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Auction: 22024 - The Samraat Collection of King George VI Indian States
Lot: 14

(x) Bahawalpur
1947 Star and Crescent
Provisionals Handstamped Star and Crescent on Stamps of India
1947 (12 August) Bahawalpur State notepaper (114x177mm) with embossed crest titled "Submitted for Approval" with India Official 1939-42 ½a. two vertical pairs and a single affixed, numbered 1-5 and handstamped in black, dark violet, light violet, green and red as a proof; all but the light violet ticked to mark approval.
Typed note on the reverse reads:

"Provisional handstamps (on stamps), approved by His Highness, the Nawab Ruler of Bahawalpur.

All for the record of the:
Postmaster General,
Government of Bahawalpur.

From, office of the :
Mushir-ai-Tasrefaar,
Sadiq Garh Palace."

Unique, attractive and a most important piece for the issue. R.P.S. Certificate (2020)

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

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Starting price
£5000