Stamps & Covers International Public Auction 372

India: 1854-1981 Collection in Phila album, plus on s/sheets. 1854-55 QV Litho 1a & 4a (cut to shape). 1855-74 QV to 8a inc wmks & printings. 1882-1900 QV to 1R. 1895 QV High val 3R & 5R. 1902-11 KEVII to 2R. 1947 'JAI HIND' pmk KGVI cover (used to celebrate Indian independence). 1948 Gandhi set to 10R M (SG cat £425), plus 1½a on cvr. 1949-52 Pic Def set to 15R (£325). 1949 UPU set. 1950 Republic set. 1952 Saints & Poets set to 12a. 1955 5yr Plan Def set. 1957 Map Def set to 90np. 1958-63 Map Pic set to 10R. Commems 1950s-81 are largely comp M. Also 1954-65 Indian Forces abroad inc Indo-China & Congo, selection of Indian States inc Cochin & Travancore. Also range of 1940s-60s cvrs & FDCs. Most F-VF M/MNH/U. SG cat £4950+ = A$9500+. (1750 + 59 cvrs). (P)
Estimate A$950