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  • Lot# : 782 Brit. Post Turkey

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    1861 (Dec 25): Cover to London underpaid via Marseille, franked by 1856 6 d. lilac tied by bold "C" obliterator in black, with two strikes of rare INSUFFIECIENTLY PREPAID in red and circular MORE TO PAY in red. Short paid 6 pence and charged at double the deficiency with 1 shilling due in manuscript. Reverse with British P.O. Constantinople cds in red and London arrival cds (Jan 3, 1862) in red. A rare cover.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 783 Brit. Post Turkey

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    1867 (May 21): Cover from London to Constantinople franked by 1865/67 6 d. lilac pl. 6 tied by London duplex, struck on arrival with rare  NOT CALLED FOR and framed UNCLAIMED in red (the latter marking is recorded only in late May to early June 1867). "British Post Office / Constantinople" cds in blue on front for letter's return to sender (Dec 10). Rare and splendid cover.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 784 Brit. Post Turkey

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    1876 (May 11): Cover, slight tear at top, mailed to New York franked by GB 1875 2 ½ d. rosy mauve, pl. 2 tied by "C" obliterator in black and by rare TOO-LATE straight line in red. Red "British Post Office / Constantinople" cds at left and London transit on front (May 17) in red, reverse with New York arrival. Despite the fault a rare and attractive cover. Signed Vaccari.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 785 Brit. Post Turkey

    Unfortunately this lot was withdrawn from this auction.

    Lot# : 786 Brit. Post Turkey

    Unfortunately this lot was withdrawn from this auction.

    Lot# : 787 Brit. Post Turkey

    Unfortunately this lot was withdrawn from this auction.

    Lot# : 908 New Zealand

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    The International Gold awarded one frame Exhibit of NEW ZEALAND PRISONER OF WAR AIR LETTER CARDS 1941 - 1945 formed by Barry Scott FRPSL showing all the recorded types of mint and/or used Air Letter Cards produced by the Government Printers in Wellington, initially issued on Monday Nov. 17th 1941, showing all nine issues with the recorded errors, varieties and wrappers known. The sixteen page exhibit starts each issue with a mint example, 7th issue with a complete set of five mint cards plus wrapper, continuing with earliest recorded usages including 1/6 d. stationery card used on Nov. 18th (2nd day of issue) to Germany, first issue card with un-watermarked variety used to Italy, uncommon usage and only recorded example to a civilian internee in Germany (1942), censored items, scarce 'six pence' double and inverted overprint on 6th and 7th issue Aug. '44 (one of only two known) as well as scarce 9th issue (on sale for a very short period, just six weeks) with one of only five used copies recorded. A magnificent exhibit, viewing highly recommended.
    During World War II over 9'000 New Zealand solders were captured by German or Italian Troops. For the Government it was a high priority  "... to have reliable, direct and effective air mail communication with the country's Prisoners of War". Special light-weight air-letter forms, today known as aerogrammes, were the solution. These new POW air letter cards quickly proved popular and the postage rate of 1/6d. on the first issue was reduced to 6d. by the 6th issue (August 1944). Today examples of any kind of these cards, whether mint or used are very scarce. Paper was a prime commodity in the camps and was recycled, either used as cigarette or toilet paper. Added to this was the fact that many prisoners were marched across Poland and Germany in front of the advancing Russian Army, carrying only a minimum of personal belongings, thus very few of these letter cards made it back home and survived.
    FIP Washington 2006 Gold; FISA Beijing 2009 Gold plus Special Prize.
     
    Starting bid : 50,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 909 Antigua u. Antigua Barbuda

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    1937: Coronation set of three and 1946 Victory set of two, fresh mint and perforated "Specimen", 1948 10 s. and £ 1 perf. "Specimen", 1949 RSW set of two mint, 1953 definitive set of 15 mint, 1966 set of 16 mint, fresh and fine, unmounted og Gi = £ 300.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 910 New South Wales

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    New Southwales 1855 (Jan 22): Large part entire letter from Sydney to Altona, Holstein, Denmark; endorsed "Overland Mail" and franked by cut square 1854 6 d. greenish grey tied in black. Red circular "Australie / 2 Marseille 2" entry marking on front (March 31) and manuscript "15" (schillinge) in red crayon alongside. Scarce cover to an unusual destination. Signed Pothion.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 911 New South Wales

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    1860 (Aug 14): Cover from Eden to Wandsbeck, Holstein via Hamburg with Daidem perf. 2 d. blue and 6 d. grey (2) all cancelled by "94" numeral obliterators, via London with faint cds and manuscript "8" pence share of rate; italic 'fr. Hbg.' without frame at lower left (Van Der Linden fig. 1557). Reverse with Danish P.O. in Hamburg cds (Oct 4). Carried on the P&O 'Salsette' to Galle, the 'Columbian' to Alexandria and thence on the 'Ripon'. Manuscript '4' skilling due from recipient for Danish share. Some cover imperfections but a scarce destination.
    Provenance: Collection Molnar; Corinphila sale 151 (Dec 2007), lot 4056.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 912 New South Wales

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    1878 (Jan 21): Cover from Sydney endorsed "via Brindisi" to England, franked by 1860/72 8 d. yellow-orange, perf. 13, from base of sheet tied by Sydney duplex in black. Reverse with Slough arrival (March 10) datestamp in black. A fine and scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 913 Tasmania

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    Tasmania 1853: 2 d. orange, second state of the plate, a fine and fresh used example with good margins all round, neatly cancelled by light "62" numeral of Hobart in black. A scarce stamp. Signed Senf Gi = £ 425.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 914 Victoria

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    Victoria 1857 (April 27): Cover from Geelong to Emmelsbühl, near Tondern, North Schleswig, Denmark franked for 1/4½ d. rate with 1854 1 s. blue and Throne 2 d. brown lilac tied by Gewelong "2" numeral obliterator; underpaid 2½ d. but not noted and mailed via Southampton with "London / Paid" transit cds (Aug 24) in red and manuscript "8" pence credit to Britain. Reverse of cover with Danish P.O. of transit (Aug 26). On front italic 'franco'  in black applied in Hamburg (Van Der Linden fig. 1425) with "3" (skilling) in manuscript due from recipient for journey from Hamburg to Emmelsbühl. A remarkable and extremely rare cover in excellent quality for a journey of this length and duration (121 days). Illustrated in Palmer on page 20.
    Provenance: Collection R. Perry (May 1998), lot 10973; G. Kellow (Oct 1999), lot 853; B. Palmer, Corinphila sale 165 (Dec 2010), lot 2367.
    Starting bid : 7,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 915 Victoria

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    1856 (Jan 17): Entire letter written from Omeo to Sylt in Schleswig, franked by 1854 6 d. orange-yellow neatly tied by Melbourne "1" numeral in black, with reverse showing Melbourne datestamp (Jan 30), AUSTRALIAN PACKET-LIVERPOOL datestamp (April 26) and Danish P.O. in Hamburg cds (April 30). Partial payment was not allowed and thus charged at full unpaid rate, with manuscript "60" skilling due from recipient (6 d. Omeo-Britain + 4 d. share GB -Denmark for '10' in manuscript on front; converted to 8½ sgr. + German sahre of 3½ sgr = 12 sgr. = 51 skilling + 9 skilling for Danish share = 60 sk.). A fine and scarce entire.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 916 Victoria

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    1856 (May 8): Entire written from Melbourne to Copenhagen endorsed 'pr. Mermaid' at double rate, franked by 1854 6 d. orange-yellow horizontal pair neatly tied by Melbourne "1" numerals in black, with reverse showing Melbourne datestamp, AUSTRALIAN PACKET-LIVERPOOL datestamp (June 9) and Danish P.O. in Hamburg cds (June 12). Partial payment was not allowed and thus charged at full unpaid rate, with manuscript "119" skilling due from recipient on reverse (manuscript British rate on front 1 s. 8 d. + German share of 7 sgr. = 24 sgr. (marked in blue ink) = 102 skilling, plus Danish share 17 sk. = 119 skilling to pay. A fresh and fine cover.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 917 Victoria

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    1856 (Dec 5): Registered cover to Brünnsbuttel, Schleswig franked by 1854 6 d. orange and Registration 1 s. rose-pink & blue tied by "5" numeral in black, with oval "Registered / GPO" datestamp below applied in London (March 16, 1857) and "Crown / Registered" in red. Framed "Recomandirt" above and reverse with Aachen transit in red and Danish P.O. in Hamburg cds (March 18). Plentiful manuscript rates with total amount due "65" skilling. A rare and most appealing cover. Signed Holcombe.
    Note: The rates are 6 d. Victoria to Britain, 6 d. registration, 6 d. credited forward. Additionally the 1/7½ registered rate from Britain to Denmark should have been paid, less the 6 d. forward credit = 1/1½d., but noted on cover (over GPO datestamp) at 1/1 d. = 11¼ sgr., rounded up to 11½ sgr. + German share of 3½ sgr = 14 sgr. (noted in blue ink) = 61 skilling + Danish share 4 sk. = 65 skilling due.
    Starting bid : 800 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 918 Victoria

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    1858: Registered cover intelligently opened for display, franked over edges of cover probably for protection against theft of contents, mailed to Canton tessin, Switzerland endorsed "via England", franked by 1854 1 s. blue in a fine horizontal pair and a defective strip of three, 1857/58 rouletted 4 d. red in a horizontal pair all tied by "6" numeral obliterators in black. Reverse with Melbourne (Sept 28) transit and oval London "Registered / GPO" datestamp (Dec 20) and two broken red wax seals applied in transit through France. Variety of manuscript rates and Locarno arrival cds (Christmas Day) on flap at top. Despite faults, a dramatic cover with a 5 shillings and 8 d. prepaid rate. Unrecorded by Palmer.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 919 Victoria

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    1859 (Oct 17): Cover from Melbourne to Copenhagen endorsed 'per Emeu through France' franked by 1858 rouletted 6 d. blue (2) tied by "1" numeral obliterator in black. "Australie V. Suez / Amb. C." transit in Marseille in red (Dec 6) thence via Thurn & Taxis and Damish P.O. in Hamburg (Dec 9). Treated as unpaid on arrival (10½ d. underpaid on despatch) and charged on reverse in manuscript "29¾" (silvergroschen) and on front in red crayon "145" skilling due + "40" sk. for Hamburg to Copenhagen. A remarkable and fine cover of great visual appeal. Illustrated in Palmer on page 20.
    Provenance: Köhler, sale 267 (Feb 1990), lot 3122; Trevor Davis (May 2003), lot 52862; Palmer, Corinphila sale 165 (Dec 2010), lot 2368.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,200 CHF

    Lot# : 920 Victoria

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    1859 (Aug 16): Cover endorsed "Overland Mail" to Brünnsbuttel, Schleswig-Holstein via Marseilles and Hamburg, franked by 1859 perf. Emblems 4 d. rose-red (single and vertical pair) tied by Melbourne "1" obliterator. Circular "Australie V. Suez / Amb. A." in red on front (Oct 6) and reverse with Danish P.O. in Hamburg cds (Oct 9) alongside manuscript "11¼" (silvergroschen). The cover was prepaid 1 shilling of the 1/10½ d. due for the double rate but partial payment was not allowed. Therefore charged "15" (schillinge) in manuscript equivalent to 48 skilling and a further 4 sk. due for Danish share on arrival. A delightful and very rare cover. Cert. Perry (2006).
    Provenance: Collection J.R.W.Purves, sale III (1981), lot 736; R. Perry; B. Palmer, Corinphila sale 165 (Dec 2010), lot 2396.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 921 Victoria

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    1863/74: Laureated 10 c. dull purple on pink paper, a fine used example of January 1869 cover to Prato, Switzerland endorsed "via France" at top, reverse with Greswick cds (Jan 4), Melbourne cds (Jan 5), Basel (Feb 20), Locarno (Feb 22) and Bignasco thimble arrival cds.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 922 New Guinea

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    New Guinea 1939 (May 19): Airmail cover to Bolzano, Italy franked by August 1931 9 d. violet and March 1939 Airmail 1 s. pale blue-green tied by bold "WAU-NEW GUINEA" datestamp in black. Reverse with Salamaua and Townsville transit (May 20) and Bolzano arrival cds (May 29). Signed Vaccari.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 923 Barbados

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    1935: Silver Jubilee, complete set of four values fresh mint perforated "Specimen" and Leeward Islands 1935 set of four perforated "Specimen", both superb large part og sets Gi = £ 260.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 110 CHF

    Lot# : 924 Barbados

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    1937: Coronation set of three fresh mint perforated "Specimen", 1946 Victory set of two perforated "Specimen", 1953 pictorial set of 13 mint etc. Fresh and fine, unmounted og Gi = £ 240.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 925 Basutoland

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    1947: Royal Visit set of four mint, perforated "Specimen",1948 RSW set of two mint, 1954 set of 11 mint, 1961 optd. set of 11 mint, New Currency 1961 set of 11 mint etc., all unmounted og. Gi = £ 400+.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 926 Bermuda

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    1938/53: George VI Keyplate 2 s., 2 s. 6 d., 5 s., 10 s., 12 s. 6 d. and £ 1 values, fresh mint examples all perforated "Specimen", of excellent colour and large part or unmounted og.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 927 Bermuda

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    1938: Superb mint set of 16 values complete to £ 1 purple and black on red, fresh mint, all 1938 values (12) perforated with hooded 'Specimen' and 2 d., 2½ d., 3 d. and 7½ d. unmounted mint. Extremely rare and fine, full unmounted og. Gi = £ 1'800 for specimen set.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 928 Bermuda

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    1937: Coronation set of three, 1946 Victory set of two, all fresh and very fine mint, all perforated "Specimen". Scarce, unmounted og Gi = £ 365.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 929 Guyana

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    1852: 1 c. black on magenta, surface coloured paper, unused without gum, a rare stamp. Cert. BPA (2013) SG = £ 9'500.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF

    Lot# : 930 Guyana

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    1850/52: 'Cotton-reel' 12 c. black on blue wove paper, cut round and cancelled "Demerara JU 1 1851", probably heavily washed which has affected the colour and the surface (no BPA opinion can be given so far) and 1 c. black on deep blue surface-coloured paper, black surface marks, surface damage has been extensively painted and therefore it is not possible to certify the item as unused. Cert. BPA for the latter (2013), although the faults marked two very rare stamps seldom offered, sold here as "tel quel" and no claims accepted after the 'knock down' SG = £ 15'500.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF

    Lot# : 932 British Guyana

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    1864 (Feb 23): Cover from Demerara to Ponce, Puerto Rico via St. Thomas, franked by 1862/65 2 c. orange, small inclusion at right, and 8 c. pink tied by "AO3" obliterators in black and by framed S. TOMAS handstamp of transit. Reverse with Demerara cds, British P.O. St. Thomas cds (Feb 28) and Puerto Rico arrival cds; front with manuscript "4" (pence = Inter-Island rate) and "2½" due marking applied on receipt. A rare usage and a most appealing cover.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 933 Malaysian States

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    1907: Brunei River set of eleven values fresh mint, all overprinted "Specimen" in black, one or two with minor faults but of good colour and large part og Gi = £ 275.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 934 Malaysian States

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    1947: Brunei River, the set of 14 values complete mint, all perforated "Specimen", fresh and very fine, unmounted og Gi = £ 300.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 935 Birma

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    1860 (Feb 16): Entire printed Prices Current from Rangoon to Copenhagen via Marseilles, franked by India 1856 1 a. brown tied by bold strike of "B/156" obliterator of Rangoon. Framed RANGOON / SHIP LETTER in red on reverse and Calcutta cds in red (Feb 25). Struck with both "India Paid" in red and "India Unpaid" in black, with Marseilles cds, Thurn & Taxis and Danish P.O. datestamps (April 6) and Copenhagen arrival cds. Charged 11 skilling due on receipt in red crayon with manuscript '2' on reverse for Danish share. Slight hole on face poanel but a rare and remarkable entire.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 936 Birma

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    Japanese Occupation 1942 (Aug 6): Cover franked on reverse with pair June 1942 1 a. scarlet pair neatly tied by "Experimental P.O. / R-539" datestamps with arrival cds of "Kamayut / Rangoon alongside (Aug 7)". Usual opening tear but a scarce and attractive usage.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 937 Birma

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    Japanese Occupation 1942 (Oct 26): Cover from Toungoo to Rangoon franked on reverse with provisional 5 c. on 1 a. scarlet tied by "Experimental P.O. / R595" cds in black with Rangoon arrival alongside (Oct 28). Usual opening faults but a rare commercial usage within 10 days of issue.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 938 Birma

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    Japanese Occupation 1943 (June): Cover to Henzada franked by Feb 1943 5 c. scarlet tied by bilingual "Rangoon" cds in black with arrival (June 27) on reverse. Usual small envelope faults but scarce on letter.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 939 Canada

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    Colony of Canada 1858/59: Prince Albert 6 d. slate-violet, perf 11¾, on medium wove machine made paper, a superb appearing used example with a couple of perfs. added, neatly cancelled in red. Despite the faults a marvellous example of this rare stamp. Cert. RPS (2013) Scott 13a = $ 7'250/Gi = £ 3'250.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 940 Nova Scotia

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    Nova Scotia 1851: 3 d. dark blue, wide to large margins showing part of neighboring stamp, tied by oval grill cancel to small cover from Halifax (Jan 16, 1856), sent to Prince Edward Island with arrival cds on reverse (Jul 3). A fine item.
    Provenance: Collections Koh and Hackmey.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 941 Canada

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    Dominion of Canada 1870/88: 1 c. bright yellow, the unique horizontally bisected example used on June 1894 printed time table from New Glasgow (and thus not on the 'Railway News'), tied by segmented cork cancellation in black. Fine and most unusual. Certificate RPS "genuine as far as one can say". Gi = £ 4'500.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 942 Ceylon

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    1925: Keyplate 1000 r. purple on red, a superb and fresh mint example overprinted "Specimen" in black, large part og. A very rare stamp Gi = £ 1'000.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 943 Ceylon

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    1921/32: Definitve set of 21 values to 50 r. mint, all overprinted "Specimen" in black or red, the 50 r. slightly rubbed otherwise fresh and very fine, large part og Gi = £ 780.
    Starting bid : 220 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 944 Ceylon

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    1924: 100 r. grey, a fresh mint example overprinted "Specimen" in red, of fine colour and large part og. Rare Gi = £ 400.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 945 Ceylon

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    1927: 100 r. dull purple & blue, a magnificent mint example overprinted "Specimen" in black, large part og Gi = £ 400.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 946 Cyprus

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    1880: GB 1 d. red, plate 216, optd. Cyprus, a superb mint block of 36 from the upper left corner of the sheet showing the plate number in upper left corner, fresh and very fine, large part or unmounted og Gi = £ 640+.
    Starting bid : 220 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 947 Cyprus

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    1880: GB 1 s. green, plate 13 optd. Cyprus in black, lettered GI, a fine and fresh mint example with large part original gum. A scarce stamp. Cert. Holcombe (1984) Gi = £ 850.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 948 Cyprus

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    1881: 4 pi. pale olive green, Die I, wmk. CC, a fresh and fine mint example of this rare stamp, of excellent centering and colour, trace of gum bend not apparent on face, large part og Gi = £ 950.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 949 Cyprus

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    Great Britain used in Cyprus: 1878, 1d. brown postal stationery wrapper, cancelled with barred numeral '942' LARNACA used from Cyprus to Cairo, Egypt with arrival marking POSTE EGIZIANE CAIRO 23 DIC 78 on reverse, of finest possible quality! Postal stationery from GB used in Cyprus is extremely rare. The W.T.F. Castle handbook of Cyprus (1987 edition) only lists the 2d blue Registered envelope plus Post Cards of three different denominations and states:"..other items may exist". To date only two One Penny brown Postal stationery wrappers are recorded used in Cyprus (including this one offered here which is a new find made by Corinphila experts in 2012), the other known 1d. wrapper was found in 1994 and when offered on a London auction it was decribed as "...the only recorded...". K.Louis BPP certificate (2012),  (Huggins/Baker WP12)
    Starting bid : 800 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 950 Egypt Kingdom

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    1859 (Oct 31): Entire letter from Alexandria to Aalborg, Denmark struck with two line COL VAPORE / ALESSANDRIA in black at top, the unpaid charge to Triest being 3¼ sgr and credit to GAPU being a further 3 sgr., therefore framed "6¼" in blue was applied at Trieste (Van Der Linden fig. 3092) for total amount in silvergroschen, equivalent to 27 Danish skilling + 9 sk. for Danish share on arrival = 36 sk. Reverse with Triest cds (Nov 10), two German TPO's and Danish P.O. in Hamburg cds (Nov 17). An unusual destination at this date.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 951 Egypt Kingdom

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    1865/66: Essays by Negroni, recess printed in Italy on imperforate glazed paper; for proposed 10 pa. value in pale violet with overprint in orange, and 10 pa. value printed in pale yellow with overprint in deep blue. Some ageing and minor faults but very rare. These Essays (which differ from Prevost Essays to follow, with 37 pearls in ornament rather than 46) are of great rarity and are much under-catalogued by Nile Post E5 = $ 600.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 952 Egypt Kingdom

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    1865: Essay by Reister of Paris for 10 pa. postal stationery envelope printed in red on violet envelope (overprint 1 piastre in circle below), a fine and scarce Essay Nile Post E9g = $ 150+.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 953 Egypt Kingdom

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    1865/66: Essays by Prevost of Paris, 10 pa. designs with circular overprint alongside (3): 10 pa. in brown on thick card, 10 pa. in black on green paper, and 10 pa. in black on yellow paper; all with overprint "1 piastre" alongside Nile Post E9a+E9b+E9e = $ 300.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 954 Egypt Kingdom

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    1865/66: Essays by Prevost of Paris on thick card or thin paper (5), with overprinted imperforate examples in red on white card, in brown on lilac thin paper (optd. 20 paras); and in black on white glazed optd. 1 piastre in yellow, in yellow on buff and in black on thick card optd. in red. Scarce group Nile Post E7+E7a = $ 750.
    Starting bid : 280 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 955 Egypt Kingdom

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    1865/69: Essays by Prevost of Paris for postal stationery envelope "00" para envelope with "Epreuve" in black and 20 pa. overprint below (E38b), 10 para Essay envelope in gold with 20 pa. overprint alongside and rare large envelope (177 x 100 mm) for 10 pa. value in red with 20 pa. overprint alongside. Some ageing to envelopes but a scarce trio Nile Post E9g (2)+E38b = $ 475.
    Starting bid : 260 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 956 Egypt Kingdom

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    1865/66: Essays by Prevost of Paris on thick card or thin paper (9), with unoverprinted imperforate examples in green (two shades), in black on white and on lilac and yellow papers, in brown, in rose and two further examples in red. Fresh and fine, a scarce assembly Nile Post E6/E6c = $ 675.
    Starting bid : 240 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 957 Egypt Kingdom

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    1865/66: Riester Essays, the four completed designs with full scrolls, Eagle and ornamentations at top with horizontal line across; printed in blue, brown, green and red. A fine and scarce complete set Nile Post E21 = $ 500.
    Note: It is interesting to note that the designs are the exact size of the 1867 issue adhesives, although these Essays are always attributed to the 1866 First Issue.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 958 Egypt Kingdom

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    1867: National Banknote Company of New York, imperforate Essays for proposed 20 pa. value in red and large margined example printed in bright blue Nile Post E33 = $ 400.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 959 Egypt Kingdom

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    1867: Essays by Penasson of Alexandria (2), with design similar to the issued adhesives but Sphinx in front of Pyramid, imperforate 1 pi. value printed in red and perforated example printed in grey. Scarce and fine Nile Post E26 = $ 700.
    Starting bid : 220 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 960 Egypt Kingdom

