Indian Convention States Chamba 1938 "CHAMBA STATE" set of 18 to 25r slate-violet and purple, SG82/99.
An unused set with part to large part original gum. A little heavily hinged in places, with a couple of imperfections (6a thin spot, 10r tiny inclusion).
Despite these minor imperfections it remains an attractive set with very fresh colours and white gum.
An increasingly difficult set to find in mint condition without toning.
The 1938 issue comprises the complete overprinted King George VI definitive series, including the impressive high values to 25 rupees, which were produced in relatively small quantities and are seldom encountered as a complete mint set in fresh condition.
SG Catalogue Value: £1,200.
Chamba was one of the six Convention States, which adopted the postage stamps of British India overprinted with the state's name following its entry into the Indian postal system in 1887. Unlike the stamps of the Feudatory States, Convention State issues were valid for postal use throughout British India.
