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  • Lot# : 5442 Egypt Kingdom

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    1926 (Dec 21): Opening of Port Fouad, the complete set of four values, all superb used on individual pieces but the 15 m. with slightly toned perfs., each cancelled on First Day of Issue '21 DE 1926 / 11 12A / PORT FOUAD' datestamps in black. A superb and very scarce set with just 1'520 overprinted of the 50 piastre. Signed Todd AIEP. Cert. Philatelic Foundation (1968) for the top value Gi = £ 1'700/Nile Post C17/C21 = $ 1'100.

    Note: The low printing figures for this issue caused a stampede, creating not only a riot but three deaths and the near destruction of the newly opened Post Office. Most sets had already been snapped up by dignatories.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF