Lot 51
Burma 1854-1937 collection
Stamps & Covers of The World | S24005
Auction: 26 March 2024 at 10:00 GMT
Description
1854-1946 mint and used collection on pages including: 1854 issues bearing range of Burmese marks (predominately Rangoon) with ½a on native cover with Rangoon boxed paid h/s, ½a blue (2) on entire to Calcutta, 4a blue and red (Head Die III, Frame Die II) with B-5 Akyab mark, 4a cut to shape with B-179 mark for Thayetmyo 1866, 1868 cover from Rangoon to Bremen franked by 6a8p slate (pair), 1869 cover from Rangoon to England franked by 8p and 8a carmine (die I), later QV issues with postal history and range of other markings organised by type with 6a purple provisional bearing B-179 mark, QV & KGV issues with high values telegraphically used, 1937 opts on India part set to 10r and assorted KGVI issues, generally fair to fine condition an interesting lot with much potential.
