Lot 30015 – 1918, cover from Philby to his wife in England, who
Lot 30015 – 1918, cover from Philby to his wife in England, who
Lot 30015 – 1918, cover from Philby to his wife in England, who
Saudi Arabia » French Military Post Office
Price realised
1’500 EUR
Estimate
1’500 – 2’600 EUR
Auction date
Wed 5 Jun 2019 at 16:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1918 Cover from Philby to his wife in England, who noted in pencil on the front that it was sent from Laila (Layla), the principal town of the Al-Aflaj oasis ca. 330 km. south of Riyadh, cancelled in transit by the very rare first type “KOWEIT” with bars (28.5), rare “MEF” censor hs. in blue and arrival cds, Camberley / UK (10.8), from where it was forwarded, very rare usage Auction
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