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Lot# 5253 - 196-201 Auction

  • Lot# : 5253 Egypt Kingdom

    Bulâq 20 pa. deep blue, position 200 on the sheet with major plate flaw on the wig of the Sphinx (Nile Post D16k), used with Bulâq 1 pi. red on 1877 cover to Cincinnatti (addressed to an early stamp importer C. F. Adams), tied by POSTE EGIZIANE / CAIRO datestamps (Oct 20) in black. London transit in red and arrival on reverse (Nov 15). Some docketing but a scarce mixed issue cover. Signed Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF