26 May 2025 – 1 Jun 2025
637 lots
Lot 90099A | 1870 registered three colour cover Mehalla to Vienna
Egypt » 1867-69 Penasson
1870 (14 Ago) registered envelope to Vienna bearing fine three colour franking 20pa, 1pi and 2pi tied Mehalla cds, framed Raccomandate handstamp above,…
Estimation: 3’000 – 4’000 CHF
Lot 90100 | Postal Notice: 1873 (1.1) Postal Notice headed “Administrazione Delle Poste Khedivie Egiziane / Aviso”
Egypt » 1872-75 Penasson
Postal Notice: 1873 (1.1) Postal Notice headed “Administrazione Delle Poste Khedivie Egiziane / Aviso” printed in Italian and Arabic stating that, from…
Estimation: 500 – 600 CHF
Lot 90101 | 1872 Third issue, first printing, 5pa dull brown, block of six
Egypt » 1872-75 Penasson
1872 Third issue, first printing, 5pa dull brown, block of six, four stamps mint n.h., two stamps l.h; a very fine and fresh multiple.
Estimation: 50 – 70 CHF
Lot 90102 | 5pa. brown, on 1877 (16.2) newspaper wrapper from Alexandria
Egypt » 1872-75 Penasson
5pa. brown, on 1877 (16.2) newspaper wrapper from Alexandria to Cairo, neatly tied by clear crisp POSTE EGIZIANE ALESSANDRIA / 16 FEB 77 circular datestamp,…
Estimation: 1’800 – 2’200 CHF
Lot 90103 | 5pa. brown, 1pi. rose-red, two singles & 2pi. yellow, tied on 1874
Egypt » 1872-75 Penasson
5pa. brown, 1pi. rose-red, two singles & 2pi. yellow, tied on 1874 (18.1) cover from Cairo to London, by V. R. POSTE EGIZIANE / CAIRO / 18 GEN 74 cds,…
Estimation: 1’800 – 2’400 CHF
Lot 90104 | 5pa. brown, perf. 12 1/2 x 13 1/3, mint and mint n.h. block of nine
Egypt » 1872-75 Penasson
5pa. brown, perf. 12 1/2 x 13 1/3, mint and mint n.h. block of nine, showing centre stamp position 12 with plate flaw « Sphinx and Pyramid in a snow storm »,…
Estimation: 220 – 300 CHF
Lot 90105 | 10pa. deep mauve, perf. 12 1/2 x 13 1/3, mint top right
Egypt » 1872-75 Penasson
10pa. mauve, perf. 12 1/2 x 13 1/3, mint marginal block of four from the top right corner of the sheet, showing sheet marking in top margin, fresh, very…
Estimation: 200 – 260 CHF
Lot 90106 | 10pa Mauve, perf. 12 1/2 x 13 1/2, mint block of four,
Egypt » 1872-75 Penasson
10pa Mauve, perf. 12 1/2 x 13 1/2, mint block of four, slight perf. reinforcements, fresh and very fine.
Estimation: 50 – 70 CHF
Lot 90107 | 20pa blue, horizontal pair, perf. 12 1/2 x 13 1/2,
Egypt » 1872-75 Penasson
20pa blue, horizontal pair, perf. 12 1/2 x 13 1/2, on 1873 envelope from Samanud to Cairo, neatly tied by clear crisp V. R. POSTE EGIZIANE / SAMANUD /…
Estimation: 340 – 400 CHF
Lot 90108 | 20pa. blue and 2pi. yellow, on 1874 (21.2) tied on cover
Egypt » 1872-75 Penasson
20pa. blue and 2pi. yellow, on 1874 (21.2) tied on cover from Cairo to Genoa, by POSTE EGIZIANE / CAIRO / 21 FEB 74 cds, plus similar alongside, transit…
Estimation: 400 – 500 CHF
Lot 90109 | 20pa. blue, perf. 12 1/2 x 13 1/3, mint top right corner sheet marginal rejoined block of twelve
Egypt » 1872-75 Penasson
20pa. blue, perf. 12 1/2 x 13 1/3, mint top right corner sheet marginal re-joined block of twelve, pos. 5 showing the “exploded star” plate flaw, top margin…
Estimation: 1’600 – 2’200 CHF
Lot 90110 | 20pa. blue, perf.12 1/2 x 13 1/3, mint block of ten
Egypt » 1872-75 Penasson
20pa. blue, perf.12 1/2 x 13 1/3, mint block of ten, very fine and an extremely rare multiple, perf. separation horizontally, an exhibition showpiece it…
Estimation: 1’300 – 1’500 CHF
Lot 90111 | 1872-76, group of six envelopes with 1872-75 or 1874-75
Egypt » 1872-75 Penasson
1872-76, group of six envelopes with 1872-75 or 1874-75 1pi frankings, incl. 1872 (Apr 17) envelope from Mansura to Cairo, 1875 (Sep 21) envelope from…
Estimation: 100 – 150 CHF
Lot 90112 | 2pi yellow, perf. 13 1/3, mint and mint nh right sheet marginal block of twelve, extremely fresh, showing a vibrant, rich shade of yellow, very fine and an extremely rare multiple. The unique largest known block.
Egypt » 1872-75 Penasson
The unique largest known block2pi yellow, perf. 13 1/3, mint and mint nh right sheet marginal block of twelve, extremely fresh, showing a vibrant, rich…
Estimation: 4’400 – 5’000 CHF
Lot 90113 | 2 1/2pi. violet, perf. 12 1/2 x 13 1/3, two singles, tied on 1874 (4.1) envelope from Cairo to New York, U.S.A.
Egypt » 1872-75 Penasson
2 1/2pi. violet, perf. 12 1/2 x 13 1/3, two singles, tied on 1874 (4.1) envelope from Cairo to New York, U.S.A., by V. R. POSTE EGIZIANE / CAIRO / 4 GEN…
Estimation: 900 – 1’200 CHF
Lot 90114 | 2pi yellow, tied on folded cover from Birket-el-Sab to Mytilene
Egypt » 1872-75 Penasson
2pi yellow, tied on folded cover from Birket-el-Sab to Mytilene, by V.R. POSTE EGIZIANE/BIRKET-EL-SAB/24.GEN.1872 cds, with similar strike alongside, Alexandria…
Estimation: 800 – 900 CHF
Lot 90115 | 2 1/2pi. violet, perf. 12 1/2 x 13 1/3, tied on 1874 (1.2) attractive neat miniature envelope from Fescne to Milan
Egypt » 1872-75 Penasson
2 1/2pi. violet, perf. 12 1/2 x 13 1/3, tied on 1874 (1.2) attractive neat miniature envelope from Fescne to Milan, Italy, by FESCNE / 1 FEB 74 cds, fine…
Estimation: 500 – 600 CHF
Lot 90116 | 2pi. yellow, two singles, tied on 1873 (12.4) registered cover from Cairo to Tanta by V. R. POSTE EGIZIANE / CAIRO / 12 APR 73 cds
Egypt » 1872-75 Penasson
2pi. yellow, two singles, tied on 1873 (12.4) registered cover from Cairo to Tanta by V. R. POSTE EGIZIANE / CAIRO / 12 APR 73 cds, with similar and boxed…
Estimation: 400 – 500 CHF
Lot 90117 | 2pi yellow, horizontal pair and a severed block of four, 5pa brown and 10pa mauve, all neatly tied or cancelled on envelope from Port Said
Egypt » 1872-75 Penasson
