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Posta Europea continued...
| Lot |
Symbol |
Catalog No. |
Descrip |
Opening |
| 10040 |
 |
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 1864 (12.8) Letter addressed to the Italian Consul signed at the base by Giacomo Muzzi and written on printed stationery "Administrazione della Posta Europea / EGITTO / Direzione / Direzione Generale", unusual and a scarce historical
document.
Note: During this period, negotiations were on-going between Giacomo Muzzi and the Viceroy of Egypt, Ismail Pasha, for the sale of the Posta Europea to the Egyptian Government. The agreement was signed on October 29th 1864 and Giacomo Muzzi became
the first Postmaster General of Egypt.(Image 1)
(Image 2)
(Image 3)
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Estimate. CHF 400
CLOSED
Closing..Jun-17, 02:00 AM |
Private Carriers and Forwarding Agents
| Lot |
Symbol |
Catalog No. |
Descrip |
Opening |
| 10041 |
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 1837 (29.7) Folded lettersheet from London to Calcutta, showing superbly clear strike of the 2-line "CARE OF MR. WAGHORN / ALEXANDRIA" hs (Smith Type 4), endorsed by Waghorn's Agent George W. Wheatley "327 / G.W.W.", manuscript rated in
red "3/2",with boxed Bombay Steam Letter and red handstamp G.P.O. / 1837 Dec 7 both on reverse, very fine and a rare cover.(Image 1)
(Image 2)
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Estimate. CHF 1,500
SOLD for CHF 5,000.00
Closing..Jun-17, 02:00 AM |
| 10042 |
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 1839 (5.6) Folded lettersheet from Calcutta via Suez to Dublin, Ireland, showing clear strike of the oval "Care of Mr. T. Waghorn / Suez" hs (Smith Type 3a) in black, with boxed "INDIA" alongside, and red boxed "Steam Postage ... "
backstamp in red, with London & Dublin mkgs, a very fine and an extremely rare cover with only 12 recorded by us.
Provenance: "Emerald" and Samir Fikry.(Image 1)
(Image 2)
|
Estimate. CHF 7,000
CLOSED
Closing..Jun-17, 02:00 AM |
| 10043 |
|
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 1839 (8.2) Folded lettersheet from Calcutta via Suez to Bordeaux, showing superbly clear strike of the oval "Care of Mr. Waghorn / Suez" hs (Smith Type 3) in black, with boxed "INDIA" and "PAQUEBOTE / DE LA / MEDITTERRANEE" alongside,
with octagonal Calcutta Steam Letter paid backstamp in red, very fine and a rare cover.(Image 1)
(Image 2)
|
Estimate. CHF 1,800
SOLD for CHF 8,000.00
Closing..Jun-17, 02:00 AM |
| 10044 |
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 1840 Three page promotional printed circular of the Waghorn Egyptian and Overland Agency promoting their services, an interesting item for the historian and Waghorn specialist.
Provenance: Peter Smith.(Image 1)
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Estimate. CHF 500
CLOSED
Closing..Jun-17, 02:00 AM |
| 10045 |
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 Briggs & Co: 1844 (17.3) Folded entire from Alexandria to England, sent via the French Post Office with "ALEXANDRIE" cds in black and clear small black oval "FORWARDED BY MESSRS / BRIGGS & Co." alongside, arrival bs, very fine and a very
scarce usage.(Image 1)
(Image 2)
(Image 3)
(Image 4)
|
Estimate. CHF 400
CLOSED
Closing..Jun-17, 02:00 AM |
| 10046 |
|
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 1846 (4.6) Folded entire from Port Louis, Mauritius to Bordeaux, with manuscript "Per Overland Mail via Colombo", and circular "PURIFIE AU LAZARET / MALTE" in black alongside, Colombo Steamer Letter, Alexandria & Bordeaux bs's, fine and
scarce.(Image 1)
(Image 2)
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Estimate. CHF 300
SOLD for CHF 240.00
Closing..Jun-17, 02:00 AM |
| 10047 |
|
|
 British Hotel Posts - Shepheard: 1850 (20.12) Folded letter sheet with contents written by Samuel Shepheard to Leamington, Warwickshire, and forwarded by his company, bearing a clear strike of the rare "FORWARDED BY / S.SHEPHEARD /
BRITISH HOTEL CAIRO" oval cachet in black, Malta Lazerette & Leamington bs's, a fine showpiece.(Image 1)
(Image 2)
(Image 3)
(Image 4)
(Image 5)
|
Estimate. CHF 1,400
SOLD for CHF 2,200.00
Closing..Jun-17, 02:00 AM |
| 10048 |
|
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 Briggs & Co: 1856 (5.10) Folded entire from Alexandria to Livorno, sent via the Austrian Post Office with "ALEXANDRIEN/5.10" cds and clear small black oval "FORWARDED BY MESSRS / BRIGGS & Co." alongside, rated "12", arrival bs, very fine
and a very scarce usage.
Provenance: "Oscar"(Image 1)
(Image 2)
|
Estimate. CHF 800
CLOSED
Closing..Jun-17, 02:00 AM |
| 10049 |
|
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 Briggs & Co: 1857 (19.1) Folded entire from Alexandria to Livorno, sent via the Austrian Post Office with "19.JAN / ALEXANDRIEN/" 2-line ds and clear small black oval "FORWARDED BY MESSRS / BRIGGS & Co." alongside, rated "12", arrival bs,
very fine and a very scarce usage.(Image 1)
(Image 2)
|
Estimate. CHF 500
CLOSED
Closing..Jun-17, 02:00 AM |
Pre-stamp Government Post
| Lot |
Symbol |
Catalog No. |
Descrip |
Opening |
| 10050 |
|
|
 1865 (19.6) Registered folded entire from Alexandria to Mansura, with manuscript "Per Assicurare" and, bearing "POSTE VICE-REALI EGIZIANE / ALESSANDRIA" cds with boxed "RACCOMANDATE" alongside, rated "6" piastres in red crayon, an
attractive and a rare usage of registered mail during the Government Post period, an important showpiece.
Provenance: Peter Smith(Image 1)
(Image 2)
(Image 3)
|
Estimate. CHF 1,800
CLOSED
Closing..Jun-17, 02:00 AM |
| 10051 |
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 1865 (6.11) Folded entire from Michalla to Mansura, bearing "POSTE VICE-REALI EGIZIANE / MICHALLA" cds, rated "1" piastre in blue crayon, arrival bs, fine(Image 1)
(Image 2)
|
Estimate. CHF 80
SOLD for CHF 600.00
Closing..Jun-17, 02:00 AM |
| 10052 |
|
|
 1865 (9.9) Folded entire from Alexandria to Mansura, bearing "POSTE VICE-REALI EGIZIANE / ALESSANDRIA" cds, rated "2" piastre in red crayon, "POSTE VICE-REALI EGIZIANE / MANSURA" arrival bs, fine(Image 1)
|
Estimate. CHF 80
SOLD for CHF 100.00
Closing..Jun-17, 02:00 AM |
| 10053 |
|
|
 1865 (30.7) Folded entire from Mansura to Cairo, bearing "POSTE VICE-REALI EGIZIANE / MANSURA" cds, rated "2" piastre in blue crayon, arrival bs, fine(Image 1)
(Image 2)
|
Estimate. CHF 80
SOLD for CHF 550.00
Closing..Jun-17, 02:00 AM |
| 10054 |
|
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 1865 (20.4) Folded entire from Alexandria to Cairo, bearing "POSTE VICE-REALI EGIZIANE / ALESSANDRIA" cds, arrival bs, fine and scarce early usage of this cancel, the earliest date recorded is April 17th.(Image 1)
(Image 2)
|
Estimate. CHF 80
SOLD for CHF 1,000.00
Closing..Jun-17, 02:00 AM |
| 10055 |
|
|
 1865 (20.4) Folded entire from Cairo to Alexandria, bearing "POSTE VICE-REALI EGIZIANE / CAIRO" cds, rated "2" in crayon, arrival bs, fine.(Image
1)
(Image 2)
|
Estimate. CHF 80
SOLD for CHF 110.00
Closing..Jun-17, 02:00 AM |
| 10056 |
|
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 1865 (21.8) Folded entire from Tanta to Cairo, bearing "POSTE VICE-REALI EGIZIANE / TANTA" cds, rated "1" in blue crayon, arrival bs, fine.(Image
1)
(Image 2)
|
Estimate. CHF 80
SOLD for CHF 110.00
Closing..Jun-17, 02:00 AM |
1866 First Issue
| Lot |
Symbol |
Catalog No. |
Descrip |
Opening |
| 10057 |
 ,Proof |
D1 |
 Issued Stamps. 5pa Greenish grey, perforated proof on white paper without watermark, top sheet marginal block of six, showing VICE imprint on margin, some light toning, very fine and scarce.(Image 1)
(Image 2)
Get Market Data for [Egypt D1] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census |
Estimate. CHF 250
SOLD for CHF 750.00
Closing..Jun-17, 02:00 AM |
| 10058 |
Proof |
D1 |
 5pa grey, imperforated proof, showing damaged Arabic overprint from pos. 132, fine and scarce.(Image 1)
(Image 2)
Get Market Data for [Egypt D1] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census |
Estimate. CHF 120
SOLD for CHF 180.00
Closing..Jun-17, 02:00 AM |
| 10059 |
O, |
D1 |
 5pa Grey, perforation 12½, inverted wmk, used, block of four, cancelled by blue POSTE VICE-REALI EGIZIANE / CAIRO cds.
A magnificent and exceptional used multiple of this stamp, exhibition showpiece.
Note: Peter Smith states "used blocks are generally scarcer that unused".(Image 1)
(Image 2)
Get Market Data for [Egypt D1] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census |
Estimate. CHF 1,400
SOLD for CHF 4,200.00
Closing..Jun-17, 02:00 AM |
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