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Lot# 336 - Auction 321-332

  • Lot# : 336 Egypt Kingdom

    1874/75: Bulâq 1 pi. red, a correspondence of covers (5) to Everton, Liverpool four with original contents, with three covers bearing 1 pi. cancelled "POST EGIZIANE / SUEZ" datestamps in black (2) or blue and 1878 cover with 1 pi. cancelled large "POSTES EGYPTIENNES / SUEZ" cds; also an 1878 cover with letter headed "In the Canal" franked by Great Britain 2½ mauve pl. 9 tied by "BO2" obliterator with British P.O. SUEZ cds adjacent (Feb 1). Interesting group written by a seaman back to his wife and discussing Shipping movements: with two covers written on the Suez Canal.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold