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Lot# 427 - Auction 227-233

  • Lot# : 427 Egypt Kingdom

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    Sudan 1877: Cover and complete contents mailed from Kordofan to Siut, struck with oval private negative seal of the Postmaster in Kordofan in black with arabic manuscript "Charged 1 piastre on 3 Shabaan 1294" = 12 August 1877, faint transit of very rare Arabic dated POSTE EGIZIANE / HARTUM cds in black (Aug 18) and Siut arrival cds (Sept 11) in blue. Charged "1" in manuscript on front for the journey between Kordofan and Siut and the letter would have travelled by Camel. Some envelope imperfections, but an historic and extremely rare cover - Kordofan is 700 kms. South West of Khartoum - this being the earliest recorded cover from this still remote region. Signed Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold