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Lot# 387 - Auction 284 - 290

  • Lot# : 387 Egypt Kingdom

    1879: 1 pi. rose used on 1884 cover to Belfast, Ireland cancelled by bold strike of rare bilingual "ASSOUAN" Star & Crescent datestamp (Smith type X-3) in black with fine information strike at left. Alexandria transit cds and Belfast arrival cds (Nov 12) on reverse. The cover with slight fault at upper left but of great rarity - Smith states 'less than 10 strikes recorded'. Rare. Signed Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF