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| Lot |
Symbol |
Lot Description |
CV or Estimate |
| 572 |
cover |
 1865: Great Britain 6 d. deep lilac, plate 5 (Gi 96) used on 1866 cover to the British Consul at Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, endorsed "Via Marseilles by British Packet", tied by "Bath / 53" duplex (April 3); readdressed by the
British Consul in Suez with Egypt 1866 1 pi. claret, slightest corner fault, tied by "POSTE VICE-REALI EGIZIANE / SUEZ" cds (April 15) with information strike at right somewhat overlapping the British P.O. in Suez datestamp in black; the 1 piastre
paying the 'Port to Port' Egyptian rate in full. Reverse with manuscript date of receipt "17.4.66". An outstanding and extremely rare cover. Signed Todd AIEP. Note: An important incoming cover to Saudi Arabia and one of the earliest known from the
West utilising the nascent Egyptian Postal Office. Nearly all previous covers utilised the Ottoman Posts. Just five covers are recorded with this franking: one ex Samir Fikry, one ex Peter Smith, another in a private collection in Saudi Arabia and
the two offered in this sale. (Image 1)
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| 573 |
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 Egyptian P.O. 1867: Egypt 1 pi. red, a used example with large part "POSTE VICE-REALI EGIZIANE / GEDDA" unusually clearly struck in black, typically with the date (8 OCT 67) transposed and inverted. Signed Todd AIEP. (Image 1)
(Image 2)
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SOLD for CHF160.00
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| 574 |
cover |
 1867: Egypt 1 pi. red, a horizonztal strip of three (Gi 14) used on 1871 triple rate 'Port to Port' cover to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, all tied by "V.R. POSTE EGIZIANE / SUEZ" circular datestamps (March 27) in black. Reverse with
unusually fine strike of "POSTE VICE-REALI EGIZIANE / GEDDA" arrival cds (April 2) in black. A scarce cover that displays well. Signed Nakri. (Image
1)
(Image 2)
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Closing..Jun-02, 11:59 PM |
| 575 |
piece |
 Egyptian P.O. 1872: 1 pi. red used on small part piece, cancelled by complete "POSTE KHEDEVIE EGIZIANE / GEDDA" cds in black (14 July 1873). Scarce. (Image 1)
(Image 2)
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| 576 |
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 Egyptian P.O.'s 1872: 2 pi. yellow, a fine used example cancelled by large part "POSTE KHEDEVIE EGIZIANE / GEDDA" cds in blue (April 13) wihout year date. (Image 1)
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| 577 |
cover |
 Ottoman Posts 1876/77: 2 pre. on 2 pi. grey-brown (Mi 25), a used example on reverse of 1883 cover tied by all-Arabic "Gidde" handstamp of Jeddah in black (Uexkull fig. 13) with bilingual "DJEDDAH" cds on obverse in greenish
ink (Uexkull fig. 14). Flap repair and small faults as to be expected but a very rare cover. Signed Nakri. (Image 1)
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| 578 |
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 Ottoman Posts 1884: Turkey 2 pi. olive-green on yellow-green (Mi 48), a used horizontal pair cancelled by framed all-Arabic "Gidde" handstamp (Uexkull fig. 13) of Jeddah in black. Scarce and fine. (Image 1)
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| 579 |
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 Ottoman Posts 1892: 20 pa. claret (Mi. 70), a fine used example cancelled by circular all-Arabic "MEDINA MUNAWARAH" handstamp (Uexkull fig. 76) well struck in black. Rare. (Image 1)
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| 580 |
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 Ottoman Posts 1892: Turkey 1 pi. grey-blue (Mi 71), cancelled by bold strike of all-Arabic "Gidde" (Jeddah) jandstamp in blue (Uexkull fig. 13). Superb strike and rare thus. Signed Todd AIEP. (Image 1)
(Image 2)
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| 581 |
piece/bof |
 Ottoman Posts 1901/05: Turkey 10 pa. green (Mi 87) a used block of four on small piece, cancelled by bold strike of bilingual "MECQUE" cds (March 23, 1904) well struck in black (Uexkull fig. 47 / Coles & Walker fig. 23,
latest recorded date of use). (Image 1)
(Image 2)
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| 582 |
cover |
 1905: Turkey 20 pa. red on buff postal stationery envelope, a locally used example cancelled by bilingual "DJIDDÉ" circular datestamp (8 Aug 1916) in black (Uexkull fig. 19 / type Jg). Vertical bend and slight corner fold but
a fine strike and scarce on postal stationery. (Image 1)
(Image 2)
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Closing..Jun-02, 11:59 PM |
| 583 |
cover |
 Ottoman Posts 1908: 20 pa. red on buff postal stationenry envelope, a used example to Beirut cancelled by nat "DJEDDA / 6" circular datestamp (13 Nov 1920) in black (Uexkull fig. 28). Slight scuff on the stamp area, Beirut
arrival cds (20 Nov) on reverse; a scarce usage. (Image 1)
(Image 2)
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| 584 |
cover |
 1908: Turkey 1 pi. ultramarine (Mi 162) used on reverse of 1912 cover to Scutari, Constantinople tied by bold strike of bilingual "MÉDINÉ" circular datestamp (May 27) struck well in black (Uexkull fig. 78). Scutari arrival cds
alongside. An attractive and scarce cover. (Image 1)
(Image 2)
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Closing..Jun-02, 11:59 PM |
| 585 |
piece |
 Ottoman Posts 1914: Turkey 10 pa. green (Mi 233), a used vertical pair on small piece, neatly tied by bilingual "TAIF / 1" circular datestamp (1.12.14) in black (Uexkull fig. 93). Scarce. (Image 1)
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| 586 |
cover |
 Hejaz 1916: Cover from Mecca to Jeddah struck in lieu of adhesive stamp with fine bilingual "FEE PAID" handstamp in black (Uexkull type E) with "MEKKÉ" circular datestamp adjacent (Dec 6) in black. Reverse with somewhat
blurred Jeddah arrival cds. A rare and fine usage. (Image 1)
(Image 2)
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| 587 |
cover |
 1916: Cover from Mecca to Jeddah struck with superb bilingual "FEE PAID" handstamp (Uexkull type E, in use for under three months) alongside "MEKKE" despatch cds (Nov 22), both in black. Reverse with faint Djedda arrival cds
in black. Slight closed tear on reverse but an extremely rare usage and an unusually fine strike of the FEE PAID handstamp used in lieu of adhesive stamps. Signed Todd AIEP. (Image 1)
(Image 2)
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SOLD for CHF500.00
Closing..Jun-02, 11:59 PM |
| 589 |
cover |
 1916/17: Six "Philby" covers all endorsed at top "On Field Service I.E.F D" and addressed to his mother Mrs. M.B. Philby in Camberley, England, each counter-signed by H. St. John Bridger Philby, whilst political agent in Iraq
and in Nejd - he was sent to the Nejd in 1917 - where he eventually 'arranged' the take-over by Nejd of the Hejaz to form Saudi Arabia under to King Abdulaziz ibn Saud. A remarkable group with one cover bearing "Sukeshsheyukh" cds (7 Nov 1916),
another with "Base Office D" cds, another with "Zubair" cds (29 March 1918) and one with green "OPENED UNDER MARTIAL LAW" label; all bear circular "PASSED CENSOR / D" handstamps in red. A very rare group. Note: H. St. John Bridger Philby (1885-1960)
was the father of the Soviet spy H. A. 'Kim' Philby who defected to Russia in 1963. (Image 1)
(Image 2)
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| 606 |
cover |
 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 1934: Definitive 3½ g. new blue used with Charity Tax 1934 ½ g. scarlet on 1935 cover, tied by bold strike of scarce bilingual "TAIF" cds (Aug 12) in black; with Djedda transit cds on reverse. Small
envelope fault at top and file fold away from the adhesives but scarce. (Image 1)
(Image 2)
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SOLD for CHF120.00
Closing..Jun-02, 11:59 PM |
| 607 |
cover |
 1939: Official 3 g. bright blue, toned, used on registered official cover from H.R.H. Prince Talal to Buenos Aires, Argentina tied by bilingual RIYADH cds in black. Handstruck "Air Mail" and registration cachets at top;
reverse with Djeddah and Cairo transit cds's. An unusual cover. (Image 1)
(Image 2)
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| 608 |
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 Lots & Collections, 1916/34: Hejaz and Nejd, a fine accumulation of predominantly unused issues from both regions much never hinged but also lightly hinged, including varieties, imperforates, blocks, and
multiples, as well as used stamps. The collection boasts a very high catalogue value and also includes some items from Jordan, Palestine, and Yemen. Overall, the stamps are in fresh condition, representing a valuable and diverse selection for
collectors. Organized in 5 stock books. (Image 1)
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SOLD for CHF2,100.00
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