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Lot# 5454 - 196-201 Auction

  • Lot# : 5454 Egypt Kingdom

    1937: XV Opthalmological Congress, Cairo; Essays by the Survey Dept. with photographic Essay without value and inscriptions imperforate, the completed 5 m. design appearing in silver on grey photographic paper, and a larger Essay for completed design for the 5 m. value with additional English and Egyptian value endorsements for both the 15 m. and 20 m. values at sides. A unique trio, ex the Hewitt archives and signed by him on reverse, with issued set for comparison. Signed Todd AIEP. Nile Post E442, E443, E445 = $ 1'800.

    Provenance: Robson Lowe sale (March 1979), Basel, lot 2464
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF