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  • Lot# : 1986 Egypt Kingdom

    1935: 'Xmas 1935 / 3 Milliemes' on 1 pi. carmine, a fine example used on second day of issue on reverse of cover to Lt. Col. Cliff in Harpenden, England tied by 'retta' in black. Struck on front with 'Egypt Postage Prepaid / 19' cachet in red (Moascar, Suez Canal) and by Cairo cds (Dec 18) in black. An extremely rare stamp on letter, in use for two weeks, demonetised on December 31, 1935. Signed Todd AIEP Gi = £ 350.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF