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Lot# 1587 - Auction 257-264

  • Lot# : 1587 Iraq

    Baghdad-Haifa Overland Mail 1925/29c.: Covers (53) with handstamped markings for Overland Mail or with the scarce bilingual "OVERLAND MAIL" labels in red, imperforate or perf. in two differing types (17 covers), with covers to Begium, Egypt, France, Italy, Switzerland and UK, incl. unusual 1925 cover with Officially Sealed labels to London, covers (16) incl. registered, with manuscript or typed endorsements 'Overland Mail' and others (4) with various imprinted 'Overland Mail' indicators in red or handstamped privately in red, blue or violet (9) from Iraq and Iran together with Palestine covers (4). Condition varies but a scarce and appealing group.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF