1886 25pi black, with "Gouvernment Egyptien" lettering, die proof (95:100mm) on laid paper, some corner thinning and marginal toning, still v.f. and rare (Image)

Est.US$1,000

1886 1/2 Piastre black, folded stationery letter sheet, with additional "Gouvernment Egyptien" embossing at bottom, also "1887" watermark at right, handstamped "Specimen," v.f. and interesting item (Image)

Est.US$750

1886 two die proofs, each with "Gouvernment Egyptien" lettering, larger size (110:110mm) on black background, smaller on card (55:55mm), value tablets obliterated, little toning, otherwise v.f. (Image)

Est.US$1,000