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  • Lot# : 5551 Egypt Kingdom

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    1904: Cover from London to Port Said, short paid 6 d. with 1902 1 d. scarlet (4) cancelled on despatch. Taxed on arrival in Port Said (Oct 19) with 1889 Postage Due 2 m. green, 1 pi. ultramarine and 2 pi. orange (2); addressee not found and these annulled with 'T' markings and cover sent on to Cairo, where again taxed with 1889 4 m. maroon pair and single 2 pi. orange (Oct 20). Some creasing due to journey but a remarkable cover bearing the complete set of the 1889 issue.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,400 CHF