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Lot# 5321 - 196-201 Auction

  • Lot# : 5321 Egypt Kingdom

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    1909: Registered cover to Cairo franked in emergency, due to stamps shortages of both the 2 m and 3 m.. values, with 1 m. brown, 'Miri' (-) chestnut Official and diagonally bisected 1888/1909 4 m. vermilion all tied by GIZIRA / CASH datestamps in black. Cairo arrival at left (faint) and on reverse. Also a letter stating the circumstances of the bisection (dated 1934). File fold away from adhesives but extremely rare Gi = unpriced / Nile Post = unpriced but this cover is explained on page 126.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF