied by a good strike of the Tractor Party handstamp in violet, used with India KGV 3p. (2) and ½a. tied by "yatung-tibet/via siliguri" c.d.s. The reverse with Pharijong (26.6) c.d.s. Fine and rare. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetMount Everest ExpeditionsThe Second ExpeditionTractor Party (type A): 1924 (30 June) mount everest expeditionofficial Expedition stationery envelope locally addressed to Sikkim bearing the Expedition label tied by a neat strike of the Tractor Party handstamp in violet, used with India KGV 1a. tied by "yatung-tibet/via siliguri" c.d.s. The label with some peripheral toning, still of fine appearance and rare. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetMount Everest ExpeditionsThe Second ExpeditionTractor Party (type A): 1924 envelope from Phari addressed to Gyantse bearing Expedition label vertical strip of three from the upper right corner margin, tied by good strikes of the Tractor Party handstamp in violet, used with Tibet 1912 1/3 Tr. tied by "Phari" native handstamp. The reverse showing negative Gyantse handstamp. Fine and rare. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetMount Everest ExpeditionsThe Second ExpeditionType B, Tibet: 1924 (25 June) Bailey envelope registered to Edinburgh bearing the Expedition label tied by "mt. everest expedition/tibet/1924" used with India KGV 3p. (2), ½a., 1a. and 1½a. (2) tied by "yatung tibet/via siliguri" c.d.s. with Yatung Tibet blue on white registration label, the reverse with Edinburgh (21.7) arrival c.d.s. ; the label with minor toning, envelope still quite fresh, a scarce registered international mail. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetMount Everest ExpeditionsThe Second ExpeditionType B, Tibet: 1924 (25 June) India ¼a. postal stationery card to Pharijong bearing the Expedition label tied by "mt. everest expedition/tibet/1924" used with India KGV ¼a. on ½a. tied by "yatung tibet/via siliguri" c.d.s.; alongside arrival (26.6) c.d.s. Fine and scarce.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetMount Everest ExpeditionsThe Second ExpeditionType B, Tibet: 1924 (25 June) Bailey envelope registered to Pharijong bearing the Expedition label tied by "mt. everest expedition/tibet/1924" used with India KGV 1a. and 2a. tied by "yatung tibet/via siliguri" c.d.s. with Yatung Tibet blue on white registration label, the reverse with arrival (26.6) c.d.s.; the label with minor toning, envelope still quite fresh, a scarce registered local mail.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetMount Everest ExpeditionsThe Second ExpeditionType B, Tibet: 1924 (28 June) India ½a. postal stationery card to Dorchester, England bearing on the reverse the Expedition label tied by "mt. everest expedition/tibet/1924"; on the front a second strike of the handstamp and India KGV ½a. tied by Pharijong c.d.s.; alongside arrival (21.7) c.d.s. On arrival card redirected to Southampton. The message with "Dear Bill, If this ever arrives it should have a Mount Everest stamp in it". Overall light ageing and some peripheral creasing still of fine appearance and scarce international card.Subject...
TibetMount Everest ExpeditionsThe Second ExpeditionType B, Tibet: 1924 envelope to Lhassa bearing on the reverse Expedition label block of eight tied by "mt. everest expedition/tibet/1924" and Lhassa native handstamp; on the front Tibet 1912 1/6Tr. to 1Tr. (the 2/3Tr. in pair) tied by Phari native handstamp; envelope opened out for display, fine and attractive.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetMount Everest ExpeditionsThe Second ExpeditionType B, Tibet: 1924 envelope to Gyantse bearing the Expedition label tied by "mt. everest expedition/tibet/1924" used with Tibet 1912 2/3Tr. vertical pair tied by Phari native handstamp; the reverse with neat Gyantse negative handstamp. Fine and scarce.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetMount Everest ExpeditionsThe Second ExpeditionType C, Rongbuk Glacier, 17,000 ft.: 1924 (9 July) postcard to Dwarhat bearing India KGV ½a. tied by "yatung tibet/via siliguri" c.d.s., the Expedition label (on the reverse) tied by Type B "mt. everest expedition/tibet/1924"and showing on the addressee side a very fine strike of the type C cachet. On arrival (15.7) the card was redirected to Nainital where it arrived on (17.7). Fine and scarce. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetMount Everest ExpeditionsThe Second ExpeditionType C, Rongbuk Glacier, 17,000 ft.: 1924 (9 July) "Advance Australia 1901" postcard to Penang, bearing India KGV ½a. and 1a. tied by "yatung tibet/via siliguri" c.d.s., the Expedition label tied by Type B "mt. everest expedition/tibet/1924"and showing on the picture side a fine strike of the type C cachet. Some light ageing not detracting. A very unusual usage of the postcard issued to commemorate the Royal Tour of 1901 and the inauguration of the Commonwealth of Australia, to a scarce destination, believed to be a unique such combination! P...
