India QV Cover 1857 Simla – Sealkote SG37 ½a Blue PM 253 FU
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:23058068 | Colour: Blue |
| Type: Cover |
Anglo Indian Affairs India QV Cover 1857 Simla – Sealkote SG37 ½a Blue PM 253 FUSmall flimsy blue envelope with artillery insignia on flap with early DLR printing stamp notably off-centre wthout watermark and PM type 5 (JC-MN) in use NWP postal sub-region ‘253’ Simla (Hill station summer capital) sent 20th July 1857 – Via Lahore green double circular 22nd July – Arrival Sealkote (Sialkot Punjab) exact date unknown
Flimsy cover fair to fine small upper bit m...issing – Stamp sound
Brief NewsNew items are often added to our Online Shop and Gallery at www.anglo-indian-affairs.comPlease study the material carefully before placing any bid.
All stamps are carefully described including minute condition issues. If any aspect of condition is not mentioned then presume that issue is not present. We do not provide scans of the reverse side of a stamp and expect any potential buyer to trust our descriptions and level of condition assessment.
Any description of shade is measured against an extensive advanced mint (very fine condition) shade reference collection. CV prices quoted refer to SG Commonwealth Catalogue 2020
We endeavour to make our scans as clear as possible, and therefore they form part of the lot description.
Be aware that any bids you place on this item will be considered as your commitment to purchase the item . We do not accept bidding retractions or cancelations and expect people to take responsibility for their bids at all times.
Payment RequirementsPayment is required within 10 days, unless order is added to, or permission is gained to extend payment period in advance. Payment is always required within 1 month from initial date of first item in each combined order. - Discretion of when to make final payment lies with AIA - Failure to pay, or continually pay late, will result in being blocked indefinitely.Bid with confidence in the knowledge that we offer a full refund of the bid price for any item that fails to meet the description given above.
Note that collections and selections are generally not refundable, but sets and individual lots are - subject to description.Approval by expertisation will only be accepted on agreement prior to any bids placed on any item, or items successfully won or bought. The expertisation body chosen may be discussed but is at the discretion of AIA, and would usually be BPA preferred.Postage PolicyWe use good quality stiffened 'Do Not Bend' envelopes to send all our items and offer combined postage where possible. Our P&P prices below reflect the price of the royal mail products available, where we only look to cover our costs. We never try to make a profit on postage, and our new lower prices reflect a cheaper cost price and lighter quality packaging.
Postage & Packaging Fees
Revised Prices as of 1st March 2019
UK : 1st Class Recorded Signed For (Less than 100g Insured value £50) Free
UK : Royal Mail Special Delivery (Less than 100g Insured value £500+) £5.95
Buy any additional items and always gain combined postage!!
Any items/orders above £150 will be free registered Post!!PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL ITEMS SENT UNINSURED ARE SENT AT BUYERS RISK.
Insurance: Do not claim a refund with AIA in the case of postage loss when you have not taken out the insured postal option. If you do we will block any future bids.EUROPE : Standard Airmail (Based on less than 40g) Airmail: £1.35
EUROPE : Royal Mail Signed For or Tracked (Insurance compulsory for orders above £40 total) £6.45REST OF WORLD : Royal Mail Signed For or Tracked (Insurance compulsory on all orders unless agreed otherwise with AIA) £6.95Buy any additional items and always gain combined postage!!
Any items/orders above £150 qualifies for free tracked shipping!!
Flimsy cover fair to fine small upper bit m...issing – Stamp sound
Brief NewsNew items are often added to our Online Shop and Gallery at www.anglo-indian-affairs.comPlease study the material carefully before placing any bid.
All stamps are carefully described including minute condition issues. If any aspect of condition is not mentioned then presume that issue is not present. We do not provide scans of the reverse side of a stamp and expect any potential buyer to trust our descriptions and level of condition assessment.
Any description of shade is measured against an extensive advanced mint (very fine condition) shade reference collection. CV prices quoted refer to SG Commonwealth Catalogue 2020
We endeavour to make our scans as clear as possible, and therefore they form part of the lot description.
Be aware that any bids you place on this item will be considered as your commitment to purchase the item . We do not accept bidding retractions or cancelations and expect people to take responsibility for their bids at all times.
Payment RequirementsPayment is required within 10 days, unless order is added to, or permission is gained to extend payment period in advance. Payment is always required within 1 month from initial date of first item in each combined order. - Discretion of when to make final payment lies with AIA - Failure to pay, or continually pay late, will result in being blocked indefinitely.Bid with confidence in the knowledge that we offer a full refund of the bid price for any item that fails to meet the description given above.
Note that collections and selections are generally not refundable, but sets and individual lots are - subject to description.Approval by expertisation will only be accepted on agreement prior to any bids placed on any item, or items successfully won or bought. The expertisation body chosen may be discussed but is at the discretion of AIA, and would usually be BPA preferred.Postage PolicyWe use good quality stiffened 'Do Not Bend' envelopes to send all our items and offer combined postage where possible. Our P&P prices below reflect the price of the royal mail products available, where we only look to cover our costs. We never try to make a profit on postage, and our new lower prices reflect a cheaper cost price and lighter quality packaging.
Postage & Packaging Fees
Revised Prices as of 1st March 2019
UK : 1st Class Recorded Signed For (Less than 100g Insured value £50) Free
UK : Royal Mail Special Delivery (Less than 100g Insured value £500+) £5.95
Buy any additional items and always gain combined postage!!
Any items/orders above £150 will be free registered Post!!PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL ITEMS SENT UNINSURED ARE SENT AT BUYERS RISK.
Insurance: Do not claim a refund with AIA in the case of postage loss when you have not taken out the insured postal option. If you do we will block any future bids.EUROPE : Standard Airmail (Based on less than 40g) Airmail: £1.35
EUROPE : Royal Mail Signed For or Tracked (Insurance compulsory for orders above £40 total) £6.45REST OF WORLD : Royal Mail Signed For or Tracked (Insurance compulsory on all orders unless agreed otherwise with AIA) £6.95Buy any additional items and always gain combined postage!!
Any items/orders above £150 qualifies for free tracked shipping!!
