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Auction: 177 - The Philatelic Collector's Series Sale
Lot: 396

Nepal
1886-89 (circa), 1a Dark blue, early printings on native paper,
of 64, setting 8, unused without gum as issued, showing three inverted cliches in positions 52, 59 and 62, plus the constant and progressive plate flaws, particularly deep dark blue color and strong impression, minor foxing mostly on the outer edges and normal light folds between rows in the center of the sheet, not detracting from this rare and desirable sheet, otherwise very fine (Hellrigl 7b; Scott 7 var, a var.; S.G. 7, £9,920+).
Unused

Sold for
$650

Starting price
$450