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Lot# 5528 - 196-201 Auction

  • Lot# : 5528 Egypt Kingdom

    1888 (Jan 1): 5 pi. grey-blue, a mint block of four showing all four types I-II/III-IV, with Type III showing 'dot after piastres', slightly soiled and slight stain on Type IV and minor creasing, but of great rarity in a multiple with large part og. Signed Holcombe Gi = £ 875+/Nile Post D14+D14a = $ 1'600.

    Note: There are believed to be but three recorded mint blocks.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF