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Auction: 160 - The Henry "Hap" Pattiz Collection of Nepal
Lot: 2269

Hellrigl #27d, 1901-1907 1a Bright ultramarine with recut frame on native paper, imperforate, horizontal pair tied to reverse of 1905 registered linen-lined cover by square grid cancel of Parewadada, to Kathmandu, with two strikes of negative Parewadada datestamps next to the pair and backstamped Kathmandu, some paper deterioration to this linen paper not affecting address or markings, wax seals on the reverse; fine; a scarce posting of which Hellrigl noted that Parewadada is a mysterious place not found on maps but confirmed by both the cancel and postmark as found on this cover (Scott#23; S.G. #27).

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