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  • Lot# : 125 Saudi Arabia

    1916/17: ½ pi. imperforate Proof in deep blue (issued in scarlet) on very thick carton paper, unused as produced, with Farouk cartouche on reverse. Extremely rare, just one sheet of 50 stamps printed, most probably originally donated to Farouk.
    Provenance: Collection King Farouk of Egypt (1955).
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold