Tradition und Erfahrung in klassischer Philatelie seit 1919

Losnr. 550 - 191.-195. Auktion

  • Losnr. : 550 Ägypten (Königreich)

    1951: Handpainted Essay for proposed 'Inauguration of the Farouk Canal' issue, prepared by Jean Boulad d'Humieres, the Suez Canal Co.'s PR Officer (and Fellow of the RPSL), 10 m. value in green, pale green and white painted by Boulad and by R. Bauchet showing Farouk, liner and lighthouse. The Essay was submitted and returned (Oct 16) as the King should be in Naval uniform and arabic dates were required. Neither the opening ceremony (due for November 11, 1951) nor the stamp issue, ever took place.
    Ausruf : 250 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.700 CHF