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    1951: Handpainted Essay for proposed 'Inauguration of the Farouk Canal' issue, prepared by Jean Boulad d'Humieres, the Suez Canal Co.'s PR Officer (and Fellow of the RPSL), 10 m. value in green, pale green and white painted by Boulad and by R. Bauchet showing Farouk, liner and lighthouse. The Essay was submitted and returned (Oct 16) as the King should be in Naval uniform and arabic dates were required. Neither the opening ceremony (due for November 11, 1951) nor the stamp issue, ever took place.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700 CHF