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Worldwide Stamps and Covers Egyptian Post Offices Abroad Consular Offices
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 62013
Symbol: EUR
Cat No: D24l
Consular Offices. CONSTANTINOPLE: 1878 (Jan 9) Envelope from Constantinople to Cairo with 1874-75 10pa perf.13.5x12.5 pair and 1pi scarlet tied by clear cds with further strike adjacent, reverse with Cairo and Alexandria cds, small portion of backflap missing, fine, ex Byam (Image)
Opening EUR 100.00
Sold...EUR 80.00
Closed..Jun-18-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 80
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 62014
Symbol: EUR
Cat No: D25/D26
CONSTANTINOPLE: 1875 Egyptian Post Offices Abroad: A cover franked with a 20pa slate blue and 1pi vermilion (Third Issue) tied by a "CONSTANTINOPLE POSTE EGIZIANE" 21 NOV 75 cds, sent to Cairo, with part arrival to back, blackflap missing, fine and scarce (Image)
Opening EUR 120.00
Sold...EUR 120.00
Closed..Jun-18-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 120
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 62016
Symbol: EUR
Cat No: D26, D27
CONSTANTINOPLE: 1876 (Aug 30) Envelope from Constantinople to Cairo with 1874-75 1pi and 2pi tied by Constantinople cds with further strike adjacent, reverse with Alexandria and partial arrival cds, roughly opened at top with backflap missing, ex Byam (Image)
Opening EUR 100.00
Sold...EUR 120.00
Closed..Jun-18-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 120
Consular Offices » Alexandretta
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 10190
Symbol: EUR
Cat No: Collection
Consular Offices » Alexandretta. 1867 5pa yellow and 2pi blue, plus 1874-75 2 1/2pi, all showing part strikes of the V.R. POSTE EGIZIANE / ALEXANDRETTA cds, plus unused interpostal seal, a rare group (4) (Image)
Opening EUR 400.00
Sold...EUR 300.00
Closed..Jun-13-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 10191
Symbol: EUR
1871 (31.5) Large part letter from Alexandretta to Beirut, franked 2nd Issue 1 piastre, tied V.R. POSTE EGIZIANE / ALESSANDRETTA / 31 MAG 1871 circular datestamp, arrival cancellation V.R. POSTE EGIZIANE / BAIROUT / 2 GIU 1871, a unique showpiece
Provenance: Peter Smith (Image)
Opening EUR 5,000.00
Sold...EUR 5,000.00
Closed..Jun-13-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 5000
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 10192
Symbol: EUR
1871 (21.6) Stampless letter from Alexandretta to Constantinople, with “2” tax hs with earlier manuscript “4” crossed out in pen, cancelled V.R. POSTE EGIZIANE / ALEXANDRETTA / 21.? .77 circular datestamp, backstamped on arrival V.R. POSTE EGIZIANE / CONSTANTINAPOLI, minor cover faults, an important showpiece (Image)
Opening EUR 7,000.00
Sold...EUR 7,000.00
Closed..Jun-13-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 7000
Consular Offices » Beirut
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 10193
Symbol: EUR
Consular Offices » Beirut. 1871 (7.8) Printed matter piece from Beirut to Cairo, franked with 2nd Issue 10 paras, tied V.R. POSTE EGIZIANE / BAIROUT / 7 AGO 1871 circular datestamp and with another cancellation alongside, an extremely rare usage
Provenance : Peter Smith (Image)
Opening EUR 2,800.00
Sold...EUR 3,600.00
Closed..Jun-13-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 3600
Consular Offices » Constantinople
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 10195
Symbol: EUR
Cat No: Collection
Consular Offices » Constantinople. Interpostal Seals: A fine array of four seals, one unused, and three used each with different CONSTANTINOPLE cancels, a very scarce group as used seals very sought after (4) (Image)
Opening EUR 200.00
Sold...EUR 200.00
Closed..Jun-13-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 10197
Symbol: EUR
1866 (6.11) Registered cover at triple rate (3 pi. postage + 2 pi. registration) from Constantinople to Cairo via Alexandria, franked 1st Issue1866 5 pi., tied large POSTE VICE-REALI EGIZIANE / CONSTANTINOPOLI / 6 NOV. 66 circular datestamp with additional strike in lower-right of cover, also cancelled on arrival in Alexandria and boxed RACCOMANDATE alongside, backstamped in Alexandria Nov. 11 and Cairo Nov. 12, some expert restoration to the envelope, an extremely rare and outstanding showpiece
Provenance: Emile Antonini, April 1983 (lot 32300); Wolfgang Achterberg, February 1999 (lot 10397)
Expertise: Signed Sorani (Image)
Opening EUR 9,000.00
Sold...EUR 9,000.00
Closed..Jun-13-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 9000
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 10198
Symbol: EUR
1867 (12.3) Letter from Constantinople to Smirne, franked 1866 1pi mauve, tied POSTE VICEREALI EGIZIANE / CONTANTINOPOLI / 12 MARZ 67 circular datestamp with another strike alongside, backstamped on arrival POSTE VICE-REALI EGIZIANE / SMIRNE, minor cover faults, fine and scarce
Provenance: Kurt Wolfsbauer (Image)
Opening EUR 500.00
Sold...EUR 350.00
Closed..Jun-13-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 350
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 10201
Symbol: EUR
1872 (14.2) Folded entire from Constantinople to Metelino, at triple rate with 3rd Issue 1872 1 pi. red and 2 pi. yellow, tied V. R. EGIZIANE / CONSTANTINOPOLI / 14 FEB 1872 circular datestamp and an additional strike in top-left, with manuscript at top “Echantillons sans valeur” (‘Sample’), arrival backstamp V.R. POSTE EGIZIANE / METELINO / 15 FEB 1872 circular datestamp, fine and scarce (Image)
Opening EUR 800.00
Sold...EUR 850.00
Closed..Jun-13-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 850
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 10205
Symbol: EUR
1877 (28.11) Envelope sent registered from Constantinople to Cairo, franked 3rd Issue 2 1/2 piastre violet, tied by V.R. POSTE EGIZIANE / CONSTANTINOPLI / 28 NOV 77 circular datestamp with another strike alongside, boxed “RACCOMANDATO” handstamp, backstamped on arrival in Cairo on December 6, minor cover faults and stains, an attractive and scarce registered usage (Image)
Opening EUR 400.00
Sold...EUR 550.00
Closed..Jun-13-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 550
Consular Offices » Dardanelli
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 10210
Symbol: EUR
1868 Folded cover from Dardanelli to Constantinople, franked by 2nd Issue 20 paras green pair, to pay the single 1 piastre rate, tied by circular negative seal handstamp of DARDANELLI in blue with repeated srike at right reading “Chanak-kil’l / 1868 / Post Office / Egyptian Official” in Arabic, manuscript ‘franco’ and ‘par vapeur Egyptien’, backstamped POSTE VICE REALI EGIZIANE / CONSTANTINOPOLI / 9 DEC 68 circular datestamp, no sideflaps, an exhibition showpiece
Rarity: One of just three recorded covers
Provenance: Peter Smith (Image)
Opening EUR 18,000.00
Sold...EUR 17,000.00
Closed..Jun-13-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 17000
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 10211
Symbol: EUR
1876 (7.12) Folded letter sheet from Dardanelli to Metelino, franked 3rd Issue 20 paras gray and 1 piastre scarlet, tied POSTE EGIZIANE / DARDANELLI / 7 DICE 76 circular datestamp, backstamped on arrival V. R. POSTE EGIZIANE / METELINO / 7 DIC 76, a very fine and rare usage
Note: The letter was sent by ship to the Forwarding Agent A. Xanthopoulidis at Dardanelles, who wrote “received on 6/12 and forwarded on 7/12" (Image)
Opening EUR 5,000.00
Sold...EUR 5,000.00
Closed..Jun-13-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 5000
Consular Offices » Galipoli
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 10214
Symbol: EUR
1871 (2.8) Folded entire from Galipoli to Constantinople, franked with 2nd Issue 1 piastre red, tied V. R. POSTE EGIZIANE / GALIPOLI / 2 AGO 1871 circular datestamp and an additional strike alongside, backstamped on arrival V. R. POSTE EGIZIANE / CONTANTINOPOLI / 3 AGO 1871, crease through stamp and cover, a important usage as Galipoli covers with 2nd Issue stamps are very rare
Provenance: Peter Smith (Image)
Opening EUR 4,000.00
Sold...EUR 5,500.00
Closed..Jun-13-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 5500
Consular Offices » Gedda
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 10215
Symbol: EUR
Consular Offices » Gedda. 1869 (11.8) Entire from Suez, franked 2nd Issue 10 paras dull-lilac, two horizontal pairs, tied two POSTE VICE-REALI EGIZIANE / GEDDA circular datestamp, cover crease, a stunning showpiece and one of the most important 2nd issue usages from this most sought after post office (Image)
Opening EUR 10,000.00
Sold...EUR 9,000.00
Closed..Jun-13-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 9000
Consular Offices » Lagos
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 10218
Symbol: EUR
1871 (29.4) Folded letter sheet from Lagos to Constantinople, franked by 2nd Issue 1 piastre red, tied with V. R. POSTE EGIZIANE / LAGOS / 29 APR 1871, backstamped on arrival V. R. POSTE EGIZIANE / CONSTANTINOPOLI / 1 MAG 1871 cds, minor tone spots, an extremely usage of the elusive town cancel, exhibition showpiece
Rarity: One of three recorded covers (Image)
Opening EUR 6,000.00
Sold...EUR 6,000.00
Closed..Jun-13-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 6000
Consular Offices » Latakia (Syria)
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 10219
Symbol: EUR
Consular Offices » Latakia (Syria). 1871 (2.11) Cover front from Latakia to Beirut, franked with two 2nd Issue 1 piastre red, tied by V. R. POSTE EGIZIANE / LATAKIA / 2 NOV 1871 circular datestamp, with further strike below, a rare cancel
Rarity: Only one entire recorded by Peter Smith (Image)
Opening EUR 2,800.00
Sold...EUR 4,200.00
Closed..Jun-13-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 4200
Consular Offices » Metelino (Greece)
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 10222
Symbol: EUR
Consular Offices » Metelino (Greece). 1871 (27.2) Russian-Egyptian combination folded entire letter from Odessa to Metilino via Constantinople, franked Russian 10 k. brown and blue, tied Odessa Feb 27, 1871 circular datestamp, with an additional strike to the right, manuscript “V. R. Posta vapore Khedivie”, also cancelled V. R. POSTE EGIZIANE / CONSTANTINOPOLI / 15 MAR 1871 and “80” para due marking in black for double the unpaid 40 paras rate to Metelino, transit on reverse of “Konst-Polsk Agentsvo” (Tschill 13) and backstamped V. R. POSTE EGIZIANE / METELINO / 16 MAR 1871 circular datestamp, very fine, unusual and a scarce usage (Image)
Opening EUR 1,800.00
Sold...EUR 3,800.00
Closed..Jun-13-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 3800
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 10225
Symbol: EUR
1872 (4.1) Folded entire from Metilino (4 Jan., Gregorian calendar) to Athens (arr. 27 Dec. 1871, Julian calendar), franked 3rd Issue 1 pi. rose-red, tied with V. R. POSTE EGIZIANE / METILINO / 4 GEN 1872 circular datestamp, and with Greece 1871-72 20 Lepta blue added and cancelled at Athens to pay the Greek internal postage, backstamped on arrival, cover wrinkles, a rare combination
Expertise: Signed Tseriotis (Image)
Opening EUR 6,000.00
Sold...EUR 5,400.00
Closed..Jun-13-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 5400
Consular Offices » Rodi (Greece)
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 10227
Symbol: EUR
Consular Offices » Rodi (Greece). 1879 (15.2) Printed commercial envelope from Rodi to Tanta, addressed to Jean Michailidie in the Greek Consulate, franked Third Issue 1 piastre scarlet, tied V. R. POSTE EGIZIANE / RODI / 15 FEB 79 circular datestamp, backstamped Alexandria and Tanta, missing backflap and improved fault at top of envelope, an important showpiece
Rarity: One of only four covers recoded by Peter Smith (Image)
Opening EUR 6,000.00
Sold...EUR 6,000.00
Closed..Jun-13-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 6000
Consular Offices » Salonica (Greece)
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 10228
Symbol: EUR
Cat No: Collection
Consular Offices » Salonica (Greece). 1867 Second Issue & Third Issue: A fine array of five adhesives all showing SALONICCHI cancels, including 1867 5pi brown, plus unused Interpostal seal in red, odd small fault, a very rare group (6 items) (Image)
Opening EUR 700.00
Sold...EUR 450.00
Closed..Jun-13-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 450
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 10229
Symbol: EUR
1871 (28.12) Folded disinfected cover from Salonica to Patras, manuscript ‘via de Siri’ at right and ‘From Thessalonike’ in blue crayon at left, franked 2nd Issue 1 piastre red (corner fault) tied by V. R. POSTE EGIZIANE / SALONICCHI / 28 DIC 1871 circular datestamp in black with repeated strike at left, also Greek Large Hermes 20 lepta blue applied for internal postage cancelled by Patras circular datestamp, backstamped with Athens and Syra circular datestamp, disinfection slits and some slight cover wrinkles, a very rare item and an important showpiece
Provenance: E. E. Yates, Charles Fox and Peter Smith (Image)
Opening EUR 12,000.00
Sold...EUR 9,000.00
Closed..Jun-13-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 9000
Consular Offices » Scio (Greece)
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 10230
Symbol: EUR
Consular Offices » Scio (Greece). 1871 (14.10). Folded entire letter from Scio to Constantinople, franked by 2nd Issue 1 piastre red, tied by V.R. POSTE EGIZIANE / SCIO / 14 OTT 1871 circular datestamp in black, backstamped on arrival with V.R. POSTE EGIZIANE / CONSTANTINOPOLI / 20 OTT 1871, very fine and rare (Image)
Opening EUR 900.00
Sold...EUR 1,200.00
Closed..Jun-13-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1200
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 10231
Symbol: EUR
1872 (20.1) Folded cover from Scio to Constantinople, franked 3rd Issue 20 paras blue lithographed and a pair of 10 paras mauve, tied V. R. POSTE EGIZIANE / SCIO / 20 GEN 1872 circular datestamp, backstamped on arrival V. R. POSTE EGIZIANE / CONSTANTINOPOLI / 28 GEN 1872, slight soiling, no sideflaps, an important showpiece
Rarity: Unique cover with 20 paras lithographed stamp used in Scio
Provenance: Lars Alund (Image)
Opening EUR 2,400.00
Sold...EUR 5,000.00
Closed..Jun-13-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 5000
Consular Offices » Smirne (Turkey)
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 10233
Symbol: EUR
Consular Offices » Smirne (Turkey). 1865 (25.11) Folded stampless entire from Smirne to Alexandria (Government Post), struck by superb POSTE VICE-REALI EGIZIANE / SMIRNE / 25 NOV. 65 in black, manuscript “1” tax in red, backstamped on arrival in Alexandria, central disinfection slit, a very fine and rare showpiece
Rarity: Earliest recorded usage of this cancel (Image)
Opening EUR 3,000.00
Sold...EUR 4,000.00
Closed..Jun-13-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 4000
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 10235
Symbol: EUR
1866 (21.6) Folded cover from Smirne to Cairo at double rate, franked 1st Issue 1866 1 piastre claret vertical STRIP OF FOUR, tied by clear crisp “retta” cancels with POSTE VICE-REALI EGIZIANE/ SMIRNE / 21 GIUG. 66 circular datestamp below, arrivals backstamp, rare cover with such a franking, a superb showpiece
Provenance: "Oscar" (Wolfgang Achterberg), February 1999 (lot 10410) (Image)
Opening EUR 6,000.00
Sold...EUR 6,000.00
Closed..Jun-13-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 6000
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 10236
Symbol: EUR
1866 (6.10) Folded cover from Smirne to Beirut, franked by 1st Issue 1866 1 piastre claret, tied by bold strike of POSTE VICE-REALI EGIZIANE / SMIRNE / 6 OTT 66 circular datestamp with an additional strike to the right, a very fine First Issue usage
Provenance: Jeidel (Image)
Opening EUR 2,400.00
Sold...EUR 2,200.00
Closed..Jun-13-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 2200
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 10237
Symbol: EUR
Cat No: Collection
