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Lot# 5169 - 196-201 Auction

  • Lot# : 5169 Egypt Kingdom

    1 pi. Die Proof in black, Imperforate example with guideline at lower right corner, showing errroneous inscription in lower panel where two pencil markings are apparent (one dot to be omitted above right hand word in arabic in lower panel, and arabic 'wow' to be deleted from lower panel, the 'wow' converts the singular 'Ghirsh' to the plural 'Ghroosh'), small vertical strip of gum otherwise unused. Illustrated in Smith on page 161, fine and very rare, believed unique. Signed Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,800 CHF