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Asia and the Middle East continued...

Egypt continued...

LotNo.

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

551

Egypt, ca 1870's, a superb quality Metelino consular intaglio seal postmark (Smith A5), 1pi rose red adhesive cancelled by nearly full strike of the ultra-rare Metelino seal postmark, Very Fine and choice, a remarkable example of this rarity, of which only one cover exists.
Estimate $200 - 300. (Image)

Est. $200-300
SOLD for $110.00
Will close during Public Auction

552

unlisted

Egypt, ca 1873, ultra rare Latakia intaglio seal handstamp (Smith unlisted), 1pi rose red adhesive showing excellent, clear, large portion of the Latakia seal handstamp, fresh and, Very Fine, identified as "unique" by the late Peter R. Feltus.
Estimate $200 - 300. (Image)

Est. $200-300
SOLD for $950.00
Will close during Public Auction

Postal History

LotNo.

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

553

Egypt, 1868 (June), pre-post office opening folded letter from Scio to Constantinople, a clean and attractive folded letter showing manuscript indication of postage payment at upper right, along with Constantinopoli 21 Aug 62 receiver. A splendid and scarce usage, Very Fine.
Estimate $200 - 300. (Image)

Est. $200-300
SOLD for $160.00
Will close during Public Auction

554

II-2

Egypt, 1868 (July 23), folded letter from Magaga to Cairo (Smith II-2), neat clean folded letter franked by horizontal pair of 20pa blue green tied by one of two bold strikes "Regie Poste Egiziane 23 Lugl 68 I.T. Magaga" cds's, with reverse showing Cairo receiver dated 2(?) July. A splendid and attractive cover, nearly Very Fine, scarce.
Estimate $300 - 400. (Image)

Est. $300-400
SOLD for $1,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

555

Egypt, 1869 (Jan 1) folded letter from Zefta & Mitg. to Alexandria, a neat, clean letter franked by 1pi rose red, which is tied by one of two strikes of "Poste Vice-Reali Egiziane Zifta & Mitg. 1 Gen 69" Smith type I-2.5 cds. Reverse shows Alessandria same date receiver, fresh, a most attractive item, Very Fine.
Estimate $200 - 300. (Image)

Est. $200-300
SOLD for $150.00
Will close during Public Auction

556

I-2.5

Egypt, 1869 (July 27), folded letter from Michalla to Alexandria (Smith I-2.5), a lovely and very clean folded letter, franked by 1pi rose red tied by one of two strikes of "Poste Vice Reali Egiziane 27 Luol 69 2.T Michalla" cds's. Reverse shows Alessandria 27 Lugl 69 2.T receiver, fresh, a splendid and scarce item, Very Fine, signed Lamy.
Estimate $300 - 400. (Image)

Est. $300-400
SOLD for $170.00
Will close during Public Auction

557

I-2.5

Egypt, 1868 (Sept 21), cover from Birket El Sab to Cairo (Smith I-2.5), a lovely cover franked by 1pi rose red, tied by one of two strikes of "Poste Vice Reali Egiziane Birket El Sab 21 Sett 68" nicely struck cds's. Reverse shows Cairo 21 Sett receiver, a lovely and scarce cover; small part of flap missing, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate $300 - 400. (Image)

Est. $300-400
SOLD for $325.00
Will close during Public Auction

558

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I-1

Egypt, 1870 (Sept 26), cover front with Gedda consular cds (Smith I-1), large portion of cover front, with 2pi blue adhesive tied by one of two bold strikes "Vice-Reali Egiziane 70 Sett 26 Gedda" consular cds's, Very Fine, scarce.
Estimate $200 - 300. (Image)

Est. $200-300
SOLD for $750.00
Will close during Public Auction

559

A-6

Egypt, 1871, cover from Minuf to Cairo, cancelled by rare Minuf intaglio seal (Smith A-6), neat folded letter franked by 1pi rose tied by usual, uneven strike of the Minuf seal. Reverse show faint Cairo receiver, Fine to Very Fine, a showpiece, one of only a few such usages known.
Estimate $400 - 600. (Image)

Est. $400-600
SOLD for $650.00
Will close during Public Auction

560

I-2.5

Egypt, 1871 (Feb 8), folded letter from Atfe to Cairo (Smith I-2.5), 1pi rose red tied by one of two strikes of "Atfe Poste Vice-Reali Egiziane 8 Feb 71" cds's, with reverse showing Damanhour 8 Feb transit and Cairo Feb (?) receiver, Fine to Very Fine, scarce usage.
Estimate $300 - 400. (Image)

Est. $300-400
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction

561

III-2.5

Egypt, 1871 (Nov 12), cover from Cairo to Samanud (Smith III-2.5), 1pi rose red tied by one of two strikes "V.R. Poste Egiziane 12 Nov 1871 Cairo" cds's to neat cover to Samanud, which shows clean 12 Nov 1871 receiver, Very Fine.
Estimate $100 - 150. (Image)

Est. $100-150
SOLD for $110.00
Will close during Public Auction

562

Sta-1

Egypt, 1871 (Dec 5), cover "Dalla Stazione" from Alexandria to Mansura (Smith Sta-1), a particularly choice cover carrying 1pi rose red, tied by one of two strikes "V.R. Poste Egiziane 5 Dic 1871 T. III Allessandria" cds's along with full, bold strike of "DALLA STAZIONE" railway station straightline handstamp. Front additionally shows forwarding agent handstamped oval, while reverse bears Mansura Dec 9 receiver; part of envelope missing at back in no way affecting markings, etc, otherwise Very Fine, the earliest recorded DALLA STAZIONE marking of Alessandria, ex - Bertram.
Estimate $400 - 600. (Image)

Est. $400-600
SOLD for $700.00
Will close during Public Auction

Stamps

LotNo.

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

563

Egypt, 1867 (Aug 1-7), 1pi rose red, used during the first week of issue, lovely mounted collection including one example with First Day usage (Aug 1), plus 5 second day examples, 2 third day usages, 3 fourth day copies, 3 sixth day usages and one Aug 7 usage. Interesting and scarce assemblage, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $150 - 200.

Est. $150-200
SOLD for $650.00
Will close during Public Auction

564

8, 11 vars.

Egypt, 1867, 5pa orange yellow and 20pa yellow green, trial color proofs (Scott 8, 11 vars.), the 5pa in the original orange yellow shade, each fresh, Fine to Very Fine, scarce pair.
Nile Post $300.
Estimate $150 - 200. (Image)

Est. $150-200
SOLD for $425.00
Will close during Public Auction

565

9 var.

Egypt, 1867, 10pa black, imperforate die proof (Scott 9 var.), fresh with good margins; shallow thin spot, otherwise Very Fine.
Nile Post $250.
Estimate $100 - 150. (Image)

Est. $100-150
SOLD for $350.00
Will close during Public Auction

566

29-41

Egypt, 1879-1902, Fourth Definitive Issue complete (Scott 29-41), o.g., fresh; 1pi rose natural gum wrinkle, otherwise Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $444.
Estimate $150 - 200. (Image)

Scott $444
Est. $150-200
SOLD for $150.00
Will close during Public Auction

Plating Studies and Collections

LotNo.

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

567

Egypt, 1867, 1pi rose red, the magnificent specialized plating study, an extraordinary, nearly impossible to duplicate collection formed by the foremost expert of this issue, beautifully displayed and keenly annotated in one Scott binder, comprised of over 2,000 analyzed examples, including approximately 900 mint examples. Included are plate reconstructions by stone types X, Y, D & C, plus exhaustive coverage in Nile Post listed constant plate varieties, watermark on face types, etc. We also note many imperfs, including 42 singles, 4 pairs and a block of 4, 15 black die proofs including a pair, 4 nice covers and much, much more, far to extensive to elaborate upon. Truly a unique, one of a kind collection, the result of a lifetime of study; must be viewed to be fully appreciated, inspection invited, Fine to Very Fine or better.
Estimate $3,000 - 4,000. (Image) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4) (Image5) (Image6) (Image7) (Image8) (Image9) (Image10) (Image11) (Image12) (Image13) (Image14) (Image15) (Image16) (Image17) (Image18) (Image19) (Image20) (Image21) (Image22) (Image23) (Image24) (Image25) (Image26) (Image27) (Image28) (Image29) (Image30) (Image31) (Image32) (Image33) (Image34) (Image35) (Image36) (Image37) (Image38) (Image39) (Image40) (Image41) (Image42) (Image43) (Image44) (Image45) (Image46) (Image47) (Image48) (Image49) (Image50) (Image51) (Image52) (Image53) (Image54) (Image55) (Image56) (Image57) (Image58) (Image59) (Image60) (Image61) (Image62) (Image63) (Image64) (Image65) (Image66) (Image67) (Image68) (Image69) (Image70) (Image71)

Est. $3,000-4,000
SOLD for $2,200.00
Will close during Public Auction

568

Egypt, 1867, 20pa green, plating study, an extraordinary, keenly assembled 15 page study of the 1867 printing, rich in multiples and mint examples, plus information regarding sheet positions, constant and non-constant plate flaws, etc. Includes extensive coverage in mint, which catalogs over $18,000 by current Scott values, including 2 rare mint blocks of 6, 4 blocks of 4, a strip of 4, plus approximately 105 mint singles. Truly an amazing study, certainly not easily duplicated, inspection invited, generally Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $2,500 - 3,500.

Est. $2,500-3,500
SOLD for $2,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

569

Egypt, 1867, 10pa lilac, plating study, a fantastic, keenly assembled collection on 18 album leaves, by types, column positions, multiples, etc. Includes 112 mint examples, including a rare block of 6 and 3 blocks of 4 along with 94 singles plus a used block of 4, 3 pairs and 50 singles. Many photos and illustrations included as well, a wonderful study of the 1867 printing, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.

Est. $1,500-2,000
SOLD for $1,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

570

Egypt, 1869, 20pa green, plating study, a truly remarkable keenly assembled study of hundreds of stamps assembled on 35 album leaves, with emphasis on positioning within the sheet types, constant and non-constant plate flaws, etc. What is quite extraordinary are the sheer number of mint multiples including 8 pairs, 6 strips of 3, 3 strips of 4, 2 strips of 5, 1 strip of 6, 2 blocks of 4, 2 blocks of 8 and a very rare block of 20. In addition, there are approximately 90 mint singles and at least a like number of used examples, with the current Scot catalog value of the mint items only in excess of $25,000! Numerous Nile Post listed varieties are noted as well; a wonderful study from the foremost student of the Second Issues, inspection invited, generally Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $4,000 - 6,000.

Est. $4,000-6,000
SOLD for $3,250.00
Will close during Public Auction

571

Egypt, 1869, 10pa violet, plating study, a marvelous, 18 page, nicely annotated collection by types, constant plate flaws, non-constant plate flaws, etc. Includes 148 mint examples, including strips of 4, 5 (2), 6 and 7, eight blocks of 4, a block of 5, 9 pairs and a rare block of 6, plus some lovely used examples with multiples as well. We also note several watermark on face varieties etc; aside from the study itself, there is a very considerable amount of catalog value here, specialist's delight, generally Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.

Est. $2,000-3,000
SOLD for $1,300.00
Will close during Public Auction

572

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Egypt, 1867-69, the specialized assemblage of the Second Issue, an interesting and diverse holding, including 5pa and 20pr (7) trial color proofs, a 1pi rouletted example, 1pi imperf horizontally, various misplaced and double perforations, perf or imperf, Nile Post listed "printers waste" items in various listed combinations, a wonderful group of well-forged postmarks, a fascinating page of stamps used in Jan. 1872, the last month of validity, plus 2 covers of same, an original 1868 Post Office announcement and lots more. Fantastic specialist lot, inspection invited, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. (Image) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4) (Image5) (Image6) (Image7)

Est. $1,500-2,000
SOLD for $2,800.00
Will close during Public Auction

573

Egypt, 1867, 5pi brown, plating study, mounted collection of 7 items, including 3 mint/unused examples, plus noted plate flaws, etc. Ideal specialist group of this scare value, generally Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $400 - 600. (Image)

Est. $400-600
SOLD for $600.00
Will close during Public Auction

574

Egypt, Magnificent and Enormous Stock to 1957. Assembled over decades by Feltus, all carefully arranged by Scott numbers packed into a massive Elbe Stockbook. It begins with a small section of first issues from 1-3 on, with incredible coverage from the 1867 second issue on, with just a mint sampling showing Scott 8 (30), 9 (7), 11, 14, outstanding "a" number perf varieties like 25b (16), 43-49, probably a dozen sets, and good runs from there, with numerous sets of 50-59, 61-74, crown overprint types, outstanding early commemorative sets from 105-07 on in quantities, plus control number blocks, semi-postals, airs, dues, watermark varieties, British Forces issues, officials, Occupations and much, much more. A truly remarkable lot, unlikely to be duplicated anytime soon, must be inspected to be fully appreciated, Fine to Very Fine or better.
Estimate $4,000 - 6,000.

Est. $4,000-6,000
SOLD for $4,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

575

Egypt, Nile Delta Region Covers and Postmark Collection. A fantastic and beautifully assembled, well-annotated mounted collection composed of 4 nice covers and 90 adhesives, beginning with Cairo and suburbs, then by town with coverage from Benha through Zifta and Mitg. Everything is noted by Smith postmark types and includes an 1871 type III-2.5 Mansura cover, an 1869 Tanta I-2.5 cover to Cairo, an 1871 Zagasik to Mansura type II-2.5 cover and an 1871 Zefta to Samanud type III-2.5 cover. The stamps include a wide range of listed types by town, including cash types, postal service cancels, several earliest known usage and more. Aside from Cairo, the towns represented include Benha, Birket El Sab, Damanhour, Damiata, Desuk, Galiub, Kafre Dawar, Kafer Zayat, Mahallet Rok, Mansura, Michalla, Minet El Gam, Minuf (with 2 seal cancels), Rosetta, Scibin El Anater, Scibin El Com, Tanta, Teh El Baroud, Tel El Kibir, Tookh, Zagasik, Zifta and Mitg. An outstanding collection, exceedingly difficult to duplicate, inspection invited, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. (Image) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4) (Image5) (Image6) (Image7) (Image8) (Image9) (Image10) (Image11) (Image12) (Image13) (Image14) (Image15)

Est. $1,500-2,000
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction