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Auction: 26025 - Tibet - The 'Bramley' Collection, Part II
Lot: 3340

Tibet
1914 The Second Issue
"Presentation" sheets. 4tr. deep bright blue (early printing, ink impression) and 8tr. rose-carmine (gloss paint impression) each in a complete sheet of six (3x2) cancelled by Lhasa (Type IV) handstamps. Slightly mixed condition, a very rare duo. Photo

note:
During the tour by the 1948 Trade Mission to China, India, Europe and America, and during the next few years, Tibetan stamps were presented to various dignitaries and also sent as gifts in response to requests by stamp collectors. The stamps were frequently cancelled by one of the postmarks of the Lhasa post office.
The two sheets of this lot fall into this category, having fortunately been retained by Tibetan Treasury authorities, and are wonderful examples of early printings.

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Estimate
£1,000 to £1,500

Starting price
£700