A group of 21 official and service stamps from the Indian princely and convention states, plus one Pakistan service issue, all used unless noted. Bhopal is represented by the ½ anna SERVICE Moti Mahal bicolor. There are two Travancore conch-shell issues with "On S S" official overprints, and the 6 cash is mint hinged. Hyderabad (Deccan) makes up the largest share. It includes the 1931 pictorials in the 4 annas Osman Sagar, 2 annas High Court, and 1 anna Char Minar (one plain and one with the Sarkari overprint), an 8 pies green and a 4 pies black arms type with overprints, and four earlier arabesque designs with black Sarkari overprints, two of which also carry red Urdu overprints. The convention states are covered by Gwalior's King George V officials: a 1 anna with "GWALIOR" overprint, a 1 anna with Hindi service overprint, and two 3 pies Hindi service overprints, both of which are mint hinged. There is also a Patiala State Service 3 pies. Rounding out the group are a Jaipur ½ anna Man Singh with red SERVICE overprint and a Pakistan 4 annas SERVICE. Condition is mixed, as is typical of these issues, with some toning and irregular perfs. Please view the scan carefully, since it shows exactly what you will receive. Valued at $30

Bonus: A used example of the Travancore three-quarter chuckram in violet from the Indian feudatory state of Travancore, showing the state's conch shell emblem in a double oval. "Travancore Anchel Stamp" appears in the inner frame and "Three Quarter Chuckram" around the outer oval, with Malayalam inscriptions below. The stamp has bright, fresh color and carries a circular datestamp across the center. Perfs are complete but somewhat irregular, as is typical of these issues, and there is a small paper bump at the upper right corner. Please view the scan carefully, since it shows exactly what you will receive. Valued at $3