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  • Lot# : 5320 Egypt Kingdom

    1888/1906: 4 m. vermilion, imperforate block of four on watermarked paper somewhat thicker than issued and in a duller shade (and not chalk surfaced) possibly of initial Proof status (Postal Stationery?), with dried large part og. Scarce and the first example that we have encountered.

    Provenance: Collection Ibrahim Chaftar
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF