375th Auction

1879, 2 pia., die proof in black on glazed carton, dated "Nov 13 1878" with adjacent "BEFORE HARDENING"

1977, 6th National Day 150f., withdrawn at the date of Issue because of wrong Arabic inscription, two singles with additional franking tied bilingual cds. "SHARJAH 27.12.1977" to reverse of registered cover via Dubai to Bombay, one stamp applied at edge, thus perforation on one side blunt, a very scarce and fine commercial usage