TibetMount Everest ExpeditionsThe Second ExpeditionType C, Rongbuk Glacier, 17,000 ft.: 1924 (29 July) India ½a. postal stationery card addressed to London, uprated with India KGV 1a. tied by Gyantse c.d.s., the Expedition label (on the reverse) tied by a fine strike of the type C cachet. On arrival the card was redirected to Belgium and franked with GB ½d. and 1d. cancelled by London (25.8) c.d.s. Card repaired at lower right corner and at top, still of fine appearance and rare.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetMount Everest ExpeditionsThe Second ExpeditionType D, Rongbuk Glacier in black: postal history duo including 1924 (24 Oct.) Expedition souvenir cards to England bearing India 1½a. franking tied by British Empire Exhibition slogan postmark, with the Expedition label tied by the type D handstamp in black; Mount Everest Expedition printed envelope addressed to Darjeeling bearing only the label tied by the type D handstamp in black. Slightly mixed condition, a scarce duo.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetMount Everest ExpeditionsThe Second ExpeditionType D, Rongbuk Glacier in red: 1924 postal history selection of Expedition souvenir cards (20) to England, Scotland or Holland bearing India 1½a. franking, showing Darjeeling, Calcutta or British Empire Exhibition slogan postmarks, with the Expedition labels tied by the type D handstamp in red. Mixed condition, an interesting lot for the student of the subject.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetMount Everest ExpeditionsThe Second Expedition1924 Expedition Label and Victor Haddick signature duo, including on plain envelope; on paper sheet together with signature of Christina Terry. Victor Haddick was the chairman of the Expedition Committee. An unusual duo.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetMount Everest ExpeditionsThe Third Expedition1933 (2 May) envelope to London sent by air mail bearing India ½a. and 8a. tied by Gangtok c.d.s. and bearing a good strike of the expedition handstamp with adjacent s. kensington (16.5) c.d.s.; on arrival the envelope was redirected to Kent. Usual creasing and tears not detracting from the scarcity of this cover.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetMount Everest ExpeditionsThe Third Expedition1933 (2 June) India 1a.3p. postal stationery envelope sent to Taunton, Somerset uprated with 1a.3p. tied by Gangtok c.d.s. and bearing a good strike of the expedition handstamp at foot; the reverse with arrival (17.7) c.d.s.; on arrival the envelope was redirected to London. Uncommonly fresher than usual. A scarce cover. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetMount Everest ExpeditionsThe Third Expedition1933 (7 June) envelope sent to Gibraltar bearing India 2a.6p. tied by Gangtok c.d.s. and bearing adjacent a strike of the expedition handstamp; the reverse with arrival (3.7) c.d.s.; on arrival the envelope was redirected to London and showing on the front another Gibraltar (4.7) c.d.s. Usual creasing and tears, the flap repaired, nevertheless a scarce cover to an unusual destination. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetMount Everest ExpeditionsThe Third Expedition1933 (21 June) envelope sent to London bearing India 1a.3p. (2) tied by Gangtok c.d.s. and bearing adjacent a neat strike of the expedition handstamp; Usual creasing and tears, the adhesives still fresh and with good colour, a scarce cover.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetMount Everest ExpeditionsThe Third Expedition1933 (8 July) envelope sent to Nathia Gali bearing India 1a.3p. tied by Gangtok c.d.s. and bearing adjacent a good strike of the expedition handstamp; the reverse with arrival (13.7) c.d.s. Usual creasing and tears especially on the reverse, still a scarce cover.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetMount Everest ExpeditionsThe Fourth Expedition1936 (26 April) stampless long format envelope to London showing a strike of the type G Expedition handstamp marked Shekar Dzong with manuscript notations including "184" which is the recovered cover number; the reverse with the large oval of the Political Officer, Sikkim, almost all covered by the label "Suffered Detention in Gangtok post office owing to the Postmaster's failure to affix postage stamps and to forward them in time. The post-master has been sent to jail for his offence" and manuscript in pencil". Some creasing, water staining a...
TibetMount Everest ExpeditionsThe Fourth Expedition1936 (2 May) stampless envelope to London showing a fine strike of the type G Expedition handstamp marked Received 28.1.37 with manuscript notations including "160" which is the recovered cover number; the reverse with the large oval of the Political Officer, Sikkim, partially covered by the label "Suffered Detention in Gangtok post office owing to the Postmaster's failure to affix postage stamps and to forward them in time. The post-master has been sent to jail for his offence" and manuscript in pencil "Posted 2/5/36 Received 28/1/37. Light u...
TibetMount Everest ExpeditionsThe Fourth Expedition1936 (7 May) envelope to London bearing a fine strike of the type G Expedition handstamp marked "Camp II" and manuscript "AIR MAIL" crossed through in pencil, with G.B. KGV 1½d. tied by Fulham c.d.s. (30.1.37), other manuscript notations including "98" which is the recovered cover number; the reverse with the large oval of the Political Officer, Sikkim, mostly covered by the label "Suffered Detention in Gangtok post office owing to the Postmaster's failure to affix postage stamps and to forward them in time. The post-master has been sent to j...
TibetMount Everest ExpeditionsThe Fourth Expedition1936 (27 May) card to England bearing a good strike of the type G Expedition handstamp marked "Camp III" with India 2a. just tied by large oval of the Political Officer, Sikkim; the two handstamps partially covered by the label "Suffered Detention in Gangtok post office owing to the Postmaster's failure to affix postage stamps and to forward them in time. The post-master has been sent to jail for his offence". Manuscript notation "28.1.37". Minor usual creasing, a rare card. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information ple...
TibetMount Everest ExpeditionsThe Fourth Expedition1936 (June) two "Oliver" envelopes to London showing a fine strike of the type G Expedition handstamp including (8 June) marked Camp I and (17.6) marked Rongbuk, each bearing India 2a.6p., the first cancelled by Gangtok (2.7) c.d.s. the other by Darjeeling (14.7) c.d.s. Usual mixed condition. A useful duo for the specialistSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetMount Everest ExpeditionsThe Fourth Expedition1936 (18 June) stampless envelope to London showing a fine strike of the type G Expedition handstamp marked Chodzong with manuscript notations including air mail and "203" which is the recovered cover number; the reverse with the large oval of the Political Officer, Sikkim, partially covered by the label "Suffered Detention in Gangtok post office owing to the Postmaster's failure to affix postage stamps and to forward them in time. The post-master has been sent to jail for his offence". A fine and scarce cover.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Pr...
TibetMount Everest ExpeditionsThe Fourth Expedition1936 (3 July) envelope to Shanghai sent by air mail showing a fine strike of the type G Expedition handstamp marked Camp III partially covered by the air mail label, bearing India 3p. (2), 3a. and 4a. tied by Gangtok c.d.s. The reverse with Hong Kong (14.7) c.d.s. and faint arrival (17.7) datestamp. Envelope with minor usual staining and imperfections, adhesives with fresh colours. Inside still the original letter on mount everest expedition 1936 headed paper. A scarce cover to an unusual destination.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For...
TibetMount Everest ExpeditionsThe Fifth Expedition1938 (4 May) envelope from Peter Oliver to his mother in London bearing fine strikes of "under certificate of posting" and dated "4 may 1938" with a second handstamp for the following day, with India KGV 1a.3p. pair tied by Gangtok c.d.s. (5.5), redirected on arrival to Devon and showing London slogan postmark (13.5). Fine and rare. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetMount Everest ExpeditionsThe 1953 ExpeditionA postal history trio all bearing Indian stamps cancelled by india embassy (nepal) c.d.s. including an air mail envelope to England showing the boxed "british mount everest/expedition 1953/camp" handstamp struck in mauve; the other two marked Mount Everest Expedition 1953. Mixed condition. A seldom offered lot.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet Mount Everest Flights
TibetMount Everest Flights1932 Haliburton Flight1932 (Jan.) envelope to Calcutta bearing India KGV ½a. tied by Park Street, Calcutta c.d.s. (13.1) bearing "mount everest trip" and vignette "This cover was transported by 'The Flying Carpet' N.R. 882N ..." and handstamp "American Fliers/in 'Stearland' Biplane" in purple; signed by the pilot "Richard Haliburton", with additional "Stephen Smith on the reverse. The adhesive with peripheral toning otherwise fine. Only 50 covers carried. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetMount Everest FlightsThe Houston Mount Everest Expedition1933 (3 Apr.) card to Germany, marked Houston Mount Everest Air Expedition 1933 bearing India KGV ½a. and 1a. (2). tied by fine strikes of "houston mount everest expedition/purnea" c.d.s. in violet, with adjacent Purnea (11.4) c.d.s. The reverse with houston Mt everest flight 1933 cachet. Minor creasing not detracting. A rare card to a scarce destination. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetMount Everest FlightsThe Houston Mount Everest Expedition1933 (3 Apr.) envelope registered to Denmark bearing India KGV 1a. (2), 1a.3p. (2), and 4a. tied by fine strike of "houston mount everest expedition/purnea" c.d.s. in violet with additional registration label and 3a. added and cancelled in Purnea (5.4). The reverse with houston mt everest flight 1933 cachet, Brindisi (16.4), "Amb. pescara-milano (16.4) and arrival (19.4) c.d.s. Included the original letter, dated 1 April with interesting content "... After waiting several days- during which reports of winds at 100 miles per hour- at...
TibetMount Everest FlightsThe Houston Mount Everest Expedition1933 (3 Apr.) envelope to England marked via mt everest houston- mt everest flight bearing India KGV 1a.3p. (2) tied by fine strike of "houston mount everest expedition/purnea" c.d.s. in violet. Included the original letter, dated 2 April with interesting content "...This will be a moment for you. if the flight comes off tomorrow- which appears possible- each of us here are sending one letter in its planes. They will be carried over the roof of the world...". A rare cover. PhotoNote:The mail was carried in small bags, one on each p...
TibetMount Everest FlightsThe Houston Mount Everest Expedition1933 (3 Apr.) envelope to London sent by air mail bearing India KGV 1a.3p. (2) and air mail 6a. tied by fine strikes of "houston mount everest expedition/purnea" c.d.s. in violet, with Air Mail label. The reverse with houston Mt everest flight 1933 cachet. Upper right corner of the envelope creased effecting the air mail stamp. Included the original letter dated 2 April with interesting content "...This letter is being taken in one of the two aeroplanes flying over the summit of the wold's highest mountain...". A rare cover. PhotoS...
TibetMount Everest FlightsThe Houston Mount Everest Expedition1933 (3 Apr.) two "Hawes" envelopes to Karachi one bearing India KGV ½a, the other bearing 1a., each tied by fine strike of "houston mount everest expedition/purnea" c.d.s. in blue. Mixed condition, still of fine appearance. A useful duo.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetMount Everest FlightsThe Houston Mount Everest Expedition1933 (3 Apr.) envelope from G.F. Hensley to his parents in Tottenham bearing India K.G.V 2a.6p. tied by a fine strike of "houston mount everest flight/purnea" struck in red; flap missing a little soiled. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetMount Everest FlightsThe Houston Mount Everest Expedition1933 (14 Apr.) India ½a. postal stationery card to England bearing India KGV 1a. and 2a.6p. tied by Purnea c.d.s. The reverse with houston Mt everest flight 1933 cachet. Minor creasing not detracting. A scarce card.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetMount Everest FlightsThe Houston Mount Everest Expedition1933 (20 Apr.) second official flight sent air mail to London bearing India 3p. (2) and air mail 8a. tied by two strikes of "houston mount everest flight/purnea" datestamp in violet and by houston mt everest flight 1933 cachet in the same colour, with a second strike applied on the reverse. On the front also Purnea (21.4) c.d.s. A horizontal archive fold not detracting from the importance of this rare cover. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetMount Everest FlightsThe Houston Mount Everest Expedition1933 (20 Apr.) the second official flight over Everest, envelope to Karachi bearing, on the reverse, India K.G.V 1a.3p. tied by a good strike of "houston mount everest flight/purnea" datestamp in greyish blue with the three-line special handstamp alongside, Purnea (21.4) and Karachi (24.4) c.d.s. at side. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetMount Everest FlightsThe Houston Mount Everest Expedition1933 (21 Apr.) envelope to Karachi bearing India K.G.V 1r. tied by a good strike of "houston mount everest flight/purnea" datestamp in reddish purple, the reverse bearing Purnea (25.4) and Karachi (28.4) c.d.s.; there is a vertical folding crease. An unusual franking. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetMount Everest FlightsThe Houston Mount Everest ExpeditionIndian Air Mail Society Mail: 1933 (8 Apr.) envelope to Calcutta, bearing India 9p. and ½a. tied by Purnea c.d.s., with The Houston-Mt. Everest Expdtn. coloured label tied by the illustrative handstamp with a second strike on the reverse with Park Street arrival c.d.s. (10.4) and Stephen Smith signature. Fine and scarce. Photo.note:On 7th April the secretary of the India Air Mail Society saw Blacker and Fellowes, who consented to carry a souvenir mail on a flight over the Himalayas. A fee of one guinea each was charged in aid of c...
TibetMount Everest FlightsThe Houston Mount Everest ExpeditionIndian Air Mail Society Mail: 1933 (8 Apr.) envelope to Calcutta, bearing India 3p. and 1a. tied by Purnea c.d.s., with The Houston-Mt. Everest Expdtn. coloured label tied by the illustrative handstamp with a second strike on the reverse with Park Street arrival c.d.s. (10.4) and Stephen Smith signature. Also a souvenir sheet marked Mt Everest Fliers Base bearing the label tied by illustrative handstamp and signed Stephen Smith. Fine and scarce duo.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and C...
TibetMount EverestCollection1920-1961 a delightful collection arranged in a Frank Godden album with written up pages comprising photographs, labels and postal history including 1921 envelope to England from a member of the expedition, 1924 label on souvenir page cancelled by Type C, Rongbuk Glacier, 17,000 ft handstamp together with th signatures of the members of the expedition plus the Tibetan Sherpas, 1924 Everest Expedition labels in complete sheet (4), 1924 Tractor Party Type A cancelling the label on local cover with 1912 Tibet 1/6 and 1/3, 1933 Second flight covers (2), 1936 envelope t...
Tibet Official Mail
TibetOfficial MailPrime Minister1934-41 a scarf letter to the Prime Minister of Nepal bearing a superb strike of the square seal with seven lines of Horyig script (54x54 mm) (Dawson 17); sent without his personal seal on the outside. Fine. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet Official Stamps
TibetOfficial StampsA mainly unused collection of the various values with singles, blocks and a few sheets. Some differents shades and papers, a great lot for the specialist.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet Other Related Areas
TibetOther Related AreasBhutan1864-1980s stamps and postal history housed in box including 1864 envelope from the Bhutan Campaign, Duar War, to Edinburgh bearing India De La Rue 8p., 2a. and 4a. cancelled by camp p.o. r. col. d.f.f. c.d.s. in black with same postmark in red on the reverse (standing for: Right Column Duar Field Force); 1868 India ½a. postal stationery envelope showing on the reverse camp p.o. l. col. d.f.f. c.d.s. in red (standing for: Left Column Duar Field Force); 1928 On His Majesty's Service envelope registered to Tibet marked Bhutan Agent Ha, Bhutan; a range of postal fisc...
TibetOther Related AreasBurma1941 (22 Nov.) Burma-Northern Shan States- Assam- India- Tibet- Yunnan- Chungking First Airmail Survey Flight, envelope to Dr. A. N. Young, C.N.A.C. Hong Kong bearing a variety of values cancelled with Lashio double-ring c.d.s. and with adjacent Lashio Airport oval d.s. in violet. The reverse with Tinsukia (23.11) and arrival Chungking (24.11) c.d.s. Only twenty-four covers carried, most of which went to Hong Kong and were destroyed when the Japanese invaded. This offered in this lot is one of only two covers that are believed to have survived. PhotoSubject to 20%...
TibetOther Related AreasMongolia1803 (The 8th day of the 4th month of the 8th year of Jiaqing era) Travel passport. Letter of Eligibility or passport issued by the wang (prince, high noble rank) amban (governor, minister, high ranked official) who "sits at the state and handles official matters". Meaning: Letter of eligibility issued to three monks (named Nidaka, Tsogtun and Bayantu) from Tsetsen Khan's aimag's (province) Dzasaktu Bayanbadrakhu Cheni's khoshuu (gusa). They had to visit the Dalai Lama and Erdeni (Probably Panchen Erdeni). They travelled with fifteen camels, one bow and one rifl...
TibetOther Related AreasNepalStamps and mainly postal history selection including 1884 and 1886 incoming letters from Tibet; 1906 envelope showing Trisuli negative handstamp, 1910 envelope showing Chautara handstamp. Mixed condition, a very interesting lot for the expert of the area.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetOther Related AreasSikkimStamps and postal history housed in a box including a selection of the 1916 revenue stamps including a couple of proofs and duplicated 1935 rocket mail labels and covers. Mixed condition, an enjoyable lot to sort out.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet Panchen Lama Mail
TibetPanchen Lama Mail1920's entire scarf letter, the letter is with the original letter closure wrapped around, bearing two fine strikes of the Panchen Lama's square seal (39x39 mm) (Dawson 26) and his personal seal (with three lines at top) of the 9th Panchen Lama; the wrapper is closed with a complete reddened wax seal (dot and crescent at top), some usual cracking. With the original silk scarf. A rare complete letter. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetPanchen Lama Mail1930 (c.) letter to the Prime Minister of Nepal sent whilst the Panchen Lama was in exile in China. The letter has a yellow frame with blue lines and shows the small personal seal of the ninth Panchen Lama and part of a large, square seal in red (this appears to be a Chinese authority seal but is in the form of a Tibetan seal and would appear to be a censor seal), numbered "16"; there is a repaired tear at top and some creasing. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetPanchen Lama Mail1930's scarf letter from the Panchen Lama bearing good strikes of his official (Dawson 26) and 16mm personal seals, the document has been folded for display. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetPanchen Lama Mail1930 (c.) yellow silk-lined envelope with ornate crest of the Garuda on reverse of the Panchen Lama printed in red, blue, black and green; the red wax seal has been lost and there are some defect to the front of the envelope. Nevertheless a collectable example of this cover. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet Regent Mail
TibetRegent Mail1817 letter to the King of Nepal, arriving in Kathmandu in September, bearing a fine strike of the seal of the seventh Dimu Hutuktu with six lines of Horyig script showing small character in the top margin (35 x 35mm), there is a small segment of the outer piece which may have contained the personal seal. The message reads, "We have heard from Nepalese Captain at Lhasa that your father has expired." He was the regent for the tenth Dalai Lama. PhotoKing Girvan Yuddha Bikram Shah died on 20th November 1816, aged 19 Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information plea...
TibetRegent Mail1880 (c.) letter from a royal buddhist to Nepal bearing an unrecorded circular seal in red; the circular design suggests one of the regents of the twelfth Dalai Lama. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetRegent Mail1930's document to Nepal concluding with a fine strike of the official seal (50x50 mm) with the personal seal of a floral arrangement (Dawson 21) on the outside along with the arrival notes. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet Sikkim Field Force
TibetPre Sikkim Expedition1886 Macaulay Mission1886 (19 Apr.) envelope from Darjeeling addressed to Sir Nicholas Roderick O'Conor at the British Legation in Peking, China bearing India ½a. (2) and 1a. (2) cancelled by despatch c.d.s. The reverse with Bombay (23.4) and singapore to hong kong (14.5) c.d.s. Included in the lot the letter with very interesting content about the mission: My dear Mr. O' Conor, At least I am delighted to say the mission has been sanctioned its fate. Paul, who is to be 2nd in command, tells me has been hanging by a thread for the last two months. The difficulties wer...
TibetSikkim Field ForceExperimental P.O. C-31888 (23 Oct.) Sandbach envelope from India bearing ½a. cancelled by despatch (Darjeeling?) duplex. The reverse with rare experimental p.o./ c-3 (25.10) c.d.s. with adjacent boxed too late handstamp. Fine and very rare. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetSikkim Field ForceExperimental P.O. C-71888 (11 Oct.) Sandbach envelope from Abergele, GB to Field Force Sikkim, marked To await arrival at Guatong, bearing 1d. lilac (5) cancelled by despatch duplex. The reverse with rare experimental p.o./ c-7 d.s. with adjacent sea post office f (23.10) c.d.s. Large part of flap missing usual toning and creasing, still quite fresh and very rare. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetSikkim Field ForceExperimental P.O. C-71889 (12 May) India ¼a. postal card locally addressed to Renock neatly cancelled by experimental p.o./ c-7 c.d.s. with adjacent experimental p.o./ c-22 c.d.s. for the same day. New latest date of usage. The experimental p.o./ c-7 was previously recorded only in 1888 between (9 Nov.-1 Dec.). A horizontal crease and some ageing not detracting from the rarity of this card. Still quite fresh and most attractive. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetSikkim Field ForceExperimental P.O. C-221889 (17 Jan.) Sandbach envelope from Llangollen, GB to Sikkim Field Force, bearing 4d. cancelled by despatch c.d.s. The envelope was underpaid and showing 'T' in hexagonal, boxed value of stamps 4d/ deficiency 1d and overland postage due a 2 handstamps. The reverse with sea post office a (29.1), Padong (9.2), Darjeeling (9.2) and rare experimental p.o./ c-22. Part of flap missing usual minor toning and creasing, still quite fresh and very rare. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Bu...
TibetSikkim Field ForceExperimental P.O. C-221889 (24 Mar.) Sandbach envelope from Christchurch, GB to Sikkim Field Force, marked c/o Postmaster Siliguri, bearing 1d. lilac block of five cancelled by despatch duplex. The reverse with sea post office e (9.4) c.d.s., rare experimental p.o./ c-22 c.d.s. impressed twice for (19.4) and (20.4), Siliguri (21.4) c.d.s. Flap roughly opened and other minor usual imperfections not detracting from the fine appearance, a very rare cover. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetSikkim Field ForceExperimental P.O. C-221889 (11 Apr.) Sandbach envelope from Kuch-Bihar, India to Darjeeling bearing 1a. cancelled by despatch c.d.s. on arrival (13.4) redirected to Renoch, Sikkim Field Force. The reverse with too late boxed h.s., Darjeeling (13.4) c.d.s. and rare experimental p.o./ c-22 (16.4) c.d.s. Minor usual peripheral imperfections and some ageing not detracting from the fine appearance, a rare cover. Photonotes:Kuch- Bihar (Cooch Behar) is famous for his Palace (Rajbari) that was built in 1887 by Maharaja Nripendra Narayan, this majestic palace is inspired by Lon...
TibetSikkim Field Force1888-89 postal history selection of five Sandbach envelopes from GB, franked with 5d. (2) and the other bearing five examples of 1d. lilac. The reverse showing a range of postmarks and all with a different "code" sea post c.d.s. including "code" a, b, d, e and f; one of the envelopes also bearing "Please return cover to postman for transmission to Inspector Genl. R.M.S. Calcutta" label tied by Simla c.d.s. Mixed condition, a very interesting lot for the student of the subject.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions fo...
Tibet Sven Hedin Expeditions
TibetSven Hedin First Expedition, 1894-97Sinkiang1894 (6 Mar.) envelope registered from Sven Hedin to his father in Stockholm bearing Russian Arms 20k. tied by a neat strike of Osh c.d.s. with a second strike alongside and dotted "R" in circle, the reverse with Stockholm arrival (8.4) c.d.s.; the address side is numbered "No. 29" by the recipient. A scarce early cover. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetSven Hedin First Expedition, 1894-97Sinkiang1895 (26 Aug.) envelope registered from Sven Hedin to his father in Stockholm bearing Russian Arms 7k. (3) tied by clear strikes of Osh c.d.s. with a further strike alongside and dotted "R" in circle, the reverse with Stockholm arrival (28.9) c.d.s.; the address side is numbered "No. 62" by the recipient. A scarce cover. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetSven Hedin First Expedition, 1894-97Sinkiang- Incoming mails1894-95 two incoming envelopes registered to Sven Hedin in Kashgar including 1894 (3 Feb.) bearing 30ö and 1895 (29 Dec.) bearing 30ö and 50ö, tied by Stockholm c.d.s.; the reverse bearing various c.d.s. including Osh. Sent by his father, they are addressed, via Osh, to the Russian Consul-General Perrovsky in Kashgar for transmission to Sven Hedin. Manuscript numbers "26" and "114" in red ink; mixed condition, a very useful duo for the specialist.note:The Russian postal service did not extend to Kashgar at that time, the Russian...
TibetSven Hedin Second Expedition, 1899-1902Sinkiang1899 two envelopes registered from Sven Hedin to his father in Stockholm including (22 June) bearing Russia 3k. (2) and 7k. (2) tied by Petrovsk c.d.s., and (Sep.) bearing Russia 20k. (2) tied by Osh datestamp. Each franked on the reverse and with registration label and and dotted "R" in circle on the front. Sightly mixed condition, a scarce duo.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetSven Hedin Second Expedition, 1899-1902Sinkiang- Incoming mails1899-1900 four incoming envelopes registered to Sven Hedin in Kashgar, three envelopes bearing 30ö. (2), the other with 20ö. (2) tied by Stockholm c.d.s. each franked on the reverse with red and black registration label on the front; each showing the Osh c.d.s. in bluish on the reverse. Sent by his father, they are addressed, via Osh, to the Russian Consul-General Perrovsky in Kashgar for transmission to Sven Hedin. Manuscript numbers "No.15", "No. 18" and "No. 20b" in red ink, the 1900 envelope is not numbered; slightly mixe...
TibetSven Hedin Third Expedition1905-081906-07 a postal history selection (10) sent by Sven Hedin to his family members in Sweden, all registered and bearing India QV or KEVII stamps including from Leh (6), Viceroy's camp (2) and Gyantse (2). Mixed condition, a great lot for the specialist.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TibetSven Hedin Fourth Expedition, 1927-35North-West Scientific Expedition1933 (5 Apr.) envelope registered to Alma Hedin in Stockholm bearing the set of four of the North-West Scientific Expedition stamps tied by Peking c.d.s. with the red on white registration label alongside; the reverse with additional 1933 Yuan Tan Yen-kai 5c. and 25c. franking on the reverse and is signed "Sven Hedin", envelope opened out for display. Also an incoming mail addressed locally to Sven Hedin from Tihwa Urumtsi bearing 6c. Mixed condition. An interesting duoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more i...
Tibet Wireless Telegraph Stamps
TibetWireless Telegraph StampsA complete set of (presumably) proofs on thin wove paper mounted on exhibition page, ex the Smythies collection including ½s. in yellow, 1s. in carmine (issued colour in violet), 5s. in pallid turquoise (issued colour in green), 10s. in violet (issued colour in blue) and 25s. in red. In addition issued ½s. to 25s. each in unused sheet of four and used sheets for ½a. to 5s. plus the 25s. two pairs on piece. Mixed condition, a possibly unique group. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
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