David Feldman - The Joseph Chalhoub Collection of Egypt I. Commemoratives Monday, December 3, 2018, at 13:00 CET

30 Lot N° Symbol(s) / Photo Page The Nile Post Cat. N° Estimate ( € ) The Joseph Chalhoub Collection of Egypt – I. Commemoratives 1926, King Fouad’s Birthday Five essays were produced by Harrison & Sons depicting a three-quarter length photograph of the King in military regalia, each surrounded by a different elaborate floral frame, and mounted on separate cards. A letter exists, dated 20th January 1926, from the Minister of Finance to the Chief of the Royal Cabinet, submitting the essays for the King’s approval. These essays were rejected in favour of a simpler design by Verruchi Bey, the Palace Architect. 10020 A C13 1926, King Fouad’s Birthday , 50pi, ornate unadopted photographic essay by Harrison & Sons, depicting a three-quarter length photograph of the King in military regalia, surrounded by an ornate floral frame, mounted on gold-edged card with manuscript “A”, a unique essay (Nile Post E326) Provenance: Peter Smith 1’000 We accept the following credit cards: VISA , Mastercard and American Express If you wish to pay with American Express, please contact us in advance Payment by Credit Card