Tradition und Erfahrung in klassischer Philatelie seit 1919

Losnr. 2181 - 244.-249. Auktion

  • Losnr. : 2181 Brit. Besetz. von Bagdad

    1917 (Sept 1): Surcharged 2 a. on Turkey 20 pa. red (Castle of Europe) with star in dull blue, a very fine example used on neat 'Roffey' cover addressed to the Lieutenant at GHQ in Baghdad, tied by 'Bagdad' cds (11.SEP.17 / 11.30 AM) in black. Circular "Passed Censor / D" in red alongside and reverse with F.P.O. No. (55) datestamp of arrival. Just 415 stamps issued. Illustrated in the F. Khalaltschy handbook on page 175. A splendid and very rare cover.rnrnProvenance: Shanahan, Dublin, Sale 71, 19 July 1958, lot 842.
    Ausruf : 2.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 3.200 CHF