Miscellaneous

Besides the stamps and postal history of Tibet a number of enthusiasts have included Medals, Seals, Maps, Prints, etc. in their collections and I often have such items in stock.

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Ref. Number	Description	Price $US
VicIndPh0043	ENGLAND TO KASHMIR, 1888 (‘A.E. Sandbach correspondence’): Inbound 1888 cover from Oswestry (England) to Srinaggar, Kashmir and redirected to Simla. (The cover was sent to “Arthur E. Sandbach / Royal Engineers” – who served with the Sikkim Expedition later in 1888. ‘Arthur E. Sandbach’ should not be confused with his brother ‘H. Martin Sandbach’ who was serving with the Royal Artillery in Kashmir at the time.). F.w. two 2½d purple / on blue (SG 201) tied by ‘OSWESTRY’ Duplex cancel (dtd JUN 7 88) with ‘BWLCH-I-CIBAU’ transit (dtd JU 7 88) and ‘SEA POST OFFICE A’ transit (dtd 18 JU 88). ‘KASHMIR / 2ND DELY’ receiving mark (dtd 18 JU 88). Readdressed “U.S. Club / Simla” and bearing ‘KASHMIR’ cds (dtd 29 JU 88). With two SIMLA delivery markings. Attractive cover (opened for display), F/VF Condition.	$275.00
Mc0163	TIBET (China): Very Unusual 1961 Registered cover from Yatung to Lhasa f.w 22f Red Brown (International Disarmament Conference” (SG 1771 – rarely seen used in Tibet) tied by YATUNG (Hel. C232) cancel (dtd 61.7.29) with Registration Handstamp alongside. The cover is on the printed stationary of a Tibetan Nobleman with very attractive envelope crest. (It is very unusual to find any examples of Tibetan independence or authority during this period. Producing such covers was dangerous. This commercially used cover was sent to the “Dhakhwa & Sons” family – a major Nepalese trading family with shops in many towns in Tibet.	$125.00
TibMis0160	TIBET: Interesting 1954 letter (no envelope) from Aaron Binder in the USA to “Gyanaratna” in Lhasa. (Aaron Binder was a major Tibet collector in the 1950s and Gyanaratna was a very important Tibetan trader who had accompanied the Tibetan Trade Mission to the USA.) In the letter, it appears that Gyanaratna has been supplying Binder with Tibetan stamps, etc and in this letter Binder is trying to obtain more items. He offers to trade “Parker 51 gold point fountain pens” for a Tibetan Gold Coin. He mentions that there are trade restrictions on packages going to Tibet since the Communist Chinese takeover and suggests the pens could be sent to Gyanaratna’s friend in India. He is also looking for sheets of the “4tr Blue” and is looking for dated covers between “1926-30”. In the letter he mentions two important Tibet collectors (Haverbeck & Livingston) and wonders if Gyanaratna is supplying them with stamps as well. An interesting letter which throws some light on Tibetan collecting in the early 1950s.	$25.00
TibMis0158	TIBET: Extremely Rare IMPERF VARIETY of the Very Rare TIBET REVENUE ISSUE. Only one other Imperf. example is known to exist. This Tibetan Revenue dates from the 1930s, but was only found in the Potola Palace Archives in 2004-5 (?). Printed on the same printing press as the Tibetan banknotes and on the same paper. The sheet should have been Perforated vertically – but this example is Imperf. (see arrows). One portion of the Revenue was to be retained by the merchant and one by the Government.. (Only one copy is known used (1/2 of this used revenue is in the Palace Archives along with a small number of mint examples.) A few copies were “liberated” when the archives were being re-organised. Only a few examples are known to exist in private hands. Fresh, as issued. Extreme Rarity! (Guaranteed Genuine – Certificate)	$3850.00
TibMis0131	TIBET: Three “Expedition Expense Receipts” from the 1885 Chinese Mission to visit Nepal - the expenses were incurred while travelling across Tibet. The largest of the three receipts states: “A delegation including the Official Karki (high official) and his Deputy along with various officials and soldiers have been sent to visit the King of Gorkha (ie King of Nepal). The delegation has arrived in SHUANG LIU Province and has received 48 liang, 5 chien in silver for food and 31 liang, 5 chien in silver for equipment or other expenses totalling 80 liang in silver which has been received. The other two receipts are from WU KUNG Province and WU ZHI Province. (Translations supplied.) (Monetary System – 1 liang = 1 Tael = 10 Chien. One Chinese Dollar = 0.72 tael). Very Unusual Items.	$375.00
TibSeals0030	TIBET: Scarce seal of the 13th Dalai Lama’s large square Innermost seal (44mm – Dawson #3). The Inscription on Seal #3 is written in Horyig and can be translated as: “The Official Royal Seal of the Dalai Lama.” This example of this seal is in strips and has been re-backed. (Thin strips of paper were wrapped around a package the seal was impressed on these strips to help seal the package.) VF+ Condition.	$150.00
TibSeals0031	TIBET: Unrecorded Prime Minister's Inmost Seal This seal (44mm square) is smaller than Dawson #17 {53mm} & 18 {48mm} The text, in Horyig remains the same as in Dawson #17 & 18 ("By the supreme order of the Most Excellent King, protector of the Perfect Religion, who has authority to carry the affairs of government for the happiness and welfare of all.?"). The Prime Minister was the only layman authorized to use a Red Seal.	$125.00
TibSeals0029	TIBET: “SPECIMEN” SEAL OF THE LAST REGENT OF TIBET. In February of 1941 Taktra Rinpoche became Regent of Tibet. This document is a “SPECIMEN” of his seal which was sent to Tibetan Officials and Government Offices. It bears the new regent’s Red Seal (in Mongol “Horyig Script) and the Tibetan writing (hand-written) sated: “TIBET’S REGENT, THE TAKTRA RIMPOCHE, HOLDING THE RESPONSIBILITY OF GOVERNMENT”. The Seal (Dawson #22, {Page 24}) is Very Rare! (1997 U.S. Auction – identical specimen was estimated at $2500-$3000 + 15%). In mid-January 1941 Reting Rimpoche had resigned as Regent and in February the Taktra Rimpoche became Regent of Tibet. At this time the Dalai Lama was a minor and the position of Regent was all powerful. The Taktra Rimpoche remained Regent for fourteen years. With the Chinese invasion of Tibet, the pressure for a transfer of power from the Regent to the Dalai Lama led to Taktra’s resignation in early November 1950. (KCW)	$1450.00
TibMis0150	TIBET: Very Rare TIBET REVENUE ISSUE. This (mint) Revenue dates from the 1930s, but was only found in the Potola Palace Archives in 2004-5 (?). Printed on the same printing press as the Tibetan banknotes and on the same paper. Perforated and separated possibly by sewing machine, as with Tibet perforated stamps. One portion was to be retained by the merchant’. Very Rare, one copy is known used (1/2 of this used revenue is in the Palace Archives along with a small number of mint examples.) A few copies were “liberated” when the archives were being re-organised. Only a few examples are known to exist in private hands. Fresh, as issued. (Guaranteed Genuine – Certificate)	$2850.00
TibMis0151	TIBET: Very Rare TIBET REVENUE ISSUE. This (mint) Revenue dates from the 1930s, but was only found in the Potola Palace Archives in 2004-5 (?). Printed on the same printing press as the Tibetan banknotes and on the same paper. Perforated and separated possibly by sewing machine, as with Tibet perforated stamps. One portion was to be retained by the merchant’. Very Rare, one copy is known used (1/2 of this used revenue is in the Palace Archives along with a small number of mint examples.) A few copies were “liberated” when the archives were being re-organised. Only a few examples are known to exist in private hands. Fresh, as issued. (Guaranteed Genuine – Certificate)	$2850.00
TibMis0143	TIBET: July 7, 1956 letter (not translated) from the “TIBET BHARATI BUDDHIST / CULTURAL INSTITUTE . KALIMPONG”.	$15.00
TibMis0147	TIBET: October 30, 1955 letter (not translated) from the “TIBET BHARATI BUDDHIST / CULTURAL INSTITUTE . KALIMPONG”.	$15.00
TibMis0139	TIBET: 1953 Document relating to the Import of “cloth” into Tibet. At this time Tibet was still semi-independent. Chinese influence was still primatily political and there was relatively little interference with trade. Most trade was still through India. Nepalese, Indian and Tibetan trader’s still controlled most importing and exporting. Interesting Trade Document.	$30.00
TibMis0140	TIBET: 1953 Document relating to the Import of “cloth” into Tibet. At this time Tibet was still semi-independent. Chinese influence was still primatily political and there was relatively little interference with trade. Most trade was still through India. Nepalese, Indian and Tibetan trader’s still controlled most importing and exporting. Interesting Trade Document.	$30.00
TibMis0093	Tibet: Very Rare Tibet Human Rights Bogus Issue. Since they were first described and illustrated by Waterfall in 1965, collectors for the most part have searched in vain for these most illusive “stamps”. Armand Singer wrote: “These labels are rare; I have seen but one set used, one mint.” VF/Used	$400.00