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  • Lot# : 5851 Sudan

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    1897: Postage Due 2 pi. orange, diagonally bisected example tied to 1901 cover from Khartoum by WADI HALFA CAMP cds (Feb 15) in black, alongside Khartoum cds (Feb 12) and framed 'T' mark of despatch. The cover, addressed in arabic, was sent to a gentleman called Al-Khalifiya, 'may this find him well at Halfa Prison' and is struck on reverse with framed UNCLAIMED and 'Dead Letter Office / Sudan' datestamp (April 30) in blue. Rare and very appealing cover Gi = £ 1'400/Nile Post SPD4a = unpriced.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF