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  • Lot# : 201 Australia

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    1943c.: Handpainted Essay for proposed 3 d. design to celebrate the opening of the Hobart Bridge spanning the River Derwent between Government Point and Smelting Works Point, inset in framed card (274 x 232 mm.) painted in blue, ultramarine and pale blue with Postage and Hobart lettering picked out in Chinese white and value in black and pseudonym signed "Watridge" on frame (R.J. Becker). Sold together with colour booklet "The Story of Two Bridges" (1964) and copies of articles reprinted from the "Mercury" of Hobart, Tasmania. Splendid and unique.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 202 Australia

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    1946 (Oct 14): Mitchell's Exploration 2½ d. scarlet, wmk. Inverted, an unused corner marginal block of four from lower right of sheet, variety "Imperforate", fresh and very fine appearance, one tone spot at top but lower pair superb, full unmounted og. Rare - these emanate from a theft at the Note Printing Branch but no more than three sheets were believed stolen Brusden White 239a ba = $ 1'500.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 203 Neuguinea Brit. Besetz.

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    Stamps of German New Guinea surcharged 1914 (17 Oct): GRI and Value 4 mm. apart, 3 s. on 3 m. violet-black, Setting 4, position type 1, a used example of good colour with complete full-stop after 'G' of GRI, tied by oval "RABAUL JUN 18 1915 NEW BRITAIN" datestamp (Gibbs type 8) in violet to envelope directed to Sydney. Roughly opened and some toning, nevertheless a rare stamp with just 87 examples of the 3 mark overprinted. Signed Field; certs. BPA (1930), Zumstein (1955), Scheller (2017) Gi = £ 7'000 off cover.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,600 CHF

    Lot# : 204 Neuguinea Brit. Besetz.

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    Stamps of German New Guinea surcharged 1914 (17 Oct): GRI and Value 4 mm. apart, 5 s. on 5 m. carmine & black, Setting 3, an incomplete overprint, position type 4, a used example of deep colour and good centering, tied by oval "RABAUL JUN 18 1915 NEW BRITAIN" datestamp (Gibbs type 8) in violet to envelope directed to Sydney. Minor toning, nevertheless a very rare stamp with just 102 examples of the 5 mark overprinted. Signed Field; cert. Scheller (2017) Gi = £ 16'000 off cover.

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    Starting bid : 15,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 205 Neuguinea Brit. Besetz.

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    Stamps of German New Guinea surcharged 1914 (16 Dec): GRI and Value 5 mm. apart, 1 d. on 3 pf. brown, Setting 11, position 1, an unused example with "Double Surcharge" variety, the second incomplete surcharge inverted, showing variety "I for 1", fresh and very fine, of excellent colour and superb og, minute hinge remnants. A wonderful example of this (much under-catalogued) stamp (Gibbs 16fc). No example in the Royal collection and a great rarity of British Commonwealth philately. Certs. BPA (1951, 1980), Scheller (2018) Gi = £ 8'000 for Gi 16f.rnNote: Thought to be a unique variety, however a second example was sold from the Besançon collection, Corinphila sale 229 (Nov 2018), lot 3918.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,200 CHF

    Lot# : 206 Neuguinea Brit. Besetz.

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    Stamps of German New Guinea surcharged 1914 (16 Dec): GRI and Value 5 mm. apart, 2 d. on 20 pf. ultramarine, Setting 10, position 4, a used example with the variety 'Surcharge inverted' of excellent colour and superb perforation, a fresh and fine example tied by indistinct RABAUL datestamp (Gibb type 8) to piece. Five examples of this extremely rare variety are known by Gibbs, four unused, the present piece is the only used example. Signed Kilian BPP; certs. Holcombe (1988), Scheller (2018) Gi = £ 10'000 for an unused example, used not listed.rnProvenance: Collection Marquess of Bute, RL sale (April 1959).

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    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,000 CHF

    Lot# : 207 Neuguinea Brit. Besetz.

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    Stamps of German New Guinea surcharged 1914 (16 Dec): GRI and Value 5 mm. apart, 2 d. on 20 pf. ultramarine, Setting 11, a used example with the erroneous '1 d. on 20 pf.' surcharge, fresh and very fine with slightest trace of cancellation, of excellent colour and superb perforation. A wonderful example this extremely rare variety, Gibbs conjectures, page 79 the existence of up to 15 examples, however this high number is not borne out by offered genuine examples. Cert. RPS (1966) Gi = £ 15'000.rnProvenance: Collection Marquess of Bute, RL sale (April 1959), lot 100.
    Starting bid : 4,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,500 CHF

    Lot# : 208 Neuguinea Brit. Besetz.

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    Stamps of German New Guinea surcharged 1914 (16 Dec): GRI and Value 5 mm. apart, 4 d. on 40 pf. black & carmine, Setting 2, position 10, an unused example with the variety 'Double surcharge, one inverted' of excellent colour and superb perforation. 15 examples of this very rare variety are known by Gibbs, cert. BPA (1989) Gi = £ 5'000.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF

    Lot# : 209 Neuguinea Brit. Besetz.

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    Stamps of German New Guinea surcharged 1914 (16 Dec): GRI and Value 5 mm. apart, Setting 11, position 1, 4 d. on 40 pf. black & carmine, Setting 11, position 1, an unused example with the varieties "1 d. instead of 4 d." and "I for 1" (Gibbs 24gb) of excellent colour and superb perforation, unused with part original gum. Following Gibbs, this is the unique example showing this variety combination. Certs. Kilian BPP (1984), Scheller (2018) Gi = £ 10'000 for Gi 24i.
    Starting bid : 4,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 13,500 CHF

    Lot# : 210 Neuguinea Brit. Besetz.

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    Stamps of German New Guinea surcharged 1914 (16 Dec): GRI and Value 5 mm. apart, 8 d. on 80 pf. black & carmine on rose, Setting 10, position 2, a used example with the variety 'Surcharge inverted' of excellent colour and superb perforation, a fresh and fine example cancelled by indistinct RABAUL datestamp (Gibbs type 8). Three examples of this extremely rare variety are known by Gibbs, three unused, the present adhesive is the only used example. Certs. Holcombe (1988), Scheller (2018) Gi = £ 14'000 for an unused example, used not listed.rnProvenance: Collection Marquess of Bute, RL sale (April 1959).
    Starting bid : 4,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 10,500 CHF

    Lot# : 211 Neuguinea Brit. Besetz.

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    Stamps of German Marshall Islands surcharged 1914 (16 Dec): GRI and Value 5 mm. apart, 2 d. on 10 pf. carmine, Setting 11, position 5, a used example with the variety 'Double surcharge, one inverted' of excellent colour and superb perforation, cancelled by oval RABAUL datestamp in violet. Ten examples of this very rare variety are known by Gibbs, however only this used one, certs. Holcombe (1988), Scheller (2018) Gi = £ 5'500 for an unused example, used not listed.rnProvenance: Collection Marquess of Bute, RL sale (April 1959).
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 212 Neuguinea Brit. Besetz.

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    Stamps of German Marshall Islands surcharged 1914 (16 Dec): GRI and Value 5 mm. apart, 4 d. on 40 pf. black & carmine, Setting 2, position 6, a used example with the variety ''d. omitted" of excellent colour and superb perforation, tied by oval "RABAUL JAN .. 1915 NEW BRITAIN" datestamp in violet (Gibbs type 8) to piece. Two used examples of this extremely rare variety are known by Gibbs, this one on piece, signed Kilian BPP, cert. BPA (2014) Gi = £ 7'000.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,000 CHF

    Lot# : 213 Neuguinea Brit. Besetz.

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    Stamps of German Marshall Islands surcharged 1914 (16 Dec): GRI and Value 3½-4 mm. apart, 5 s. on 5 m. carmine & black, a fine and fresh used example, tied by oval "RABAUL JAN 4 1915 NEW BRITAIN" datestamp in violet (Gibbs type 8) to piece. A very rare stamp with only 72 examples surcharged, cert. Hoffmann-Giesecke BPP (1970) Gi = £ 15'000.

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    Starting bid : 7,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 7,000 CHF

    Lot# : 214 New Guinea

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    Mandated Territory 1935: Die Proof for the £ 5 value printed in violet by John Ash of Melbourne (66 x 56 mm.) with reversed '158' and manuscript "13 JG 20/2/31" in ink below and endorsed above in pencil "£2", formerly affixed to somewhat damaged card (80 x 116 mm.). Reverse with "13 FM 21/2/35" and "VIOLET 119" - the ink number. Ash returned four Proofs to the Postmaster General on 2 April with the comment "The mount of the stamps was damaged when received here, evidently in the post, and we have repaired it as far as possible" (see article enclosed with the lot). A splendid and rare Colour Proof of which just four examples (each struck in different colours) can exist. Provenance: DF, Geneva, 17 Nov 2010, lot 60121.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF

    Lot# : 215 Papua New Guinea

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    Incoming Mail 1884: Egypt 1 pi. ultramarine, a single example used on 1897 cover from Cairo to "The Honourable Colonial Treasurer, Port Moresby, British New Guinea", tied by "CAIRE" datestamps (March 11) in black. Reverse with probable part Aden cds (March 18) where placed on board the "Coromandel" to Bombay. BRISBANE duplex (April 24), COOKTOWN cds (April 28) and PORT MORESBY arrival on reverse with slight flap repair, struck on arrival with "♚ / BRITISH NEW GUINEA / TREASURER" datestamp (May 10) in blue. An extraordinary usage.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 215A Aden

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    1937 (April 1): 10 r. olive-green, wmk. Multiple Script CA sideways, a fine used example cancelled by ADEN cds (1 April 1937) on First Day of Issue in black. Scarce stamp Gi = £ 700.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 216 Bahrain

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    1933/41: George V 5 r. ultramarine & purple, wmk. inverted, fine unused with large part og. and used (Gi = £ 370), George VI definitive set of 16 values unused, fresh and fine, large part og. (Gi = £ 1'000), 1942/45 George VI white background set of thirteen unused, large part og. (Gi = £ 160) and scarce 1958 10 r. on 10 s. ultramarine optd. Type 2 fine used (Gi = £ 130), a fine and scarce group (Gi = £ 1'660).
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 217 Bahrain

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    1942/45: KGVI 1a3p. bistre, a corner block of 80 (8 x 10) with sheet margins, unmounted full og. multiple Gi = £ 800.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 218 Bahrain

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    1950/55: 5 r. on Great Britain 5 s. red, a fine used example, variety "Extra Bar" in surcharge, neatly cancelled by "Bahrain" cds (26 May, 1951) leaving the variety clear. A very scarce stamp Gi = £ 750.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 219 Bahrain

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    1952/54: ½ a. on ½ d. orange-red, an unused example with variety "½" omitted, fresh and fine, unmounted og. Gi = £ 200.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 220 Newfoundland

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    1851/80: Small assembly of predominantly unused stamps, all singles, set-out on two stock pages, also includes some Brunswick and Nova Scotia, mixed condition, the odd better and one or two finer. 
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 221 Nova Scotia

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    1857: 3 d. blue, unused example without gum, four good to large margins all around, fresh colour, horizontal crease crosses stamp at top, yet a scarce unused stamp of pleasing appearance.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 222 Canada

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    1920s/30s: Small selection of King Geoge V, noting nicely centered 1927 Historical Issue, Arch Issue complete, hinged, the 50 c. Grand Pre being particularly well-centered, additional never hinged 10c olive block of four, offered alongside trio of 1930's-40's Newfoundland flight covers, highlighted by 1931 $1.00 blue Airmail on Sullivan "Gypsy Moth" first flight cover, chiefly fine-very fine.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 223 Canada

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    1851/1980ca.: Huge accumulation of various collections concerning Canadian collecting areas such as stamps starting with good stamp collections - Canada Province, partly mounted on pages  Newfoundland and Dominion with a quite a nice selection of fine early examples which includes a fine Jubilee set 1893 used, the early issues of Newfoundland are a bit mixed, but at least from the perforated issues on in good condition. Contained a beautiful collection of early registration covers, with and without the registration stamps. There are collections of the cancellations of the provinces mostly loose and on pieces with a few letters including Assinboia Territory and Baffin Island. There are assemblies in folders containing . 'Various cancellations', 'Squared Circle' cancellations, 'Railway' and 'Flag cancellations' (Railway cancellations including railway stationery, Pre-cancellations, there is even a collection of the semi-modern 'Barrel Rollers'. There is a collection of modern Canada unused unmounted and an album with FDCs and there is duplication. Most of the collections and sections also contain letters and cards, which appear to have been selected with love and attention to detail.  They often have interesting advertising prints or touch als other topic as the have been collected for. And excellent, there is a library included that contains many specialized titles. Ideal for further development or to break.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 8,500 CHF

    Lot# : 224 Canada

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    1860/2002: Collection in 2 stock books and two albums for souvenir sheets and booklets. Beginning with colony issues as Prince Edward Islands, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland, in mostly fair condition, unused and used, followed by the Dominion of Canada, here particularly the modern issues from 1974 on unused, never hinged, many blocks and mini-sheets. Consignors catalog value Michel = € 4000 ca.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 225 Cayman Islands

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    1907 (March 13): Bicoloured set of four values from 4 d. to 5 s. salmon & green, wmk. Multiple Crown CA, the unused set of four, large part og. Gi = £ 300.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 226 Cayman Islands

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    1907 (Aug 30): Provisional "One / Halfpenny." on 1 d. carmine, surcharged in Kingston, an unused example, variety "Dented Frame" (Row 1, stamp 6 of left pane), very slightly rubbed, large part og. A very rare and elusive stamp Gi = £ 1'100.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 227 Cayman Islands

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    1908 (May): Revenue, 1 d. in black on 3 d. purple on yellow, wmk. Multiple Crown CA, an unused example of good colour, large part og. Gi = £ 275.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 228 Cayman Islands

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    1907/09: 10 s. green & red on green, wmk. Crown CA, a used example on small piece, lightly cancelled by "Georgetown / Grand Cayman" cds (Dec 28, 1912) in black. Philatelic late usage but scarce Gi = £ 275.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 229 Cayman Islands

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    1908 (Feb 12): Handstamped by John O'Sullivan, 2½ d. in black on 4 d. brown & blue, wmk. Multiple Crown CA, an unused example of fine appearance, large part, slightly toned, og. A very rare stamp. Cert. BPA (1978) Gi = £ 1'800.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 230 Cayman Islands

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    1908 (Feb 12): Handstamped by John O'Sullivan, 2½ d. in black on 4 d. brown & blue, wmk. Multiple Crown CA, a fine lightly used example cancelled in black with part "AP 27" cds. A very rare stamp. Signed A. Diena. Cert. Brandon (2004) Gi = £ 3'500.
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 231 Cayman Islands

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    1908 (Oct 16): "Hurricane Provisional", stampless cover to Georgetown, Grand Caymn struck with "GEORGE TOWN / GRAND CAYMAN" cds in black with manuscript "Pd. ¼ d. W.G. McC." in red ink by the Postmaster William Graham McCausland. A fresh and fine cover.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 232 Cayman Islands

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    1917 (Sept 4): War Stamp 1½ d. on 2½ d. deep blue, wmk. Multiple Crown CA, Surcharge Type 16, an unused example of good colour, just a few sheets printed and then withdrawn by De La Rue due to the surcharge not obscuring the original value, large part og. Just 420 stamps surcharged thus Gi = £ 800.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 233 Cayman Islands

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    1921/26: 3 d. purple on yellow, wmk. Multiple Script CA, an unused example, centred to right, variety "Watermark Inverted & Reversed", good colour, large part og. Scarce Gi = £ 500.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 234 Ceylon

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    1882: 20 c. on 64 c. red-brown, a corner block of 25 with full sheet margin showing Current Number '29' at base, the unmounted og. showing no toning. A fresh and fine most attractive multiple. Gi = £ 450.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 235 Cook Islands

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    1949: Pictorial issue, the set of ten values complete from ½ d. to 3 s., all in blocks of four, all with circular security punch-holes provided by Waterlow (and utilised as Specimens), fine appearance with the 1 s. block sheet marginal, the 3 s. value with upper pair creased. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 236 Egypt Kingdom

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    1711 (June 8): Entire letter from Cairo to Venice endorsed "Con nave de Capn. Domarello CDS" (whom God preserve), side flap opens well for display to show date of reply. Signed Todd AIEP.rnProvenance: Ex collection Peter Smith.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 237 Egypt Kingdom

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    Austrian Post Offices 1848/1877: Entire letter and covers (3), with 1848 entire from Triest to Alexandria struck with two line "ALEXANDRIEN / JAN 1" datestamp applied on arrival, 1867/74 Levant 10 s. blue on 1877 cover tied by "ALEXANDRIEN" thimble cds, and further example from same correspondence in a pale shade (signed A. Diena); and fine 1873 cover to Ofen, Hungary with 1867/74 15 s. brown tied by "ALEXANDRIEN" thimble cds. A fine group.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 238 Egypt Kingdom

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    British Post Offices 1867: Great Britain 2 s. blue, wmk. Spray (Gi 119) and 5 s. rose, wmk. Maltese Cross pl. 2 (Gi 127 = £ 1'500), each cancelled by "BO1" obliterators of Alexandria in black. The 5 s. with slight surface rub but a fine complete strike of the obliterator.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 239 Egypt Kingdom

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    British Post Offices 1872/78: The cover selection (7) with 1872 cover with Great Britain 4 d. vermilion pl. 12 pair tied "BO1" to UK, 1873 similar cover to Liverpool with 4 d. vermilion pl. 13 pair tied "BO1"; 1873 cover with 4 d. vermilion pl. 12 and 6 d. chestnut pl. 11 tied by "BO1" and CAIRO cds to New Jersey, USA; 1874 cover with 4 d. vermilion pl. 13 used from Alexandria to Malta, 1877 cover to London with 1864/79 1 d. red pl. 190, three examples, tied "BO1"; 1876 cover to Malta with 2½ d. mauve pl. 2 tied "BO1"; and three incoming covers from Great Britain to Egypt with 1875 cover to Shepheard's Hotel with 1 d. red, 3 d. rose and 6 d. grey (Ambulante ALES-CAIRO on reverse); 1875 cover with Bantam ½ d., 2 x 1 d. red and 2½ d. mauve and 1877 cover at 2½ d. rate. Condition varies but some fine items present.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 240 Egypt Kingdom

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    French Post Offices 1859: France Napoleon 80 c. rose (Yvert 17B), used on 1862 attractive mourning cover, from Cairo with Type IV "POSTA EUROPEA / CAIRO" despatch (July 21) in black, thence via French P.O. in Alexandria to Florence, Italy via Livorno, tied by petit chiffres "3704", with "Alexandria / Egypte" cds (July 22). Reverse with Livorno transit (July 30) and arrival. A scarce combination usage.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 241 Egypt Kingdom

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    French Post Offices 1871: France Siège 40 c. orange and 1871/75 80 c. carmine used on 1873 entire letter from Alexandria to Mareuil sur Ay, France endorsed "voie de Brindisi" tied by bold "5080" gros chiffres in black. Circular "PAQ. ANGL. / ALEXANDRIE" cds (June 1) in black and "PAQ. ANG. V. BRIND / A MOD" in red (June 6) with reverse showing Paris cds and arrival. A fresh and fine entire.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 242 Egypt Kingdom

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    1872: Penasson 1 pi. red, a single example used on 1875 printed cover from the Minister of War ro the American Embassy in Paris, tied by "Poste Egiziane / Cairo" cds (April 17) in black, France 1871/75 applied for onward transmission in Alexandria and tied by "5080" gros chiffres (April 18). Reverse with Paris arrival cds (April 27) in blue. Corner fault to envelope but scarce. Signed Sorani.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 243 Egypt Kingdom

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    1872: Penasson 1 pi. red used on 1872 entire letter to Marseille endorsed "Vapeur Français" tied by "V.R. Poste Egiziane / Alessandria" cds (June 25), transferred to French P.O. with 1867 laureated 80 c. carmine applied and tied by "5080" gros chiffres with cds below (same day). Small cartridge "PAQUEBOTS / DE LA / MEDITERRANEE" struck in red and reverse with Marseille arrival cds (July 1). File fold just below Egyptian adhesive but a scarce and attractive combination cover.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 244 Egypt Kingdom

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    French Post Offices 1843/76: Postal History selection (7) with 1843 prepaid entire from GB to Alexandria rated "2/1d." with French P.O. arrival cds in black, 1858 cover from Alexandria to Paris, 1859 entire to London with 1853 40 c. and 80 c. tied "37094" petit chiffres, 1859 entire to Paris with 1853 20 c. blue and 40 c. orange (2) tied "3704" petit chiffres; 1869 combination cover with Egypt 1 pi. red tied by "Regie removed" "Poste Egiziane / Porto Said" cds with oxidised France 40 c. tied "5080" gros chiffres to Marseille (cert. Behr); 1874 cover from Alexandria to Marseille with 1871/75 80 c. tid "5080" gros chiffres (signed A. Diena); 1876 cover to England with 1871/75 30 c. brown tied Alexandrie cds. Condition variable but many very fine.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 245 Egypt Kingdom

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    French Post Offices 1862/74: The Postal History selection (7) with 1853 10 c. and 40 c. on entire to Marseille tied by "5080" gros chiffres, 1872 entire to Marseille franked by 1867 laureated 80 c. carmine (3) tied by "5080" gc., 1873 cover with 1871/75 15 c. bistre and 25 c. blue on underpaid entire with "Affranchisement / Insuffisant" in black and taxed "6" décimes on arrival, 1874 cover with Siège 40 c. and 1871/75 80 c. tied "5080" gros chiffres; 1874 combination cover with Egypt 1 pi. red and France 80 c. carmine used to Paris; 1875 cover franked 1871/75 80 c. similarly tied etc. A most interesting lot, condition varies but many fine items noted.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 246 Egypt Kingdom

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    Greek Post Office 1867: Unpaid entire letter from Kerkyra, Corfu to Alexandria wth "Kerkyra / 106" cds of despatch (Sept 9), taxed on arrival at "80" lepta in blue manuscript, with Greece 1862/67 40 l. blue on mauve (Michel 21), two examples each with margins all round, tied by "ALEXANDRIA / (TURQUIA)" circular datestamps (Sept 13). A fine and attractive entire.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 247 Egypt Kingdom

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    Greek Post Office 1869/1883: The selection of covers (6) with 1869 cover with 1868/69 40 l. reddish violet on blued tied by dotted "97" lozenge to Syros; 1872/75 20 l. blue horizontal pair used on 1872 cover to Syros tied by "97" dotted lozenge, 1875 cover with meshed paper 10 l. orange and 20 l. blue to Athens tied by Alexandria cds, 1876 cover with 1871/76 5 l. green on greenish (2) and single 20 l. deep blue used to Lissuri tied by neat strikes of Alexandria cds, rare 1879 registered cover with 1872/75 20 l. indigo and 39 l. brown used from Alexandria to Argostolian; 1883 cover with single Athens print 30 l. deep brown used to Piraeus. A fine group with stamps and cancellations much above the average for these frankings.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 248 Egypt Kingdom

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    Italian Post Office 1863 (March 6): Incoming entire letter from Genova via Messina to Alexandria, carried on the "S.S. Aunis" from Marseille via Messina (March 11) to Malta where trans-shipped to the "S.S. Le Bourdonnais" to Alexandria; with fine framed "PIROSCAFO / POSTALI / FRANCESI" in blue and corresponding "ALESSANDRIA D'EGITTO / POSTE ITALIANE" cds in same ink of arrival (March 25). Side flaps missing but a fine and unusual cover - originally mailed on the day the Italian Post Office in Alexandria opened. Signed Raybaudi.rnProvenance: Collection A. Rousso, 'Pearls of Arabia', Spink, London, 18 Oct 2011, lot 548.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 249 Egypt Kingdom

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    Italian Post Office 1863: Turin printing 5 c. grey (Sassone T16) used on 1872 Printed Matter entire letter from Alexandria to Italy tied by "234" numeral obliterator, with "Alessandria D'Egitto / Poste Italiane" cds blow (March 10) in black, alongside "Collegio Italiano Alessandria Egitto" cachet in green. Reverse with S. Severino arrival cds (March 16). A scarce rate. Cert. Sorani (2009).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 250 Egypt Kingdom

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    1872: Egypt 1 pi. red, a used example on 1872 cover to Genova, Italy tied by "V.R. Poste Egiziane / Cairo" cds (June 30), transferred to Italan P.O. and franked by 1867 20 c. blue in a horizontal pair tied by "234" numeral obliterator in black. Reverse with Genova arrival (July 8) in black. A few minor imperfections but an attractive combination usage.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 251 Egypt Kingdom

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    Italian Post Office 1874: Estero 40 c. carmine (Sassone 7), a used example on 1874 underpaid cover to Trieste, Austria endorsed "via Brindisi" tied by "234" numeral obliterator with "Alessandria D'Egitto / Poste Italiane" cds above (May 10) with framed "FRANCOBOLLO / INSUFFICIENTE" in black. Reverse with Brindisi transit (May 13) and Trieste arrival (May 15) and charged due in blue crayon manuscript. An unusual cover.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 252 Egypt Kingdom

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    1881: Italy 20 c. orange-yellow (Sassone 39) used on 1881 cover tied by "1715" cancel in black with "Piedmonte D'Alife" despatch above (June 24),  underpaid usage to Mansura, Egypt with "T" marking of despatch in black and handstruck "15" Postage Due marking applied on arrival. Reverse with Bari cds and "Mansourah" arrival (July 1). Scarce.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 253 Egypt Kingdom

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    Italian Post Office 1863/74: The cover selection (7) with 1867 entire to Milan franked 1863 60 c. lilac, 1872 covers (2) to Torino or Genova each franked 1863 40 c. carmine, 1874 Estero 30 c. brown (Sassone 6) on 1876/77 covers (2) to Genova and Livorno; 1874 Estero 40 c. carmine (Sassone 7) used on 1874 cover to Milano and rare usage of 1874 Estero 60 c. lilac (Sassone 8) on registered 1878 cover to Livorno with framed RACCOMANDATO and "Alessandria D'Egitto / Poste Italiane / Consegne" datestamp above (signed Sorani and Raybaudi). Condition varies but a scarce group.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 254 Egypt Kingdom

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    Italian Post Office 1863/74: The cover selection (6) with 1871 and 1872 covers bearirng Italy 40 c. carmine to Bologna and Milan; 1872 Egypt 1 pi red (Gi 31) used on cover with Italy 1863 40 c. carmine from Alexandria to Genova, some minor ageing but a scarce combination cover,  1874 30 c. brown (Sassone 6) used on covers (2) to Palermo and Rome via Brindisi and 1874 Estero 40 c. carmine (Sassone 7) single franking used from Alexandria to Brindisi. Condition varies but mainly fine to very fine; a scarce group.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 255 Egypt Kingdom

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    1867: 5 pi. brown, Type I, an unused example in a very deep shade, fresh and very fine appearance, part og. Ex G.T. Houston. Signed Schlesinger. Cert. RPSL (1960) Gi = £ 350.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 256 Egypt Kingdom

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    1869: Essay by Prevost of Paris, 20 para design with overprint 20 paras alongside, printed in black on good quality cream paper, fresh and very fine. Signed Todd AIEP Nile Post E42 = $ 300.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 257 Egypt Kingdom

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    1872: Penasson typographed 1 pi. red and 2 pi. yellow, each perf. 12½ x 13½, used on 1872 registered cover to Cairo tied by "POSTE KHEDEVIE EGIZIANE / MINUF" cds (Nov 15) with information strike alongside framed "RACCOMANDATE" handstamp in black. Reverse with double ring "POSTE KHEDEVIE EGIZIANE" arrival cds - rare thus. A fresh and fine cover.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 258 Egypt Kingdom

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    1874/75: Bulâq 10 pa. grey, a single example used on complete 1876 Printed Matter entire letter to Cairo tied by "Poste Egiziane / Alessandria" cds (Jan 30) in black with Cairo arrival of the same day on reverse. Some slight staining but a very rare rate. Signed Holcombe, Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 259 Egypt Kingdom

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    1874/75: Bulâq 10 pa. grey, perf. 12½ in a horizontal pair and single 1 pi. red perf. 12½, used on 1877 cover to Brandon, Norfolk tied by "POSTE EGIZIANE / CAIRO / STAZIONE" datestamps (May 12) in black with information strike at base. Reverse with Alexandria tansit (May 13) and Brandon arrival (May 22) in black.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 260 Egypt Kingdom

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    1874/75: Bulâq 1 pi. red in a horizontal pair appled slightly over the edge of envelope, used on 1877 double rate cover to Cairo tied by good strikes of "POSTE EGIZIANE / SAMANUD / STAZIONE" datestamps (Dec 18) with information strike alongside and same day Cairo arrival on reverse. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 261 Egypt Kingdom

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    1877: Essays by Westfehling of Zurich, three examples in red, brown and pale green, perf. 12½ x imperforate, some hinge remnants on reverse but of fresh and very fine appearance. Signed Holcombe Nile Post E70 = $ 375.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 262 Egypt Kingdom

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    1878 (Dec): Provisional 5 pa. on 2½ pi. violet, a fine unused block of four perf. 12½, an unused block of six (2 x 3) with central vertical line of perforations doubled perf. 12½ x 13½, 10 pa. on 2½ pi. violet, perf. 12½ in a corner marginal block of six (3 x 2) from top right of sheet showing "Printer's Guidelines" at top right and a marginal horizontal pair with guideline below right on first stamp. A fine and scarce group.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 263 Egypt Kingdom

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    1885: De La Rue Essay for proposed 50 piastres Revenue value, hand-painted in horizontal format in deep green on thin brown tracing paper, with arabic inscriptions, GOUVERNEMENT EGYPTIEN  and CINQUANTE PIASTRES all picked out in Chinese white. Numbered '12' in red at lower right and dated "Dec.18.85" at top right. Minor creasing not greatly affecting the delightful appearance of this unique Essay.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 264 Egypt Kingdom

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    1886: De La Rue Die Proof for the 1 piastre value (Feltus #2), printed in black on white glazed card with framed surround. Superb and very rare.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 265 Egypt Kingdom

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    1888: Imperforate Plate Proof of the 5 m. value, printed in black on glossy paper, a block of nine with marginal rule at base, fresh and very fine. Signed Todd AIEP Nile Post = $ 450+.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 266 Egypt Kingdom

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    1892: 1 pi. blue postal stationery envelope, used from Cairo (April 13) to Canton, China; struck on reverse with very rare "AMBULANT /  SUEZ" Star & Crescent cds (April 14), "SINGAPORE / TO HONG KONG" cds (May 2) and British P.O. "CANTON" arrival cds (May 9) all in black.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 267 Egypt Kingdom

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    1902/09: 2 m. blue-green, 3 m. yellow and 1 pi. ultramarine all used on 54 m. rose-red postal stationery envelope to Wadensweil, Switzerland tied by "LUXOR-HOTEL / LUXOR" circular datestamps in black (Jan 12, 1905) with fine and scarce strike of framed "LUXOR-HOTEL" registration cachet below. Scarce and most appealing cover.
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 268 Egypt Kingdom

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    1902/09: 2 m. blue-green, 4 m. vermilion and pair of 1 pi. ultramarine, all used on 1908 registered cover to Berne, Switzerland tied by "SEMIRAMIS HOTEL / CAIRO" circular datestamps (April 30) with rare framed "SEMIRAMIS HOTEL / CAIRO" registration cachet below in black - the earliest recorded usage of this marking, with just two examples recorded.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,900 CHF

    Lot# : 269 Egypt Kingdom

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    1913: 5 m.rose postal stationery envelope sent registered to Munich, with 1884/1909 5 m. carmine, 1 pi. blue and Postage Due 2 m. green (on reverse) and 1 pi. ultramarine all tied by three bold strikes of "CONTINENTAL / CAIRO" cds's (Jan 25, 1913) with superb framed "CONTINENTAL HOTEL" registration cachet below. Rare and very fine.
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 270 Egypt Kingdom

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    1914/20: 3 m. orange, wide Star & Crescent watermark, an unused block of eight divided by interpanneau margin, sheet marginal at left, variety "Imperforate", creased between the two blocks, fine unmounted og. Signed Holcombe Nile Post D55d = $ 160++.
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 271 Egypt Kingdom

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    1922: Essays and Proofs (3) with Harrison Essay for proposed 50 m. in green imperforate (Nile Post E237 = $ 125) and very fine; large format 20 m. Essay in green with large Arabic "2" in an imperforate block of four, marginal from left of sheet but one stamp slight brown spot (Nile Post E235 = $ 200+) and Proof of the 20 m. in chesnut brown shade as utilised for the 5 m. in a horizontal pair (Nile Post D98ct = $ 120); all are signed Holcombe.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 272 Egypt Kingdom

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    1923: Harrison's Essay for first Fuad issue, proposed but unadopted 10 m. pale carmine, imperforate, used on unaddressed 1923 cover tied by CAIRO cds (Dec 10) in black with information strike at left. Slight gum stains but very scarce and most unusual Nile Post E231a.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 273 Egypt Kingdom

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    1922: Proclamation of the Monarchy 1 m. sepia and 15 m. indigo, each in unused blocks of four, the 1 m. sheet marginal at right, each with Monarchy Overprint Colour Trials in red (Type IV), fresh and fine appearance, the reverse of each with some age spotting primarily at top, large part og. Extremely rare in multiples. Signed Holcombe Nile Post D78ct+D85ct = $ 2'000
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 274 Egypt Kingdom

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    1922: Monarchy 200 m. maroon used with 1927/37 20 m. sage green (2), 50 m. greenish blue and 100 m. maroon, all tied to 1928 Parcel Card to Lucerne tied by "LUQSOR / WINTER PALACE" circular datestamps (April 3). File fold as usual with Parcel Card usages, an unusually rare late usage of the Monarxhy top value, believed to be the sole recorded Parcel Card usage from the Winter Palace Hotel.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 275 Egypt Kingdom

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    1926 (Aug 24): 15 m. in black 200 m. violet, an unused example of fresh colour, variety "Surcharge Double", large part og. Rare: just 50 examples exist. Signed Todd AIEP. Cert. BPA (1964) Gi = £ 250.
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 276 Egypt Kingdom

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    1926 (Dec 21): Inauguration of Port Fouad, the set of four values unused, fresh and very fine, unmounted og. Just 1500 sets issued. Signed Todd AIEP. Certs. (4) BPA (1964) Gi = £ 2'500.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 277 Egypt Kingdom

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    1927/37: 5 m. chestnut, 20 m. deep olive-green pair, 50 m. blue-green and 100 m. maroon all used on Parcel Card to Bellingham, Washington State, USA, tied by "SHEPHEARDS HOTEL CAIRO" circular datestamps (Jan 14, 1932) in black. Believed to be the sole recorded usage of a Parcel Card from the Hotel. A most attractive usage.
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 278 Egypt Kingdom

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    1937/46: Boy King 5 m. red-brown, an unused block of twelve (6 x 2), Farouk Imperforate multiple for making up the Booklet panes with margins at left and at right, under-printed 'Cancelled', fresh and very fine. Just 60 strips can exist. Scarce and most attractive Nile Post D140bka = $ 300
    Starting bid : 220 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 279 Egypt Kingdom

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    1937/46: Boy King 6 m. yellow-green, an unused block of twelve (6 x 2), Farouk Imperforate multiple for making up the Booklet panes with margins at left and at right, under-printed 'Cancelled', fresh and very fine. Just 20 strips can exist. Scarce and most attractive Nile Post D141bka = $ 500.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 280 Egypt Kingdom

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    1937/46: Boy King 10 m. bright violet, an unused block of twelve (6 x 2), multiple for making up the Booklet panes with margins at left and at right, fresh and very fine, unmounted og. Scarce and most attractive Nile Post D142bk = unpriced.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 281 Egypt Kingdom

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    1937/46: Boy King 15 m. brown-purple, an unused block of twelve (6 x 2), Farouk Imperforate multiple for making up the Booklet panes with margins at left and at right, under-printed 'Cancelled', fresh and very fine. Just 20 strips can exist. Scarce and most attractive Nile Post D144bka = $ 500.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 282 Egypt Kingdom

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    1937/46: Boy King 20 m. pale blue, an unused block of twelve (6 x 2), multiple from base of sheet for making up the Booklet panes with margins at left and at right, fresh and very fine, unmounted og. Scarce and most attractive, vastly under-catalogued Nile Post D142bk = $ 60.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 283 Egypt Kingdom

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    1938: Telecommunications Conference, Essay by Hewett of the Survey Dept., for proposed 5 m. value, imperforate and hand-painted in red, brown & black on thick card (28 x 35 mm.); fresh and fine, unique. Signed Todd AIEP.rnProvenance: Hewett Archive, Robson Lowe, Basel, 23 March 1979, ex lot 2470.
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 284 Egypt Kingdom

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    1939/46: Boy King 50 p. sepia & green, an unused complete sheet of 50 (10 x 5), full margins all round and Control A/43 at lower right, fresh and fine, unmounted og. Rare Nile Post 153 / Gi = £ 550+.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 285 Egypt Kingdom

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    1940 (May 17): Child Welfare Fund 5+5 m. brown-lake, an unused block of four, marginal from top of sheet (with centre line +) with Farouk Oblique perforations, fresh and fine, unmounted og. Scarce with just 200 printed Nile Post C86b = $ 280+.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 286 Egypt Kingdom

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    1945 (Feb 10): Farouk's Birthday, 10 m. violet, an unused corner marginal block of four from lower left of sheet, Control A/45, variety "Watermark Inverted", fresh and fine, unmounted og. Scarce Nile Post C93d = $ 200+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 287 Egypt Kingdom

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    1946 (Feb 28): 80th Anniv. of the First Issue, Farouk Royal Imperforate set of four values, each marginal from left of sheet, underprinted 'Cancelled', fresh and very fine. Rare with just 50 sets printed Nile Post C98a/C101a = $ 560+.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 288 Egypt Kingdom

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    1946: Anniversary of the First Issue, 17 m. + 17 m. brown, an unused corner marginal block of four from top left corner of the sheet, variety "Inverted Watermark", fresh and fine, unmounted og. Only two sheets of 50 stamps exist Nile Post C100c = $ 200+.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 289 Egypt Kingdom

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    1946: Anniversary of the First Issue, 17 m. + 17 m. brown, an unused corner marginal block of four from lower right corner of the sheet, variety "Imperforate" from the Royal Collection, fresh and very fine, large part og. with lower pair unmounted og. Extremely rare, just two sheets of 50 stamps exist Nile Post 100d = $ 600+.
    Starting bid : 700 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 290 Egypt Kingdom

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    1935 (Dec 16): Provisional Christmas Seal 3 m. on 1 p. carmine, the complete Booklet with 5 panes of twenty (4 x 5), numbered 'A4260'. Some pencil marks on front cover but very rare.
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 291 Egypt Kingdom

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    1871: Essay for Postal Stationery by Penasson of Alexandria, 1 pi. pale red on buff envelope (111 x 67 mm.) with rounded gummed flap, one slight age spot otherwise fine. Signed Holcombe Nile Post E52a = $ 250.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 292 Egypt Kingdom

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    1887: Postal Stationery unadopted Essay for 1 pi. envelope, De La Rue archive Proof on lined card paper, 58 x 61 mm., embossed in blue as issued, showing close to selected design but with Pyramid with coloured horizontal lines and blank space on pyramid (perhaps where numeral of value was to be inserted). Also the issued design mint and used for comparison (Nile Post SEN 1). Signed Todd AIEP.rnProvenance: Collection Peter Smith, Corinphila sale 198, 28 May 2015, lot 5678.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 293 Egypt Kingdom

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    1888: Postal Stationery Colour Trial for the 1 m. brown local greeting card envelope, printed by De La Rue in bright scarlet-vermilion in issued size and design on lined card paper. Fresh and fine, and very scarce. Also two mint examples of the issued envelope (Nile Post SEN 4). Signed Todd AIEP. Opinion Holcombe (1983).rnProvenance: Collection Peter Smith, Corinphila sale 198, 28 May 2015, lot 5678.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 294 Egypt Kingdom

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    1914: Pictorial Issue 2+2 m. green and 4+4 m. red postal stationery reply cards, unused examples, five of each, both with original wrapper bands. Slight aging and minor imperfections on the 2 m. but very scarce thus Nile Post SPC 22+23 = $ 325..
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 295 Egypt Kingdom

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    R.A.F. Cairo - Cape Town Survey Flight 1926 (March 1): 'HELIOPOLIS DETAILS - ROYAL AIR FORCE' oval date stamp in black on envelope to Cape Town, bearing 'If undelivered Return to FAIREY AVIATION Co Ltd. Hayes Middlessex' imprint on back flap and on front with various endorsements, upon arrival in South Africa franked with 2d. dull purple cancelled by "Muizenberg 19th April 26" cds. and returned to Fairey Aviation Co. Ltd.; Only very few covers known, signed Pulford. Ex collections Jeidl and Malan Mueller 18 = 10'000 pts. Additionally three telegrams incl. one of Press Section of Air Ministry Kingsway W.C. 2 (Apr. 14, 1926) as well a reply from Sir Samuel Hoars, Secretary of State for Air, to the South African Minister of Defence of the Union of South Africa. Ex collections Jeidel and Malan.rnNote: The Royal Air Force conducted it's first survey flight from Cairo to Cape Town with four Fairey IIID aircraft under Wing Commander C.W.H. Pulford with stops in Northern and Southern Rhodesia.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700 CHF

    Lot# : 296 Egypt Kingdom

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    1915 (Oct): Official 2 m. green, an unused sheet marginal block of four, variety "Overprint Inverted", fresh and very fine, unmounted og. Superb. Cert. C. Hass (1995).
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 297 Egypt Kingdom

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    1915 (Oct): Official OHHS 4 m. vermilion, the full sheet of 240 in four panes of 60 from Plate 1 (numbered on each pane and folded to display this), Positions 54 without flaw and position 174 with "broken leg to second arabic word" variety clearly showing, large part or unmounted og. Fresh and fine sheet of vibrant colour and very scarce thus Nile Post O16+O16b / Gi = £ 3'600+
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 298 Egypt Kingdom

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    1922/23: Official OHEMS 2 m. vermilion, an unused sheet of 100 stamps showing "B.22" Control in left margin, with interpanneau margin at base, from Setting D of the overprint with position 10 showing "Broken Frame at Top"; position 14 showing "Broken Frame at Left", "Dropped Dots" (pos. 69), "Egypt Redrawn" (pos. 70) and constant breaks in the arabic; fresh and very fine multiple, unmounted og. A rare sheet.,
    Starting bid : 220 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 299 Egypt Kingdom

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    1922/23: "OHEMS" on rare 15 m. indigo, an unused block of sixteen (4 x 4), the tenth stamp in the block with variety "O.H..E.M.S." (position 38), fresh and very fine but for surface scuff on twelfth and sixteenth stamps, unmounted og. An extremely scarce and attractive multiple. Signed Holcombe Nile Post O29+O29b / Gi = £ 3'600+.
    Starting bid : 2,200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold
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