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  • Lot# : 1980 Egypt Kingdom

    1932: 3 m. black on azure paper, the imperforate Proof block of four in tête-bêche format, showing the two adopted designs in composite sheet with the two unadopted designs (Rifle omitted, 'Xmas Seal' lettering reduced and ground below Camel changed) on gummed paper. Designed by Sergeant W. F. Lait of the Royal Army Service Corps, one of just four such produced. Large part og. with minor corner bend mentioned for accuracy, an extremely rare Proof. Signed Todd AIEP Nile Post E363 = $ 1'000.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF