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Lot# 5021 - 196-201 Auction

  • Lot# : 5021 Egypt Kingdom

    1875 (Jan): Cover from Abu Homus to Rosetta rated in arabic '5 grams - 1 piastre' at lower left, struck with oval negative seal of ABU HOMUS / 1866 / MAKTAB BOSTA MASRIYA MIRIYA in black, with POSTE VICE-REALI EGIZIANE / ABU-HOMUS datestamp (late usage) struck in black alongside. Corner tear to envelope away from the markings, a rare cover.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF