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Lot 10149 – 1913 “OHHS” 5m rose-carmine, single in combination with 1893 (No Value) chestnut, both tied on large 1914 legal size OHHS envelope

Lot 10149 – 1913 “OHHS” 5m rose-carmine, single in combination with 1893 (No Value) chestnut, both tied on large 1914 legal size OHHS envelope
Egypt » Officials
Price realised
3’500 EUR
Estimate
4’000 EUR
Auction date
Mon 13 Jun 2022 at 17:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description

1913 “OHHS” 5m rose-carmine, single in combination with 1893 (No Value) chestnut, both tied on large 1914 legal size OHHS printed registered envelope from Alexandria sent locally “En Ville”, by ALEXANDRIA/14.X.14 cds, with registered hs in blue and circular cachet ALEXANDRIA/PORTS & LIGHTHOUSES ADMINISTRATION in the same colour both alongside.

Very fine and an important rarity, only two such covers have been recorded, showpiece.

Provenance: William Byam

Catalogue ref: O8+O1

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