Lot 20270 – 1874 (3.6) Cover front and small part back from Suakin

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Lot 20270 – 1874 (3.6) Cover front and small part back from Suakin
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Lot 20270 – 1874 (3.6) Cover front and small part back from Suakin

Egypt » Egyptian Post Offices Abroad » Territorial Offices » Suakin (Sudan)
Price realised
3’200 EUR
Estimate
2’200 – 2’600 EUR
Auction date
Wed 28 Oct 2020 at 14:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description

1874 (3.6) Cover front and small part back from Suakin to Suez, franked by 3rd Issue 1 piastre red and 2 piastres yellow paying the triple rate, tied by rare ornamental POSTE KHEDEVIE EGIZIANE / SUAKIN / 3 GIU datestamp in blue, some slight cvr creases or wrinkles, an attractive and a unique showpiece

Rarity: The only recorded use of this cancellation on a cover and mentioned in Stagg

Provenance: Peter Smith

Auction
2020 October Autumn Auction Series
Catalogue
Egypt – Chalhoub Part 3

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