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  • Lot# : 5323 Egypt Kingdom

    1888: 5 m. rose-carmine, imperforate block of four on watermarked paper somewhat thicker than issued and in a duller shade, possibly of initial Proof status (Postal Stationery?) some slight scuffing on front, with dried large part og. Scarce and the first example that we have encountered.

    Provenance: Collection Ibrahim Chaftar
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF