Worldwide Stamps and Postal History

Dthali - Aden Yemen Boundary Commission. 1903 (Apr 14) India QV 1a postal stationery envelope bearing a QV 1⁄2a, each cancelled by a superb "EXPERIMENTAL P.O / B-84" c.d.s, backstamped at Aden and Dover. Sent by C.F Hawkins of the 1st Hants Regt. to his wife in England, with a 1901 registered cover posted within India, to Hawkins at Gora Dhaka. Light vertical fold, otherwise exceptionally fine, the Experimental P.O B.84 c.d.s used at Dthali for just 36 days in March and April 1903. Photo on Page 143.
Suggested price: £ 1,000-1,200