Lot 30046 – 1919 Large MEDINA negative seal: A superb strike of this very rare provisional cancellation
Lot 30046 – 1919 Large MEDINA negative seal: A superb strike of this very rare provisional cancellation
Saudi Arabia » Hejaz » 1916-1917 First Design
Price realised
1’400 EUR
Estimate
1’500 – 2’600 EUR
Auction date
mer. 5 juin 2019 at 16:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1919 Large MEDINA negative seal: A superb strike of this very rare provisional cancellation, tying 1917 1/2pi (2, one with scuffs) on small fragment, this postmark was introduced after the Ottoman Garrison in Medina finally handed over the City to the King of Hejaz, only used from February 15th to March 23rd, very few have survived, especially as complete strikes
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