INDIA, 1852, -1/2a Red, Scinde District Post (SG S3; Scott A3).> Complete design, strong embossing, cancelled by diamond of dots and affixed on native piece, trace of datestamp on reverse, typical light cracking as always VERY FINE. AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE AND CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE RED “SCINDE DAWK”. A KEY ITEM TO ANY EARLY INDIA COLLECTION. The -1/2a Red Scinde Dawk was the first stamp issued in all of Asia. Because it was embossed on a wax wafer it had a tendency to crack (and often disintegrate). It was deemed unacceptable and quickly replaced with the white and blue stamps embossed on paper. The example offered here, completely intact, is among the very finest of the small number available.<#><#>Although the Scott catalog notes that two unused copies exist, current research suggests these were all cancelled by the postmaster prior to affixing on the letter, and that no genuine unused examples exists. One of the two previously thought unused copies received a recent negative B.P.A. certificate. Ex Wilson. With 2012 B.P.A. certificate. Scott $26,000.00
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