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Corinphila Auctions AG Sale: 284

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Egypt Kingdom
Sale No: 284
Lot No: 382
Symbol: 		image British Post Offices 1848 (Oct 10): Entire letter written from the British Consulate in Alexandria to Bristol from a young man on the 'Grand Tour' struck with British P.O. "ALEXANDRIA" cds in black (Oct 14), slitted and disinfected at the Malta Lazaret in transit with both London and Bristol datestamps (Oct 26) alongside where charged '1/8d.' due. The long and interesting contents state "The Cholera has entirely ceased throughout Egypt. Forward the enclosed without delay...direct all your letters undercover to F.H.G. Gilbert Esq., Alexandria (care of James Murray Esq., Foreign Office, Downing Street) very legibly and don't pay the postage beyond the stamp". (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image)

Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 150.00


Closed..May-30-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 150

Sale No: 284
Lot No: 386
Symbol: Cat No: Collection

image First Day Usage 1866 (Jan 1st): Printed matter item dated internally 1 January 1866 from Alexandria to Cairo, bearing a fine and fresh example of 10 pa. brown, tied by retta cancel with sender's commercial cachet above. Certs. Calves (1998), Sorani (2000).rnrnNote: The 10 pa. adhesive was intended for non-periodical printed matter including greetings cards. Only four usages from the first day of the first issue of Egypt are known. Aside from this cover, there is another 10 para first day usage within Alexandria from the Antonini collection (lot 32383), offered in the December 2006 DF sale, a 1 pi. franking from Benha (ex Byam lot 263, later in the Bolaffi collection) and a 1 pi. franking from Zagasik (Antonini lot 32425).rnProvenance: Ambassador Collection of First Day Usages, DF sale (Dec. 2014), lot 60043. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image)

Opening CHF 6,000.00
Sold...CHF 6,000.00


Closed..May-30-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 6000

Sale No: 284
Lot No: 387
Symbol: 		image 1879: 1 pi. rose used on 1884 cover to Belfast, Ireland cancelled by bold strike of rare bilingual "ASSOUAN" Star & Crescent datestamp (Smith type X-3) in black with fine information strike at left. Alexandria transit cds and Belfast arrival cds (Nov 12) on reverse. The cover with slight fault at upper left but of great rarity - Smith states 'less than 10 strikes recorded'. Rare. Signed Todd AIEP. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image)

Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 360.00


Closed..May-30-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 360

Sale No: 284
Lot No: 388
Symbol: Cat No: Collection

image General Gordon Relief Expedition 1885: O.H.M.S. cover addressed from Dongola to Beyrout, Syria franked by 1884 20 pa. rose-carmine (2) each folded over top of envelope, paying the 1 piastre rate and tied by Star & Crescent DONGOLA datestamps (Stagg fig. 13 / Smith type X-1) in black (May 6). The OHMS crossed out and countersigned from Dongola at lower left, reverse with Alexandria transit and Ottoman P.O. in Beirut arrival cds. A rare usage of mail from this Campaign to a country other than Egypt or Great Britain. Signed Todd AIEP.rnProvenance: Collection Peter A.S. Smith, Corinphila sale 198, May 20125, lot 5732. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image)

Opening CHF 400.00
Sold...CHF 550.00


Closed..May-30-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 550

Sale No: 284
Lot No: 391
Symbol: 		image 1914 (Jan 8): De La Rue Imperforate Proofs for the complete set of ten values on watermarked white wove paper, all in blocks of four, the four high values being marginal from top of sheet; fresh and fine, unmounted og. A fine and very scarce set - the watermarked Proofs being considerably scarcer than their unwatermarked counterparts Nile Post D53d/D62a = $ 1'100+. (Image 1) (Image)

Opening CHF 400.00
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Closed..May-30-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 400

Sale No: 284
Lot No: 392
Symbol: 		image 1919/21: Unlisted Star & Crescent types (2) with 1919 cover to 1914 5 m. lake (2) on registered cover tied by "NIKHELA" Star & Crescent cds - an entirely unlisted type with arabic at top, used to Cairo with Censor Reseal in blue at base; and 1921 cover with "SITRIS" datestamp on reverse of a Rural Service cover with two Star & Crescents inserted in the date slug portion of the cds. Rare. (Image 1) (Image)

Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 260.00


Closed..May-30-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 260

Sale No: 284
Lot No: 398
Symbol: 		image 1927 (Dec 29): Statistical Congress, the set of three values unused, all with Farouk Oblique perforations, fresh and very fine, unmounted og. Scarce, just 100 sets printed thus Nile Post C24b/C26b = $ 250. (Image 1) (Image)

Opening CHF 160.00
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Closed..May-30-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 160

Sale No: 284
Lot No: 400
Symbol: 		image 1936 (Feb 15): Agricultural & Industrial Exhibition, the set of five values unused, all with Farouk Oblique perforations, fresh and very fine, unmounted og. Scarce, just 100 sets printed thus Nile Post C61b/C65b = $ 425+. (Image 1) (Image)

Opening CHF 160.00
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Closed..May-30-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 180

Sale No: 284
Lot No: 401
Symbol: 		image 1937 (Oct 15): Montreux Conference, the matching sheet corner marginal set of three values, all with Farouk oblique perforations, fresh and very fine, unmounted og. Scarce, just 100 sets printed thus. Signed Todd AIEP Nile Post C69b/C71b = $ 255. (Image 1) (Image)

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Closed..May-30-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 200

Sale No: 284
Lot No: 402
Symbol: 		image 1938 (Feb 1): International Telecommunications Conference, the set of three values unused, all sheet marginal with Farouk Oblique perforations, fresh and very fine, unmounted og. Scarce, just 100 sets printed thus Nile Post C79b/C81b = $ 375. (Image 1) (Image)

Opening CHF 120.00
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Closed..May-30-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 120

Sale No: 284
Lot No: 403
Symbol: 		image 1938 (Feb 11): King Farouk's 18th Birthday, £ 1 sepia & green, a superb unsued corner marginal example from top left of sheet, unmounted og. Gi = £ 250. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image)

Opening CHF 120.00
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Closed..May-30-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 120

Sale No: 284
Lot No: 405
Symbol: 		image 1944/51: Mareschal 10 m. bright violet, an Imperforate block of four with watermark normal, marginal from base of sheet, variety "Off-Set on reverse", fresh and very fine, unmounted og. Rare: unlisted by Nile Post D160b var. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image)

Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 230.00


Closed..May-30-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 230

Sale No: 284
Lot No: 407
Symbol: 		image 1945 (Feb 10): King Farouk 25th Birthday, an unused horizontal pair, Farouk Oblique perforations, fresh and very fine, unmounted og. Scarce with just 100 examples printed. Signed Todd AIEP Nile Post C93c = $ 170+.rn (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image)

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Closed..May-30-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 120

Sale No: 284
Lot No: 408
Symbol: 		image 1945 (July 29): Arab Countries Union, 10 m. violet and 22 m. green, marginal examples with Farouk oblique perforations, fresh and very fine, unmounted og. Scarce, just 100 sets printed thus. Signed Todd AIEP Nile Post C95b+C96b = $ 170. (Image 1) (Image)

Opening CHF 150.00
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Closed..May-30-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 160

Sale No: 284
Lot No: 410
Symbol: 		image 1952 (Feb 11): Abrogation of the Anglo-Egyptian Treaty, the Miniature Sheet containing the set of three values, variety "Imperforate", fresh and very fine, full unmounted og. A great rarity - just 25 sheets printed thus Nile Post MS7a = $ 2'300. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image)

Opening CHF 1,500.00
Sold...CHF 1,500.00


Closed..May-30-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1500

Sale No: 284
Lot No: 417
Symbol: 		image 1955/60: Definitive 35 m. blue, an unused corner marginal block of four from lower right of sheet on wmk'd paper, Control A/60, variety "Imperforate", fresh and very fine, unmounted og. A rare block, just 200 stamps printed thus. Signed Todd AIEP Nile Post D262a = $ 150+. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image)

Opening CHF 175.00
Sold...CHF 175.00


Closed..May-30-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 175

Sale No: 284
Lot No: 428
Symbol: 		image General Gordon Relief Expedition 1885: Officer's rate cover to Lady Cochrane of Gwrych Castle, Abergele endorsed "No Stamps available, On active service" at top, struck on reverse with very fine Star & Crescent "KORTI" bilingual datestamp (Feb 23) in black (Stagg fig. 15 / Smith type X-1) with square 'T' mark on obverse alongside handstruck '2½' pence due marking in black. Reverse with "Bangor & Crewe T.PO. / From East" cds and Abegele arrival cds (March 18). Cover flap tear but very scarce. Signed Todd AIEP.rnNote: The cover was sent by Captain the Lord Cochrane, No. 1 Company of the Heavy Camel Regiment, later 12th Earl of Dundonald. (Image 1) (Image)

Opening CHF 400.00
Sold...CHF 400.00


Closed..May-30-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 400

Sale No: 284
Lot No: 429
Symbol: Cat No: Collection

image General Gordon Relief Expedition 1885: Officer's rate cover to London endorsed "On Active Service, No Stamps Obtainable" at top, struck with superb Star & Crescent "KORTI" bilingual datestamp (March 9) in black (Stagg fig. 15 / Smith type X-1) with square 'T' mark alongside. Charged on arrival with handstruck '2½' pence due (not doubled due to Military concession). Cover tear at top and flap missing but very scarce, also five further Egyptian stamps used with Korti Star & Crescent datestamps. Signed Todd AIEP.rnProvenance: Collection Peter A.S. Smith, Corinphila sale 198, May 20125, lot 5734. (Image 1) (Image)

Opening CHF 400.00
Sold...CHF 400.00


Closed..May-30-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 400

Sale No: 284
Lot No: 434
Symbol: 		image Posta Europea 1863: Cover from Paris to Cairo franked by 1862 20 c. blue (5, one with crease) tied by 'D' lozenge with Paris cds (July 8) below; reverse with 'Alexandrie / Egypte' cds of French P.O. and early usages of Type VI circular "POSTA EUROPEA / ALESSANDRIA" in blue and "POSTA EUROPEA / CAIRO" arrival in black (July 16). (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image)

Opening CHF 120.00
Sold...CHF 280.00


Closed..May-30-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 280

Sale No: 284
Lot No: 436
Symbol:

image Suez Canal Co 1868: 20 c. blue, a used example with three large margins and clear at top, well cancelled by upright "5129" gros chiffres of Port Said. Rare. Signed Herbert Bloch, Todd AIEP Gi = £ 500. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image)

Opening CHF 100.00
Sold...CHF 260.00


Closed..May-30-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 260

Sale No: 284
Lot No: 438
Symbol: 		image Gaza 1948 (June 1): Express 40 m. black & brown optd. in vermilion, an unused block of four, marginal from left of sheet, showing variety "Overprint Double", the large 'kiss' print and shifted downwards, fresh and very fine, unmounted og. From the one pane of 50 subjects found Nile Post PEX1e = $ 600. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image)

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Closed..May-30-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 150

Sale No: 284
Lot No: 439
Symbol: 		image Gaza 1959 (Jan 20): 55 m. on 100 m. brown-red, an unused block of four, marginal from left of sheet, showing variety "Surcharge Double", fresh and very fine, unmounted og. Only one pane of 100 stamps issued. Rare. Signed Todd AIEP Gi = £ 480+ / Nile Post P68d = $ 400+. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image)

Opening CHF 180.00
Sold...CHF 180.00


Closed..May-30-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 180

Sale No: 284
Lot No: 440
Symbol: 		image Gaza 1959 (Jan 20): 55 m. on 100 m. brown-red, an unused block of four, marginal from right of sheet, showing variety "Surcharge Double, One Inverted", fresh and very fine, unmounted og. and 55 m. on 100 m. single unused example with "Surcharge Transposed" variety with Arabic just showing at base of stamp and Arabic '55' now over the original value, unmounted og., only one pane of 100 stamps of each variety issued. Rare. Signed Todd AIEP Gi = £ 600+ / Nile Post P68e+PC68g = $ 525+. (Image 1) (Image)

Opening CHF 200.00
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Closed..May-30-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 200

Sale No: 284
Lot No: 442
Symbol: Cat No: Collection

image Postcards 1900/20c.: Small collection of postcards (36) with some fine views incl. real-photo card of Sennar Dam and Locomotive, Port Said Simon Arzt, some village scenes etc. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5) (Image 6) (Image 7) (Image 8) (Image 9) (Image 10) (Image 11) (Image 12) (Image 13) (Image 14) (Image 15) (Image 16) (Image 17) (Image 18) (Image)

Opening CHF 80.00
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Closed..May-30-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 120

Sale No: 284
Lot No: 443
Symbol: Cat No: Collection

image 1894/1960: Accumulation of approximately 250 items of postal history plus a further 80 vintage picture postcards. The varied postal history section comprises "HOTEL" cachets, two cards from the French office of "PORT SAID" plus a further two unused items, foreign currency exchange control censor, a ship letter and other out of the ordinary items, the postcards include litho souvenir cards and topographical views, as well as scenes depicting local residents and other sights. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5) (Image)

Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 460.00


Closed..May-30-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 460

Sale No: 284
Lot No: 2067
Symbol:

image Egypt 1944/58: Illustrated Christmas Airgraph produced for Cairo Scouts, dated 5.11.44 to England, registered First Day Cover (25.7.56) franked with Scout's issue of 2nd Pan Arab Jamboree 1958 as well as two imperf. U.A.R. Colour Proofs 35 p. brown and 40 p. blue of III. Pan-Arab Jamboree. (Image 1) (Image)

Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 700.00


Closed..May-31-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 700
Sale No: 284
Lot No: 2097
Symbol:

image Egypt, Moens J. B. 1880; Timbres d'Egypte et de la Compagnie du Canal de Suez. Hardbound in half leather with gold stamped spine, 113 pages. No. 134 out of a print run of 150 examples. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5) (Image 6) (Image 7) (Image)

Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 200.00


Closed..May-31-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 200
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