1866 2 pi. Yellow tied POST VICE-REALI EGIZIANE/SMIRNE/13.OTT.66 cds on large fragment in combination with Turkish Local 20pa pink tied by GALATA oval, 2 pi. with corner defect, an extremely rare usage which combines Egypt & Turkish Local Posts, possibly unique & an important showpiece, plus an unused selection of Turkish Locals with three singles and a 10pa corner marginal block of twenty
Provenance: Antonini
Expertise: Signed Sorani (Image)
Opening EUR 4,000.00
Sold...EUR 4,000.00
Closed..Jun-13-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 4000
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 10238
Symbol: EUR
1869 (27.3) Folded registered cover from Smirne to Constantinople at triple rate, franked 2nd Issue 5 piastres, tied POSTE VICE-REALI EGIZIANE / SMIRNE / 27 MARZ 69 circular datestamp and an additional strike in the lower-left and boxed RACCOMANDATE alongside, backstamped on arrival POSTE VICE-REALI EGIZIANE / SMIRNE / 29 MARZ 69 circular datestamp and wax seals, missing backflap and minor cover faults, an extremely rare single 5 piastres franking used from Smyrna
Provenance: Emile Antonini, April 1983 (lot 32333); "Oscar" (Wolfgang Achterberg), February 1999 (lot 10412)
Expertise: Signed Silvano Sorani (Image)
Opening EUR 6,000.00
Sold...EUR 6,000.00
Closed..Jun-13-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 6000
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 10239
Symbol: EUR
1870 (20.9) Second Issue 5 paras, two horizontal pairs with three singles 20 paras green, tied by circular datestamp POSTE VICE-REALI EGIZIANE / SMIRNE / 20 SETT 70 to fragment; very scarce multiple of 5 paras used on piece and the only one known used at Smirne, showpiece (Image)
Opening EUR 180.00
Sold...EUR 650.00
Closed..Jun-13-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 650
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 10240
Symbol: EUR
1871 (28.10) Folded cover from Smirne to Volo, franked 2nd Issue 1 piastre, tied V.R. POSTE EGIZIANE / SMIRNE / 28 OTT 1871 circular datestamp with similar strike alongside, fine and scarce
Provenance: "Oscar" (Wolfgang Achterberg), February 1999 (lot 10414)
Expertise: Signed Silvano Sorani (Image)
Opening EUR 900.00
Sold...EUR 700.00
Closed..Jun-13-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 700
Consular Offices » Tripoli (Syria)
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 10244
Symbol: EUR
Cat No: Collection
Consular Offices » Tripoli (Syria). 1867 Second Issue and Third Issue: A fine array of eight adhesives all showing TRIPOLI cancels, including Third Issue 5pi green, plus unused Interpostal seal, a very rare group (9 items) (Image)
Opening EUR 900.00
Sold...EUR 900.00
Closed..Jun-13-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 900
Consular Offices » Volo (Greece)
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 10245
Symbol: EUR
Consular Offices » Volo (Greece). 1871 (13.5) Folded cover from Volo addressed to Sira, franked by 2nd Issue 1 piastre red, tied by V.R. POSTE EGIZIANE / VOLO / 13 MAG 1871 circular datestamp with a second strike alongside. A manuscript to pay the Greek internal rate of 20 lepta due from the addressee which was marked in red crayon, and so there is a Greek 20 Lepta blue Large Hermes Head affixed and tied by Sira circular datestamp, backstamped on arrival in Sira, an attractive and important exhibition showpiece
Expertise: Signed Hass (Image)
Opening EUR 4,000.00
Sold...EUR 8,500.00
Closed..Jun-13-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 8500
Territorial Offices
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 62018
Symbol: EUR
Territorial Offices. BARBER (Sudan): 1872 20pa horizontal pair showing centrally struck BERBER cds, cancellation has been enhanced with some ink, fine and scarce (Image)
Opening EUR 100.00
Sold...EUR 80.00
Closed..Jun-18-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 80
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 62019
Symbol: EUR
Cat No: D24
MASSAWA: 1874-75 Third Issue 10pa grey vertical pair with MASSAWA cds, minor faults, a reasonably clear strike of this scarce cancellation (Image)
