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  • Lot# : 5850 Sudan

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    1901: Stampless cover mailed from Teh-El-Baroud, Egypt to a Soldier serving at Omdurman struck with cds of despatch and framed 'T' marking, charged on arrival at double the Military concession rate of 3 m., with Sudan 1897 Postage Due 4 m. maroon and vertically bisected example alongside tied by OMDURMAN cds. Reverse with 'Teh-El-Baroud / Caire' TPO cds (Aug 20), Wadi Halfa Camp cds (23/8), Omdurman cds and thence to the 'Dead Letter Office / Sudan' with cachet in blue (Oct 31). Extraordinary cover and extremely rare, just two examples on letter are reported Gi = unpriced/Nile Post = unpriced.

    Provenance: Collection William C. Hinde (Oct 1957), lot 560
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF