Hyderabad Residency: 1913 Foreign Bill revenues imperf black PROOF set 2a-24R on thin card. Superb fresh UN as made, 4 huge margins. K&M 401-12(p) cat US$286 (in 1983) for issued stamps. Only 1 sheet of ea believed printed. (12) (P) Estimate A$150
Patiala: 1937-38 Patiala State opt KGVI set 3p-25R. VF MLH, few tiny tone specs on a couple, overall very fresh. SG 80-97 cat £700. (18) (P) Estimate A$550
Cochin: 1923-24 "ON CGS" opt Varma I 8p/9p carmine, wmk upright. VF MUH, sl tropical spots on gum. SG O20 cat £450 for M, should be at least double, £900 MUH. Very rare. (P) Estimate A$600
Bhopal: 1936-49 SERVICE opt Pictorial 2a brown & blue, error opt INVERTED. VF fresh MUH. SG O337b cat £300 for M, should be at least double, £600 MUH. Only part of 1 sheet recorded. Certificate can be obtained on request. (P) Estimate A$700
