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  • Lot# : 5278 Egypt Kingdom

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    1878 Essays for the Provisional surcharge of the January 1879 issue, '5 PARAS' in red on 2½ pi. violet and '10 PARAS' in red on 2½ pi. violet, overprinted by the Khedevial Printing Works at Bulâq with vertical bars at sides obliterating previous value, fresh and fine examples of these unadopted Essays with somewhat dried gum. Minor thinning on the 10 paras of no real significance, extremely rare. Illustrated in Smith on page 213. Signed Todd AIEP Nile Post E81+E82 = $ 3'500.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,200 CHF