Lot# 4275 - Auction 265-273
Auction 265-273
-> Catalogue 267: BRITISH POST OFFICES ABROAD - The DUBOIS collection (part II)
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Lot# : 4275 Egypt Kingdom
1863 (Dec 27): Grea Britain 1862 1 s. green used on 1863 Telegram envelope with imprinted 'Alexandria, Cairo, and Suez Telegraph' at base, tied by bold strike of the "BO2" obliterator in black with SUEZ despatch cds (Dec 27) in blue at base. Minor opening tear, fresh and very fine, a scarce and most attractive usage. Signed Todd AIEP.rnProvenance: Collection E.E. Yates, 31 July-1 Aug 1940, lot 436.Starting bid : 300.00 CHFHammer price : 1,100.00 CHF