Lot n°
Symbol(s)
Estimate (£)
176 | Great Britain & British Empire
Dominion
50753
C S
S.G. 305-308 var
1948 Gandhi set of four with “SPECIMEN” overprints with the original Courvoisier presentation
booklet in black velvet with gilt-edged pages where the stamps were hinged, which were produced by
Courvoisier following the request of the Indian government and given to high ranking people. Less than
ten of those booklets are still known and this in fine condition with the original cellophane around. The
set with original gum and hinges. The highlight of any modern India and Gandhi collection.
8’000 - 12’000
50754
A / 170
S.G. 464
1961 SWAMI VIVEKANANDA Original artwork for stamps made by Mr Pradhan who worked at De La
Rue, London office for Indian stamps. Even after end of British rule in India the Indian Security Press at
Nasik regularly met with De la Rue officials for artist feedback and idea sharing. This artwork originated
during those meetings and shows the fine line drawing of SWAMI VIVEKANANDA signed Pradhan,
1961. The design was used in the 1963 (SG464) stamp of India . The original archival artwork, in black
ink on a scratch board, measures 205x272mm. A must for any India collector and a perfect exhibition
showpiece. UNIQUE item.
1’000 - 1’500
50755
A / 170
1963 ASHOK STAMBHA Original artwork for stamps made by Mr Pradhan who worked at De La Rue,
London office for Indian stamps. Even after end of British rule in India the Indian Security Press at Nasik
regularly met with De la Rue officials for artist feedback and idea sharing. This artwork originated during
those meetings and shows the depiction of ASHOK STAMBHA (Lion pillar) which is national symbol of
India and used everywhere from currency, watermarks, stamps and passports. The original archival
artwork, made with black ink on a scratch board, is signed by the artist and measures 263x420mm. A
must for any India collector and a perfect exhibition showpiece. UNIQUE item.
1’000 - 1’500
Foreign Settlements in India
French Indian Settlements
50756
F
1850 (Apr 20) entire from Pondicherry to France with very good strike of the “PONDICHERY / Paid”
boxed ds (Giles type 10), with “INDIA PAID” crescent moon hs and “INDES OR” French transit,
Bordeaux arrival bs, very fine, plus Mauritius 1860 (Sep) entire from Port Louis to France with 4d rose
tied by mute barred oval.
100 - 150
Used Abroad
Iraq
50757
F
Bagdad group of five envelopes to Bombay, two single 1/2a and a pair, plus two registered with two 2a
or larger envelope pair of 1a and a 4a., two Busrah covers bearing half anna frankings
110 - 130