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    1867: Essays by Penasson of Alexandria, 10 pa. value in pale blue, 10 pa. in yellow and 2 pi. value printed in bright vermilion, all perforated 12½, minor imperfections but a scarce group Nile Post E28a + E30a = $ 750.
    Starting bid : 260 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 961 Egypt Kingdom

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    1867: Essays by Penasson of Alexandria (6), with design similar to the issued adhesives but Sphinx in front of Pyramid, imperforate examples of the 1 pi. value printed in red, green, yellow, brown, blue and grey. Rare and splendid set Nile Post E26 = $ 2'100.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF

    Lot# : 962 Egypt Kingdom

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    1871: Essays by Penasson of Alexandria, no value indicated Essay, an imperforate block of four in sage green (one stamp with Sphinx portrait erased) and a perforated block of four printed in blue, some gum toning on perforations. Very scarce in multiples Nile Post E51 = $ 520+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 963 Egypt Kingdom

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    1866: 1 pi. value in black, an imperforate Proof pair of background only in black, showing Types I and II se-tenant, usual small faults but scarce.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 964 Egypt Kingdom

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    1865/71: Group with 1866 10 pi. slate background only imperforates (6, incl. a block of four), two trimmed Reister Essays in red and green, 1866 watermarked paper (a pair), 1867 imperforate Proofs of 1 pi. in black (2), 1871 Penasson Essays (4) etc. Condition varies but scarce items noted.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 965 Egypt Kingdom

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    1878/79: De La Rue uncompleted Die Proof of the Pyramid & Sphinx vignette in black on white glazed card.
    Starting bid : 240 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 966 Egypt Kingdom

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    1899 (April 17): De La Rie Die Proof for the completed 4 m. design, printed in black on glazed white card, handstamped with date in blue and "Before Hardening" in black. Exceptional and scarce.
    Starting bid : 240 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 967 Egypt Kingdom

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    1908 (March 12): De La Rie Die Proof for the completed 4 m. design, printed in black on glazed white card, handstamped with date in blue and "After Striking" in black, signed "E.W." in ink at base. Exceptional and scarce.
    Starting bid : 240 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 968 Egypt Kingdom

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    Suez Canal Company 1868: 20 c. blue, a superb mint block of twelve, marginal from top right hand corner of the sheet, positions10/12-22/24-34/36-46/48, with many of these positions showing the characteristic minor flaws found primarily on the right hand side of the sheet. Minor corner bend at upper right otherwise of fine fresh colour and large part or unmounted original gum. A significant and scarce multiple Signed Todd AIEP. Nile Post SC3/Gi = £ 900.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 969 Egypt Kingdom

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    1867: 1 pi. red, used example cancelled by fine large part "CANAL DE SUEZ / RAZ-EL-ECH" datestamp (25 Janv. 1869) in black. Corner fault of no importance. Exceptional and very rare, with just a handful of examples recorded, the earliest recorded usage by more than one month. Certificate C. Hass (2008).
    Note: Raz El Ech, along with Kil. 34, Chantier VI and Kil. 83 Canal de Suez datestamps were delivered too late for use by the Suez Can Company, after the Suez Canal Company's postal operations ended on August 15, 1868. The datestamps were adopted by the Egyptian Post Office.
     
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 350 CHF

    Lot# : 970 Egypt Kingdom

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    1868 (Dec 29): Entire letter from Alexandria to Constantinople endorsed "per Azizie Steamer" at top, franked at "Port-to-Port" rate with 1867 1 pi. red tied by bold "Poste Vice-Reali Egiziane / Alessandria" cds in black with repeated strike alongside; reverse with superb "Poste Vice-Reali Egiziane / Costantinopoli" Egyptian P.O. datestamp of receipt (Jan 4, 1869) in black. A rare and particularly fine cover, most unusually so with the Azizie endorsement. Signed Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 971 Egypt Kingdom

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    1867: 1 pi. red used on large part 1871 cover with side flaps removed, mailed from Suez to Gedda, tied by Suez despatch datestamp, the reverse showing rare "Poste Vice-Reali Egiziane / Gedda" datestamp of arrival (Feb 4). Despite minor imperfections, a scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 972 Egypt Kingdom

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    1869 (Feb 7): Rare incoming combination franked on despatch with France Laureated 1863/67 20 c. blue pair tied by "2328" gros chiffres of Méry Sur Seine, addressed to Sérapéum on the Suez Canal and franked with Egypt 1867 1 pi. red tied by "Poste Vice-Reali Egiziane/Alessandria" cds (Feb 15). Reverse of envelope with outstanding strike of the extremely rare "REGIE POSTE EGIZIANE / SERAPEUM" datestamp of arrival (Feb 16). A few minor imperfections and addressee's name inked over but a rare cover. Signed Todd AIEP.
    Provenance: Mamdouh Mosly collection.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 973 Egypt Kingdom

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    1871 (March 13): Cover from Ismailia on the Suez Canal to Avignon, France franked by 1867 1 pi. red tied by "V. R. Poste Egiziane / Ismailia" cds with repeated strike at right, in combination with France Laureated 1863/67 40 c. orange tied by "5080" gros chiffres with corresponding French P.O. in Alexandria alongside (March 14). Avignon arrival cds on reverse. Also and Ismailia Interpostal seal in black on blue (Kehr 196) with near complete strike of the Ismailia cds (dated July 28,1872). A scarce pair.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 974 Egypt Kingdom

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    1870 (June 30): Cover mailed from Port Said to Marseille bearing 1867 1 pi. red neatly tied by "V. R. Egiziane / Porto Said" cds, in combination with France Laureated 1863/67 40 c. orange tied by "5080" gros chiffres in black. Repeated Egyptian datestamp below and French P.O: in Alexandria cds (July 2) alongside. Carried on the "Menzaleh" steamer with red entry marking "Paq. Ang.-Marseille-1" in red (July 8) also on front. Side flaps removed but a generally  fine and attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 975 Egypt Kingdom

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    1870: Combination cover with creased Egypt 1867 1 pi. red tied by Port Said cds (April 29), transferred to French P.O. in Alexandria where 1867 Laureated 40 c. orange applied and tied by '5080' lozenge of dots and by "Alexandrie / Egypte" cds (May 1). Marseille entry marking in red (May 6) also on front of a scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 976 Egypt Kingdom

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    1868 (Jan 7): Cover from Port Said to Marseille mailed from Zagazig (the Port Said P.O. only opened in July 1868), franked by 1867 1 pi. red and France Laureated 1863/67 40 c. orange tied by "Poste Vice Reali Egiziane / Zagazig" cds and by Alexandria "5080" gros chiffres respectively. Faults at base of cover but displays well.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 977 Egypt Kingdom

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    1872: Lithographed 1 pi. red, perf 13¼ (scarce) tied to cover to Port Said by "V. R. Poste Egiziane / Ismailia" cds with repeated strike at right, the adhesive with lithographic Transfer flaw through figure of value "1" at lower right. Port Said arrival (Oct 15) on reverse.
    Starting bid : 80 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 978 Egypt Kingdom

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    1872: 10 pa. mauve, a late usage on envelope mailed locally, tied by "V. R. Poste Egiziane / Porto Said" cds (Dec 31, 1876 most probably a New Year's Greeting card was enclosed). Minor ageing and a few imperfections but a very rare "printed matter / drop letter" usage.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 979 Egypt Kingdom

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    1874 (Dec 2): Entire letter from Suez Station to Port Said franked by 1872 1 pi. red tied by bold repeated strike of scarce "POSTE EGIZIANE - SUEZ - STAZIONE" datestamps in black. Reverse with Ismailia and Port Said datestamps. A fine strike of a scarce marking. 
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 980 Egypt Kingdom

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    1875 (March 4): Entire letter written on board "H.M.S. Jumna" on it's journey from Malta to India with interesting contents, franked by Great Britain 1865/73 4 d. vermilion pl. 13 tied by "BO2" obliterator with "Suez" datestamp alongside, mailed back to Malta with arrival (March 13) on reverse, also a cover to the UK franked by GB 1876/79 2½ d. rosy mauve tied by similar cancellations.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 981 Egypt Kingdom

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    1923/24: First Fuad definitive set of 12 values mint, fresh and fine, superb og Nile Post D91/D102. Gi = £ 225.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 130 CHF

    Lot# : 982 Egypt Kingdom

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    1925: Geographic Congress, the set of three values mint, with additional 10 m. and 15 m. from the second printing in deeper shades, also a fresh mint imperforate example of the 10 m. rose-carmine. A fine and scarce group Nile Post C4+C5+C5b+C5c+C6+C6a.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 983 Egypt Kingdom

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    1926: Navigation Congress, the set of three values mint (5 m. marginal), all with Farouk oblique perforations variety, fresh and fine, somewhat browned unmounted og. Rare, only 100 sets printed thus Nile Post CC14b/C16b = $ 250+.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 984 Egypt Kingdom

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    1926: Port Fouad set of four values, very fine used on right hand half of the Official Invitation to the Opening (including Train times in manuscript at right), the adhesives all tied by fine strikes of "PORT FOUAD (CASH)" datestamps in black (December 21). Extremely rare usage on the Invitation. Signed Giulio and Alberto Bolaffi. Certificate Todd AIEP (2012).
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,400 CHF

    Lot# : 985 Egypt Kingdom

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    1927: Cotton Congress, the set of three values mint, all with Farouk oblique perforation variety, fresh and very fine, slightly browned unmounted og. Rare-just 100 of each stamp exist thus Nile Post C21b/C23b = $ 250+.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 986 Egypt Kingdom

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    1927/37: 1 m. orange, 2 m. black and 5 m. chestnut, Farouk Royal Imperforate blocks of four unused, underprinted 'Cancelled', the 1m. with horizontal crease between stamps the other two blocks superb. A scarce group.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 987 Egypt Kingdom

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    1927/37: Definitive set of 25 values with additional shades of 5 m., 50 m., 100 m. and 200 m. and one of each value of the 500 m. and £ 1, all fresh and fine mint with Farouk oblique perforations, unmounted og. Rare-only 50 sets can exist Nile Post D106/D126 = $ 1'200+.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,800 CHF

    Lot# : 988 Egypt Kingdom

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    1927/37: Superb mint set of 35 including the Gibbons 'a' numbers, all very fresh and fine mint, including both types of 500 m. and £ 1 values, superb large part og. Scarce Gi = £ 375+.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 989 Egypt Kingdom

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    1927/37: 5 m. chestnut, sheet marginal horizontal strip of four showing one stamp tête-bêche,with Farouk oblique perforation variety, fresh and very fine, unmounted og. A rare multiple Nile Post D112l = $ 175+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 990 Egypt Kingdom

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    1927/37: 100 m. maroon and 100 m. purple black, Farouk Royal Imperforate blocks of four unused, underprinted 'Cancelled', fresh and very fine examples from both printings. Scarce only 200 printed of the maroon shade Nile Post D123+D123d = $ 460+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 991 Egypt Kingdom

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    1927/37: 50 m. greenish blue, Farouk Royal Imperforate block of four unused, underprinted 'Cancelled', fresh and very fine with dark central vignette. Scarce only 200 printed thus Nile Post D122a = $ 280.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 992 Egypt Kingdom

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    1922/34: Imperforate Essay for proposed 1923 5 m. imperforate watermarked block of four (Nile Post E227 = $ 300), 1927/34 Farouk Imperforates of large format 20 m., 40 m., 50 m. (both shades), 100 m. and 200 m., fresh and fine unused, also 1934 UPU part set from 1 m. to 20 m. values all in corner Control blocks of four mint. An interesting assembly.
     
    Starting bid : 220 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 993 Egypt Kingdom

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    1927: Statistical Congress, the set of three values mint, two are sheet marginal, all with Farouk oblique perforation variety, fresh and very fine,  unmounted og. Rare-just 100 of each stamp exist thus Nile Post C24b/C26b = $ 250+.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 994 Egypt Kingdom

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    1928: Medical Congress, the set of two values mint, both with Farouk oblique perforation variety, fresh and very fine, unmounted og. Rare-just 100 of each stamp exist thus Nile Post C27b/C28b = $ 170.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 995 Egypt Kingdom

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    1929: Prince's Ninth Birthday, the special printing set of four values mint  with centres in black ( 5 m.) or brown, fresh appearance, part to large part og. Only 2'000 sets printed Nile Post C29c/C33c = $ 400 / Gi = £ 400.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 996 Egypt Kingdom

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    1929: Birthday Special Printing set of four values with black (5 m.) and sepia centres, the mint set of four values, large part og. Just 2'000 sets issued Gi = £ 400.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 997 Egypt Kingdom

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    1929: Prince's Ninth Birthday, the special printing set of four values with centres in black ( 5 m.) or brown, all neatly cancelled by Cairo datestamps. A very scarce and much under-catalogued set in used condition. Only 2'000 sets printed Nile Post C29c/C33c = $ 400 / Gi = £ 380.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 998 Egypt Kingdom

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    1927: Cotton Congress, the set of three values mint, all with Farouk oblique perforation variety, fresh and very fine, the 10 m. with minor gum bend, unmounted og. Rare-just 100 of each stamp exist thus Nile Post C33b/C35b = $ 250+.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 999 Egypt Kingdom

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    1932: Surcharged 50 m. on 50 pi. purple and 100 m. on £ 1 dull violet-blue & blue, fine mint examples, large part og Gi = £ 200.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 130 CHF

    Lot# : 1000 Egypt Kingdom

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    1933: Airmail, the complete set of 21 values mint, all with Farouk oblique perforations variety, fresh and fine, unmounted og. Rare and most appealing set, just 100 sets can exist thus Nile Post A3e/A23b = $ 835.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 1001 Egypt Kingdom

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    1933: Aviation Congress, the set of five values mint, all with Farouk oblique perforation variety, fresh and very fine, unmounted og. Rare-just 100 of each stamp exist thus Nile Post C42b/C46b = $ 500.
    Starting bid : 260 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 1002 Egypt Kingdom

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    1933: Aviation Congress, the magnificent mint set of five values in corner marginal blocks of four, full unmounted og. A scarce set in such fine multiples Nile Post CC42/C46. Gi = £ 200+.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF
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