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Lot# 2038 - Auction 244-249

  • Lot# : 2038 Egypt Kingdom

    Suez Canal Co. 1868: The Saatjian Forgeries of the issue, complete sheets (all were made freom the 40 c. Stone) of 200 stamps (20 x 10), imperforate in issued colours, the 1 c. and 40 c. being close to the genuine shades, the 5 c. and 20 c. being in colours not greatly resembling the originals, created by M. Saatjian of Belgium on wove unwatermarked tined paper. Scarce in complete sheets nowadays.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF