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  • Lot# : 5558 Egypt Kingdom

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    1898 (July 3): Cover from Sawakin (Sudan) addressed in arabic to Abbassia with SAWAKIN despatch cds in black and framed 'T' mark at upper left. Taxed on receipt with May 1898 Postage Due provisional 3 m. on 2 pi. orange tied by Abbassia cds (July 8) on arrival. A fine and scarce usage.

    Note: This provisional was issued specifically to cope with the unpaid Soldier's letters arriving in Egypt from the Sudan as there was no 3 millieme Postage Due.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800 CHF