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  • Lot# : 425 Egypt Kingdom

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    1900: Sudan 5 m. rose postal stationery envelope (H&G B3) used to Surbiton, Surrey with manuscript "Stamped 10 Millièmes on back", cancelled on obverse with two strikes of "HALFAYEH" Star & Crescent cds (Feb 6, 1900) in black - one of just three such usages recorded (Stagg page 28 Smith type X-1: unlisted). Reverse with Camel 1898 1 m. brown & pink single and a block of four, 2 m. green & browwn and 3 m. mauve & green tied in transit by "Wadi Halfa / Camp" cds's (Feb 7). Surbiton arrival cds (Feb 20) alongside. One of the great rarities of the Star & Crescent cancellations. Signed Todd AIEP. Cert. Ceremuga (2011).
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold