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  • Lot# : 1609 Saudi Arabia

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    1916/1990c.: Collection in two volumes with 1916/17 rouletted issue unused and used with interesting cancels (Akaba, Yambo etc.), good range of Hashemite Overprints and Hejaz, fascinating Caliphate ½ pi. scarlet printed over yellow Railway Tax issue in corner marginal single and a vertical pair unused, 'Hejaz Govt.' in black on 1 pi. blue with inverted opt. unused (Gi 117a = £ 1'000), 1925 Postage Due set of nine all used on piece (Gi D163/D171), fine range of Nejd both unused and used, Capture of Medina & Jeddah issues with duplication, 1926 1 pi. blue block of eight from top of sheet showing two imperf. between pairs, Feb 1926 Colour change set of six unused (10 sets), multiples and imperf. varieties, 1927 Toughra set of eight unused (2), Establishment of Kingdom set of eight unused (2), 1934 Charity Tax unused, 1946 Obligatory Tax perf. 11 unused (rare), 1956 Airmail set unused, thereafter with value in the definitive issues with good range and commemorative issues incl. Interpol set in blocks, 1977 Four Imams sheets of four (4), 1981 Hegira Miniature Sheet, 1981 Unification Miniature Sheets (3), 1982 Riyadh Postal Buildings sheets (2 sets), 1984 Solar Village sheets (12 sets), an excellent lot with many scarce items in generally fine condition throughout.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold