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  • Lot# : 5556 Egypt Kingdom

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    1898: Officer's letter mailed from Wadi Halfa to Abbassia, sent stampless with 'Halfa' cds (June 10) and 'T' mark of despatch; originally taxed on arrival in Cairo with 1889 1 pi. ultramarine (July 7), slight aging, erroneously charged and annulled with 'T' marking as the Officer's endorsement had not been read. Reduced tax on arrival paid by provisional 3 m. on 2 pi. orange tied by 'Abbasia' cds (July 8). Roughly opened at left but a very rare cover.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF