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Lot# 5511 - 196-201 Auction

  • Lot# : 5511 Egypt Kingdom

    1883 (Dec 26): Official Post Office Circular No. 86, for the introduction of the First Issue of Postage Dues (Jan 1, 1884), in French and in Arabic on reverse; with notifications of using the correct register and 'vous expediera en même temps le timbre 'T' (nouveau modèle) indiqué..' and, translated 'The General Direction has decided on the adoption of Chiffre Taxe to be applied by the Office of Destination to unfranked or insufficiently prepaid mail...should be effective from January 1st, next..'. A fine and rare Postal Notice.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF