Tradition und Erfahrung in klassischer Philatelie seit 1919

Losnr. 457 - 265.-273. Auktion

  • Losnr. : 457 Ägypten (Königreich)

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    Suez Canal Company 1868 (July): 20 c. blue, a used example with good to large margins all round, used on 14 July 1868 entire letter from Leon Labbé in Port Said to the merchants Mazet & Martin in Kantara, tied by Port Said "5129" gros chiffres in black. Slight stain on face panel away from adhesive. This is the earliest recorded date of use of any Suez Canal Company stamp on letter. Mentioned and illustrated in Jean Boulad d'Humières, Ringström & Tester's 'Suez Canal Company' on page 80. Cover #1 in the census of the 21 known Suez Canal Company covers of which nine bear this cancellation. Signed Ap. N. Gennaropoulo, Herbert Bloch. Cert. Todd AIEP (2019).rnrnProvenance: Harmers, New York, 13-14 Nov 1980, lot 1125.
    Ausruf : 8.500,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 9.500,00 CHF