Name: Auction: Rocket Mail. 1935 (27 SEP) flimsy bearing...
Brand: Stanley Gibbons Baldwin's
Price: 140 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

India & Area

<b>Sale number:</b> 5923 <br> <br> Stamp Sale

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A H Baldwin & Sons Ltd has a history that dates back to 1872, and is one of the largest and longest established numismatic dealers and auction houses in the world. As a distinguished name in the numismatic trade, they have seamlessly transitioned into the world of bullion, bringing unparalleled expertise and commitment to quality to a broader audience.

Established in 1872, Baldwin's has been a cornerstone of the numismatic trade, earning a reputation for integrity, authenticity, and a passion for the rare and precious. For over a century and a half, we have been at the forefront of preserving and promoting the art and history encapsulated within rare coins and precious metals.

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Rocket Mail.  1935 (27 SEP) flimsy bearing mauve 2r Himalaya label (overprinted PARCEL in red) and 9p green, tied by Gangtok CDSs of 27 SEP.  Violet SIR TASHI NAMGTAL FIELD/ TO, GANGTOK POST OFFICE and grey-blue pictorial SIKKIM ROCKET EXPERIMENT cachets, signed Smith, and endorsed on reverse by him '160 such missives', with a list of the 'Contents of Rocket' ("one dried Sea Horse.... one tube of tooth Paste....")  Wrinkles

Rocket Mail. 1935 (27 SEP) flimsy bearing...

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