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Lot# 5716 - 196-201 Auction

  • Lot# : 5716 Egypt Kingdom

    Suakim 1874 (June 3): Cover front and small part back used from Suakin to Suez franked by Egypt 1872 1 pi. red and 2 pi. yellow for the triple rate, the adhesives each tied by individual strikes of the rare ornamental POSTE KHEDEVIE EGIZIANE / SUAKIM datestamps in blue (Stagg fig. 3 / ESC IV-1.1). The sole recorded use of this cancellation on a cover and mentioned in Stagg. A rare and appealing item. Signed Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,800 CHF