Lot 20093 – 5pa Orange-yellow, horizontal block of eight, neatly
Lot 20093 – 5pa Orange-yellow, horizontal block of eight, neatly
Lot 20093 – 5pa Orange-yellow, horizontal block of eight, neatly
Egypt » 1867-69 Penasson » Issued Stamps
Price realised
7’000 EUR
Estimate
6’000 – 7’000 EUR
Auction date
Fri 2 Jun 2023 at 17:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
5pa Orange-yellow, horizontal block of eight, neatly tied on the reverse of 1869 folded native entire from Tanta to Cairo, by POSTE VICE-REALI EGIZIANE / TANTA / 5.MAG.69 cds with similar alongside, a very fine and extremely rare usage of the 5pa low value making up the 40 para rate, showpiece.The use of the block of eight is probably unique.
Catalogue ref: Nile Post D8
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