Marudhar Arts
Auction 26 6 Apr 2019
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Jaipur, Half Anna (1/2 Anna) Pair, 1882, "Raj Service." Overprinted in RED on Half Anna Stamp of Victoria Queen listed as SG # 85 type, Blue-Green, watermark type 34, Perf 14, unofficial overprints used for Public Works Department of Jaipur, Unused, No gum, (Unrecorded & Unreported in any catalog), Certified by The Royal Philatelic Society London, Exceptionally Rare. Observation by the expert on the RPSL certificate: Rubber stamp probably intended to prevent theft. The only known example of the type, first time offered in any auction worldwide!
Estimate: 200000-300000 INR