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  • Lot# : 639 Sudan

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    Postal Stationery 1897: Egyptian 1 pi. blue postal stationery envelope (250 issued), sent registered to Cairo and up-rated with 1897 5 m. rose-carmine tied by "Halfa" cds (Nov 4). Information strike at left and registration cachet below, Alexandria arrival (Nov 12) on reverse. Small envelope faults but most attractive and scarce. The addressee, Surgeon Lt. Colonel Slogett served with North Sataffordshire Regiment in the Dongola Campaign and on the reconquest of Khartoum.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold