common1900-1945

Indian 3 pies stamp with the portrait of Queen Victoria and postmarked Lahssa

Name: Indian 3 pies stamp with the portrait of Queen Victoria and postmarked Lahssa
Brand: India

India · 1903 ·

Indian 3 pies stamp with the portrait of Queen Victoria and postmarked Lahssa. This is an Indian stamp used by troops during 1903-1904 Younghusband Expedition to Tibet. The postmark was incorrectly spelled LAHSSA at the top, which was corrected later to Lhassa.

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Image: Government of British India · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.5

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