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Lot# 5761 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 5761 Egypt Kingdom

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    1957 (Jan 14): Evacuation of Port Said, 10 m. brown purple surcharged bilingually in red, an unused block of six (2 x 3), variety "English Overprint Omitted" on first stamp, fifth tamp corner crease not affecting the appearance, otherwise fresh and fine, unmounted og. Scarce variety in a multiple (sheet position is still unknown, Nile Post: "Occurs on only a few panes"). Scarce, much under-catalogued by Stanley Gibbons. Cert. Egypt Study Circle (1981) Nile Post C169a = $ 150+ / Gi = £ 85+.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF