Auction 321 - 332 Europe & Overseas Asia / Africa, Europe A –Z, Collections & Accumulations - Day 4

Las Bela 1897: First Issue ½ a. black on thick white wove paper, perf. 11½, a corner sheet marginal example tied to reverse of cover by weak "LAS BELA" cds, addressed to Captain M. Tighe, Political Agent, Southern Baluchistan, Karachi. No further postal markings but receiving Office handstamp of 11 July 1897 in violet and possibly delivered by runner. File fold away from the adhesive, an unusual cover.rnNote: The promoted Major Tighe of the 27th Baluch Light Infantry ordered and led the successful attack on Nadiz Fort, and was awarded the DSO.