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  • Lot# : 5296 Egypt Kingdom

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    1887/91: Essay by De La Rue for proposed 10 piastres value, beautifully drawn pen & ink sketch, 22 x 19 mm., apparently sent to De La Rue as an indication by the Egyptian Post Office in answer to a received hand-painted Essay of June 29, 1888, with manuscript pencil date on reverse: 'July '88'. Extremely fine and rare, illustrated in Smith on page 237. Signed Todd AIEP. Nile Post E94 = $ 500.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700 CHF