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  • Lot# : 5574 Egypt Kingdom

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    1925: Essays for the first Express issue by Survey Department of Egypt, all three denominated at 15 millièmes (issued stamp was 20 m.), the famous trio with the portrait taken from the 1923 5 m. chestnut (Gi 115) and the balance of the Essays drawn in blue and brown ink. The first Essay shows 'Postes Egyptiennes', the second with 'Royaume d'Égypte' deleted in pencil, the third (which features a Courier walking towards a motorcycle) being drawn solely in blue and returning to 'Postes Egyptiennes'; in the event the issued stamp was inscribed 'Royaume D'Egypte'. Extremely attractive and extraordinary group of Essays, discussed and illustrated in Smith on page 479 and on Colour Plate 6. Unique Nile Post E337/E339 = $ 2'250.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 25,000 CHF