Lot 2454
1930 (17 SE ?) 'O.H.H.M.O.S./...
The Uttama Series of Indian States - Part II | 5918
Auction: 28 July 2020 at 01:00 BST
£250
Description
1930 (17 SE ?) 'O.H.H.M.O.S./ Orcha Durbar/Tikamgarh, C.I.' deep blue on white printed cover, locally addressed to 'Mr H.Kaufman/ Guest House/ Tikamgarh', bearing 1914-35 ¼a deep blue horizontal corner pairs x 2, each centrally cancelled by squared circle. The stamps not tied, but a delightful and most unusual usage of official state stationery, to a known addressee. Acquired from Stanley Gibbons in 1978. SG 3b; Scott 1
XXX Italics please - The initials stand for 'On His Highness the Maharaja of Orchha's Service'. XXX
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