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  • Lot# : 5285 Egypt Kingdom

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    Consular Offices 1879: 10 pa. on 2½ pi. violet, perf. 12½, the famous block of four used on 1879 cover to Constantinople cancelled by V. R. POSTE EGIZIANE / SCIO datestamp (Jan 26), with repeated fine strike above, paying the 1 piastre rate. Reverse with 'Costantinopoli' arrival cds (Feb 3) in black. Some light overall aging to the perforations but a splendid and extremely rare cover, with just four known bearing the provisional issue. Signed Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 3,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 16,000 CHF