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Lot# 5733 - 196-201 Auction

  • Lot# : 5733 Sudan

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    First Nile Expedition 1885: Soldier's concession rate cover to London franked by Egypt 1884 20 pa. on 5 pi. green (2) paying the 1 pi. rate (the right hand stamp, slight faults, but shows the '+' printer's guide line at upper right), tied by Star & Crescent KORTI bilingual datestamps (March 16) in black (Stagg 15). Minor closed cover tear at top away from adhesives and reverse with Alexandria transit (March 31) and Woolwich arrival cds (April 7). A scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF