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Lot# 1973 - Auction 244-249

  • Lot# : 1973 Egypt Kingdom

    Wreck Covers 1905 (Feb 27): Covers (2) with earlier cover from France to Cairo, stamps floated off, struck on front with two line SAUVÉ DU NAUFRAGE DU "CAIRO" / SAVED FROM THE WRECK OF S.S. CAIRO in violet, the flap secured with circular Interpostal Seal 'Poste Khedevie Egiziane / Cabinetto Del Vice Direttore' in red applied on reverse alongside 'Alexandrie' cds (March 6); and 1921 cover from Port Said with part of franking soaked off due to the "S.S.Kalyan" being hit by a severe gale when unloading in Marseille (April 18) with ACCIDENT DE MER handstamps on reseals on reverse. A scarce pair.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF