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Lot# 5456 - 196-201 Auction

  • Lot# : 5456 Egypt Kingdom

    1938 (Feb 1): International Telecommunications Conference, Survey Dept. Essay for the 5 m. value, photographic imperforate Essay with C.I.T.R  across base of stamp (the initials of the Conference in French). Fine and very rare, signed on reverse by A. Hewitt, chief cartographer of the Survey Department. Unique Nile Post E467 = $ 700.

    Provenance: Robson Lowe sale (March 1979), Basel, lot 2470
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF