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  • Lot# : 304 Egypt Kingdom

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    1937/44: Boy King Booklet blocks, Farouk Royal Imperforates with Cancelled backs: unused blocks of twelve (all 6 x 2) from the Booklet sheets of 60, with the 5 m. red-brown (2 blocks, one with wide sheet margin at right), 6 m. green (only 20 strips exist), 10 m. purple (only 10 strips exist), 15 m. brown-purple (onl 20 strips exist) and 20 m. pale blue (only 10 strips exist), all fresh and very fine unused. A very scarce group Nile Post D140bka+D141bka+D142bka+D144bka+D145bka.
    Starting bid : 8,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,400 CHF

    Lot# : 305 Egypt Kingdom

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    1938 (Feb 11): Birthday £ 1 sepia & green, an unused corner block of four from top right of sheet, fresh and very fine, unmounted og, Scarce thus Gi = £ 760+.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 306 Egypt Kingdom

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    1939 (Feb 7): Official OHMS cover from India to Bombay, forwarded to Egypt bearing India Official 1 a. carmine tied by 'Allenby Line' cds. Readdressed to Port Said and taxed with circular 'T' mark and mss. '15c.' in red ink at Port Said with Egypt Postage Due 2 m. and 4 m. (Feb 17). Again forwarded, this time to Luxor where struck twice with WINTER PALACE / LUQSOR datestamps (20-22 Feb) and eventually forwarded again to England.
    Starting bid : 75 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 307 Egypt Kingdom

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    1945: Commercial registered airmail cover from Cairo to USA franked by 1941 Airmail 30 m. green, 1937/44 1 m. orange, 50 m. greenish blue (3), 200 m. violet and scarce usage of £1 sepia & blue all tied by Cairo datestamps in black (Feb 1). Censored on despatch and with American Censor tape at left, with reverse showing Miami cds and Akron arrival cds (March 19). Some edge wear but a scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 308 Egypt Kingdom

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    1946 (Feb 28): 80th Anniversary of the First Issue, 17 m. + 17 m. brown, Farouk Imperforate example, hinged to 'Palace Collections of Egypt' card. Just 100 examples printed thus. Unusual Nile Post C100a = $ 140.
    Starting bid : 75 CHF
    Hammer price : 80 CHF

    Lot# : 309 Egypt Kingdom

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    1946/48: Arab-League Congress, Cairo. 15 m. bright violet in a complete sheet of 50 subjects, printed imperforate upon thick green surfaced rubber matting applied to card, 240 x 260 mm. approx., Control A/46, ith guide line cross in margin at right, donated to King Farouk with Arabic 'Memorandum: The Diwan (Minister received a memo from the Survey Dept. attached to a piece of rubber bearing the printing (of the above)....they decided to have a copy of the printing plate made on a piece of rubber to determine the location of the defective part and eliminate it to prevent the accumulation and dryness of the ink so as not to damage the second plate to be used for future printing. The Diwan is honoured to attach the piece of rubber and the stamp sheet previously mentioned to his Highness, 2nd May 1948.' this printed sheet adjoining the item. The printing of the sheet showing the bends made by the roller gripping the rubber. Unique and quite extraordinary item for the specialist. Cert. Todd AIEP (2018).
    Starting bid : 10,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 310 Egypt Kingdom

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    1947/51: 40 m. sepia, a complete unused sheet of 100, Control A/47, all with Farouk Oblique Perforations, fresh and very fine, unmounted og. Rare and most appealing sheet, just 800 stamps printed thus and in sheet format, probably unique. Signed Todd AIEP Nile Post D167c = $ 2'000+.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 311 Egypt Kingdom

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    1952: "King of Egypt & Sudan", the complete series of Colour Trials for the overprint (161 stamps) together with the issued sets for Postage (Gi 373/391) with 62 different Trials, Airmail (Gi 392/403, 37 different Trials), Postage Due (Gi D404/D411, 24 different Trials), Official (Gi O404/O412, 35 different Trials), and Express (Gi E404, 4 different Trials) issues, all fresh and fine, unmounted og. Rare and very fine.
    Starting bid : 6,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 312 Egypt Kingdom

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    1957 (Jan 14): Evacuation of Port Said. 'Evacuation 22-12-56' Proof of the bilingual overprint in black (applied on issued stamps in red), 27 impressions (3 x 9), impressed in black on thick card paper, somewhat stained on the lower 12 examples, but of great rarity with just 100 impressions taken by the Survey Department. It is interesting to note that position 13 shows a blurred '1' and '5' in the date, positions 16 and 17 show the blurred date reading '66' for '56'. Rare and splendid Proof. Signed Todd AIEP Nile Post = $ 3'375+.rnrnProvenance: Collection Peter Smith, Corinphila sale 198, May 2015, lot 5477.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 313 Egypt Kingdom

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    1958 (June 9): Industrial & Agricultural Fair, 10 m. brown without the issued overprint, an Imperforate Proof block of six from lower right of sheet showing Control A/58, with printer's correction showing dot to be removed from future printing on Rotary Wheel, fresh and very fine, unmounted og. Rare Nile Post C210d = $ 720+.rnrnProvenance: Collection Peter Smith, Corinphila sale 198, May 2015, lot 581.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 314 Egypt Kingdom

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    1959: Printing Experiment with undenominated stamps inscribed 'United Arab States' and 'Printing Experiment', complete unmounted sheets of 50 stamps (5 x 10), one sheet printed in deep purple, the other printed in sky blue. Fresh and very fine, unmounted og. Nile Post C219 = $ 2'500.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 315 Egypt Kingdom

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    1969 (Nov 15): Suez Canal Centenary, unadopted Essay hand-painted on thick card (212 x 343 mm.) for the 20 m. value in blue, green and yellow showing French Steamer 'L'Egile' at top and modern tanker at South of Canal, signed by the artist with full annotations on reverse. Scarce and attractive Essay. Ex Argyll Etkin.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 316 Egypt Kingdom

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    1972 (Oct 24): United Nations Day issue 20 m. value, the original Artwork hand-painted on thick card (305 x 297 mm.) showing the Flooded Temple at Philae (as used for the 55 m. UNUESCO value), painted in blue, purple, yellow and shades of brown; signed by the artist I. L. Tahtawi. Attractive and scarce. Ex Argyll Etkin.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 317 Egypt Kingdom

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    1974 (March 21): Inauguration of the Solar Boat Museum, Essay for the 110 m. airmail value in close to the adopted design on thick card (250 x 170 mm.), hand-painted in blue, white, deep brown & gold by L. el Sawaf. Album page size, a scarce and attractive Essay.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 318 Egypt Kingdom

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    1983 (May 23): 75th Anniversary of the Egyptian Entomological Society, unadopted Essay for proposed 3 p. design on thick card (233 x 325 mm.), similar to as issued showing a Scarab Beetle but hand-painted in black, white, blue-green and green;  together with an attached stamp size photographic reproduction, without the incription and value, in black and white. Signed by the artist Wahib Farag. Ex Argyll Etkin.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 319 Egypt Kingdom

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    1983 (Oct 10): United Nations Day, Essay for the 3 p. value (World Food Programme, the issued 6 p. value) on thick card (254 x 182 mm.), with WFP logo superimposed on hand-painted design in sandy brown, green, white and black. Signed by the artist L. el Sawaf. Album page size, a scarce Essay.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 320 Egypt Kingdom

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    1984: (Sept 27): Misr Travel Company 50th Anniversary, original artwork on thick card (243 x 179 mm.), featuring the badge of the Company in gold with Archer in chariot vignette, superimposed on Mosque, Pyramids and Felucca views and values and inscriptions in black. Album page size, a scarce and attractive unadopted Essay. Ex Argyll Etkin.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 321 Egypt Kingdom

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    1985 (March 1): Pharoanic Definitive Issue, Essay for proposed but unadopted 3 p. value on thick catd (197 x 131 mm.), in green, blue, sand, brown on a lilac background, signed by the artist Wahib Farag; together with stamp size photographic bromide attached at lower right. Album page size, scarce and most unusual. Ex Argyll Etkin.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 322 Egypt Kingdom

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    1987 (June 17): 'Saudi Arabia - Yesterday & Today Exhibition', hand-painted Essay for the 15 p. single value on card (292 x 173 mm.) applied to grey backing paper, the multi-coloured design featuring illuminated Pyramid and Camel Train scene against a modern Cairo at night view, almost as issued. Signed by the artist N. Shaker. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 323 Egypt Kingdom

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    1989 (Oct 6): 16th Anniversary of Suez Crossing, the original artworks (3) for all three 10 p. values, each hand-painted in multiple colours with inscriptions painted in black on plastic overlays, all of album page size and close to issued designs. Signed by the artist I. el Tahtawi. Scarce and most attractive Essays.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 324 Egypt Kingdom

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    1905: 'Committee for the Conservation of Monuments of Arab Art' printed postcard, locally used within Cairo to the President of the Egyptian Institute, franked by Miri (-) chestnut Official tied by 'Caire' cds (Feb 23). File holes filled but a scarce usage of this stamp on a card.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 325 Egypt Kingdom

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    Official Mail 1921 (March 21): O.H.H.S printed envelope to Bournemouth franked by late usage of 1907 5 m. rose-red tied by fine DAWAWIN / CAIRO cds in black. Reverse with Cairo transit cds. Cover with file fold well away from adhesive, a scarce usage.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 326 Egypt Kingdom

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    Official Mail 1921 (May 15): O.H.H.S. printed envelope sent registered to Bournemouth franked by 1915 Offical 5 m. lake (43 examples) all unusually tied by framed 'Dawawin' registration cachet in black. 'Dawawin Cairo' cds of despatch alongside. London registered label applied at the Inland Section in transit on front with London registered oval in red on reverse (June 6). File fold away from adhesives, a scarce franking.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 327 Egypt Kingdom

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    1850/19: Classic collection with Posta Europea covers (11), 1866 first issue with 5 pa. (5), 10 pa. (2), 20 pa. (7), 1 pi. (47), 2 pi. (3) and 5 pi. used; extensive range of 1867 issue with mint and used range incl. with 5 pi. brown used (6) and good cancellation interest, some covers, similar fine range of 1872 issue with 5 pi. (6) used, 1872/75 Bulâq issue with 5 pi. used (19), 1879 provisional issue and 1884/88 Postage Dues with much cancellation interest throughout. Stated to catalogue £ 11'800+.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 328 Egypt Kingdom

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    1866/1925: Collection with 1866 5 pa., 10 pa., 20 pa., 1 pi. (2) and 2 pi. used, 1867 issue with 5 pa., 10 pa. (2), 20 pa. and 1 pi. (3) unused and set complete to 5 pi. used, 1872/75 set unused to 5 pi. and used with duplication incl. 5 pa. brown tête-bêche pairs unused and used, 1879 De La Rue issue used, 1884 20 pa. on 5 pi. green inverted opt. used, 1884/1906 set complete with duplication unused to 10 pi., 1914 pictorials unused complete, 1925 Geographic set unused etc. with a fine range of Postage Dues incl. 3 m. on 2 pi . inverted surcharge unused, OHHS issue in blocks unused, Sudan with 1897 set unused, 1898 Camel Postman set unused etc. A fine lot.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 329 Egypt Kingdom

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    1926/49: Collection ex the Palace Sale of 1954, with 354 stamps including 163 Farouk Royal Imperforate 'Cancelled Back' examples, 107 Farouk Oblique mis-perforated items and 80 issued stamps with the 'Koubbeh Palace' framed cartouche on reverse or the green Bileski pyramid marking, mostly Egypt but with some Syria, incl. rare examples: Mareschal 1 m. with double print as Farouk Imperf. on Bileski card, some Airmail, Official and Postage Dues noted. A very scarce group.
    Starting bid : 3,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 330 Egypt Kingdom

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    1927/52: 'Royal' Collection of 526 stamps (416 loose and 110 mounted on Bileski cards), all with framed cartouche on reverse 'Koubbeh Palace' in black, with definitive issues, commemorative issues, Airmails, Officials, Postage Dues, Express, British Military issues and a few Foreign sets. All originally sold to Bileski at the Harmers Sale of the King Farouk collection. A scarce group.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 331 Egypt Kingdom

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    1868: Interpostal Seal, Type IVA, the Proof sheet of 60 subjects (10 x 6) for ALESSANDRIA lithographed in grey & black on somewhat aged grey wove paper, some central vertical and horizontal creases between the Proofs but a unique and truly wonderful sheet of great importance to Egyptian philately. Signed Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,800 CHF

    Lot# : 332 Egypt Kingdom

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    Interpostal Seals 1865/75c.: Small group of Seals with 222 examples, mostly unused, nearly all different incl. 'Used Abroad', together with Georges Chapier's book "Les Vignettes de Franchise D'Egypte" (published 1950).
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 333 Egypt Kingdom

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    1866/1941: Postal History selection on leaves with 1892 Newspaper usages (5) franked at 2 m,, 4 m. and 7 m. rates, 1894 GB ½ d. postal stationery reply-card used back to England with DLR 2 m. green from Cairo, 1905 cover from Komombu franked 5 m. carmine, underpaid to Töss, Switzerland and taxed with Swiss 1883 Postage Due 20 c. (2), 50 c. and scarce 100 c. on arrival; 1910 wrapper from German School in Alexandria to Mainz with 2 m. green, underpaid and taxed 25 pf. in mss. with boxed "T/30c," in black below; 1915 cover franked GB 1 d. red from Brighton and much re-addressed to a Soldier in Egypt with PRESENT LOCATION UNCERTAIN in violet and 'Sick' in manuscript and 'Officially Sealed in the Post Office' at right, 1917 cover franked 10 m. used from Dawawin to Amsterdam with oval framed "L.O." handstamp in purple which this describer cannot identify, 1920 cover from Southampton franked 1½ d. brown addressed to the Siam Consul General in Egypt and struk with "Return To Sender" cachet in red; 1922 Monarchy 5 m. strip of three on 1923 cover showing rare FOUND IN LETTER BOX tri-lingual cachet in black; 1923 cover with 25 m. franking sent registered / AR from Taftish Attia with 'T' mark used in error and deleted; 1924 French P.O. Insured letter to Grenoble, 1926 cover from Syria taxed with Postage Due 4 m. green pair and scarce 10 m. lake on arrival and 'Unclaimed' and 'Return to Sender' cachet, 1941 Afrika Corps illustrated cards (2) etc. A remarkably interesting selection (30 items).
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 334 Egypt Kingdom

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    1890/1920: Album with 328 postcards, unused and used, a fine range in generally good quality with seemingly no duplication.rn 
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 335 Egypt Kingdom

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    Rural Service 1892/1953: The collection of this elusive service with 56 covers, many struck on up-rated postal stationery envelopes or cards, with noted fine strikes of 'SERVICE RURAL' from Balyana, Beba, Hoche Issa, Kena, Mahalla, Menouf, Nag Hamadi, Tala, Tanta, Toukh; later double ring strikes from a variety of towns and villages, most struck in black but some in green, blue or violet. Condition varies but generally fine, an unusual collection.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 336 Egypt Kingdom

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    Simon Arzt & Thomas Cook Collection of Proprietary Post Offices, with 24 stamps and 72 covers/cards arranged according to the cancellation type, with both outgoing and incoming mail to Cook's from France, USA; Simon Arzt with differing cachets in red, blue, violet and black (either circular, two or three line cachets), a scarce assembly and an excellent basis for further expansion.
    Starting bid : 700 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 337 Egypt Kingdom

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    Travelling Post Offices 1882/1978: Specialised collection with 307 covers and 45 loose stamps, all showing TPO's, split into three regions: the Nile Delta, Suez Canal and Upper Egypt; all identified by types by Peter Smith 'The Travelling Post Offices of Egypt' which is included with the lot, including Station cancellations, strikes on incoming mail, up-rated postal stationery usages, fine cover with 1879 1 pi. tied by 'Damiette-Tanta' TPO in blue, some Station receipt forms, Sudan card cancelled by 'White Nile T.P.' datestamp. Generally fine, a scarce assembly.rn 
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 338 Egypt Kingdom

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    1910/61: Airmail collection with 166 covers/cards including sadly faulty cover from the Marc Pourpe Flight addressed to Mrs. Rees-Mogg in London showing circular 'LNA / MARC POURPE' cachet in violet, 1923 cover with Monarch 5 m. pink (4) used from Ismailia to Major Bailey in Gangtok, Sikkim; 1929 commercial Flight covers to India, Iraq etc. bearing 27 m. violet, 1931 Zeppelin cover to Switzerland bearing both 50 m. and 100 m. values, rare 1931 'Port Said' Zeppelin cover, range of Flight covers bearing 27 m. chestnut to Australia, Denmark, Sudan, USA etc., fine range of 1933 Airmail issue on covers incl. one with 200 m. to Milan, through to 1950's Qantas first flights and some airmail labels. An interesting collection.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 339 Egypt Kingdom

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    1894/1989: The collection of First Day Covers, with 660 covers including 177 with issues prior to 1952. Noted examples include the 1893 Alexandria Exposition, 1925 Georgraphic Congress (5 covers), 1926 Agricultural Exhibition, 1927 Cotton Congress (5), Medical Congress (7), 1931 Zeppelin covers (5), Railway Congress (3), Aviation Congress (2) etc. Condition varies but a good lot and very difficult to accumulate nowadays.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 340 Egypt Kingdom

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    1950: 'Hélio Vaugirard' Book (Iris III) 'L'Égypte Des Pharaons', in French and in Arabic with many plates on ancient Egyptian hoistory together with 23 different imperforate 'Proof' sheetlets of stamps. Rare and seldom seen intact.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 341 Egypt Kingdom

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    Foreign Post Offices 1841/1913: Collection with Austrian PO's 1867 to 25 soldi and 1883 issues cancelled by ALEXANDRIEN thimble cds, with fine 1884 5 s. red stationery card similarly cancelled, British PO's with Alexandria double arc cds on stampless covers in red, blue and in black, 1853 cover from 'Suez' to Bombay, range of GB line engraved and surface printed issues cancelled "BO1" incl. two covers to Malta and 1867 5 s. rose (4) used; 4 d. vermilion (12) all cancelled "BO2"; French PO's with Egypt 1867 1 pi. cancelled "5129" gros chiffres (3), stampless and stamped covers (incl. one from Pondicherry) and another from Alexandrette; Greek PO's with stampless covers to Syros (2), Italian PO's with stamped covers (4) and Bulâq 20 pa. with Russian PO dotted '785' numeral cancel. Condition varies but much of interest to the specialist (98 stamps, 6 pieces, 23 covers).
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 342 Egypt Kingdom

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    Austrian Post Offices 1863 (May 11): Stampless registered cover from Alexandria to Gotha, Germany with framed 'Recomandirt' in red at top and manuscript 'Contre Récépisse' struck with superb and rare ALEXANDRIEN / RECOM in blue-green (Tchilinghirian fig. 8) and straight line FRANCO (fig. A1) alongside. Crossed to denote prepaiyment with reverse showing '40/30' in blue crayon (40 kreuzers by ship, 30 kr. by land), Triest transit (18/5) and Gotha arrival. A fine and rare cover: Smith only recorded the 'Alexandrien / Recom.' in black. Ex collection K. Wolfsbauer. Signed Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 343 Egypt Kingdom

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    Austrian Post Offices 1863 (May 13): Entire letter from Alexandria to Florence by Italian Steamer endorsed 'via di Trieste, Vapor diretto', struck on despatch with FRANCO (Tchilinghirian fig. A1) and ALEXANDRIEN datestamps in blue-green. Crossed to denote prepayment and struck with framed PIROSCAFI / POSTALI / AUSTRIACI in red with 'P.D.' in red alongside. Reverse with Ancona, Bologna and Firenze datestamps (May 23). An exceptional entire - one of just two recorded covers bearing this marking in red. Signed Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 344 Egypt Kingdom

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    Austrian Post Offices 1863 (May 29): Entire letter from Alexandria to Florence by Italian Steamer endorsed 'via di Trieste, Vapor diretto', struck on despatch with FRANCO (Tchilinghirian fig. A1) and ALEXANDRIEN datestamps in blue-green. Crossed to denote prepayment and struck with framed PIROSCAFI / POSTALI / AUSTRIACI in red with 'P.D.' in red alongside. Reverse with Ancona (June 6), Bologna and Firenze datestamps (June 7). An exceptional entire - one of just two recorded covers bearing this marking in red. Signed Todd AIEP. Cert. Holcombe (1985).rnrnProvenance: Collection Dr. William Byam, RL, Oct 1961, lot 163; Collection E. Antonini, DF, April 1983, lot 32249; Collection Samir Fikry, DF, Dec 2005, lot 20035.rn                 
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 345 Egypt Kingdom

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    Austrian Post Offices in Alexandria 1866: Egypt 1 piastre claret, perf. 12½, Type II, a fine example used on 1866 cover to Leipzig endorsed 'p. Bateau Autrichien, voie de Trieste' tied by POSTE VICE-REALI EGIZIANE / CAIRO cds in black (March 27), transferred to the Austrian Post Office for onward transmission, franked by Austrian Levant 1864 15 soldi brown, perf. 9½ in a vertical pair tied by ALEXANDRIEN cds (28/3) in black. Reverse with top flap missing but with 'Ausgabe' cds of receipt in black. An attractive cover in superb quality for such a rarity. Ex collections Provera, 'Betulla'. Signed Köhler. Certs. E. Diena (1992), Todd AIEP (2013).
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 7,500 CHF

    Lot# : 346 Egypt Kingdom

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    Catalogue# : 1/I+2/II
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    Austrian Post Offices 1879: Levant 5 soldi red postal stationery envelope used from Alexandria to Gottingen, Hannover endorsed 'via Brindisi', up rated for the 10 soldi rate with 1867/74 2 s. yellow, coarse printing and 3 s. pale green, fine printing; each tied by ALEXANDRIEN thimble datestamps in black (Nov 9). Reverse with sender's name: 'L. Barkhausen, Alexandria'. Superb and extremely attractive and rare usage. Cert. E. Diena (1986).
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,400 CHF

    Lot# : 347 Egypt Kingdom

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    Austrian Post Offices 1882: 3 soldi green postal stationery envelope, a fine used example to Berlin, up-rated with 1867/74 5 s. red tied by neat ALEXANDRIEN thimble datestamp (Oct 17) in black. Reverse with Triest transit cds (Oct 23) and Berlin arrival cds. Scarce and attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 348 Egypt Kingdom

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    Austrian Post Offices 1884: 25 soldi grey-lilac postal stationery envelope, a fine used example sent registered to Trieste cancelled by ALEXANDRIEN thimble datestamp in black (Sept 29). Reverse with Trieste arrival (Oct 6). Addressee not found and the cover returned to Alexandria with thimble cds (Oct 15) on reverse. Envelope with slight vertical bend, a philatelic usage but nevertheless very scarce.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 349 Egypt Kingdom

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    British Post Offices 1844 (Sept 21): Entire letter from Alexandria to Malta prepaid '5' (pence) in manuscript with very fine ALEXANDRIA double arc cds in red. Disinfected with slits and struck with circular 'Purifié Au Lazaret / Malte' in black alongside.
    Starting bid : 75 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 350 Egypt Kingdom

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    British Post Offices 1854 (June): Cover from Alexandria to London with framed cachet 'Consulate General / US of America Egypt' in violet, endorsed 'via Southampton' and prepaid '6/-' shillings in manuscript and thus an astonishing 8 times rate), struck with "CROWN / PAID / AT / ALEXANDRIA" in orange-red ink. ALEXANDRIA double arc cds in blue at left and London arrival (July 3) in red. A scarce cover, Smith recorded only 20 examples (page 58). Ex collection K. Wolfsbauer. Signed Todd AIEP Gi = £ 3'250.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 351 Egypt Kingdom

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    British Post Offices 1857 (July 22): Entire letter written from the Peninsular Oriental Hotel, Alexandria mailed prepaid at 9d. rate to London and endorsed 'pr. Steamer via Marseilles', struck with fine "CROWN / PAID / AT / ALEXANDRIA" in orange-red ink. ALEXANDRIA double arc cds in blue at left and London tombstone arrival in red on front (Aug 1). A fine and appealing entire, Smith recorded only 20 examples (page 58). Signed Todd AIEP Gi = £ 3'250.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 352 Egypt Kingdom

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    British Post Offices 1865/66: Pair of incoming covers from Great Britain to Alexandria, Egypt; the 1866 cover endorsed "Open Printed Circular registered" franked by 1858/79 1 d. red pl. 100 in a horizontal strip of three cancelled by Liverpool duplexes with British P.O. 'Alexandria' arrival cds (Dec 16); the second 1865 cover from Manchester carried by French Packet franked at 2/6d. rate with March 1865 6 d. lilac, pl. 5 with hyphen, 1 s. green pl. 4 in a horizontal pair, marked '4' (quadruple French weight) with framed 'Apres / Le / Depart' at right and French P.O. arrival on reverse, fine but with Gibbons numbers in ink on front panel.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 353 Egypt Kingdom

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    1867: 1 pi. red, a fine example used on large part 1869 cover from Mansura to Epsom, Surrey endorsed 'p. vapor Inglese' tied by POSTE VICE-REALI EGIZIANE / MANSURA despatch cds in black (Jan 8). Transferred to British P.O. for onward transmission with Great Britain 1867 6 d. violet pl. 6 tied by bold "BO1" obliterator in black with ALEXANDRIA cds below (Jan 9). Reverse with Egyptian Alexandria cds and Epsom arrival (Jan 18). Side flaps missing but a very rare combination cover. Signed Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,500 CHF

    Lot# : 354 Egypt Kingdom

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    British Post Offices 1871: Registered cover from Cairo to His Excellency Osman Bey in Putney, London franked by Great Britain 1 s. green pl. 4 tied by "BO1" obliterator with CAIRO British P.O. cds at left (Feb 9) in blue with manuscript 'Registered / No. 218' at lower left. "Registered / London' oval arrivals in red and the cover readdressed to Richmond with 1858/79 1 d. red pl. 140 tied by London duplex (Feb 20) and manuscript 'Registered' deleted. One flap missing and some wrinkles but a rare and most unusual cover. Signed Todd AIEP.rnrnProvenance: Collection Major E.L.G. Macarthur, SG, March 1980, lot 20.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 355 Egypt Kingdom

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    British Post Offices 1868/96: Incoming Mail from Great Britain, three covers with 1868 Printed Circular entire franked by 1858/79 1 d. red, pl. 102 (two examples) used from Liverpool to Alexandria with 'Alexandria' British P.O. arrival cds (Oct 10) on front, 1878 cover franked by 1873/80 2½ d. rosy-mauve, pl. 9 used from York addressed to 'Lady Welock, British Agent & Consul General, Cairo'; and 1886 2 d. reg'd envelope to Port Said up-rated with 1 d. lilac, 1883 ½ d. slate and 6 d. green used from Ipswich mailed by Whitfield King & Co. A generally fine trio.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 356 Egypt Kingdom

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    British Post Offices 1907: Egyptian Post Office printed form for Postage Due to be paid in the amount of 8 mills = GB 1 d., for a letter addressed to a member of the 3rd Battalion, Coldstream Guards, struck with superb MILITARY POST OFFICE / CAIRO cds (Jan 9) in black. Central crease but a scarce form.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 357 Egypt Kingdom

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    French Post Offices 1860 (Oct 15): Cover from Alexandria to Livorno franked by France 1852 10 c. bistre in a fine horizontal stip of three overlapping fine 40 c. orange in a horizontal strip of three tied by dotted '3704' petit chiffres with ALEXANDRIE / EGYPTE cds alongside. Marked '3' in manuscript and struck with AFFRANCHISEMENT / INSUFFISANT in black and taxed '90' centesemi on arrival in Livorno (Oct 25). A few minor imperfections but a fine and scarce cover. Signed Calves. Cert. Scheller (2008).rnrnProvenance: Collection 'Pasha', Spink, Oct 2011, lot 508.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 358 Egypt Kingdom

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    French Post Offices 1863: Cover, sensibly opened for display, mailed from Paris addressed to the Poste Restante in Suez, Egypt, franked by 1863 perf. Empire 10 c. bistre brown and 40 c. orange tied by Paris Star '4' in black witrh Rue D'Enghien cds adjacent (Dec 29), with French P.O. 'Alexandrie / Egypte' cds of arrival (Jan 14, 1864). The cover was handed to the Posta Europea service and struck with circular POSTA EUROPEA / ALESSANDRIA in black (Jan 16) and the exceedingly rare POSTA EUROPEA / SUEZ oval datestamps (Jan 19) in blue. The addressee unfound and the cover held at Poste Restante. Second strike of POSTA EUROPEA / SUEZ oval datestamp applied in blue (Feb 29, leap year) and readdressed to Saigon, Indo-China with arrival cds of 'Cochin Chine / Saigon' (March 30) and struck with framed italic "Direction / d'Est Asian / 2e. Armée" handstamp in red. Addressee again unfound and the cover returned to the British P.O. in Alexandria with cds (May 17) in black and again sent East - with framed MISSENT TO / HONG KONG in red and circular HONG KONG datestamp in blue (June 16). Thereafter the search continued with the application of six different Chinese chops for attempted delivery and Dead Letter Office handstamps. A remarkable and famnous cover for the connoisseur of Postal History. Signed Todd AIEP.rnrnProvenance: Collection Col. J. R. Danson, RL, April 1977, lot 18; Collection Emile Antonini, DF, April 1983, lot 32114; Collection Samir Fikry, DF.
    Starting bid : 10,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 18,000 CHF

    Lot# : 359 Egypt Kingdom

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    French Post Offices 1864/1875: Entire letters (3) from Alexandria with 1864 entire to Basel, Switzerland with France 1862 10 c. bistre, fault and 80 c. carmine tied by '5080' gros chiffres with 'Suez / Amb. Marseille' cds in red (cert. Von der Weid); 1872 fine cover to Dijon with laureated 40 c. orange and 80 c. carmine tied by '5080' with 'Pos. Angl. / Alexandrie' cds adjacent and thence via Brindisi and Modane; 1875 cover to Paris via Brindisi franked by Siège 40 c. orange (3) similarly cancelled; a generally very fine trio.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 360 Egypt Kingdom

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    French Post Offices 1866: Registered cover from Alexandria to Fontenay-Le-Comte, France bearing 1862/63 perf. Empire 40 c. orange pair tied by '5080' gros chiffres with 'Alexandrie / Egypte' cds at left (Jan 19), framed 'PD' and CHARGÉ all in black. Reverse with 'Rate Box', five wax seals and five transit cds's including arrival (Jan 27). A very rare usage - the Rate Box is seldom seen from the Alexandria Office - (Smith: 'These cachets are rare') and in fine quality. 
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 361 Egypt Kingdom

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    French Post Offices 1866: Egypt 1 pi. claret, perf. 12½, Type II, used on 1867 cover to Algeria tied by POSTE VICE-REALI EGIZIANE / CAIRO cds in blue (March 8) with information strike alongside, transferred to French Post Office and franked by 1863 Empire 40 c. orange tied by '5080' gros chiffres in black. Framed 'Paquebots / De La / Mediterranee' alongside in red. Reverse with Marseille transit cds (March 16) and 'Alger / Algerie' arrival cds in black. Refolded to protect the Egyptian adhesive and minor edge nicks to the letter-sheet but a scarce combination cover to a most unusual destination. Signed Scheller.rnrnProvenance: Collection 'Pasha', Spink, Oct 2011, lot 517.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 362 Egypt Kingdom

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    French Post Offices 1866: Egypt 1 pi. claret used with France 1862 40 c. orange on 1866 envelope to France, both stamps tied on despatch with POSTE VICE-REALI EGIZIANE / ZAGASIK datestamp (Aug 19) and in transit at Alexandria with '5080' gros chiffres. 'Alexandrie / Egypte' cds at right (Aug 20) and red Marseille entry marking below (Sept 1). Slight opening tear at top but a fine cover that indicates both stamps were available for sale in Zagasik. Signed Todd AIEP.rnrnNote: Zagasik was the nearest Vice-Regal Post Office for Mail from the workers and engineers involved in the construction of the Suez Canal.rnrnProvenance: Collection Peter Smith, Corinphila sale 198, May 2015, lot 5126.rn 
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 363 Egypt Kingdom

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    French Post Offices 1867 (Feb 25): Entire letter from Alexandria to Jacobstad, Finland endorsed 'via Marseille & St. Petersburg' sent unpaid with ALEXANDRIE / EGYPTE cds of despatch (Feb 25) in black, struck in Paris with flag framed "F. 48" Convention marking in black (Van Der Linden fig. 1184, sole year of use), via Aachen with AUS FRANKREICH / PER AACHEN transit cds (March 6) in blue (Van Der Linden fig. 259) and rated '17' silvergroschen in crayon. St. Petersburg cds (Feb 25, julian calendar) and Finnish ANK arrival marking (March 13) in black and manuscript Postage Due "Lösen 3m. 4p." due to pay. A remarkable destination for Egyptian mail of this period and a very rare cover.rnrnProvenance: Carmichael & Todd, May 2010.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 364 Egypt Kingdom

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    French Post Offices 1870: Stampless Consular cover struck with framed CONSULAT GÉNÉRAL / DE FRANCE EN EGYPTE cachet in green, mailed to Grenoble, struck on front with 'Marseille' transit cds (July 5) and handstruck '30' due marking in black. Reverse with Grenoble arrival cds and circular cachet "Agence et Consulat Général De France / Egypte' cachet. Cover with two pin holes but most unusual.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 365 Egypt Kingdom

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    French Post Offices 1867: Registered cover from Alexandria to Paris 'par Steamer Anglais' bearing 1862 perf. Empire 40 c. orange and 80 c. carmine tied by '5080' gros chiffres with 'Alexandrie / Egypte' cds at left (Feb 27), framed 'PD' and CHARGÉ all in black. Reverse with 'Rate Box' (incl. manuscript 'Anglo-Egyptian Bank', five wax seals and Paris arrivals (March 7) in red and in black. A very rare usage - the Rate Box is seldom seen from the Alexandria Office - (Smith: 'These cachets are rare') and in fine quality. 
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 366 Egypt Kingdom

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    French Post Offices 1876: Cover from Alexandria to Lozere, France franked by 1867 20 c. blue overlapping 40 c. orange tied by '5080' gros chiffres with 'Alexandrie / Egypte' cds below (May 20). Underpaid and struck with framed AFFRANCHISEMENT / INSUFFISANT in black. Circular 'Poss. Angl. / Amb. Mars.' entry marking (March 28) and taxed '7' décimes in manuscript on arrival. Small flap faults but scarce.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 367 Egypt Kingdom

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    French Post Offices 1873: Entire letter written in Jaffa and presumably mailed on board Steamer, addressed to Marseille endorsed 'pr. Paquebot de Messageries' franked by France Cérès 1871/75 80 c. rose, some toning around perfs., tied by '5080' gros chiffres with 'Alexandrie / Egypte' cds at top (Feb 3). The entire annotated with weight (12 grams) and thus treated as double weight and struck with framed AFFRANCHISEMENT / INSUFFISANT in black. Taxed on arrival with handstruck '12' décimes charge marking. Despite imperfections, a scarce entire.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 368 Egypt Kingdom

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    French Post Offices 1899/1930: Collection with good range of unused and used including multiples, together with covers / cards / postal stationery (78) showing usages from the Alexandria and Port Said Post Offices, incl. unusual 1915 supplementary registration form from Alexandria, 1925 cover from France to Port Said with "Retour A L'Envoyeur / Vaisseau Parti" cachet in violet, some useful registered and Censored mail noted.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 369 Egypt Kingdom

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    French Post Office / Port Said 1899: Stampless Official cover to Zanzibar struck with PORT SAID / EGYPTE cds (Nov 15) and by octagonal Paquebot MARSEILLE A LA REUNION 1 / L.U.No.2 in black, with enclosed letter on 'Union Universelle Postal / Bureau Français de Port Said' letterhead discussing the Paquebot connections with Zanzibar. Minor edge wear to envelope but a charming and unusual page.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 370 Egypt Kingdom

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    French P.O. in Port Said 1899 (Nov): "25c" and VINGT-CINQ in red on Port Said 10 c. black on lilac, a superb unused pane of 25 (5 x 5) with full interpanneau margin also overprinted at base, fresh and very fine, unmounted og. Extremely rare - these multiples were sold on the closure of the Post Office in 1930 Gi = £ 9'375.
    Starting bid : 3,250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 371 Egypt Kingdom

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    French Post Offices / Port Said 1899 (Nov): '25c' and VINGT-/CINQ, both surcharged in red on 10 c. black on rose, a fine example used on cover to Beyrouth tied by 'Port Said / Egypte' cds (Nov 23) in black with repeated information strike at right. Reverse with Beyrouth arrival cds. A rare stamp on letter.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 372 Egypt Kingdom

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    French P.O. in Port Said 1899 (Nov): VINGT-CINQ in red on Port Said 10 c. black on lilac, a superb unused pane of 25 (5 x 5) with full interpanneau margin also overprinted at base, fresh and very fine, unmounted og. Extremely scarce - these multiples were sold on the closure of the Post Office in 1930 Gi = £ 3'500.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 373 Egypt Kingdom

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    French P.O. in Port Said 1899 (Nov): VINGT-CINQ in red on Port Said 10 c. black on lilac, a superb unused pane of 25 (5 x 5) with full sheet margin also overprinted at base and showing the requisition number, with variety: 'Surcharge à Cheval' leaving parts of the surcharge showing twice on lower three horizontal rows (the surcharge was struck on strips of ten), fresh and very fine, unmounted og. Extremely scarce - these multiples were sold on the closure of the Post Office in 1930 Gi = £ 3'500+.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 374 Egypt Kingdom

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    French Post Offices / Port Said 1899 (Nov): VINGT-/CINQ surcharged in red on 10 c. black on rose, a superb unused pane of twenty five (5 x 5), with interpanneau margin below also overprinted in red. Fresh and very fine, unmounted og. A rare large multiple of this elusive stamp, believed to be the largest recorded Yvert 19B = € 3'750/Gi = £ 3'500.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 375 Egypt Kingdom

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    French Post Offices / Port Said 1927/28: Sinking Fund 15 m. + 5 m. orange-red and 15 m. + 5 m. magenta, unused examples applied on card, each diagonally handstamped "Especimen" in red and in blue respectively, upon receipt in a Portuguese Colony from the UPU. The cards with minor thins but a unique pair.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 376 Egypt Kingdom

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    Greek Post Office 1869: Entire letter from Alexandria to Corfu franked by Large Hermes 1862/67 consecutive printing 40 l. mauve on blued tied by dotted '97' lozenge with ALEXANDRIA / (TURQUIA) datestamp adjacent (Dec 13) and Greek 'Paid to Destination' handstamp at right all in black. Kerkyra cds of receipt on reverse. File folds away from adhesive but a fresh and very fine entire. Signed Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 377 Egypt Kingdom

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    Greek Post Office 1872: Entire letter from Piraeus to Alexandria, sent unpaid with 'Piraeus' cds of despatch at left (Sept 12) in black. Manuscript '40' in red crayon on front and taxed on arrival with 1872 Large Hermes 40 l. dull grey-violet on blue thin transparent paper, large margins all round, tied by 'Alexandria / (Turquia)' datestamp in black (Sept 20) with repeated strike on reverse. An unusual usage and very fine.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 378 Egypt Kingdom

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    Greek Post Office 1875: Entire letter from Patras to Alexandria, mailed via Piraeus (Sept 4), struck on despatch with "T" mark in black and large "60" due charge, franked on arrival in Alexandria with Greece April 1875 Postage Due 60 lepta black & green tied by dotted '97' lozenge in black. Reverse with Piraeus cds and 'Alexandria / Turquia' arrival cds of the Greek Post Office (Sept 9). The inside of the entire bears a Greek Fiscal stamp in black and violet. Smith does not record the 1875 60 lepta used in Alexandria. Slight aging around perforations but a very rare and most attractive usage.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 379 Egypt Kingdom

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    Italian Post Offices 1862: 'Forerunner' cover sent stampless from Alexandria to Saluzzo, mailed prior to March 1863 when the Italian Post Office in Alexandria opened, sent unpaid and struck on reverse with British Post Office ALEXANDRIA single ring datestamp (July 31) in black and carried by British Steamer via Marseille. Struck on obverse on the Susa-Torino Travelling Post Office with straight line DA ALESSANDRIA D'EGITTO in black, with manuscript '8' (centesemi) due to pay upon receipt. Reverse with AMBULANTE TORINO-SUSA cds in black (Aug 8) and arrival of the same day. Illustrated in Zanaria.Serra-Dal Negro handbook on page 183. A remarkable and rare cover, just two such are recorded, this being the sole example carried at the single rate. Cert. Colla (2009).rnrnProvenance: 'The Italian Post Office in Alexandria', Harmers, Nov 2009, lot 1001; Collection 'Pasha', Spink, Oct 2011, lot 560.rnrnrn 
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 380 Egypt Kingdom

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    Italian Post Offices 1863: Sardinia imperforate 10 c. bistre brown, 40 c. carmine overlapping Italy lithographed 15 c. blue (two examples) all used on 1863 entire letter from Alexandria to Genova tied by two fine strikes of framed large cartridge PIROSCAFI / POSTALI / FRANCESI handstamps in blue with corresponding ALESSANDRIA D'EGITTO / POSTE ITALIANE cds alongside (June 9). Reverse with Messina datestamp and Genova arrival (June 17). Illustrated in the Zanaria-Serra-Dal Negro handbook on page 190 and discussed on page 191. A stunningly beautiful entire of great rarity: just three mixed Sardinia / Italy frankings are recorded from Egypt, this being the sole example with the lithographed 15 cent. Cert. Colla (2009).rnrnProvenance: 'The Italian Post Office in Alexandria', Harmers, Nov 2009, lot 1006.
    Starting bid : 7,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 9,000 CHF

    Lot# : 381 Egypt Kingdom

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    Italian Post Offices 1863: Italy De La Rue 1 c. olive-grey, the superb usded block of four centrally cancelled ALESSANDRIA D'EGITTO / POSTE ITALIANE with ARMS OF SAVOY in centre in lieu of date in black, fresh and very fine, one of just three blocks of four recorded thus (one on piece was in Corinphila sale 186, lot 2297). Illustrated in the Zanaria-Serra-Dal Negro handbook on page 198 and discussed on page 199. Rare.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 382 Egypt Kingdom

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    Italian Post Office in Alexandria 1863: Italy De La Rue printing 10 c. ochre (2) and 60 c. lilac (3) all very fine and used on the famous 1864 2 lire franking cover from Alexandria to Vienna, all tied by three strikes of small cartridge PIROSCAFI / POSTALI / ITALIANI and ALESSANDRIA D'EGITTO / POSTE ITALIANE cds (Dec 24) in black. Italic black 'PD' also on obverse, three backstamps of transit and arrival. An outstanding and very rare cover. Cert. Colla (2009).rnrnProvenance: 'The Italian Post Offices in Alexandria', Harmers, November 2009, lot 1020; Collection 'Pasha', Spink, Oct 2011, lot 582.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 383 Egypt Kingdom

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    Italian Post Office in Alexandria 1864: Combination cover from Cairo to Naples struck with circular POSTA EUROPEA / CAIRO despatch datestamp (May 7) in blue (Smith Type VI) franked by Italy 1863 40 c. carmine (2) tied by large cartridge PIROSCAFI / POSTALI / FRANCESI in black with ALESSANDRIA D'EGITTO / POSTE ITALIANE cds adjacent (May 6). Reverse with Messina cds (May 13) and Naples arrival. Illustrated in the Zanaria-Serra-Dal Negro handbook on page 257. A fine entire letter of great scarcity: one of just a handful of London Printings used in combination with the Posta Europea service recorded. Signed Colla. Cert. Chiavarewllo (1979), Colla (2009).rnrnProvenance: Collection 'Pasha', Spink, Oct 2011, lot 577.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 384 Egypt Kingdom

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    Italian Post Offices 1864: Cover mailed at Alexandria to Ancona, bearing Italy 1863 De La Rue 60 c. pale lilac, cancelled on arrival in Ancona with straight line DA ALESSANDRIA D'EGITTO handstamp in black (this handstamp applied to mail posted on the Steamer and struck on landing). Reverse with Ancona cds (Dec 5) in black. Illustrated in the Zanaria-Serra-Dal Negro handbook on page 234. A charming and extremely scarce usage. Cert. Colla (2009).rnrnProvenance: 'The Italian Post Office in Alexandria', Harmers, Nov 2009, lot 1019; Collection 'Pasha', Spink, Oct 2011, lot 580.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF

    Lot# : 385 Egypt Kingdom

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    Italian Post Office in Alexandria 1864: Combination cover from Cairo to Genova struck with circular POSTA EUROPEA / CAIRO despatch datestamp (Dec 2, month inverted) in black (Smith Type VI) franked by Italy 1863 De La Rue 60 c. lilac tied by small cartridge PIROSCAFI / POSTALI / ITALIANI in black with ALESSANDRIA D'EGITTO / POSTE ITALIANE cds adjacent (Dec 5). Reverse with Ancona cds (Dec 11) and Genova arrival cds. Illustrated in the Zanaria-Serra-Dal Negro handbook on page 257. A charming and very scarce cover: one of just a handful of London Printings used in combination with the Posta Europea service recorded. Cert. Colla (2009).rnrnProvenance: 'The Italian Post Offices in Alexandria', Harmers, November 2009, lot 1014; Collection 'Pasha', Spink, Oct 2011, lot 581.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 386 Egypt Kingdom

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    Italian Post Office in Alexandria 1865: Double rate cover from Alexandria to Livorno franked by 1863 De La Rue 10 c. deep ochre brown (4 examples) and 40 c. carmine (2), minor perf. tone spots, tied to cover by three strikes of small cartridge PIROSCAFI / POSTALI / ITALIANI and by ALESSANDRIA D'EGITTO / POSTE ITALIANE cds (Feb 14) in black. Reverse with Ancona cds (Feb 20) and Livorno arrival cds. Illustrated in the Zanaria-Serra-Dal Negro handbook on page 202. Exceptionally rare - one of the scarcest of all London printing frankings. Certs. E. Diena (1991), Colla (2009).rnrnProvenance: 'The Italian Post Offices in Alexandria', Harmers, November 2009, lot 1023; Collection 'Pasha', Spink, Oct 2011, lot 585.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700 CHF

    Lot# : 387 Egypt Kingdom

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    Italian Post Office in Alexandria 1865: Combination cover from Luxor via Cairo to Genova, Italy struck on despatch with POSTA EUROPEA / CAIRO datestamp in black (Smith Type VI), franked with Italy 1863 De La Rue 60 c. lilac, closed tear at top, tied by both small cartridge PIROSCAFI / POSTALI / ITALIANE framed handstamp and ALESSANDRIA D'EGITTO / POSTE ITALIANE cds in black (Jan 13). On arrival in Genova via Ancona, the cover was forwarded on to Lisbon, Portugal with 1865 20 c. on 15 c. blue tied by manuscript pen cross with Lisbon arrival cds (Jan 27, 1865) on reverse and oval framed Portuguese FRANCA on obverse. Interestingly the back flap of the cover shows the letter was originally from points further South: "Recu le 21 Decembre, Expedie Louqsor, le 22 Decembre 1864. L'Agent Consulaire D'Autriche". Illustrated and discussed in the Zanaria-Serra-Dal Negro handbook on page 246. Extremely rare and most interesting combination cover to an extraordinary destination. Cert. 'La Storia Postale D'Italia', Modena (1991).rnrn 
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600 CHF

    Lot# : 388 Egypt Kingdom

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    Italian Post Offices 1867: Stampless cover from Alexandria to a Count & Senator in Venice, struck with ALESSANDRIA D'EGITTO / POSTE ITALIANE cds (Sept 16) and small cartridge PIROSCAFI / POSTALI / ITALIANI in black at right. Reverse with Brindisi cds and Venezia arrival cds (Sept 27). Manuscript tax '4' (centesemi) on front - therefore without the normal double deficiency charge due to the recipient being exempt from the internal rate. Illustrated in the Zanaria-Serra-Dal Negro handbook on page 247. Minor edge wear but a most unusual cover.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 389 Egypt Kingdom

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    Italian Post Offices 1865: Cover from Alexandria to Paris franked by Italy 1863/64 De La Rue 10 c. ochre brown pair and single 40 c. pale carmine neatly tied by small cartridge PIROSCAFI / POSTALI / ITALIANI twice in black. ALESSANDRIA D'EGITTO / POSTE ITALIANE cds (June 8) alongside and 'Italie / Lanslebourg' entry marking in red (June 16) also tying the 40 centesemi. Backstamped in Torino and Paris, a fresh and fine cover. Signed A. Diena, Sorani.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 390 Egypt Kingdom

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    Italian Post Offices 1866: Egypt 1 pi. claret, perf. 12½, Type I, used on 1866 cover from Cairo to Pesaro tied by late use of the dotted retta in black with POSTE VICE-REALI EGIZIANE / CAIRO information strike in red adjacent (July 4) - rare in this colour. Transferred to Italian P.O. and franked by Italy 1863 60 c. lilac tied by dotted '234' obliterator with ALESSANDRIA D'EGITTO / POSTE ITALIANE cds alongside and framed small cartridge PIROSCAFI / POSTALI / ITALIANI in black below. Reverse with Brindisi cds (July 11), Ancona cds and Pesaro arrival. A fine and rare entire. Cert. Colla (2009).rnrnProvenance: Collection Col. J. R. Danson, RL, April 1977, lot 173; 'Italian Post Offices in Alexandria', Harmers, Nov 2009, lot 1029; Collection 'Pasha', Spink, Oct 2011, lot 601.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 391 Egypt Kingdom

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    Italian Post Offices 1869: Cover from Alexandria to Livorno franked by superb 1863/64 Turin printing 10 c. ochre yellow in a block of four, fine freh colour, neatly tied by two strikes of dotted '234' obliterators. ALESSANDRIA D'EGITTO / POSTE ITALIANE cds (Jan 9) alongside small cartridge PIROSCAFI / POSTALI / ITALIANI all in black. Illustrated in the Zanaria-Serra-Dal Negro handbook on page 199. A charming and extremely rare cover - the sole recorded with this franking from any of the Italian overseas Post Offices. Cert. Colla (2009).rnrnProvenance: 'The Italian Post Office in Alexandria', Harmers, Nov 2009, lot 1033.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 392 Egypt Kingdom

