I.C.S. Gwalior 1896 2a6p yellow-green error, SG23a

I.C.S. Gwalior 1896 2a6p yellow-green error, SG23aIndian Convention States Gwalior 1896 2a6p yellow green, type long Hindi overprint, block of six with centre stamp in top row showing error 'GWALICR' (R1 5) from the May 1896 printing, SG23a. A brilliant quality mint block with original gum; couple of minor surface stains, still a fine and very rare piece with only 26 of this error possible and desirable in this positional form. Six states had a postal convention agreement with "British India" to use

His big break came in 1970

depending on which ships were calling at the various islands

before returning to Oklahoma to live with his family

making this July invitation redundant

The letter is written on a single sheet of paper measuring approximately 10" by 8" and is in fine condition

The earlier from plate 22 cancelled by the small type circular date stamps (22

Sven Hedin

It was written just two days after the Discovery set sail for the Antarctic Circle from Lyttelton in New Zealand

ink and coloured pencil

He produced simplified

Lovely quality upper marginal examples

Very fine used large four margin horizontal pair lettered LE-LF showing moderate plate wear