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  • Lot# : 5701 Egypt Kingdom

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    1884: OHMS cover to a member of the Royal Engineers in London franked by provisional 1884 20 pa. on 5 pi. green pair tied by POSTE EGIZIANE / DONGOLA datestamp (still dated 1880 in arabic, Stagg fig. 8/ESC type V-4) in black. Readdressed on arrival in London (Dec 29 and 30) from New Cross to the Telegraph Battalion, Bechuanaland with Capetown cds on reverse (Jan 22, 1885). A scarce and most unusual cover.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF