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Lot# 5921 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 5921 Egypt Kingdom

    Gaza 1948/67: Collection on leaves, predominantly unused with myriad multiples and flaws throughout (probably more than the Nile Post listing) with exceptional section on the Bar Overprints; with 1948 set to £ 1, 1948 1 m. orange inverted overprint variety (Gi 1a = £ 130) with seven examples (all signed Hass), 2 m. inverted opt. (3),3 m. sepia overprint inverted,  6 m. green double overprints (7 incl. a block of four), higher values with overpriunts à cheval; Bar Overprint set to £ 1 with further double overprint varieties on nine different values (all signed Hass); 1955/56 set with numerous blocks and varieties throughout; 55 m. on 100 m. with surcharge double blocks of four (2); single with "Double overprint, One Albino" (cert.), Colour Trial of the overprint in black; thereafter with Imperforate printings (complete) and Colour Trials with Human Rights and Refugee Year 10 m.; 1961 Unissued 10 m. green in perforated or Imperforate pairs (rare - Nile Post = $ 700), fine run of Airmails and Bar Overprint set including excellent range of varieties and multiples. An outstanding collection.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,500 CHF