377th Auction

Native stampless cover with a large 38mm "BARMA / OC 5 1897" cds on reverse. Not previously recorded. Damage to flap.

Complete sheet of eight of perforated Bamra conch-shell labels; these labels are seen used on covers during the stamp issuing period of 1888-1895. Badly stained but the only complete sheet we know of.

24-8-1928 pre-printed note signed by Raja Ranjit Singh, ruler of Barwani from 1894-1930.

Cover franked with 1917 horizontal pair (cliché 1 & 2) 1/4a light blue on medium wove paper perf. 7 on two sides with characteristic doubling of the impression tied by Barwani undated cds. This is the only known multiple of the 1st stamp of Barwani used on cover. BPA certificate

Handmade postcard franked with 1917  1/4a light blue on medium wove paper perf. 7 on all four sides with characteristic doubling of the impression tied by Barwani undated cds with manuscript annotation by the sender reading "15 / 5 / 17" as the date of posting of the postcard. This is the 1st day of issue as noted in the Barwani State Gazette. A very important item of Barwani postal history. BPA certificate

Homemade postcard franked with 1917  1/4a light blue on medium wove paper perf. 7 on two sides with characteristic doubling of the impression tied by Barwani undated cds. with manuscript annotation by sender confirming date of postage as "31-8-17". This is the 2nd earliest known usage of a Barwani stamp. Stamp defective on top right but never the less a very important philatelic item of Barwani. BPA certificate (SG value £4500)

Pre 1921  1/4 a greenish-blue on medium wove paper imperf pair (cliché 1 & 2). Experts believe that this is Barwani's 2nd 1/4 a stamp, different from the 1st stamp (SG 1) being that the top English value tablet is not double as normally found on the 1st stamp (SG 1). Furthermore the 1st issue of Barwani (SG 1 and 2) was issued perforated whereas the 2nd issue of Barwani (SG 1a and 2ab) was issued imperf. Furthermore, the ink shades are different, the 1st stamp (SG 1) was printed in dull blue whereas this stamp is printed in greenish-blue. A single used example, this pair and two covers are all that are known from this issue. BPA certificate (SG value £6000)

Part cover franked with Pre 1921  1/4 a greenish-blue on medium wove paper complete sheet (cliché 1,2 / 3,4). Experts believe that this is Barwani's 2nd 1/4 a stamp, different from the 1st stamp (SG 1) being that the top English value tablet is not double as normally found on the 1st stamp (SG 1). Furthermore the 1st issue of Barwani (SG 1 and 2) was issued perforated whereas the 2nd issue of Barwani (SG 1a and 2ab) was issued imperf. Furthermore, the ink shades are different, the 1st stamp (SG 1) was printed in dull blue whereas this stamp is printed in greenish-blue. A single used example, a pair a cover franked with a pair and this cover are the all that are known from this issue. Arguably one of the greatest rarities of Barwani. BPA certificate (SG value £18000)

1920  ¼a blue-green on medium wove paper perf 7 complete sheet of four, certificate ISES 2021 (SG value £1300)

1921, 1/4 anna blue-green (SG value £325)

Postcard franked with ¼a blue-green on medium wove paper perf 7. The postcard with a manuscript date of 6 Jan 1920 is clearly well before the issue date of 1921 listed in SG. Quite possibly the earliest known usage of this stamp, certificate ISES 2021 (SG value £2400)

1921  ½a dull blue on medium wove paper perf 7 complete sheet of four, certificate ISES 2021 (SG value £2600)

Pre 1921  1/2 a dull blue on medium wove paper horizontal pair (cliché 1, 2). Experts believe that this is Barwani's 2nd 1/2 a stamp, different from the 1st stamp (SG 2) being that the 1st issue of Barwani (SG 1 and 2) was issued perforated whereas the 2nd issue of Barwani (SG 1a and 2ab) were isssued imperf. Furthermore, the ink shades are different, the 1st 1/2a stamp (SG 2) was printed in deep ultramarine whereas this stamp is printed in dull blue. BPA certificate (SG value £3000)

Registered cover franked with seven copies of the 1/2a dull blue on medium wove paper imperf tied by seven strikes of Barwani cds. This is one of only two known registered covers franked with SG 2ab. A spectacular first issue item of Barwani. BPA certificate

14 July 1920 cover franked with  1/2 a dull blue on medium wove paper (cliché 4) imperf tied by Barwani cds. with manuscript annotation by sender "14/7/20". Experts believe that this is Barwani's 2nd 1/2 a stamp, different from the 1st stamp (SG 2) being that the 1st issue of Barwani (SG 1 and 2) were issued perforated whereas the 2nd issue of Barwani (SG 1a and 2ab) were issued imperf. Furthermore, the ink shades are different, the 1st 1/2 a stamp (SG 2) was printed in deep ultramarine whereas this stamp is printed in dull blue. BPA certificate

1921,  1/4 anna green blurred impression on soft wove paper perf. 7 complete sheet of four with error horizontal perforation on top resulting in stamp in position 1 perforated on all four sides. According to SG these were perforated on two or three sides only

1921,  1/4 anna green blurred impression on soft wove paper perf. 7 complete sheet of four (SG value £180)

Exhibit sheet with May 1921 1/4a green blurred impression on soft wove paper perf. 7 complete sheet of four with error stamps perforated on all four sides. SG lists these as perforated on two or three sides only. Also an additional complete sheet of four with perforations on two or three sides as normally found.

Exhibit sheet with 1921  1/4a green blurred impression on soft wove paper perf. 7, a complete sheet of four with error, stamps perforated on all four sides and a normal single perforated on two sides. SG lists these as perforated on two or three sides only

27 May 1921 homemade postcard with repair to top left portion from Barwani City to Palsud franked with 1921  ¼a green on soft wove paper perf 7. Manuscript date by sender "27 - 5 - 21" proves that the stamp was issued before the listed issue date of June 1921 by SG. Quite possible the earliest known usage of SG 3, certificate ISES 2021 (SG value £975)

Undated local cover franked on front with an imperf horizontal pair from the top of the sheet of the 1921  ¼a green blurred impression on soft wove paper and on the back with an imperf horizontal pair from the bottom of the same sheet both tied by undated Barwani cds. with Barwani City delivery cds on reverse. This cover bears the only four known examples of the ¼a green imperf stamps. Not listed in SG and most certainly unique, certificate ISES 2021.

Exhibit sheet with two complete sheets of the May 1921  1/2a ultramarine in two different shades (SG 4) and an additional 3rd sheet but with error stamps perforated on all four sides (SG 4 var). SG lists these as perforated on two or three sides only.

Exhibit sheet with two complete sheets of the 1921  1/4a green on vertical laid battone paper imperf, one on cream paper and the other on toned paper. The first with holes for twine to make the booklet on top and the second with holes on the bottom.

Handmade postcard from Silawad to Barwani City franked with 1921  1/4a green on vertically laid battone paper imperf. Message with a manuscript date of "16-4-23". A very scarce stamp used on postcard (SG value £540)

Handmade registered cover from Khetia to Barwani City franked with 1921  ¼ a green on vertically laid battone paper three imperf sheets of four on reverse + horizontal pair on front making up the 3½ a rate (3 a registration plus 1/2 a postage). A spectacular cover bearing the only known examples of the complete sheet of SG 5. Unique, certificate ISES 2021.

Exhibit sheet with October 1921  1/2a green, two complete imperf sheets of four, one on white and the other on toned vertical laid paper.

Exhibit sheet with October 1921  1/2a green with horizontal perf. 11 only, a complete sheet with twine from the booklet still attached, two pairs and a single.

Exhibit sheet with 1922 1/4 a dull blue clear impression on thickish glazed wove paper perf 7 complete sheet of four (SG value £1000)

1/4 a dull blue on thick glazed wove papper perf. 7 bottom marginal horizontal pair with error, extra row of perforation.

1922,  1/4 anna deep grey-blue clear impression on smooth, soft medium wove paper perf. 7 complete sheet of four (SG value £520)

1922,  1/4 anna deep grey-blue smooth soft medium wove paper perf. 7 complete sheet of four (SG value £520)

Exhibit sheet with 1922  1/4a deep grey-blue clear impression on soft medium wove paper perf. 7 (SG 8) complete sheet of four and a similar complete sheet of four with poor impression in steel-blue (SG 9) including a single copy of the same but with error stamp perforated on all four sides

1922  1a vermillion on thick glazed wove paper perf. 11 vertical pair with error, stamps imperf between (SG value £800)

1922  1a vermillion on thick glazed wove paper perf 11, a complete booklet comprising of 8 booklet panes of four. This is the first Barwani booklet that was bound by a staple instead of twine / thread. The booklet covers have no text and no interleaf as the stamps were ungummed. Some minor reinforcements. Most likely unique, certificate ISES 2021.

Registered cover franked on reverse with 1922 1a vermillion & 2 anna purple + 1923  ¼a black perf 7 horizontal pair. A spectacular three color franking and the only known cover franked with the 1923  ¼a black, certificate ISES 2021.

1922  1a vermillion on thick glazed wove paper perf 11 with error, stamp printed double. This is the discovery copy that led to the listing of this stamp in SG in 1993. Possibly unique, certificate ISES 2021 (SG value £2750)