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Lot# 5798 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 5798 Egypt Kingdom

    1959 (April 16): First Petroleum Congress, 10 m. blue, an unused horizontal strip of six, marginal from base of sheet and showing Control A/59 in margin, first stamp showing variety "Imperforate" on all four side, including between margin at base,the next five stamps perforated normally, fresh and very fine, unmounted og. Extremely rare - just the one pane was found and thus 5 strips exist thus - this being the sole example with Control number. Unique. Signed Todd AIEP Nile Post C220b = $ 200+.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF