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Auction: 8032 - Stamps & Covers of Asia
Lot: 594

India Covers and Cancellations 1911-12 Coronation Durbar An outstanding and replete collection neatly mounted and written-up on pages, including a fine array of postcards illustrating the vastness of the event, showing processions, buildings and events; the double-ring datestamp, including Sub-Offices, used on covers and pieces; the Royal Cypher datestamp used on a wide range of items and including the various Sub-Office types; Machine datestamps; Sorting Office c.d.s.; a range of Registered mail with different types of label; the boxed "Acknowledgement" handstamp; Telegrams; King Emperor´s Camp datestamps and Official Paid handstamp; Queen Empress´s Camp 25 December envelope addressed to the King Emperor with Official Paid handstamp in red, and many others. A fascinating collection which brings to life this remarkable event. Also a few 1905-06 Prince of Wales Tour and 1921-22 Prince of Wales´ Camp cancellations on pieces (39) and a few covers Estimate £ 2,000-2,500

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