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  • Lot# : 5720 Egypt Kingdom

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    1874/75: Bulâq 20 pa. grey-blue, three examples used to pay the 1½ piastre UPU rate to Brighton, UK all tied to 1877 cover by rare arabic dated WADI HALFE cancellations (Stagg fig. 8) in black (Oct 27). Manuscript in arabic 'To England' (ila inkiltera) and at top 'via Brindisi', reverse with 'Poste Khedevie Egiziane / Siut' transit cds in violet, Alexandria cds in black (Nov 11) and Brighton arrival cds (Nov 17). Aging to envelope and minor opening tear at top, however believed to be the sole recorded usage of the third issue from Wadi Halfa on cover and of exceptional rarity. Signed Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,000 CHF