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Auction: 25032 - Stamps and Covers of British Asia featuring the 'Imperial' Collection of Indian Telegraphs and Revenues
Lot: 3121

(x) India
Special Adhesive
1868 Issue
Miscellaneous selection, comprising Type II 8a. die proof inscribed "Special adhesive stamp proof of die taken 27 Nov 1888", 1868 values to 500r. used, also range with special Hundi cancellations

Note: The special Hundi cancellations (not to be mistaken for an overprint) were in use between 1876 and 1881, incorporating the date and the total value of stamps affixed to the document. This was a means to prevent fraudulent addition or removal of stamps.

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

Estimate
£600 to £700