Opening EUR 100.00
Sold...EUR 110.00
Closed..Jun-18-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 110
Territorial Offices » Dongola (Sudan)
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 10249
Symbol: EUR
Territorial Offices » Dongola (Sudan). 1884 OHMS cover from Dongola to a member of the Royal Engineers in London, franked by Provisional 1884 20 paras on 5 piastres green pair, tied POSTE EGIZIANE / DONGOLA circular datestamp (still dated 1880 in Arabic), readdressed on arrival in London (Dec 29 and 30) from New Cross to the Telegraph Battalion, Bechuanaland with Cape Town circular datestamp on reverse on arrival Jan 22 85, an attractive usage full of character
Provenance: Peter Smith (Image)
Opening EUR 700.00
Sold...EUR 1,500.00
Closed..Jun-13-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1500
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 10251
Symbol: EUR
1885 (22.4) Envelope from Dongola, “On Her Majesty’s Service” envelope (with contents) addressed to Captain Wilson then re-addressed to London and redirected locally, bearing 4th Issue 20 paras rose-carmine (2) tied by light bi-lingual circular datestamp and showing another strike alongside, envelope and stamps with faults, scarce
Provenance: Dr. William Byam
Note: The letter enclosed gives details of troops summer quarters and the hope that Captain Wilson will soon recover and be fit to resume command (Image)
Opening EUR 300.00
Sold...EUR 300.00
Closed..Jun-13-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 10252
Symbol: EUR
1885 (13.5) 20 Paras postal stationary card from Dongola to Cairo, paying the domestic rate, cancelled by small bilingual DONGOLA with another strike alongside, arrival cancellation in Cairo 24 May 85, the reverse of the card has the following message: “Dear Mr. Bencini, I have written to England by to-days mail for a Glengarry Cap which I have taken the liberty to be addressed c/o Messrs. Butfen 8 Co. I wish that you would keep it for me if not too much trouble & oblige. Yours faithfully, R. Sharp”
Note: GORDON RELIEF EXPEDITION — NILE RIVER COLUMN - This is the latest recorded cover of the Nile River Expedition from Dongola.
A Glengarry Cap is a woollen cap that is creased lengthwise and often has short ribbons at the back. It is named after a valley in central Scotland. Richard Grainger Atkinson Sharp of the Royal Sussex Regiment was commissioned a Second Lieutenant on 19 February 1881 and a First Lieutenant on I July 1881. He served in the Egyptian War of 1882 receiving the Egyptian Medal and Khedive’s Star. He also received a Clasp for service with the First Battalion during the 1884-1885 Nile Expedition. (Image)
Opening EUR 300.00
Sold...EUR 400.00
Closed..Jun-13-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 400
Territorial Offices » Khartoum (Sudan)
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 10254
Symbol: EUR
Territorial Offices » Khartoum (Sudan). 1883 (3.4) Cover with contents from Austrian Consul in Khartoum to Geigler Pasha at Berber or Souakim, franked 4th Issue 1 piastre rose, tied Khartoum circular datestamp with repeated strike below, small part of backflap missing, incl. original contents, scarce (Image)
Opening EUR 600.00
Sold...EUR 600.00
Closed..Jun-13-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 600
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 10256
Symbol: EUR
1884 (14.12) Envelope sent registered from Khartoum to Cairo, franked 4th Issue 20 paras rose-carmine and, on reverse, 10 paras green block of four and another 20 paras rose-carmine, all tied by bi-lingual KHARTOUM / 14 DE 84 circular datestamp, arrival postmarks: Farchout 3 Jan 1885, Assiout 4 Jan 1885, Caire A. 5 Jan 1885 and Caire Ghouria 6 Jan 1885, envelope roughly opened at right, a scarce and attractive usage (Image)
Opening EUR 400.00
Sold...EUR 950.00
Closed..Jun-13-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 950
Territorial Offices » Korti (Sudan)
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 10258
Symbol: EUR
1885 (16.2) Nile Expedition - Soldier’s cover from Korti to Cairo and complete contents, manuscript ‘or any other Officer with 11th Company’ franked Provisional 1884 20 paras on 5 piastres green and 4th Issue 10 paras bluish gray in a vertical pair, all tied by Star and Crescent KORTI / 16 FE 85 datestamp with an additional strike below, backstamped on arrival in Cairo 2 March 85, a rare cover
Provenance: Peter Smith
Rarity: Probably unique mixed franking used at Korti
Note: The letter is addressed to Lieut. Sandbach, it begins on Feb 12, contents - “seven of the 11th Company are with the Nile Column as a boat repairing party...we are now looking after the Dockyard which in reality is a sandbank in the middle of the river...there are 300 boats here...Colonel Todd has gone to Sakdur to put the place in a state of defence. I certainly can’t see at present how we are going to cut ourselves adrift from the boats...not for publication” (Image)
Opening EUR 900.00
Sold...EUR 1,500.00
Closed..Jun-13-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1500
Territorial Offices » Massawa (Sudan)
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 10259
Symbol: EUR
Territorial Offices » Massawa (Sudan). 1878 (20.2) Folded wrapper from Massawa to Suez, franked 3rd Issue 1 piastre, tied by clear POSTE KHEDEVIE EGIZIANE / MASSAWA / 20 feb 78 circular datestamp with another strike towards lower left, backstamped on arrival in Suez, an extremely fine & a rare showpiece (Image)
Opening EUR 4,000.00
Sold...EUR 4,000.00
Closed..Jun-13-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 4000
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 10261
Symbol: EUR
1884 (13.4) Cover from Massawa to India, franked vertical pair Provisional 1884 20 paras on 5 piastres green, tied bi-lingual MASSAWAH datestamp, further strike on front, with SEA POST OFFICE / JUN: 12 circular datestamp and ADEN / 16 JUN. 84, opened on three sides, minor cover faults, a rare usage
Provenance: Peter Smith (Image)
Opening EUR 1,200.00
Sold...EUR 1,900.00
Closed..Jun-13-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1900
Territorial Offices » Suakin (Sudan)
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 10262
Symbol: EUR
Territorial Offices » Suakin (Sudan). 1874-75 Third Issue: 1pi red, vertical tête-bêche pair cancelled by POSTE KHEDEVIE EGIZIANE / SUAKIN / 21 DIC 77 circular datestamp, very fine and scarce
Provenance: Mackenzie Low (Image)
Opening EUR 200.00
Sold...EUR 240.00
Closed..Jun-13-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 240
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 10263
Symbol: EUR
1874-75 Third Issue: 5pa brown, tête-bêche block of eight, showing four tête-bêche pairs, cancelled by POSTE KHEDEVIE EGIZIANE / SOUAKIN / 9 DIC 75 circular datestamp, possibly unique block used in Sudan (Image)
Opening EUR 200.00
Sold...EUR 200.00
Closed..Jun-13-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 10264
Symbol: EUR
1883 (27.5) Envelope from Suakin to Ardgour, Scotland, franked 4th Issue 1 piastre blue, tied by bilingual SOUAKIN circular datestamp, backstamped in transit at Suez, Oban and at arrival in ARDGOUR JU 10 85, cover tone spots, fine and scarce (Image)
Opening EUR 300.00
Sold...EUR 300.00
Closed..Jun-13-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 300
Territorial Offices » Tokar (Sudan)
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 10267
Symbol: EUR
Territorial Offices » Tokar (Sudan). 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) (Image)
Opening EUR 3,000.00
Sold...EUR 3,600.00
Closed..Jun-13-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 3600
Territorial Offices » Wadi Halfa (Sudan)
Sale No: 21JE
Lot No: 10271
Symbol: EUR
1886 (13.9) Envelope from Wadi Halfa to Asswan, showing bilingual WADI-HALFA / 13 SEP 86 circular datestamp, unfranked, boxed “T” and bearing Postage Due 2 piastres rose-red applied and cancelled on arrival in Asswan Sep 14, 86, also backstamped on arrival in Asswan, minor cover pin holes and tone spots, very scarce postage due usage (Image)
