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Lot# 4099 - Auction 218-221

  • Lot# : 4099 Egypt Kingdom

    1931: Postcard franked by 1931 Zeppelin 50 m. on 27 m. chestnut, fault at top, tied by 'Graf Zeppelin / Caire' cds (April 10), struck with LUFTSCHIFF GRAF ZEPPELIN / ÄGYPTENFAHRT 1931 Pyramid cachet in red three times (twice on reverse) and addressed to Germany. The card should have travelled on the return Flight to Germany but instead appears to have been dropped off in Jerusalem (machine cancel on viewside). Rare and most unusual usage, with circa 20 recorded thus.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF