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Lot# 5542 - 196-201 Auction

  • Lot# : 5542 Egypt Kingdom

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    1889: OHMS deleted envelope endorsed 'On Active Service, No Stamps Available', mailed from a Captain Rawlinson in Halfa, Sudan (he was on Kitchener's staff) to Lady Rawlinson at the Hotel Angleterre in Cairo, taxed on arrival with 1888 Postage Due 2 m. green and a diagonally bisected example tied by Cairo datestamps (18/4) and deleted charge with 'T' marking. Forwarded on to the San Stefano Hotel where 1888 Postage Due 2 m. green and a diagonally bisected example were again applied and tied by SAN STEFANO / HOTEL datestamps (May 1). A very unusual cover.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,500 CHF