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April 1890, cover from Ilam to Kathmandu.
1 Anna imperforate, grey-blue, early printing,
on Local paper of good quality (No 7), setting 4-8
Postage: 1 Anna for a letter up to 1 Tola.
Strike of the very rare standard circular cancellation Ilam (C 13).
Dr. Hellrigl: “R!R!R! greatest rarity, with not more than 4 covers known” (100+ points)
Handwritten date: 47 / Baisakh 4/1 BS = Sunday, April 17, 1890 AD.
Reverse side:
Arrival: datestamp Kathmandu IV (D 63), dated 47/2/2 BS = May 15,1890 AD.
Total transit time 28 days. |
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