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Lot# 5484 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 5484 Egypt Kingdom

    Penasson Issue 1872 (Jan  1): 5 pi. yellow-green, wmk. upright, unused and used examples, perf. 12½ x 13½, the unused example with major presumably non-constant flaw with large spot over "EV" of KHEDEVIE, the used example (position 120 - see L'Orient Philatelique No. 130) showing the Plate Flaw "Indented Frameline at Upper Left corner", lightly cancelled by circular datestamp in blue leaving the variety entirely clear. Rare and seldom seen Nile Post D20 var + D20b.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold