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Auction: 160 - The Henry "Hap" Pattiz Collection of Nepal
Lot: 2201

Hellrigl #41, a, 1917-30 2a Chestnut on native paper, imperforate, complete sheet of 56, setting 22, this is probably the first setting that was used exclusively for telegraph purposes, neat and well struck Birganj telegraph cancels, rich chestnut color, four inverted cliches are found in positions 8, 9, 19 and 48, well clear to large margins all around, one horiz. and vert. fold between rows in the center of the sheet as usual, very fine and attractive (Scott #16, a; $744.00+; S.G. #40, a; £748+).

Estimate
$110