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    1868: International Money Order yellow 'Vaglia' receipt form for 100o Lire to be transferred from Alexandria to Genova, franked by Italy 1863/64 Turin printing 10 c. red-brown pair tied by ALESSANDRIA D'EGITTO / POSTE ITAL.E / VAGLIA key-hole datestamp in black (March 10). Fine and scarce usage - a similar example used on the same day, is illustrated in the Zanaria-Serra-Dal Negro handbook on page 240. Signed Todd AIEP, G. Bolaffi.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 393 Egypt Kingdom

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    Italian Post Offices 1868: Entire letter from Alexandria to Florence endorsed 'Vapore francese via Messina' franked by 1863/64 Turin printing 60 c. bright lilac tied by dotted '234' obliterator. ALESSANDRIA D'EGITTO / POSTE ITALIANE cds below (June 11) with large cartridge PIROSCAFI / POSTALI / FRANCESI handstamp in black at left. Illustrated in the Zanaria-Serra-Dal Negro handbook on page 206. Scarce usage on French ship and a most attractive entire. Signed Todd AIEP, A. Diena, Raybaudi.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 394 Egypt Kingdom

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    Italian Post Offices 1868: Entire letter from Alexandria to Venice endorsed 'Vapor Italiano' bearing Italy 1863/64 Turin printing 60 c. bright lilac in a block of four, all tied by four strikes of dotted '234' obliterator. ALESSANDRIA D'EGITTO / POSTE ITALIANE cds below (July 19) with small cartridge PIROSCAFI / POSTALI / ITALIANI in black at right. Illustrated in the Zanaria-Serra-Dal Negro handbook on page 198 and discussed on page 199. The block crosed by light file fold but extremely rare - the sole block of four of this stamp known used on letter from the Alexandria Office. Signed Todd AIEP, G. Bolaffi, A. Bolaffi. Certs. G. Bolaffi (1972), A. Bolaffi (1985), E. Diena (1985).
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF

    Lot# : 395 Egypt Kingdom

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    Italian Post Offices 1874: Cover from Alexandria to Milano endorsed 'via Brindisi' at top, franked by late usage of the Italy 1863/64 40 c. carmine in a horizontal pair cancelled by dotted '234' obliterator. ALESSANDRIA D'EGITTO / POSTE ITALIANE cds at left (Jan 4) in black. Reverse with Milan arrival cds. Some minor imperfections but scarce - the un-overprinted issue was technically withdrawn from use four days earlier on January 1, 1874 when the 'Estero' stamps came into use. Signed A. Diena.rnrnProvenance: Collection 'Pearls', Spink, Oct 2011, lot 645.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 396 Egypt Kingdom

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    Italian Post Offices 1871: Cover from Alexandria to New York, USA endorsed 'via Brindisi' franked by 1863/64 Torino printing 40 c. carmine rose (2) each tied by small cartridge PIROSCAFI / POSTALI / ITALIANI in black with 'P.D. adjacent. Reverse with Brindisi cds (Sept 6), Verona cds (Sept 7) and "New York / Paid All" cds of arrival in red on front (Sept 23). File fold just impacts on one stamp but an attractive cover to a scarce destination.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 397 Egypt Kingdom

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    Italian Post Offices 1872: Registered cover from Alexandria to Florence franked by 1863/64 Turin printing 40 c, carmine (2) each tied by dotted '234' obliterator, framed RACCOMANDATO at left and rare keyhole ALESSANDRIA D'EGITTO / POSTE ITAL.E / CONSEGNE datestamp of despatch (Sept 21). Reverse with Brindisi transit cds. Minor envelope imperfections but a scarce franking.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 398 Egypt Kingdom

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    Italian Post Offices 1872: Cover front from Port Said to Florence struck with superb keyhole PORTO SAID / CONSOL.TO D'ITALIA datestamp in blkue-green at upper left (April 20), franked by Egypt 1872 1pi. red, typographed, tied by 'V.R.POSTE EGIZIANE / PORTO SAID' cds (April 21) and by Italy 1863/64 Turin printing 40 c. carmine tied by dotted '234' obliterator ALLESSANDRIA D'EGITTO / POSTE ITALIANE cds in black. Front only but a great rarity, one of only two examples recorded. Cert. Bottacchi (2009).
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 399 Egypt Kingdom

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    1867: International Money Order yellow 'Vaglia' receipt form for 100 Lire to be transferred from Alexandria to Pisa, franked by Italy 1863/64 Turin printing 20 c. pale blue tied by ALESSANDRIA D'EGITTO / POSTE ITAL.E / CONSEGNA key-hole datestamp in black (Sept 28) - actually used in error, this being the registration cancel rather than the VAGLIA that should have been used. Creased away from adhesive but exceptional and very atrractive - the sole recorded example of this usage. Illustrated in Zanaria-Serra-Dal Negro handbook on page 240. Unique. Cert. E. Diena (1985), Colla (2009).
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 400 Egypt Kingdom

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    Italian Post Offices 1880: Newspaper Wrapper from Alexandria to Florence franked by 1874 'Estero' 2 c. red-brown (3 examples) all tied by circular '23'4 numeral obliterator with ALESSANDRIA D'EGITTO / POSTE ITALIANE cds in black adjacent (April 8). Florence arrival cds (April 13) on reverse. A scarce franking and rate.rnrnProvenance: Collection 'Pearls', Spink, Oct 2011, lot 664.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 401 Egypt Kingdom

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    Italian Post Offices 1880: Small visiting card cover from Alexandria to the Italian Consul in Tangiers, Marocco franked by 1874 'Estero' 5 c. grey-green, torn prior to affixing to the envelope and with toned perfs., tied by circular '234' numeral obliteraator with ALESSANDRIA D'EGITTO / POSTE ITALIANE cds at right (Nov 10). Small part of flap missing but with Tanger arrival cds (Nov 26). Despite faults a very scarce cover. Cert. E. Diena (1992).rnrnProvenance: Collection 'Pearls', Spink, Oct 2011, lot 663.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 80 CHF

    Lot# : 402 Egypt Kingdom

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    Italian Post Offices 1875: Cover from Alexandria to Livorno franked by 'Estero' January 1874 40 c. carmine with sheet margin attached at right with "IL QU" imprint, tied by bold strike of dotted '234' obliterator with ALESSANDRIA D'EGITTO / POSTE ITALIANE datestamp at right (Nov 8) in black. reverse with Livorno arrival cds (Nov 13). Extremely rare and most attractive cover, the marginal example believed unique from this Office. Signed A. Bolaffi.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 403 Egypt Kingdom

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    Italian Post Offices 1875: Registered cover from Alexandria to Livorno franked by 1874 'Estero' 40 c, carmine (2) each tied by dotted '234' obliterator, framed RACCOMANDATO at right and rare keyhole ALESSANDRIA D'EGITTO / POSTE ITAL.E / CONSEGNE datestamp of despatch (April 25). Reverse with Brindisi transit cds (April 29) and Bologna transit cds. An attractive and scarce franking.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF
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