uncommon1900-1945

Nepal Official Stamps on Cover from Bhaktapur

Name: Nepal Official Stamps on Cover from Bhaktapur
Brand: Nepal

Nepal · 1935 · 4 Paisa

This is a postal cover featuring a 4 Paisa official stamp from Nepal, used for government mail. The stamp, overprinted 'SERVICE' in English on a regular postage issue, is cancelled with a postmark from Bhaktapur. The cover itself is an example of official postal history from the Kingdom of Nepal.

During the Rana dynasty period, Nepal issued specific 'Official' or 'Service' stamps for use by government departments, a common practice in many countries at the time. This cover originates from Bhaktapur, one of the ancient royal cities in the Kathmandu Valley.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

official-mail postal-history coat-of-arms

Catalog Numbers

scottO22

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$25

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$20

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$15

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$10

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.