Lot 10267 – 1895 (6.7) Envelope from Tokar to Suakin, franked 4th Issue 5 m. rose

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Lot 10267 – 1895 (6.7) Envelope from Tokar to Suakin, franked 4th Issue 5 m. rose

Egypt » Egyptian Post Offices Abroad » Territorial Offices » Tokar (Sudan)

Prix réalisé

3’600 EUR

Estimation

3’000 – 4’000 EUR

Date de vente

Mon 14 Jun 2021 at 16:00 (Europe/Zurich)

Description

1895 (6.7) Envelope from Tokar to Suakin, franked 4th Issue 5m rose, tied bilingual TOKAR / 6 VII 95 circular datestamp and an additional strike in the bottom right, backstamped on arrival in Suakin 8 July 95 (the month VII struck inverted), plus two single stamps 5pa rose and 1pi blue both with similar Tokar cancels, a wonderful exhibition showpiece

Rarity: Extremely rare with only two covers from this office recorded by Smith.

Provenance: Freschi

Expertise: Cert. RPS (1972)

Vente aux enchères

2021 Spring Auction Series

Catalogue

Egypt – Chalhoub Part 4