2pi yellow, horizontal pair and a severed block of four, 5pa brown and 10pa mauve, all neatly tied or cancelled on envelope from Port Said, via Alexandria…
Estimation: 2’600 – 3’200 CHF
Lot 90118 | 2 1/2pi. violet and 1pi. rose-red, tied on 1872 (25.5) folded cover from Cairo to Venice, Italy
Egypt » 1872-75 Penasson
2 1/2pi. violet and 1pi. rose-red, tied on 1872 (25.5) folded cover from Cairo to Venice, Italy, by V. R. POSTE EGIZIANE / CAIRO / 25 MAG 1872 cds, with…
Estimation: 500 – 600 CHF
Lot 90119 | 1pi rose-red, lithographed two single tied on small fragment, showing the left stamp from Die IA and the right stamp Die IB
Egypt » 1872-75 Penasson
1pi rose-red, lithographed two single tied on small fragment, showing the left stamp from Die IA and the right stamp Die IB with a flaw of intensified…
Estimation: 70 – 100 CHF
Lot 90120 | 1872 Third Issue lithographic printing 1pi rose-red on front to Italy tied by « Porto-Said » cds with Italian postage dues
Egypt » 1872-75 Penasson
1872 Third Issue lithographic printing 1pi rose-red on front to Italy tied by « Porto-Said » cds with further strike adjacent along with Alexandria transit,…
Estimation: 400 – 500 CHF
Lot 90121 | 1874-75 Third issue, second printing, 5pa pale bro
Egypt » 1874 Bulaq
5pa pale brown, perf 12 1/2, unused block of 4 with tête-bêche, some toning, otherwise fine and scarce
Estimation: 280 – 340 CHF
Lot 90122 | 1874-75 Third issue, 2nd printing, 5pa brown block of four with tête-bêche
Egypt » 1874 Bulaq
1874-75 Third issue, 2nd printing, 5pa brown block of four with tête-bêche, mint l.h., with light gum bend across two stamps, a very fine block showing…
Estimation: 30 – 50 CHF
Lot 90123 | 5pa. brown, perf. 13 1/3 x 12 1/2, used block of four,
Egypt » 1874 Bulaq
5pa. brown, perf. 13 1/3 x 12 1/2, used block of four, showing two vertical TÊTE-BÊCHE pairs, four clear strikes of ALESSANDRIA cds on each, very fine,…
Estimation: 120 – 150 CHF
Lot 90124 | 1874-75 Third issue, 2nd printing, 10pa lilac, block of four
Egypt » 1874 Bulaq
1874-75 Third issue, 2nd printing, 10pa lilac, block of four, mint large part o.g., very fine and fresh block.
Estimation: 30 – 50 CHF
Lot 90125 | 1875 (Mar 17), small opened out envelope from Cairo via Suez to Bombay, franked by 10pa pale-lilac, 1pi scarlet and 2pi yellow of the 1874-1875 issue
Egypt » 1874 Bulaq
1875 (Mar 17), small opened out envelope from Cairo via Suez to Bombay, franked by 10pa pale-lilac, 1pi scarlet and 2pi yellow of the 1874-1875 issue,…
Estimation: 180 – 240 CHF
Lot 90126 | 10pa. lilac-grey, two singles, and 1pi. red, all tied on 1877 (30.12) envelope from Cairo to Chambery, France
Egypt » 1874 Bulaq
10pa. lilac-grey, two singles, and 1pi. red, all tied on 1877 (30.12) envelope from Cairo to Chambery, France, by POSTE EGIZIANE / CAIRO / 30 DIC 77 cds,…
Estimation: 240 – 300 CHF
Lot 90127 | 10pa grey, two singles and 1pi rose red, on 1877 cover from Cairo
Egypt » 1874 Bulaq
10pa grey, two singles and 1pi rose red, on 1877 cover from Cairo, via Suez to Bombay, tied black POSTE EGIZIANE / CAIRO / 18.LUG.77 cds with similar alongside,…
Estimation: 160 – 200 CHF
Lot 90128 | 10pa. gray, perf. 12 1/2, used block of four, with central
Egypt » 1874 Bulaq
10pa. grey, perf. 12 1/2, used block of four, with central cds, showing one horizontal TÊTE-BÊCHE pair, some tone spots. very fine and rare.
Estimation: 220 – 300 CHF
Lot 90129 | 20pa. slate blue, pair and two singles, tied on 1877 (21.1) cover from Abuhomus to Embrun, France
Egypt » 1874 Bulaq
20pa. slate blue, pair and two singles, tied on 1877 (21.1) cover from Abuhomus to Embrun, France, by POSTE EGIZIANE / ABUHOMOS / 21 GEN 1877 cds, sent…
Estimation: 1’000 – 1’200 CHF
Lot 90130 | 10pa. grey, vertical tête-bêche pair and 1pi. red, tied on 1877 (18.7) cover from Ismailia to Malta
Egypt » 1874 Bulaq
10pa. grey, vertical tête-bêche pair and 1pi. red, tied on 1877 (18.7) cover from Ismailia to Malta, by POSTE EGIZIANE / ISMALIA / 18 LUG 77 cds, with…
Estimation: 1’300 – 1’500 CHF
Lot 90131 | 20pa. slate blue, perf. 13 1/3 x12 1/2, mint bottom
Egypt » 1874 Bulaq
20pa. slate blue, perf. 13 1/3 x 12 1/2, mint bottom right foliated corner sheet marginal block of four, fresh, very fine, and scarce multiple.
Estimation: 120 – 150 CHF
Lot 90132 | 20pa. slate blue, perf. 13 1/3 x 12 1/2, mint horizontal
Egypt » 1874 Bulaq
20pa. slate blue, perf. 13 1/3 x 12 1/2, mint horizontal block of eight, showing inverted watermark, some tone spots, very fine, and an extremely scarce…
Estimation: 150 – 200 CHF
Lot 90133 | 1pi. vermilion, vertical pair and single, on 1877 cover by « POSTE EGIZIANE / UFFIZIO NATANTE / 4 GEN 1877 / ALES » Mailboat datestamp
Egypt » 1874 Bulaq
1pi. vermilion, vertical pair and single, neatly tied on 1877 (4.1) cover to Constantinople, by « POSTE EGIZIANE / UFFIZIO NATANTE / 4 GEN 1877 / ALES »…
Estimation: 2’800 – 3’200 CHF
Lot 90134 | 1pi vermilion, neatly tied by POSTE EGIZIANE/ALESSANDRIA/4.OTT.76 cds on Registration Advice of Receipt form
Egypt » 1874 Bulaq
1pi vermilion, neatly tied by POSTE EGIZIANE/ALESSANDRIA/4.OTT.76 cds on Registration Advice of Receipt form in Italian, reverse bearing part Alessandria…
Estimation: 900 – 1’200 CHF
Lot 90135 | 1pi. vermilion, single neatly cancelled on 1877 (11.3) cover from Cairo to Mansura, cancelled by « Dopo la Partenza » hs
Egypt » 1874 Bulaq
1pi. vermilion, single neatly cancelled on 1877 (11.3) cover from Cairo to Mansura, cancelled by « Dopo la Partenza » (after departure and explaining delay…
Estimation: 500 – 600 CHF
Lot 90136 | 1pi vermilion, four singles, on envelope from the Swedish Consulate in Cairo to Italy
Egypt » 1874 Bulaq
1pi vermilion, four singles, all neatly tied by POSTE EGIZIANE/CAIRO/6.APR.78 cds on envelope from the Swedish Consulate in Cairo to Rome (Italy), with…
Estimation: 500 – 600 CHF
Lot 90137 | 1pi Vermilion, perf. 12 1/2, mint block of four, showing two vertical tete-beche pairs
Egypt » 1874 Bulaq
1pi Vermilion, perf. 12 1/2, mint block of four, showing two vertical tête-bêche pairs, toning, and crease, a scarce block.
Estimation: 90 – 120 CHF
Lot 90138 | 1874-75 Third issue, second printing, 1pi scarlet,
Egypt » 1874 Bulaq
1pi scarlet, perf 12 1/2, mint and mint nh, top right corner sheet marginal block of four, showing tête-bêche and position 9 indented frameline, fresh,…
Estimation: 400 – 500 CHF
Lot 90139 | 1pi. vermilion, mint n.h. left foliated sheet marginal IMPERFORATE block of four from setting C
Egypt » 1874 Bulaq
1pi. vermilion, mint n.h. left foliated sheet marginal IMPERFORATE block of four from setting C, gum creases, fresh, very fine, and a very rare showpiece;…
Estimation: 500 – 700 CHF
Lot 90140 | 1pi. scarlet, perf. 13 1/3 x 12 1/2, mint block of four
Egypt » 1874 Bulaq
1pi. scarlet, perf. 13 1/3 x 12 1/2, mint block of four, fresh, very fine, and a rare multiple believed to be the unique block showing this perforation.
Estimation: 800 – 1’000 CHF
Lot 90141 | 1874-75 Third issue, second printing, 1pi red, a horizontal pair imperforate between, used in Alexandria, perforation 12½
Egypt » 1874 Bulaq
1pi red, a horizontal pair imperforate between, used in Alexandria, perforation 12½, fine and rare; ex Peter Smith.
Estimation: 500 – 700 CHF
Lot 90142 | 2pi. yellow, two singles and 1pi vermilion, both neatly tied on 1876 (5.7) registered cover from Alexandria to Cairo
Egypt » 1874 Bulaq
2pi. yellow, two singles and 1pi vermilion, both neatly tied on 1876 (5.7) registered cover from Alexandria to Cairo, by POSTE EGIZIANE / ALESSANDRIA /…
Estimation: 400 – 500 CHF
Lot 90143 | 2pi. yellow and 1pi. vermilion, both neatly tied on 1877 (21.7) registered cover from Mansura to Cairo
Egypt » 1874 Bulaq
2pi. yellow and 1pi. vermilion, both neatly tied on 1877 (21.7) registered cover from Mansura to Cairo, by POSTE EGIZIANE / MANSURA / 21 LUG 77 cds, with…
Estimation: 240 – 300 CHF
Lot 90144 | 1874-75 Third issue, 2nd printing, 2pia yellow, block of nine
Egypt » 1874 Bulaq
1874-75 Third issue, 2nd printing, 2pia yellow, block of nine, mint with three stamps l.h., one stamp has a brown spot on back that shows through to front,…
Estimation: 50 – 70 CHF
Lot 90145 | 2pi Yellow, perf. 13 1/2 x 12 1/2, mint left sheet marginal block of four showing inverted watermark
Egypt » 1874 Bulaq
2pi Yellow, perf. 13 1/2 x 12 1/2, mint left sheet marginal block of four showing inverted watermark, very fresh and very fine.
Estimation: 70 – 100 CHF
Lot 90146 | 2 1/2pi Violet, perf. 12 1/2, mint vertical tête-bêche pair
Egypt » 1874 Bulaq
2 1/2pi Violet, perf. 12 1/2, mint vertical tête-bêche pair, very fresh, fine and very scarce (NP D28a, $600)
Estimation: 340 – 400 CHF
Lot 90147 | 2 1/2pi. violet, 12 1/2, mint top foliated sheet marginal
Egypt » 1874 Bulaq
2 1/2pi. violet, perf. 12 1/2, mint top foliated sheet marginal block of six, showing position 6 with ‘weak « 2 1/2 » at lower right corner’, fresh, very…
Estimation: 150 – 200 CHF
Lot 90148 | 2 1/2pi. violet, perf. 12 1/2, mint, left foliated sheet marginal block of four, showing inverted watermark
Egypt » 1874 Bulaq
2 1/2pi. violet, perf. 12 1/2, mint, left foliated sheet marginal block of four, showing inverted watermark, fresh, very fine, and scarce.
Estimation: 150 – 200 CHF