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Lot# 587 - 196-201 Auction

  • Lot# : 587 Saudi Arabia

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    1918: 'A Short History on the Design and Issue of Postage Stamps prepared by the Survey of Egypt for His Highness Husein, Emir & Sherif of Mecca and the King of the Hejaz', example No. 36 of the 200 printed, annotated in front to Lt. General Sir J. G. Maxwell DSO, a rare book detailing, with the addition of 12 colour plates after the text how the issue was designed and produced. Minor external spine scuffs and one of the plates taped at spine for safety, otherwise fresh and very fine and seldom seen.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF