Status International - Sale 390

1917-30 Bow & Arrow & Kukris ½a red-orange, on native paper, imperf, blk of 18 from LL sheet cnr (6x3, positions 41-46, 49-54 & 57-62), inc TETE-BECHE pr in cnr position. Superb UN as issued, all 4 margins. Mi 14/14BK, Sc 11/11a cat US$31,500+++, SG 35/35a cat £21,600+++, all as normal singles, with tete-beche pr listed but unpriced! Such positional blk with the tete-beche should be at least +50% premium, so est cat US$47,500 & £32,600. Great rarity of Nepal philately as only 3 examples of the tete-beche pr are recorded. Dr Hellrigl AIEP & 2023 Ceremuga photo certs. (18) (P)
Estimate A$25000