Sale No: 732
Lot No: 864
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Egypt, Exceptional Collection, 1866-2004. In two Minkus albums, essentially complete and nearly all mint; all mounted, starting with the First Issue (less #5) lightly cancelled, followed by a Sphinx & Pyramids complete (mixed mint and used); all of the iconic commemoratives of the 1930s are here, including a mint £1 Wedding and some revaluations (no Port Fuads, sadly), along with the souvenir sheets of the 1940s, some both perforated and imperforate; Back-of-the-Book equally well-filled, with Dues, Airs, Semi-Postals, plus complete Occupation of Palestine issues; vibrant color throughout, Fine to Very Fine with much better, be sure to inspect, ex Sheeran. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. Suggested Bid $2,000-3,000 (Image)
Suggested Bid $2,000-3,000
Opening US$ 1,400.00
Sold...US$ 1,400.00
Closed..Feb-01-2020, 14:08:51 EST
Sold For 1400
Sale No: 732
Lot No: 866
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Egypt, Impressive Collection, 1866-1991. Highly complete and largely never hinged, presented in a Scott Specialty album (1974-91 on Minkus pages) with Scott pages running to 2000 and for the Palestinian Authority; collection covers the full history of Egyptian philately, from Khedival to British, Monarchy to Independence, UAR to Arab Republic of Egypt; solid early issues, a mix of mint and used, with many of the iconic sets you're looking for; note many souvenir sheets of the 1940s on, "Kingdom of Egypt-Sudan" and three-bar overprints on Farouks, 1947 Airmails in plate blocks of four (complete set of 12), Use in Palestine array, one bearing clear Gaza cancel, several Revenues and Salt Department items, plus Back-of-the-Book from Semi-Postals to Officials; lovely material in excellent condition, Fine to Very Fine with much better throughout, a must-see, ex Winston. Estimate $1,200 - 1,800. Suggested Bid $1,200-1,800 (Image)
