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Lot# 2176 - Auction 222-226

  • Lot# : 2176 Egypt Kingdom

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    1989/1994: An award winning 5 frame eighty page Exhibit of the 'Cassette Postal Stationery' envelopes with Proofs (7), and all printing types noted, in different values and colours, printing errors including missing colours and dramatic shifts and used examples; with 118 items. A most interesting collection.rnrnNote: The Cassette envelopes were originally issued for Troops to tape messages home, where one or other of the parties concerned were unable to read or write. The service was cancelled, due to the advent of mobile telephones, in 2007.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold