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SPINK LONDON
Pearls of Arabia Egypt
p e a r l s of a r a b i a v ol u m e 2
18 October 2011 • London
STAMPS BANKNOTES MEDALS COINS BONDS & SHARES AUTOGRAPHS BOOKS
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18 October 2011 • London
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Group Chairman and CEO Olivier D. Stocker
Coins, Stamps, Banknotes, Medals, Bonds & Shares, Autographs & Books
Your Specialists Stamps Guy Croton David Parsons Nick Startup Neill Granger Paul Mathews Dominic Savastano USA - Chris Anderson George Eveleth Andrew Titley Ed Robinson Coins Julie-Morgane Lecoindre Richard Bishop William MacKay Arthur Bryant John Pett George Champ USA - Stephen Goldsmith Matthew Orsini Normand Pepin Banknotes, Bonds & Shares UK - Barnaby Faull Mike Veissid Francesca Girelli Andrew Pattison USA - Stephen Goldsmith Matthew Orsini Orders, Decorations, Medals & Militaria UK - Mark Quayle Oliver Pepys Books UK - Philip Skingley Alex Smith Autographs USA - Robert Litzenberger
UK - Tim Hirsch
UK - Paul Dawson
Your Europe Team Chairman’s Office Dennis Muriu Monica Kruber Directors Tim Hirsch Anthony Spink Auction & Client Management Team Emily Johnston Miroslava Adusei-Poku Luca Borgo Phillipa Brown Finance Alison Bennet Mina Bhagat Alison Kinnaird Shyam Padhiar Svitlana Qamarauli IT & Administration Berdia Qamarauli Darjet Shah Liz Cones Curlene Spencer John Winchcombe Your America Team Chairman Emeritus John Herzog Head of Numismatic Stephen Goldsmith Finance & Operations Manager Sam Qureshi Auction Administration Rick Penko Patricia Gardner Marketing & Design James McGuire Emily Cowin Shawn Barnes Clyde Townsend Finance & Administration Ingrid Qureshi Marcy Gottberg Ed Robinson Auctioneer Tracy Shreve Your Asia Team
AUCTION CALENDAR 2011
Stamps 20 September 24/25 September 12/13 October 18 October 18 October 19 October 19 October 19 October 9 November
Great Britain Stamps Fine Stamps & Covers of South East Asia including the Stolz Collection Part II The Chartwell Collection - Great Britain Surface Printed Issues Pearls of Arabia - Algeria, Tunisia and Morocco Pearls of Arabia - Egypt Pearls of Arabia Pearls of Arabia - Palestine Pearls of Arabia - Saudi Arabia The “Fordwater” Collection of Mint Australian Commonwealth with the Emphasis Being on Unmounted Mint Autumn Collector’s Series Sale The Collector’s Series Sale The “Agathon” Collection of the First Issue of Russia The Chartwell Collection - Great Britain King Edward VII Essays, Proofs and Issued Stamps
London Singapore London London London London London London
11038 11016 11031 11037 11042 11043 11044 11045
London London New York London
11041 11033 137 11034
London
11035
London
11019
15/16 November 8 December
World Banknotes British Banknotes Featuring The Brian Ascroft and Alasdair Macdonald Collections and Other Properties The Collector’s Series Sale World Banknotes
London New York London
11040 311 11020
Bonds and Shares 15/16 November 16 November
The Collector’s Series Sale Bonds & Share Certificates of the World
New York London
311 11022
Coins 6 October 6/7 October 15/16 November 13 December
The Frank Brady Collection of English Hammered Groats Ancient, English & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals The Collector’s Series Sale Ancient, English & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals
London London New York London
11039 11023 311 11024
Medals 24 November
Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria
London
11011
9/10 November 15/16 November 29 November 6 December
Banknotes 27/28 September 3 October
Gary Tan
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Pearls of Arabia Egypt Tuesday 18 October 2011 at 2.30 p.m. 69 Southampton Row, Bloomsbury, London WC1B 4ET, UK and on
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Extensions Prospective buyers who wish to obtain an expert opinion on any lot (other than a mixed lot or lot containing undescribed stamps) are requested to notify Spink in writing not less than forty-eight hours before the time fixed for the commencement of the first session of the sale. If accepted by Spink, such request shall have the same effect as notice of an intention to question the genuineness or description of the lot for the purposes of Condition 16 of the Conditions of Business; Condition 17 shall thereafter apply accordingly. Notice of a request for an expert opinion must give the reason why such is required and specify the identity of the expert which will be subject to the agreement of Spink. All lots for which Certificates of Authenticity are desired must be submitted by Spink to the Expert Committee for choice.
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Notes Concerning Descriptions GUM: Original gum should be expected on unused stamps where appropriate, unless stated otherwise in the description: mint unused with original gum showing slight disturbance caused by previous hinge, which may be present in part or entirely removed. part original gum unused with original gum significantly disturbed or heavily hinged unmounted mint original gum as issued unused without gum COVERS: Should be expected to have minor nicks and tears usually from opening. Folded letters or covers normally have one or two file folds. These are not described unless of an exceptional nature and are not grounds for return. entire letter complete as sent with comments still attached to the outer address portion entire the outer portion of a folded letter but without contents cover an envelope
Symbols and Abbreviations 刂 ᔛ
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unmounted mint unused used block of four block larger than four used on cover, entire letter, etc. on piece variety, varieties catalogue, catalogue value circular datestamp
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datestamp handstamp air mail specimen cancelled essay proof forgery reprint
References Catalogue values and numbers are those taken from the latest available edition. The use of Gibbons Specialised catalogues in Great Britain sales is clearly indicated. Where other catalogues are used they are mentioned by name. Buyers are reminded that payment must be made within seven days from the date of sale (condition 5.4.1), and interest will be added for overdue accounts (condition 5.10.1.1). Please note charges for credit card payments (condition 5.4.3(iii)). www.spink.com
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October 18, 2011 - London Please note that the Buyer’s premium is 20% of the final hammer price of each Lot up to and including €3,500 and 17% of the excess of the hammer price above €3,500.
Tuesday 18 October 2011 Sale commences at 2.30 p.m.
EGYPT Austrian Post Offices
501 501
1867 (5 June) envelope bearing Egypt 1866 2pi. yellow tied by blue “POSTE VICE REALI EGIZIANE CAIRO 5/6/67” c.d.s., carried to Alexandria and there affixed Austrian Lombardy Venetia 5s. dull rose, 10s. blue (2) each tied by “ALEXANDRIEN 7/6”, addressed to Neustadt with arrival mark (14/6) on reverse, tiny flaw at flap, fine and a very important combination franking. S.G. 5. Photo
€4,000-5,000
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Pearls of Arabia - Egypt Austrian Post Offices - contd.
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1868 (6 Nov.) envelope bearing Egypt 1867-71 1pi. dull rose tied by “POSTE VICE REALI EGIZIANE CAIRO 6/11/68” c.d.s., carried to Alexandria and there Austrian Levant 15s. light brown, perf. 91⁄ 2 , affixed and tied by “ALEXANDRIEN 7/11”, addressed to Leipzig with arrival mark, tiny flaw on top, very fine and extremely rare. Signed Colla and with Ferchenbauer Certificate (2004). S.G. 14. Photo
€2,000-2,500
PROVENANCE:
Jerger 503 ័
1869 (2 May) front (nearly complete) bearing Austrian Levant 15s. light brown, perf. 91⁄ 2 , tied by “PORTO SAID EGYPTEN 2/5/69” c.d.s., addressed to Orebic, filing fold, fine and an extremely rare cancellation (Mueller 40a, 525 points, Sassone R2). P. Holcombe (1996) and Ferchenbauer (2009) Certificates. Photo
€500-600
British Post Offices 504
1856-1873 collection of twenty-two entires, including 1856 (3) stampless to Bombay with double ring “SUEZ” datestamps on front, 1859 stampless to Malta with red “ALEXANDRIA” datestamp, 1860 stampless to the United States with red “ALEXANDRIA” datestamp, 1860 from India franked 4a. with framed “INSUFFICIENT” and “INDIA UNPAID” in crescent, 1862 from India to Cairo franked 2a. and 4a., 1867 mourning envelope to India franked Italy 1863-65 60c. (2) with framed “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANE” and with “ALEXANDRIA” alongside, etc., mixed condition. Photo
€500-600
Alexandria 505
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1861-76 collection of twenty-seven entires or entire letters and two fronts, including 1861 to London franked 1d., 2d. and 6d., another franked 1d., 4d. (2), 1866 to Malta franked 2d. and 3d., 1866 to the United States franked 1d., 2d. (2) and 6d. (2), 1866 (2) to Malta franked 1d. (5), 1867 to Malta franked 2d., 3d., another franked 1d., 4d., 1868 to Malta franked 1/-, 1872 to the United States franked 4d., 6d., 1873 to the United States franked 4d., 6d., etc., mixed condition but a valuable lot. Photo
€1,500-2,000
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Pearls of Arabia - Egypt British Post Offices, Alexandria - contd. 506
1872 (March 1) envelope to London franked Egypt 1872-75 1pi. with Ismalia cancellation, Great Britain 2d. and 6d. with “B01” cancellation and with Alexandria datestamp alongside, also 1866 (1 Nov.) front to England bearing Egypt first issue 1pi. with Zifta & Mitg cancellation and Great Britain 6d.; faults but rare. Photo
€300-400
Suez 507
1863-77 five entires, comprising 1863 Telegram envelope to Bombay franked 1/-, 1866 to London franked 6d., 1873 P. and O. envelope to Liverpool franked 1d. (2), 6d., 1877 envelope to India franked 1⁄ 2 d. (2), 21⁄ 2 d. (2), 1877 to Jersey franked 21⁄ 2 d., good to fine. Photo
€500-600
French Post Offices 508
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510
511
512
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514 ័
1850 (15 Oct.) entire to Livorno strips of three, margins almost all Petit Chiffres cancellations and “AFFRANCHISEMENT/INSUFFICIENT”, Scheller Certificate (2008). Photo
franked 1853-61 10c. and 40c. (both horizontal round, the 40c. with horizontal crease), “3704” with Alexandrie datestamp alongside, framed blue arrival on revere, fine. Signed Calves and
€150-200
1855-70 five entires, including 1850 with straight line “ALEXANDRIEN”, 1852 with red “PAQUEBOTS/DE LA/MEDITERRANEE”, 1862 with red “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/FRANCESI”, etc., also three others; good to fine
€150-200
1862 (19 Nov.) mourning entire to Marseille franked 1853-61 20c., 40c. (2) margins almost all round, “5080” Gros Chiffres cancellations with Alexandrie and red Paq Ang 1/Marseille datestamp alongside, horizontal filing fold well clear of the adhesives, fine. Photo
€100-150
1863 (29 April) entire to Marseille bearing 1863-61 40c. (3), 1862 10c. and 20c. with “5080” Gros Chiffres cancellations, “ALEXANDRIE/EGYPTE” datestamp and red boxed “PAQUEBOTS/DE LA/MEDITERRANEE” alongside, arrival datestamp on reverse, fine and a scarce mixed franking. Signed Calves. Photo
€120-150
1865-1930, selection of twenty-one covers with mixed issues, registered mail and postage due, few scarce cancellations and frankings, mostly fine to very fine. A very attractive and seldom offered postal history accumulation. Photo
€1,000-1,200
1866 (18 June) front addressed to Marseilles bearing 1862 40c. with “5080” Gros Chiffres cancellation and Egypt 1866 1pi. with retta of dots, Zagazig and Alexandrie datestamps, red boxed “PAQUEBOTS/DE LA/MEDITERRANEE” alongside, fine. Photo
€150-200
1866 (16 May) envelope front with Egypt 1866 20pa. light blue pair tied by clear black retta cancellation with “POSTE VICE REALI EGIZIANE ZAGAZIK 16/5/66” alongside, in combination with France 1862 40c. orange tied by “5080” Gros Chiffres cancellation and Alexandrie transit mark (17/5) alongside, few toned perfs and light toned at border. Signed Sorani. Photo
€200-300
PROVENANCE:
Antonini 515
1866 (7 Oct.) entire letter to Paris bearing 1862 40c. with “5080” Gros Chiffres cancellation and Egypt 1866 1pi. with “POSTE VICE REALI EGIZIANE ZAGASIK” cancellation, “ALEXANDRIE/EGYPTE” and framed “PD”, arrival datestamp on reverse, vertical filing fold, fine. Photo
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€300-400
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Pearls of Arabia - Egypt French Post Offices - contd. 516
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1866 (7 Dec.) entire letter to Paris bearing 1862 40c. with “5080” Gros Chiffres cancellation and Egypt 1866 1pi. with “POSTE VICE REALI EGIZIANE ZIGASIK” cancellation, “ALEXANDRIE/EGYPTE” and framed “PD”, filing fold, part of flap with arrival missing from reverse, fine. Photo
€200-250
1867 (8 March) envelope bearing Egypt 1866 1pi. claret tied by “POSTE VICE REALI EGIZIANE CAIRO 8/3/67” c.d.s., carried to Alexandrie and there 1862 40c. orange affixed and tied by clear black Gros Chiffres “5080”, black boxed “PD” and red boxed “PAQUEBOTS DE LA MEDITERRANEE” alongside, addressed to Alger with several transit and arrival marks on reverse, vertical filing fold, fine and an attractive mixed franking. Signed Brun. Photo
€500-600
1867 (19 Nov.) envelope to Anduze bearing 1862 20c. (horizontal pair) with “5080” Gros Chiffres cancellation and Egypt 1867-71 1pi. (rounded upper-left corner) with “POSTE VICE REALI EGIZIANE/ZAGASIK” cancellation. “ALEXANDRIE/EGYPTE” and framed “PD”, various transit and arrival markings on reverse; fine. Signed Calves. Photo
€150-200
1870 (13 Jan.) envelope front with 1862 80c. carmine (2, 80c. for postage and 80c. for Boule de Moulins), each tied by Gros Chiffres “5119” (Le Caire), black boxed “PD” and “LE CAIRE/13/JANV./71” c.a.d. alongside, arrival mark Paris (12/1/71), horizontal fold through the stamps and few tiny spots. Fine. Covers during the siege from a foreign country to Paris are exceptional. Calves Certificate (2009). Photo
€500-600
1870 (31 Jan.) envelope front with 1862 40c. orange, two, pairs, one defective (80c. for postage and 80c. for Boule de Moulins), each tied by Grand Chiffres “5119” (Le Caire), black boxed “PD” and “LE CAIRE/31/JANV./71” c.a.d. alongside, transit mark Alexandrie (31/1/71) on part of reverse, tiny toned at border. Covers during the siege from a foreign country to Paris are exceptional. Calves Certificate (2009). Photo
€1,000-1,500
1871 (18 July) front with 1870-71 imperf. Bordeaux 10c. pair, 20c. and 40c., mostly with margins all round, each tied by Grand Chiffres “5080” (Alexandrie), black boxed “PD” and “ALEXANDRIE/18/JUIL./71” c.a.d. alongside, part of reverse glued, fine and attractive. Scheller Certificate (2009). Photo
€800-1,000
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Pearls of Arabia - Egypt French Post Offices - contd.
An Attractive and Important Rarity
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1871 (8 Aug.) “CHARGÉ” linen lined envelope with bearing 1869 5f. grey horizontal strip of four, vertical strip of three and four singles on flap, 1863-70 80c. rose horizontal strip of five, 1870-71 imperf. Bordeaux 20c. blue, these affixed on top border with minor faults, each tied by Grand Chiffres “5080” (Alexandrie), black boxed “PD” and “ALEXANDRIE/8/AOUT./71” c.a.d. alongside, large “CHARGE” with ms. “No.696”, blue Paris (16/8) arrival marking on reverse, opened out for display with minor faults at border, part of address cut out and repaired, very rare rate of 59.20f. and the highest franking known from Alexandria. An attractive and important rarity. Photo PROVENANCE:
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€12,000-15,000
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1874 (22 Feb.) envelope addressed to North Shields bearing Egypt 1872-75 Penasson 1pi. rose-red and 2pi. chrome-yellow, tied by “V.R. POSTE EGIZIANE PORTO-SAID 22/2/74” c.d.s., carried to Alexandrie and there three vertical pairs 1871-76 30c. brown affixed and tied by Grand Chiffres “5080” cancellation, red boxed “PD“ alongside, a few spots at border and part of flap missing, vertical fold through one stamp, fine and an attractive mixed franking. A scarce showpiece. Photo
€300-400
1874 (14 April) entire letter to Marseilles bearing 1871-76 80c. with “5080” Gros Chiffres cancellation and Egypt 1872-75 1pi. with Alessandria cancellation, red boxed “PD” and “PAQUEBOTS/DE LA/MEDITERRANEE”, arrival datestamp on reverse, fine. An attractive double rate entire. Signed Calves, Maury. Photo
€150-200
1874 (7 Nov.) envelope (flap missing) to Paris bearing 1870-71 perf. 20c. horizontal strip of four with “5080” Gros Chiffres cancellations and Egypt 1872-75 1pi. with Alessandria cancellation, “ALEXANDRIE/EGYPTE” and framed “PD” alongside, some small faults, attractive. Signed A.D., Roumet. Photo
€100-150
1875 (13 April) mourning envelope to Lyon bearing 1871-76 80c. with “5080” Gros Chiffres cancellation and Egypt 1872-75 1pi. with blue “POSTE EGIZIANE/RAMSES” cancellation, “ALEXANDRIE/EGYPTE” and red framed “PD”, transit and arrival datestamps on reverse, fine. Signed Calves. Photo
€150-200
1875 (11 Oct.) envelope bearing Egypt 1pi. rose-red tied by “POSTE EGIZIANE CAIRO 11/10/75” c.d.s., carried to Alexandrie and there horizontal pair 1870-71 Paris 40c. orange affixed and tied by Gros Chiffres “5080” cancellation, red boxed “PD” alongside, addressed to France with several transit and arrival marks on reverse, flaw on top, fine and an attractive combination franking. Photo
€300-400
528 528
1875 (17 Oct.) envelope to Lyon franked 1870-71 Paris 40c. orange and 1871-76 80c. rose, each tied by Gros Chiffres “5080” cancellation of Alexandrie, red boxed “PD” and “PAQ. ANG. ALEXANDRIE 17/10/75” c.a.d. alongside, horizontal fold and light toned at border, tiny flaw on top; fine. Unique and an important showpiece. Calves Certificate (2009) stating “Premier piece vue avec ce cachet à date”. Photo
€1,500-2,000
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Pearls of Arabia - Egypt French Post Offices - contd. Alexandria
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1902 “Blanc” 1c., 2c., 3c., 4c. and 5c., special printing in black perf. 14 x 131⁄ 2 , unused without gum as always, intended to be sent to the U.P.U. in Berne, some minor stains and 4c. a little thinned, fine and unique. Caphila Certificate (2009). Photo
€3,000-4,000
PROVENANCE:
Ex Berck Port Said 530
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1899, selection of sixty-one essays of the PORT SAID overprints, including 3c., 4c., 5c. green, 5c. yellow-green, 15c., 20c. and 25c., blocks, etc., extremely scarce group, very fine. Photo
€800-1,000
1899 “VINGT-/CINQ” on 10c. black on lilac, unmounted mint block of twenty-five (5x5) from the foot of the pane with the surcharge in the margin at foot, some very minor wrinkles at top, fine. S.G. 121, £3,500+, Yvert 19B, €3,750. Photo
€600-800
–– “VINGT-/CINQ” on 10c. black on rose, horizontal pair from the foot of the pane, variety surcharge inverted in pair with normal, unmounted mint, fine. Signed Calves. S.G. 121, 121a, Yvert 19B, 19Ba, unpriced. Photo
€500-600
–– “VINGT-/CINQ” on 10c. black on lilac, used with France Sage 15c. on envelope registered to Port Said, fine and scarce. S.G. 121, Yvert 19B
€100-150
1899-1922, selection of forty-five, including 1899-1900 5c., 10c., 15c., 20c. and 25c. Millisime pairs, 30c. overprint inverted, 50c. overprint double, 1921-23 15c. on 4c. surcharge inverted block of 4, 1921 Postage Due 12m. on 10c., 15m. on 5c., 30m. on 20c., 1921 30m. on 50c. “MILL1MES” variety, 1921 (Nov.) Postage Due set, etc., part original gum, chiefly fine. Photo
€400-500
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1902 “Blanc” 1c., 2c., 3c., 4c. and 5c. special printing in black perforated 14 x 131⁄ 2 , unused without gum, as always, intended to be sent to the U.P.U. in Berne, small stains and the 5c. with pinhole. Unique. Caphila Certificate (2009). Photo PROVENANCE:
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€3,000-4,000
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Pearls of Arabia - Egypt French Post Offices, Port Said - contd. 536
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1902-20 15c. and 20c. perforated Essays in black, unused without gum as always, traces of stains, otherwise fine and very rare. Calves Certificate (2001). Yvert 26, 27P. Photo
€1,000-1,500
1921-23 5m. on 3c. orange-red of Alexandria, mint, fine and rare. S.G. 140a, £350, Yvert 38c, €460. Photo
€100-120
–– 150 “MILLIEMES” on 5f. deep blue and buff, large part original gum, fine and scarce. Signed Roumet. S.G. 150, £225, Yvert 48, €290
€80-100
–– 150 “MILLTEMES” on 5f. deep blue and buff, part original gum, fine and rare. Signed Champion, Miro, Brun, etc. S.G. 150a, £600. Yvert 48aB, €950. Photo
€150-200
1921 (Nov.) 30 “MILL1EMES” on 50c. brown and lavender, large part original gum, a few slightly short perfs. at top, fine and scarce. Signed Roumet, Brun. S.G. 171a, £500, Yvert 66a, €660. Photo
€100-150
1927-30 Sinking Fund, two Epreuve de Luxe (1928 and 1930), fine
€100-150
Suez Canal Company
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1868 (22 July) entire letter to Kantara bearing 1868 20c. blue with good margins three sides, a little touched at left, tied by clear black Gros Chiffres “5129” cancellation of Port Said, vertical filing fold and lightly toned at border, fine. An important and exceptional Suez Canal Company cover. Signed Diena, B.P.A. Certificate (1976). S.G. 3. Photo
€5,000-6,000
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Pearls of Arabia - Egypt French Post Offices, Suez Canal Company - contd.
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1868 20c. blue, complete sheet of 120 (12x10), unmounted mint, central vertical fold, some small tears in the margins, fine and rare. S.G. 3, £9,000+. Photo
€1,500-2,000
Post Offices in Greece 544
1871 (17 Jan.) entire letter bearing 1867-71 1pi. dull-rose tied by “V.R. POSTE EGIZIANE c.d.s., addressed to Constantinople with arrival mark on reverse, vertical filing fold and few tiny spots, fine and scarce cancellation used in Greece. Signed Sorani. Photo
€500-600
1871 (21 Oct.) disinfected entire letter envelope bearing 1867 1pi. dull-rose tied by “V.R. POSTE EGIZIANE VOLOS 21/OTT/71” c.d.s., red crayon “ 20”, carried to Syros and there Greece Large Hermes Head 20L. blue affixed and tied by “SYROS” c.d.s., fine and very attractive mixed franking. P. Holcombe Certificate (1985). Photo
€800-1,000
1879 (12 June) envelope registered to Alexandria bearing Greece Large Hermes head 20L. (touched) and 30L. (large margins) with Alexandrie cancellations and “CHARGE” alongside, small part of the front of the envelope missing, otherwise fine and scarce. Photo
€200-250
VOLO 17/GEN/1871”
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Antonini 547
1880 (20 May) envelope bearing 1879 1pi. rose tied by “V.R. POSTE EGIZIANE METELINO 20/5/80” c.d.s., used locally and with the same mark on reverse, roughly opened at left and few perimeter faults, fine and scarce usage abroad. Photo Photos also appear on page 13
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€300-400
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1863 (6 March) stampless wrapper (side flaps missing) from Genoa to Alexandria with blue “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE” (with hour) and framed “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/FRANCESI” (Sassone 1 and 10), small internal tear, otherwise fine and scarce. Photo
€250-300
1864 (22 July) entire letter bearing Italy 1863-65 1c. olive-green (2 vertical strips of five), each tied by “CARRARA 22/LUG/64” c.d.s., black boxed “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI” alongside, addressed to Alexandria with blue arrival mark “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE 3/AGO/64” on reverse, few perfs toned, franking rarity and scarce destination. Chiavarello Certificate (1994). Sassone 14. Photo
€500-600
1867 (26 Jan.) entire letter from Pescia to the Italian Consulate in Cairo with framed “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI” and “POSTE VICE REALI EGIZIANE/ALESSANDRIE” arrival on the front, transit markings and fine blue-green “CONSULATO D’ITALIA IN ALESSANDRIA” seal on reverse; fine
€100-150
1867 (28 Jan.) entire from Venice to Cairo franked 1863-65 40c., 1865 20c. on 15c., boxed “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI”, “1” handstamp, on reverse transit and arrival datestamps, a trifle soiled but fine. Photo
€150-200
1869 (19 Dec.) entire letter from Milan to Cairo bearing Italy 1867 20c. blue tied by numeral in dots, black “P.P.” and “MILANO” c.d.s. alongside, on arrival in Alexandria Egypt 1867-71 1pi. rose-red affixed and tied by “V.R. POSTE EGIZIANE ALESSANDRIA 24/DIC/69” c.d.s., arrival datestamp on reverse, fine and a very attractive combination franking. Extremely rare. Photo
€1,000-1,200
553 553
1872 (20 March) envelope, posted unpaid from Frankfurt to Alexandria, manuscript “15”, on arrival taxed by 1870-1925 50c. and 1L. Postage Dues with “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE” cancellation; fine. An extremely rare origin and the only recorded use of the 1L. Postage Due in Alexandria. E. Diena (1986) and G. Colla (2009) Certificates. Photo
€1,200-1,500
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1872 (16 Nov.) entire from Naples to Cairo franked 1863-65 40c. with “181” cancellation, on arrival at Alexandria additionally franked Egypt 1872-75 1pi. also with “181” cancellation and Alessandria c.d.s., filing folds, fine. Photo
€150-200
1872 (23 Dec.) entire, posted unpaid with “SALE MARAZZINO 23/DIC/72” c.d.s., handstamped “6” and blue crayon “21⁄ 2 “ alongside, at arrival in Egypt carried to the Italian P.O. Alexandria and there Italy 1870-1925 Postage Due 60c. affixed and tied by “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE” c.d.s., then carried to the Egyptian P.O. and there franked 1872 1pi. rose-red tied by “V.R. POSTE EGIZIANE ALESSANDRIA” c.d.s., light border toned, fine and very unusual destination and combination franking. Signed A. Diena. S.G. 31. Photo
€1,000-1,200
1876 (3 July) envelope posted unpaid from Naples to Alessandria, on arrival taxed by 1870-1925 60c. magenta and orange Postage Due with “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE” cancellation, small part of flap missing, otherwise fine and scarce. E. Diena Certificate (1992). Photo
€300-400
1876 (30 Sept.) envelope posted unpaid from Naples to Alexandria, “T” handstamp and on arrival taxed by 1870-1925 Postage Due 10c. and 50c. with “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE” cancellation, fine and scarce. G. Colla Certificate (2009). Photo
€600-800
1883 (17 Jan.) envelope posted unpaid from Naples to Alessandria, taxed on arrival by 1870-1925 30c. magenta and orange Postage Due with “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/(POSTE ITALIANE)” cancellation; a trifle soiled but extremely rare. Photo
€250-300
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1861 (11 Jan.) entire letter bearing Sardinia 80c. orange, good margins on three sides, tied by “MACERATA 11/1/61” c.d.s., red “PD” alongside, addressed to Alexandria with arrival mark of the French Post Office on reverse (27/1), horizontal filing fold, fine and a scarce destination. Sorani Certificate (1997). Photo
€1,000-1,200
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1862 (8 Aug.) stampless envelope addressed to Saluzzo with a superb strike of the rare “DA ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO” on the front, carried by English ship to Marseilles and then via train to Susa, fine and a tremendous rarity. Only one other stampless envelope known with this marking. G. Colla Certificate (2009). Photo
€1,000-1,500
561 561
562 ័
563
1863 (12 May) entire letter to Lombardy franked Sardinia 1855-63 10c. bistre-yellow, 10c. bistre-brown and 40c. rose-carmine with blue “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POST ITALIANE” with hour, year inverted (Sassone 1) cancellation and with framed “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/INGLESI” alongside, transit and arrival markings on reverse, small stains and a tiny portion of the front replaced but fine and a great rarity. The Alessandria datestamp was only in use between March and June 1863. The contents of the entire letter relate to Saint Sepulcre’s cult and his religious life in Jerusalem, from where this letter originated. Sorani (1985) and E. Diena (1898) Certificates. Photo
€10,000-15,000
1863 (18 May) front and part of reverse of entire bearing Sardinia 10c. ochre-yellow (2) and 40c. rose, each tied by blue boxed “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI”, black “POSTA EUROPEA/CAIRO 18/MAGGO/63” and blue “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO POSTE ITALIANE 19/MAG/63” c.d.s. alongside, addressed to Genoa with arrival mark on reverse, horizontal filing fold; fine and attractive franking, extremely scarce usage. A showpiece. Signed Diena and Sorani Certificate (1995). Sassone 14, 16. Photo
€300-500
1863 (9 June) stampless entire to Livorno with blue “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE (with hour) and boxed “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/FRANCESI” (Sassone 1 and 10) and tax handstamp “10” in the same colour, fine and scarce. E. Diena Certificate (1987). Photo
€200-250
1863 (9 June) entire letter to Genoa franked Sardinia 1855-63 10c. bistre, 80c. rosecarmine and Italy 1863 Lithographed 15c. blue (2), all with good to large margins and tied by two clear strikes of the rare boxed “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/FRANCESI” (Sassone 10) in blue with “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE” with hours datestamp alongside in the same colour, transit and arrival markings on reverse, fine and rare. One of only two known covers with a mixed franking of Sardinian and Italian adhesives and the only one with the Lithographed issue. Colla Certificate (2009). Photo
€4,000-6,000
1863 (19 June) mourning envelope bearing Italy 1863 lithographed 15c. blue strip of four, left stamp vertical fold at border, tied by blue boxed “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI” cancellations, blue “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE 19/GUI/63” c.d.s. alongside, addressed to Florence and redirected to Bagni Montecatini with several transit marks on reverse, few tiny spots and addressees name cut out, fine and attractive franking, extremely scarce usage. E. Diena Certificate (1990). Photo
€1,000-1,200
ITALIANE”
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565
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1863 (27 July) entire letter bearing Sardinia 10c. light brown (2) and 80c. orange (2), each tied by blue boxed “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI” cancelations, blue “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE 27/6/63” c.d.s. with blue crayon ms. “3” alongside, addressed to Livorno with arrival mark on reverse (2/8), horizontal file fold and tiny border crease. Very fine and an attractive franking, extremely scarce usage. A showpiece. Signed Diena and Sorani Certificate (1995). Photo
€3,000-4,000 Page 21
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1863 (18 Sept.) entire letter to Turin bearing Sardinia 1855-63 10c. yellow-ochre (pair) and 40c. rose-vermilion (all with good margins) tied by blue “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE” datestamps without hours (Sassone 2) with boxed “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI” alongside, transit and arrival datestamps on reverse; one 10c. with trace of filing fold, otherwise fine and rare. G. Colla Certificate (2009). Photo
€1,000-1,500
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1863 (31 Oct.) entire letter to from Turin to Cairo endorsed Via di mare col Vapore Francesi “Assyrien” franked Sardinia 1855-63 40c. red-vermilion and Italy 1862 perforated 80c. yellow, “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE” arrival on the front and “POSTE EUROPEA/ALESSANDRIA” datestamp of 9 Nov. on reverse, seal removed and vertical filing fold, fine. A unique combination franking of Sardinia/Italy and Posta Europea; G. Colla Certificate (2009). Photo
€2,500-3,000
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1863 (6 Nov.) entire letter to Milan bearing Sardinia 1855-63 10c. yellow-ochre (pair) and 40c. rose-vermilion with framed “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI” cancellations and “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE” datestamp alongside; transit and arrival markings on reverse, small portions of flap missing, fine and rare. The earliest recorded use of the Alessandria d’egitto datestamp in black. G. Colla Certificate (2009). Photo
€3,500-4,000
1863 (3 Dec.) envelope to Florence franked 1863-65 London printing 10c. buff (horizontal pair) and 40c. rose-carmine tied by framed “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI” cancellations and with “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE” datestamp alongside, transit and arrival datestamps on reverse, fine. A rare envelope, the earliest recorded use of the De La Rue printing in Alexandria. Signed E.D., G. Colla Certificate (2009). Photo
€1,500-2,000
1863 (5 Dec.) entire to Livorno franked Sardinia 1855-63 80c. (touched by filing fold) and 1863-65 London printing 40c. tied by “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI” and with “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANI” datestamp alongside, transit and arrival markings on reverse, small part of flap missing, fine and a great rarity. The only recorded mixed franking of Sardinia and 1863-65 London printing on entire from Alexandria. G. Colla Certificate (2009). Photo
€2,500-3,000
1863-83, selection of twenty-two covers or fronts, including mixed issues, registered and incoming mail, “ESTERO” overprint frankings, uprated postal stationary cards and unusual frankings, fine to very fine. A fine lot for the specialist. Photo
€1,500-2,000
1863-83, group of twenty-eight covers including mixed issues, incoming mail, scarce cancellations and unusual frankings, fine to very fine. A very attractive and seldom offered postal history accumulation. Photo
€1,200-1,500
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1864 (14 March) entire to Genoa bearing 1863-65 London printing 60c. pale mauve with framed “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/INGLESI” cancellation and with “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE” datestamp alongside, transit and arrival markings on reverse, fine and extremely rare. S. Sorani (1992) and G. Colla (2009) Certificates. Photo
€2,500-3,000
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1864 (29 March) entire letter to Genoa franked 1863-65 10c. buff with “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI” cancellation, on arrival re-addressed to Turin and another 10c. buff (perfs. trimmed at right) applied over the original franking and cancelled Genoa 6 April, transit and arrival markings on reverse, fine and unusual. G. Colla Certificate (2009). Photo
€300-500
1864 (30 April) circular folded entire from Cairo to Livorno bearing 1863-65 London printing 10c. buff with framed “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI” cancellation with “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE” datestamp alongside, re-addressed to Florence on arrival, fine and very rare. One of only three known 10c. frankings. E. Diena (1991) and G. Colla (2009) Certificates. Photo
€800-1,000
577 577
578
1864 (9 May) entire letter from Cairo to Naples with blue “POSTA EUROPEA” double ring datestamp, franked 1863-65 London printing 40c. rose (2) tied by single “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI” with “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE” alongside, transit and arrival markings on reverse; fine. One of only three recorded mixed Posta Europea/London printing frankings. Chiavarello (1979) and Colla (2009) Certificates. Photo
€1,500-2,000
1864 (12 Sept.) entire to Livorno bearing 1863-65 London printing 10c. (2) and 60c. with framed “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/FRANCESI” cancellations and “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE” (Sassone 2, 10) datestamp alongside; fine and rare. S. Sorani Certificate (1998). Photo
€700-800
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581
1864 (8 Oct.) small neat envelope addressed to Lisbon franked 1863-65 London printing 10c. buff, 40c. rose and 60c. pale mauve tied by framed “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI” cancellations with “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE” datestamp alongside, oval “FRANCA”, transit and arrival markings on reverse, fine. A unique three colour franking to Portugal. S. Sorani (1998) and G. Colla (2009) certificates. Photo
€2,000-2,500
1864 (Dec.) entire to Ancona franked 1863-65 London printing 60c. pale mauve, posted on board the mail boat and with “DA ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO” cancellation, arrival datestamp of 5 Dec. on reverse, fine and extremely rare. G. Colla Certificate (2009). Photo
€1,500-2,000
1864 (2 Dec.) small neat envelope from Cairo to Genoa with double ring “POSTA datestamp (month inverted) franked 1863-65 London printing 60c. with framed “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI” cancellation and “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANI” datestamp (no month) alongside, fine and rare. One of only three Posta Europea/London printing frankings recorded. G. Colla Certificate (2009). Photo
€800-1,000
1864 (24 Dec.) envelope addressed to Vienna bearing 1863-65 London printing 10c. buff (2) and 60c. pale mauve (3) to make to 2L. rate, framed “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI” cancellations and with “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE” datestamp additionally tying two 60c. at right, transit and arrival datestamps on reverse, fine. A rare destination and franking. G. Colla Certificate (2009). Photo
€1,500-2,000
1865 (4 Jan.) envelope to Genoa bearing 1863-65 London printing 60c. with framed “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI” (Sassone 10) cancellation, on arrival re-addressed to Lisbon and additionally franked 1863-65 5c., 15c. pen cancelled, a variety of transit and arrival markings on reverse, fine and an exceptional envelope. Photo
€1,000-1,200
1865 (5 Jan.) envelope addressed to the Tunisian Consulate in Ancona franked 1863-65 40c. carmine-rose (single and pair) with framed “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI” cancellations with “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE” datestamp alongside, arrival datestamp on reverse, fine and scarce. G. Colla Certificate (2009). Photo
€500-600
1865 (18 Feb.) envelope to Livorno bearing 1863-65 London printing 10c. buff (pair, 2 singles) and 80c. (2) tied by three framed “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI” cancellations with “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE” datestamp additionally tying one 10c. at right, transit and arrival markings on reverse, a few very minor stain spots but a fine double rate cover and one of the most important covers from Alexandria with De La Rue printing. E. Diena (1991) and G. Colla (2009) Certificates. Photo
€1,000-1,500
EUROPEA/CAIRO”
582
583
584
585
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1865 (16 March) entire to Livorno franked 1863-65 London printing 60c. mauve (separated by scissors and with some trimmed perfs. on three sides), uncancelled at departure with “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE” datestamp and framed “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANE” alongside, on arrival cancelled by the Papal grill of Ancona, arrival datestamp on reverse, light filing folds, fine. A unique cover from Alexandria with the “Griglia Pontificia” cancellation. G. Colla Certificate (2009). Photo
€1,500-2,000
1865 (19 March) entire to Livorno franked 1863-65 London printing 40c. rose-carmine horizontal strip of four with “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/FRANCESI” cancellations and “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE” datestamp alongside, transit and arrival markings on reverse, light filing folds, fine and rare. Only two covers recorded from Alexandria bearing a strip of four 40c. London printing. G. Colla Certificate (2009). Photo
€1,500-2,000
1865 (19 March) large part of front addressed to Naples bearing 1863-65 London printing 40c. rose (pair) with “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI” cancellation and framed “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/FRANCESI” alongside (Sassone 10, 11); small portions of the piece replaced. Rare. E. Diena Certificate (1986). Photo
€100-150
1865 (6 May) entire letter (side flaps missing) to Verona bearing 1863-65 40c. rose and 60c. violet with “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI” cancellation with “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE” (Sassone 2, 11) datestamp alongside, transit and arrival markings on reverse, fine and scarce. Photo
€250-300
1865 (8 June) entire to Paris bearing 1863-65 10c. buff pair, 40c. rose, tied by boxed “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI” cancellations with “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANI” datestamp alongside (Sassone 2, 11), red “ITALIE/LANDLEBOURG” entry marking additionally tied to 40c., fine. Photo
€250-300
1865 (18 June) envelope to Florence bearing 1863-65 60c. pale mauve tied by framed “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI” cancellation and with “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE” datestamp of 19 June and blue “VICE REALI EGIZIANE” datestamp of 18 June alongside and small “1” handstamp in the same colour (for postage from Cairo to Alexandria), arrival datestamp on reverse; fine. E. Diena Certificate (1987). Photo
€200-250
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1865 (20 July) disinfected entire to Genoa bearing 1863-65 10c. buff (2) and 40c. rose tied by framed “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI” cancellations with “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANI” datestamp alongside, some stains and faults from the disinfection slits. S. Sorani Certificate (1982). Photo
€150-200
1865 (20 Aug.) entire letter to Lichtensteig (Switzerland) franked 1863-65 London printing 10c. buff and 60c. mauve tied by a single framed “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI” cancellation with “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE” datestamp alongside, transit and arrival markings on reverse; light horizontal filing fold well clear of the adhesives, fine. A rare rate and a scarce destination. E. Diena (1991) and G. Colla (2009) Certificates. Photo
€700-800
1865 (26 Sept.) envelope to Florence with blue-black “POSTE VICE REALI EGIZIANE/CAIRO” datestamp, franked 1863-65 London printing 60c. pale mauve with framed “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI” cancellation with “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE” datestamp alongside, arrival datestamp on reverse, a few tiny stains around the perfs., fine and scarce. G. Colla Certificate (2009). Photo
€500-600
1865 (14 Oct.) entire to Novara franked 1865 20c. on 15c. (without dot before “P”) vertical strip of three, “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE” datestamp, framed “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI” and “P.D.” alongside, the stamps cancelled on arrival at Novara; the strip affected by a horizontal filing fold, otherwise fine and scarce. E. Diena Certificate (1987). Photo
€200-250
1865 (15 Dec.) entire to Florence bearing 1863-65 30c. brown horizontal pair tied by “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI” cancellation with “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANI” datestamp and “P.D.” alongside, transit and arrival markings on reverse, fine and rare. Very few covers known bearing the 30c. only. E. Diena Certificate (1988). Photo
€300-400
1866 (14 Jan.) envelope bearing Egypt 1866 1pi. claret tied by “POSTE VICE REALI EGIZIANE CAIRO 12/GEN/66” c.d.s., carried to Alexandria and there single Italy 1863-66 60c. violet affixed and tied by “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO POSTE ITALIANE 14/GEN/66” c.d.s., addressed to Livorno with arrival mark on reverse (23/1), few toned spots, fine and very scarce combination franking with first issue of Egypt used in the first month. E. Diena Certificate (1989). S.G. 4. Photo
€800-1,000
1866 (12 Feb.) stampless envelope with black boxed “PIROSCAFI POSTALI ITALIANI”, addressed to Cairo with black transit mark “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE 12/FEB/66”, black “80” handstamp, some faults, very early usage and rare. Photo
€300-400
1866 (4 April) entire letter to Palermo bearing 1863-65 60c. pale mauve tied by “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANI” (Sassone 2) datestamp with another strike and “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI” alongside, transit and arrival markings on reverse, fine and rare. E. Diena Certificate (1986). Photo
€600-800
1866 (5 April) entire letter to Livorno bearing 1863-65 60c. pale mauve (3) with “234” in lozenge of dots cancellations with “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANI” and framed “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI” alongside, light horizontal filing fold clear of the adhesives, fine and scarce. Photo
€150-200
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1866 (4 July) entire letter to Pesaro bearing Egypt 1866 1pi. claret with retta of dots cancellation with red “POSTE VICE REALI EGIZIANE/CAIRO” datestamp (only used between July and August 1866) alongside, 1863-65 60c. mauve with “234” in lozenge of dots cancellation with “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE” and boxed “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI”, transit and arrival markings on reverse, fine and rare. G. Colla Certificate (2009). Photo
€1,500-2,000
602 602
1866 (17 Sept.) envelope (flap missing) to Rapallo bearing Egypt 1866 1pi. claret with “POSTE VICE REALI EGIZIANE/ZAGASIK” cancellation with “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE” and framed “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI” alongside, rated “8”, transit and arrival markings on reverse; fine. Correspondence from Egypt to Italy bearing only Egyptian stamps and showing tax markings is very rare. G. Colla Certificate (2009). Photo
€1,500-2,000
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1866 (16 Nov.) entire letter bearing Egypt 1866 1pi. claret tied by blue “POSTE VICE c.d.s., carried to Alexandria and there 1863-65 60c. violet affixed and tied by “234” in dots, “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE 17/NOV/66” c.d.s. alongside, black boxed “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI”, addressed to Livorno with arrival mark on reverse (24/11), few toned spots and vertical fold, fine. A very attractive combination franking. A showpiece. Photo
€1,500-2,000
1866 (29 Nov.) stampless mourning entire to Genoa with “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANI” datestamp showing traces of hours, with framed “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI” and “8” handstamps alongside, red arrival on reverse, two small surface holes, otherwise fine. E. Diena Certificate (1986). Photo
€150-200
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1867 (13 April) front with two side flaps addressed to London bearing 1863-65 60c. pale mauve (pair), 1865 20c. on 15c. (without stop before “P”), “234” in lozenge of dots cancellations, framed “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI”, “FRANCOBOLLO/INSUFFICIENTE” and circular “MORE/TO/PAY”, slightly soiled, scarce. Photo
€100-150
1867 (5 Aug.) envelope (partly refolded) to Firenze bearing 1863-65 60c. pale mauve (pair) tied by unclear “234” in lozenge of dots cancellations with “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE” datestamp and framed “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/FRANCESI” alongside, fine appearance. E. Diena certificate (1990). Photo
€150-200
1867 (28 Sept.) international postal order receipt, addressed to Pisa and bearing 1867 20c. blue with “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITAL/CONSEGNE” keyhole type cancellation, filing folds, fine. Unique usage. E. Diena (1985) and G. Colla (2009) Certificates. Photo
€1,500-2,000
1867 (19 Dec.) entire addressed to Livorno bearing 1863-65 10c. buff (six singles) with unclear “234” in lozenge of dots cancellations with “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE” and framed “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI” alongside, transit and arrival markings on reverse, horizontal filing fold affecting one adhesive, fine and a scarce franking. E. Diena certificate (1992). Photo
€200-250
1868 (15 May) envelope bearing Egypt 1867-71 1pi. rose-red (2) tied by “POSTE VICE REALI EGIZIANE TANTA 15/MAG/68” c.d.s., carried to Alexandria and 1863-65 60c. dullviolet (pair) affixed and tied by very clear “234” in dots, “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE 15/MAG/69” c.d.s. alongside, black boxed “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI” alongside, addressed to Palermo, part of flap missing, extremely scarce double rate envelope, very fine and a beautiful showpiece. S. Sorani Certificate (1984). Photo
€1,500-2,000
REALI EGIZIANE CAIRO 16/NOV/66”
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1868 (19 July) entire letter to Venezia bearing 1863-65 60c. mauve block of four with “234” in lozenge of dots cancellations with “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE” datestamp and framed “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI” handstamps alongside, horizontal filing fold affecting the right hand pair, fine and extremely attractive. Rare. G. Bolaffi (1972) and E. Diena (1985) Certificates. Photo
€800-1,000
1868 (4 Sept.) envelope bearing Egypt 1867-71 1pi. dull-rose tied by “POSTE VICE REALI c.d.s., carried to Alexandria with 1863-65 60c. violet affixed and tied by “234” in dots, “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE 5/SET/68” c.d.s. alongside, black boxed PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI and framed “FRANCA” alongside, addressed to Pisa with arrival mark on reverse (11/9), fine and very attractive mixed franking. A showpiece. E. Diena Certificate (1982). S.G. 14. Photo
€600-800
1868 (Oct. 27) entire to Milan, endorsed Voie de Messine, franked 1863-65 60c. pale mauve, pen cancelled and with French Office “ALEXANDRIE/EGYPTE” datestamp, transit and arrival markings on reverse, light stain spots, fine and scarce. Photo
€400-600
EGIZIANE SAMANUD 4/SEPT/68”
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1869 (9 Jan.) entire to Livorno franked 1863-65 Turin printing 10c. orange-buff block of four with “234” in lozenge of dots cancellations with “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE” and framed “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI” alongside, transit and arrival markings on reverse; filing fold at foot well clear of the adhesives, fine and rare. G. Colla Certificate (2009). Photo
€1,500-2,000
1869 (5 Feb.) envelope bearing Egypt 1867-71 20pa. green (pair) tied by “POSTE VICE c.d.s., carried to Alexandria and there 1863-65 40c. rose (few toned perfs) affixed and tied by light “234” in dots, “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE 6/FEB/69” c.d.s. and black boxed PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI alongside, addressed to Florence and redirected to Milan with arrival mark on reverse, cleaned and repaired at border, toned and flaw on reverse, some creases. An unusual departure from Suez and very rare 20pa. usage, the earliest known use of the 40c. on a combination cover. Photo
€1,000-1,500
1869 (12 March) front bearing Egypt 1867-71 1pi. rose-red tied by “POSTE VICE REALI EGIZIANE CAIRO 12/MAR/69” c.d.s., carried to Alexandria and there Italy 1863-65 60c. violet (few toned perfs) affixed and tied by “234” in dots, “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE 13/MAR/69” c.d.s. alongside, black boxed “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI” alongside, addressed to Rome, a few toned spots on large part of front, fine and scarce. E. Diena Certificate (1985). Photo
€200-300
1869 (7 April) entire letter to Genoa bearing 1863-65 40c. rose horizontal pair tied by framed “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/FRANCESI” cancellation, fine and scarce. Signed Colla. Photo
€600-800
REALI EGIZIANE SUEZ 5/FEB/69”
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1869 (14 May) entire letter to Genoa bearing Egypt 1867-71 1pi. with “REGIE POSTE cancellation, 1863-65 London printing 40c. with “234” in lozenge of dots cancellation with “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE” and framed “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI” alongside, transit and arrival markings on reverse, fine. Very rare use of the abbreviated Egyptian cancellation. G. Colla Certificate (2009). Photo
€1,500-2,000
1869 (15 Oct.) entire letter to Genes bearing Egypt 1867-71 1pi. with “POSTE EGIZIANE/CAIRO” (“REGIE” removed) cancellation and 1863-65 40c. rose with “233” in lozenge of dots and “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANNE” cancellations, on reverse “POSTE EGIZIANE/ALESSANDRIA” also with “REGIE” removed, light filing fold well clear of the adhesives and markings, fine and an extremely rare combination franking. E. Diena Certificate (1983). Photo
€1,000-1,200
1869 (4 Nov.) envelope registered to Livorno bearing 1863-65 60c. pale mauve (2) with “234” cancellations with framed “RACCOMANDATO”, PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI” and “CONSEGNE” keyhole type datestamp alongside, some small stains and faults but extremely rare. G. Colla Certificate (1997). Photo
€400-600
1870 (11 July) envelope to Florence bearing Egypt 1867-71 1pi. with Ismailia cancellation and 1863-65 40c. rose with “234” in lozenge of dots cancellation and “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE” datestamp alongside, transit and arrival markings on reverse, fine and an attractive combination franking. S. Sorani Certificate (1998). Photo
€250-300
1870 (30 Dec.) envelope bearing Egypt 1867-71 10pa. dull-lilac tied by “POSTE EGIZIANE ISMAILIA 30/DIC/70” c.d.s., carried with reduced rate for New Year greetings to Alexandria and there 1867 20c. blue affixed and tied by “234” in dots, “ALESSANDRIA D’ EGITTO/31/DIC/70” c.d.s alongside, addressed to a member of Parliament in Firenze with transit mark Brindisi and arrival mark on reverse, light border toned and cleaned, very attractive mixed franking showing both reduced rates together. Signed Sorani and E. Diena Certificate (1992). Photo
€1,000-1,200
EGIZIANE/CAIRO”
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1870 (30 Dec.) envelope bearing Egypt 1867-71 1pi. dull rose tied by “V.R. POSTE c.d.s., carried to Alexandria and there 1867 20c. blue vertical pair affixed and tied by “234” in dots, “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE” c.d.s alongside, addressed to Ferrara with arrival mark on reverse, tiny flaw on top border, fine and a scarce mixed franking. Signed Raybaudi and E. Diena Certificate (1990). Photo
€600-800
1871 (14 Jan.) entire to Liverpool bearing 1863-65 40c. rose horizontal pair with “234” in lozenge of dots cancellation and “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE” datestamp alongside, transit and arrival markings on reverse, horizontal filing fold clear of the adhesives, fine. Photo
€100-150
1871 (11 March) entire to Switzerland bearing 1863-65 40c. rose and 1867 20c. blue with “234” in lozenge of dots cancellation, “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE” datestamp and P.D. alongside, transit and arrival markings on reverse, horizontal filing fold clear of the adhesives, fine. Photo
€150-200
1871 (29 Apr.) envelope bearing Egypt 1867-71 1pi. dull rose (2) tied by “V.R. POSTE EGIZIANE CAIRO 29/AVR/71” c.d.s., carried to Alexandria and there 1863-65 40c. rose (2) affixed and tied by “234” in dots, “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE 30/APR/71” c.d.s. alongside, addressed to Rome with arrival mark on reverse; opened out on two sides and flaw repaired at left, fine and very attractive mixed franking. Signed Raybaudi and A. Diena. Photo
€1,000-1,200
1871 (21 July) envelope registered to Padua bearing 1863-65 40c. rose, 60c. pale mauve (2) with “234” in lozenge of dots cancellations, framed “RACCOMANDATO” and rare “CONSEGNA” (sic) keyhole type datestamp alongside, re-addressed to Crespano on arrival, light filing folds affecting the adhesives, fine and rare. Sorani certificate (1982). Photo
€300-400
1871 (3 Aug.) entire letter from Beyrouth to Genoa, forwarded to Alexandria by G. Sell and Bircher (with cachet on reverse), franked 1863-65 London printing 40c. rose with “234” in lozenge of dots cancellation and with “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE” datestamp alongside; fine. The earliest of the four known letters forwarded by Sell and Bircher. G. Colla Certificate (2009). Photo
€800-1,000
1871 (12 Aug.) front bearing Egypt 1867-71 1pi. dull rose (2 pairs), each tied by “V.R. POSTE EGIZIANE CAIRO 11/AGO/71” c.d.s., carried to Alexandria and there 1863-65 40c. rose vertical strip of three affixed and tied by “234” in dots, “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE 12/AGO/71” c.d.s alongside, vertical fold not affecting the stamps, addressed to Milan, fine and an attractive mixed franking. G. Colla Certificate (1999). Photo
€400-500
1871 (3 Sept.) entire to Pisa bearing 1863-65 40c. rose with “234” in lozenge of dots cancellation with “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE” datestamp and framed “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/FRANCESI” alongside, on arrival boxed “FRANCOBOLLO/INSUFFICIENTE” and taxed by 1869 10c. and 1870-1925 40c. (defective) Postage Dues; fine and a most unusual mixed franking and one of the latest recorded usages of the “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/FRANCESI” handstamp. Photo
€400-500
1871 (4 Sept.) entire bearing Italy 1863-65 40c. rose (2) tied by black boxed “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI”, black “P.D.” alongside, addressed to New York with red Paid arrival mark on front, transit marks Brindisi (6/9) and Verona (7/9) on reverse, light horizontal file fold, fine and a very scarce destination. Photo
€500-600
1871 (22 Sept.) entire letter to Bordeaux bearing Egypt 1867-71 1pi. with Cairo cancellation, 1863-65 40c. rose (2) with “234” in lozenge of dots cancellations with “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE” and red “ITALIE/LANSLEBOURG” entry mark alongside, filing fold clear of the adhesives, fine. Photo
€250-300
EGIZIANE MANSOURA 28/OTT/70”
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1871 (7 Oct.) entire to Paris bearing 1863-65 10c. buff horizontal pair with “234” in lozenge of dots cancellation with “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE” datestamp, framed “FRANCOBOLLO/INSUFFICIENTE” and blue “ITALIE/LANSLEBOURG” entry mark alongside, fine. Photo
€200-250
1871 (28 Oct.) entire addressed to Paris bearing 1867 20c. with “234” in lozenge of dots cancellation with “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE”, framed “FRANCOBOLLO/INSUFFICIENTE” and blue “ITALIE/LANSLEBOURG” entry marking, taxed “4” in error, fine and scarce. Photo
€250-300
1871 (24 Nov.) entire letter to Bologna franked Egypt 1867-71 with Cairo cancellation, 1863-65 40c. rose with “234” in lozenge of dots cancellation, carried privately and endorsed “particolare” and “S.P.M.”, also 1855 stampless to Livorno with “COL VAPORE/D’ALESSANDRIA” and 1915 envelope franked 5m. with “TRESOR ET POSTES” cancellation; good to fine. The first with S. Sorani Certificate (1996). Photo
€400-500
1871 (25 Dec.) front bearing Egypt 1867-71 1pi. dull rose tied by “V.R. POSTE EGIZIANE PORTE SAID 25/DIC/71” c.d.s., carried to Alexandria and there 1863-65 10c. orange horizontal strip of four affixed and tied by “234” in dots, “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE” c.d.s alongside, addressed to Arezzo, fine and an attractive combination franking. Signed Raybaudi and A. Diena. Photo
€100-150
1871 (30 Dec.) entire letter (printed matter) to Turin franked 1863-65 5c. grey (2) with “235” in lozenge of dots cancellations with “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE” datestamp alongside, transit and arrival markings on reverse, fine. Photo
€150-200
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1872 (2 Mar.) registered envelope with attractive Farmacia imprint bearing Egypt 187275 1pi. rose-red (2) tied by “V.R. POSTE EGIZIANE CAIRO 3/MAR/72” c.d.s., carried to Alexandria and there 1863-65 40c. rose (2) affixed and tied by “234” in dots, rare “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALE 3/MAR/72 CONSEGNE” key hole type c.d.s and boxed “RACOMMANDATO” alongside, addressed to Pesaro with arrival mark and several transit marks on reverse, the envelope truncated at right, fine and very scarce registered mail. Signed E.D, A.D. Photo
€1,000-1,200
1872 (3 Mar.) front bearing Egypt 1872-75 1pi. rose-red tied by “V.R. POSTE EGIZIANE P.O. Alexandria with “ALESSANDRIA to San Sepoloro and at arrival Italy pair Postage Due 30c. orange/carmine affixed and tied by “S. SEPOLORO” c.d.s., fine and an attractive mixed franking. Photo
€100-150
PORTO SAID 3/MAR/72” c.d.s., carried to the Italian D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE 7/3/72” c.d.s., addressed
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1872 (20 April) front addressed to Florence bearing Egypt 1872-75 1pi. with Port Said cancellation and 1863-65 40c. rose with “234” cancellation, alongside blue “PORTO SAID/CONSOLTO D’ITALIA” keyhole type and “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE” datestamps; fine and extremely rare. Bottacchi Certificate (2009). Photo
€200-250
1872 (18 Nov.) envelope registered to Lugano bearing 1863-65 60c. pale mauve (2) with “234” in lozenge of dots cancellations and with “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALE/CONSEGNE” (Sassone 13) key hole type datestamp additionally tying one, boxed “RACCOMANDATO” and “P.D.”, transit and arrival datestamps on reverse, fine and scarce. Photo
€1,200-1,500
1872 (24 Nov.) registered envelope bearing Egypt 1872-75 1pi. rose-red and 2pi. yellow tied by “V.R. POSTE EGIZIANE CAIRO 24/NOV/72”c.d.s., carried to Alexandria and there Italy 1863-65 40c. (2) affixed and tied by “234” in dots, rare “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO POSTE ITALE 25/NOV/72 CONSEGNE” key hole type c.d.s and boxed “RACOMANDATO” and “RACCOMANDATA” alongside, addressed to Milan with arrival mark and several transit marks on reverse, tiny vertical crease and lightly toned, fine and very scarce registered mail. Only two combination registered covers known bearing the 2pi.; G. Colla Certificate (1999). Photo
€1,000-1,500
1873 (31 April) envelope addressed to Turin bearing 1867 20c. (2, distinct shades) with “234” in lozenge of dots cancellations and with “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE” datestamp alongside, transit and arrival markings on reverse; fine. E. Diena Certificate (1991). Photo
€100-150
1873 (24 Nov.) envelope addressed to Milan and posted unpaid, “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE” datestamp, on arrival taxed by 1870-1925 40c. and 2L. Postage Dues, transit and arrival markings on reverse, seal removed but showing part of a private “ADEN” cachet; fine
€150-200
1873 (8 Dec.) entire letter addressed to Florence bearing 1863-65 40c. rose (pair and single) with “234” in lozenge of dots cancellations and with “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE” datestamp alongside, arrival datestamp on reverse, fine. Photo
€150-200
1874 (4 Jan.) envelope to Milan bearing 1863-65 40c. rose (pair, a few stained or short perfs.) with “234” in lozenge of dots cancellation and with “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE” datestamp alongside, arrival datestamp on reverse, fine. Late use of the unoverprinted stamps which were invalid after 1 Jan. 1874. Photo
€300-350
1874 (24 Feb.) entire to Livorno bearing 1874 “ESTERO” 40c. rose with “234” in lozenge of dots cancellation with “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE” datestamp of 9 March alongside, arrival marking on reverse, fine and rare. The earliest known used of the “ESTERO” issue on correspondence from the Middle East. G. Colla Certificate (2009). Photo
€500-700
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1874 (5 March) entire (flap missing) from Beyrouth to Milan bearing Great Britain 1858-72 2d. Plate 11, RB with “G06” barred oval cancellation and “BRITISH POST OFFICE/BEYROUT” datestamp alongside, 1874 “ESTERO” 40c. rose with “234” in lozenge of dots cancellation and “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE” alongside, transit and arrival markings on reverse, filing folds but fine and extremely rare. The earliest known used of the “ESTERO” issue on correspondence from the Middle East. E. Diena (1994) and G. Colla (2009) Certificates. Photo
€2,000-2,500
1874-82, selection of seven covers or cards, including 1876 10c. postal stationery card uprated by 1874 5c., etc., good to fine
€400-500
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1875 (26 July) front registered to Tunis bearing 1874 “ESTERO” 30c. brown and 40c. rose with “234” in lozenge of dots cancellation, boxed “RACCOMANDATO” and “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE/CONSEGNE” keyhole type datestamps, fine
€100-150
1875 (28 Nov.) entire letter to Mulhouse bearing 1874 “ESTERO” 10c. orange-buff horizontal strip of four, tied by “234” in lozenge of dots cancellations and with “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POST ITALIANE” datestamp alongside, transit and arrival markings on reverse; horizontal filing fold well clear of the adhesives, fine and rare. Photo
€800-1,000
1875 (26 Dec.) entire addressed to Livorno bearing 1874 “ESTERO” 20c. blue and 60c. lilac with “234” in lozenge of dots cancellations and with “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE” datestamp alongside, arrival datestamp on reverse, fine. The 60c. very rare on cover. Photo
€800-1,000
1876 (21 April) envelope registered to Florence bearing 1874 “ESTERO” 30c. brown (2) with “234” in lozenge of dots cancellations, framed “RACCOMANDATO” and “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALA/CONSEGNE” keyhole type datestamp alongside, transit and arrival markings on reverse; fine. Photo
€100-150
1877 (13 April) envelope addressed to Germany bearing 1874 “ESTERO” 30c. brown with “234” in lozenge of dots cancellation and “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE” datestamp alongside, transit and arrival markings on reverse; the envelope a little stained but a rare destination. Photo
€100-150
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1877 (5 July) envelope addressed to Switzerland bearing 1874 “ESTERO” 10c. orangebuff and 20c. blue with unclear “234” in lozenge of dots cancellations and “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE” datestamp alongside, transit and arrival markings on reverse; fine
€120-150
1877 (2 Aug.) entire to Trieste bearing 1874 “ESTERO” 30c. brown (a “short” stamp owing to a perforation error) with “234” in lozenge of dots cancellation and “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE” datestamp alongside, transit and arrival markings on reverse, light filing folds clear of the adhesive. Fine and an interesting entire. E. Diena Certificate (1988). Photo
€100-150
1877 (2 Dec.) envelope bearing 1877 “ESTERO” 5c. grey-green (2), 20c. blue and 30c. brown (few perfs missing on top), each tied by barred “234”, ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE 2/DIC/77” alongside, addressed to Rome, arrival mark on reverse, flaw on top left repaired, fine and attractive mixed franking, very scarce. Signed Raybaudi and E.D. Photo
€600-800
1878 (30 Dec.) small envelope bearing 1874 “ESTERO” 1c. olive-green (pair) tied by barred “234” cancellation, “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE 30/DIC/77” alongside, addressed to Florence, tiny toned spots, fine and an attractive reduced rate franking, scarce. Signed E.D. Photo
€200-300
1879 (8 Feb.) entire bearing 1874 “ESTERO” 20c. orange tied by barred “234”, “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE 8/FEB” alongside, addressed to Milan, a few perfs. with tiny toned spots, disinfection slits on front and reverse, fine and attractive. Photo
€200-300
1879 (16 March) King Umberto 10c. postal stationery card, addressed to Perugia with “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE” (no year date, Sassone 4) datestamp, slight crease and a trifle soiled but very rare. E. Diena Certificate (2009). Photo
€300-400
1879 (16 March) 10c. Official postal stationery card, addressed to Livorno with “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE” (no year date, Sassone 4) datestamp, slight crease. Rare. Signed Sorani. Photo
€300-400
1879 (5 May) wrapper bearing 1874 “ESTERO” 2c. red-brown (pair) tied by “234” in circle of bars cancellation, “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO POSTE ITALIANE 3/MAG/79” c.d.s. alongside, addressed to Pistoria with arrival datestamp on reverse, very fine and an extremely scarce franking. Showpiece. Signed E.D. and Colla. Photo
€300-400
1879 (28 Aug.) envelope registered to Venezia bearing 1878 “ESTERO” 10c. blue and 20c. orange (pair) with “234” in circle of bars cancellations, framed “RACCOMANDATO” and “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALE/CONSEGNE” keyhole type datestamp alongside, transit and arrival markings on reverse, filing folds and some small stains, scarce. Photo
€200-250
1880 (10 Jan.) small envelope bearing 1874 “ESTERO” 5c. green-grey (few toned perfs), vertical flaw before affixing, tied by “234” in circle of bars cancellation, “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE 10/11/80” c.d.s. alongside, addressed to Tanger with arrival mark on reverse, scarce rate and unusual destination. E. Diena certificate (1992). Photo
€150-200
1880 (8 Apr.) wrapper bearing 1874 “ESTERO” 2c. red-brown (3), each tied by “234” in circle of bars cancellations, “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE 8/APR/80” c.d.s. alongside, addressed to Florence with arrival mark on reverse, very fine and exceptional. Photo
€400-500
1880 (13 Nov.) envelope addressed to Tanger franked 1879 “ESTERO” 20c. orange with “234” in circle of bars cancellation, “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/(POSTE ITALIANE)” datestamp alongside, on reverse Messina and Barcelona transit datestamps, seal and part of flap missing, otherwise fine and a scarce destination. Photo
€150-200
1881 (1 Jan.) small envelope bearing 1874 “ESTERO” 2c. red-brown (few toned perfs.), tied by “234” in circle of bars cancellation, “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE 1/1/81” c.d.s. alongside, addressed to Milan and returned with arrival mark ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE 22/2/81 on reverse, fine and unusual. Photo
€200-300
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1881 (17 Feb.) small envelope (flap missing) to Tanger franked 1874 “ESTERO” 5c. grey and 1878-79 20c. orange with “234” in barred circle cancellation and with “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/(POSTE ITALIANE)” datestamp alongside, a trifle soiled but a scarce destination
€100-150
1882 (28 Apr.) envelope bearing 1874 “ESTERO” 2c. red-brown, tied by “234” in circle of bars cancellation, “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE 28/4/82” c.d.s. alongside, addressed to Florence with arrival mark on reverse, the envelope with small faults and lightly toned on top. Signed Raybaudi. Photo
€150-200
1883 (16 Feb.) front addressed to Milan bearing 1878-79 “ESTERO” 20c. orange and 1881-83 20c. orange with “234” in circle of bars cancellation and with “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/(POSTE ITALIANE)” datestamp alongside, fine. A rare mixed “yellow” franking. G. Colla Certificate (1999). Photo
€100-150
1883 (7 April) envelope addressed to Liverpool bearing 1874 “ESTERO” 5c. grey and 1878-79 10c. blue horizontal pair with “234” in circle of bars cancellation with “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/(POSTE ITALIANE)” datestamp alongside, arrival datestamp on reverse, fine and a scarce destination. Photo
€150-200
1883 (16 May) slightly truncated envelope addressed to Hannover bearing 1881-83 5c. green, 10c. claret (pair) with “234” in circle of bars cancellation and with “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/(POSTE ITALIANE)” datestamp alongside, arrival datestamp on reverse; fine. Photo
€100-150
Post Offices in Turkey 672
1865 (6 July) large part wrapper with “POSTE VICE REALI EGIZIANE datestamp, “80” handstamp. alongside, small cover folds, rare. Photo
673
1877 (31 Jan.) envelope bearing 1874-75 10pa. grey-lilac (2) and 1pi. red, each tied by “V.R. POSTE EGIZIANE CONSTANTINOPOLI 31/1/77” c.d.s., transit marks Alexandrie (5/2) and arrival mark Cairo (6/11) on reverse, flap missing and slightly truncated at top, fine and attractive usage in Turkey. Photo
€500-600
1883 (14 Feb.) envelope bearing 1879 1pi. rose and Turkey 1pi. yellow (Isfila 98) each tied by black boxed Ottoman “DERSAADET” cancellation, transit mark ConstantinopleGalata (14/2) and arrival mark Cairo (20/2) on reverse, the Egyptian stamp has been probably pre-affixed and was not valid because the Egypt P.O. in Istanbul was closed in 1881, fine and an attractive Turkey mixed cover. Isfila Certificate (2008). S.G. 47. Photo
€300-400
674
COSTANTINOPOLI”
€150-200
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1798 (18 Dec.) document in Arabic with French translation dated “28 brumaire an 7” signed “Bonaparte” (General in chief of the French army in Egypt 1769-1821), a petition from the Customs director of Boulac asking for assistance in recovering debts; some splits along the folds but fine. A superb exhibition showpiece and an extremely rare historical document. Apparently only eight letters with Bonaparte’s signature recorded from Egypt. Photo
€3,000-4,000
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1798 (7 thermidor, an 7) complete letter signed by General Marmont at Alexandria, addressed to General Dugua, fine. Photo
€500-600
677
1798 (An 7) complete letter from General Menou to General Duga, folds, stained from disinfection and some other faults; fine. Also a print of Napoleon receiving the Ambassador of Persia. Photo
€200-300
1818-66 selection of twenty-seven prestamp and stampless entires or entire letters, including Posta Europea, French, Austrian and Italian P.O., Egyptian P.O. in Constantinople, few disinfection slits, scarce rates and destinations, chiefly fine to very fine. Photo
€1,000-1,500
1839 (30 May) entire letter from Venice to Alexandria with red oval “VENEZIA FRANCO”, ms. “Colla posta fino Trieste e da cola col Vapore del Lloyd Austriaco”, horizontal filing fold, fine and scarce. Photo
€200-300
1848 (21 Sept.) entire letter from Alexandria to Constantinople, with black oval all arabic POST PAID and ms. “p. Egyp. Str. Siout”, blue oval “VAPORE EGIZIANI CONSTANTINOPOLI”, horizontal file fold and disinfection slits, fine and extremely scarce. Photo
€500-600
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679
680
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1861 (14 July) entire letter to Constantinople with blue “AGENZIE fine and scarce. Photo
DE PIRO OTTOMANI
ALESSANDRIA P.P.”,
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1864 (25 Nov.) folded registered entire from Alexandria to Mansura with black “POSTA EUROPEA ALESSANDRIA 26/NOVRE/64”, large oval “PER CONSEGNA/POSTA EUROPEA ALESSANDRIA/5156” registration mark and “Franca” alongside, on reverse blue oval arrival mark “POSTA EUROPEA MANSURA 27/11/64”, horizontal filing fold, fine and very rare registered mail. One of only five such entires recorded. Photo
€150-200
€500-600
PROVENANCE:
“Nile” collection, November 2005 683
1865 (3 July) folded envelope from Cairo to Syros with blue “POSTE VICE REALI EGIZIANE CAIRO 3/7/65”, several transit marks and red crayon “140” on reverse, at arrival Large Hermes Heads 20L. blue, 40L. dull-violet and 80L. red affixed and tied by “106” in lozenge of dots, disinfection slits, rare and very attractive. Photo
€800-1,000
684 684
685
686
A ័ ᔛ
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1866 (16 Oct.) entire letter from Alexandria to Constantinople with “POSTE VICE REALI EGIZIANE ALESSANDRIA 16/10/66” c.d.s. and “80” handstamp alongside, ms. “per Azizie Str.”, on reverse arrival mark POSTE VICE REALI EGIZIANE COSTANTINOPOLI 22/10/66 c.d.s., at arrival Lianos local rose stamp with ms. “3pi.” affixed for taxe 2pi. 20pa. plus city delivery 20pa., vertical file folds, extremely scarce and attractive showpiece. Du Vachet Certificate (2010). Photo
€1,500-2,000
1870 (28 Sept.) Ballon Monte front addressed to Cairo, franked 1862 40c. (defective) with Paris star cancellation, part of arrival datestamp on reverse, scarce. Scheller Certificate (2009). Photo
€300-500
1870 (14 Dec.) Ballon Monte front addressed to Cairo, franked 1862 40c. (slightly defective at upper-right) with Paris R. Cardinal Lemone cancellation. Calves et Jacquart Certificate (2009). Photo
€600-800
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1870 (30 Dec.) Par Ballon Monte envelope bearing 1862 40c. orange tied by clear Paris Star cancellation, black boxed “PD” alongside, addressed to Port Said with several transit and arrival marks on reverse, usual file fold. The handwritten letter is signed by Ferdinand de Lesseps. An important destination rarity. Signed Brun, Behr (1998) and Brun (2009) Certificates. Photo
€8,000-10,000
1871 (17 Mar.) envelope from France to Egypt bearing two pairs Alsace Lorraine issue 10c. brown tied by “STRASBOURG 17/3/71” c.d.s., black Italian two line “AFFRANCATURA INSUFFICIENZA” alongside, black “T” hs. for postage due and blue crayon ms. “16”, to Cairo with transit mark Alessandria and arrival mark on reverse, small part of flap missing and few tiny stain spots, very scarce and exceptional destination for this issue. Jamet Certificate (1987). Photo
€1,000-1,200
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1871, folded envelope from Rome to Aleppo franked Italy 20c. blue and 40c. rose tied by mute cancellation and ROMA 15/11/71 c.d.s. alongside, the envelope arrived at Austrian P.O. in Constantinople and there 5s. red and 25s. grey tied by “LLOYD AGENZIE CONSTANTINOPLE 30/11” c.d.s., now the envelope was handed over to the Egyptian Post Office and carried via Alessandria and Alexandrette to Aleppo and there affixed with two single Turkey 10pa. brownish-violet tied by boxed ALEP 81 (one 1pi. stamp missing) and redirected to Beyrouth. The cover could not be delivered was shipped back to Smyrne (ms. 10/1/72) and Constantinopoli (ms.7/2/72), unique and important postal history of Egypt and the Levant! Photo
€1,500-2,000
1884 (28 Feb.) stampless envelope from Rome to Alexandria with framed violet “Carteggio di S.M.” cachet, on reverse red/gold label “CASA DI S.M. LA REGINA”, on reverse transit mark Napoli (29/2) and arrival mark Alexandrie (5/3), vertical fold and stains, tiny pin hole, scarce Royal cachet and unusual. Photo
€200-250
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5pa. to 10pi., the set of seven values in complete imperforate Proof sheets of 200 (20x10) with practically full margins and inscriptions, a few minor stain spots and creases, fine and extremely rare. An important set of sheets. Photo
€30,000-40,000
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1866 (1 Jan.) entire circular used in Alexandria with 10pa. brown tied by retta cancellation and black “POSTE VICE REALI EGIZIANE ALESSANDRIA 1/1/66” first day cancellation alongside, filing fold and few tiny spots, the stamp cut out and beautifully replaced, extremely rare first day usage, apparently only two covers recorded. A showpiece. A. Diena (1966). S.G. 2. Photo
€5,000-6,000
PROVENANCE:
Antonini, “Nile” Collection, December 2006 693
694
1866 (21 Feb.) entire from Alexandrie to Cairo franked 10pa. brown (2 pairs) to pay the 40pa. domestic rate, tied by clear black retta and “POSTE VICE REALI EGIZIANE ALESSANDRIA 21/2/66” c.d.s. alongside, on reverse arrival mark “POSTE VICE REALI EGIZIANE CAIRO 21/2/66” c.d.s., 40pa. paid the domestic letter rate. extremely scarce and attractive multiple franking. S.G. 2. Photo
€1,000-1,200
1866 (21 Feb.) envelope from Michalla to Cairo franked 10pa. brown strip of four to pay the 40pa. domestic rate, tied by clear black retta and “POSTE VICE REALI EGIZIANE MICHALLA 1/3/66” c.d.s. alongside, on reverse “POSTE VICE REALI EGIZIANE ZAGASIK 1/3/66” arrival datestamp, horizontal filing fold, stamps have been lifted and hinged back to the cover, extremely scarce and attractive multiple franking. P. Holcombe Certificate (1983). S.G. 2. Photo
€1,000-1,200
PROVENANCE:
“Nile” Collection, December 2006 695
696
20pa. pale blue, horizontal pair tied by “POSTE VICE-REALI EGIZIANE/CAIRO” cancellation of Feb. 1866, to entire letter addressed to Suez with arrival datestamp on reverse; some small faults. Scarce. Photo. S.G. 3. Photo
€200-250
1pi. claret, tied by retta of dots to entire letter addressed to Alexandria with “POSTE VICE datestamp of 12 April 1866 alongside, also 1pi. on envelope from Cairo to Alexandria and another (surface fault) on entire from Constantinople to Alexandria, good to fine. S.G. 4
€150-200
REALI EGIZIANE KAFER-ZAYAT”
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1866 (1 Sept.) entire franked 10pa. brown, block of four, types I and II, tied by clear blue “POSTE VICE REALI EGIZIANE CAIRO 1/9/66” with another strike alongside, addressed to Alexandria with arrival mark on reverse, file fold and few tape stains on reverse, fine. One of only three covers known with a 10pa block of four, a showpiece. Signed Calves, certificate Diena (1978). S.G. 2. Photo PROVENANCE: “Nile” Collection, December 2006 1866 (4 Oct.) envelope from Cairo to Tanta franked with 1pi. claret and 2pi. yellow tied by “POSTE VICE REALI EGIZIANE CAIRO 4/10/66” c.d.s., black boxed “RACCOMANDATE” alongside, on reverse part of arrival mark Tanta, flap missing, corner flaw repaired and tiny border toned. Extremely scarce first issue registered mail. Signed Sorani. S.G. 4, 5. Photo PROVENANCE: Antonini
€2,000-2,500
€1,000-1,200
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1867 (17 Jan.) envelope bearing 2pi. yellow and 5pi. rose, each tied by “POSTE VICE REALI EGIZIANE ALESSANDRIA 17/1/67” c.d.s., addressed to Luxor, minor border faults and flaw on top, fine and very scarce 5pi. rose usage. One of only five covers recorded. A showpiece. S.G. 5, 6. Photo
€1,500-2,000
1867 (2 March) three colour franking on large fragment bearing 1pi. claret, 2pi. yellow and 5pi. rose, each tied by blue “POSTE VICE REALI EGIZIANE CAIRO 2/3/67” c.d.s., fine and a very scarce mixed franking including the 5pi. rose. A showpiece. S.G. 4-6. Photo
€700-800
PROVENANCE:
Byam, “Nile” Collection, November 2006 701
1pi. claret, four entires to Alexandrie and Tanta dated 1867, fine and attractive group, few toned. S.G. 4. Photo
€150-200
702
刂
2pi. yellow and 5pi. rose, both watermark inverted, part original gum or unused, the 5pi. with additional row of perforations at top, fine. S.G. 5, 6. Photo
€100-150
703
刂
5pi. rose and 10pi. slate, the first watermark inverted, part original gum, a few short perforations and the 5pi. with some black marks on the reverse, fine. S.G. 6,7. Photo
€150-200
1867-71 Issue 704
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5pa. orange, block of four with “POSTE EGIZIANE/CAIRO/CASSA” keyhole type cancellation, a few split perforations, fine. S.G. 11
€100-120
705
20pa. deep blue-green, vertical pair tied to entire letter from Suez to Alexandria, a little soiled, fine. S.G. 13
€100-120
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1pi. dull rose-red, neatly tied to piece by oval negative seal of Al Feshn and with another clearer strike and “FESCN” alongside, fine and a stunning showpiece. Only two such cancellations recorded. S.G. 14. Photo
€500-600
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1869 (29 Jan.) envelope bearing 20pa. deep blue-green, 2pi. bright blue and 5pi. brown each tied by “POSTE VICE-REALI EGIZIANE 29/GEN/69” c.d.s., “Franca” alongside, ms. “Col vapore austriaco, via Trieste” at top, addressed to Leipzig with arrival datestamp on reverse, light border toned and cleaned, 20pa. with few short perfs, fine. A very attractive three-colored franking including the extremely scarce 5pi. brown. Signed Sorani and Oliva Certificate (1960), S.G. 13, 15, 16, Photo
€1,000-1,200
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1869 (30 May) large part of an envelope franked 1pi. dull-rose, single and pair 2pi. blue and 5pi. brown, forming the very scarce 12pi. rate to Constantinople, each tied by light “POSTE VICE REALI EGIZIANE ALESSANDRIA 30/5/69” c.d.s., shortened on two sides large part of reverse missing, an exceptional franking of 5pi. brown. S.G. 14-16. Photo
€1,000-1,200
1872 (3 Jan.) newspaper “LA TROMBETTA” bearing 10pa. dull-lilac bisect for 5pa. newspaper rate and tied by “V.R. POSTE EGIZIANE ALESSANDRIA 3/1/72”c.d.s., small part cut and rejoined, very fresh, fine and attractive franking. Only five complete newspapers are known. R.P.S. Certificate (2001). S.G. 12ba. Photo
€400-500
1872 (9 Jan.) newspaper “LA TROMBETTA” bearing 10pa. dull-lilac bisect for 5pa. newspaper rate and tied by “V.R. POSTE EGIZIANE ALESSANDRIA 9/1/72” c.d.s., small part cut and rejoined, very fresh, fine and attractive franking. Only five complete newspapers are known. S.G. 12ba. Photo
€400-500
1867-74, mint and used collection on forty exhibition leaves, including 1867-71 5pa. unused blocks of six and twelve, 1pi. unused blocks of twelve and fifteen, 5pa. (5 unused and 19 used), Post Offices Abroad with Beirut, Constantinople, Jeddah, Salonica, Smirne, 1874-75 5pa. horizontal tête-bêche pair unused and used, 10pa. vertical tête-bêche pair unused and used, 2pi. mint block of four, 5pi. perf. 121⁄ 2 x 131⁄ 2 , etc., chiefly good to fine
€1,000-1,200
1867-78, collection of Pyramid issues mint and used on twenty-four exhibition leaves and few stockcards, chiefly used and with an interesting section of forgeries, fine to very fine
€300-400
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Ex 714 Ex 714
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725
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1867-1953, selection of fifty-seven, including 1867 20pa. three used, 1pi. imperf. essay, 1914 1m., 2m., 3m., 4m., 5m. and 10m. imperf. blocks of four, 1939-46 40m., 50m., 100m. and 200m. imperf. on card with Cancelled on reverse, etc., chiefly fine
€100-150
1869-1904, group of twenty-two covers with Pyramid issues, including 1867 printings, registered mail, mixed cover with France, few scarce cancellations and destinations, most fine to very fine. Photo
€1,000-1,200
1872-75 “Penasson” Issue 715
716
717
1872 (31 Jan.) envelope to Metilino bearing 1pi. red (4) with “V.R.POSTE EGIZIANE/BIRKET-EL-SAB” cancellations; 1873 (4 May) envelope to Genoa bearing 20pa., 1pi. (pair) with “POSTE KEDEVE EGIZIANE/CAIRO” cancellations, also 1877 envelope to Bombay franked 10pa. (2), 1pi., and 1877 envelope to London with the same franking; good to fine
€150-200
1874 (25 Jan.) envelope bearing 5pa. brown, 1pi. rose-red and 2pi. chrome-yellow, each tied by “V.R. POSTE EGIZIANE CAIRO 25/1/74”c.d.s., black boxed “PD” alongside, transit marks of Alessandria and Brindisi on reverse, addressed to Anvers/Belgium with arrival mark on reverse, few tiny creases, fine and an attractive three colour franking to a scarce destination. S.G. 28, 31, 32. Photo
€600-800
1874 (21 Apr.) envelope bearing 1pi. rose-red and 2pi. chrome-yellow, each tied by “V.R. POSTE EGIZIANE DAMIATA 11/5/74” c.d.s., black boxed “RACCOMANDATE” alongside, addressed to Cairo with arrival mark on reverse, part of flap missing and small flaw on top right, fine and scarce registered mail. S.G. 27, 32. Photo
€300-400
718 718
1875 (6 Jan.) envelope bearing 5pa. brown, 10pa. mauve, 20pa. blue and 2pi. chromeyellow (pair), each tied by “V.R. POSTE EGIZIANE CAIRO 6/1/75” c.d.s., black boxed “PD” alongside, transit marks Alessandria (6/1) and London (16/1), addressed to New York with arrival mark (31/1) on reverse and red British credit hs.“2 CENTS” on front, stamps have few short perfs., fine and attractive four colour franking to an overseas destination. S.G. 28-30, 32. Photo
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€2,000-2,500
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1875 (1 Mar.) envelope bearing 5pa. brown, 10pa. mauve, 20pa. blue, two single 1pi. rose-red and 2pi. chrome-yellow, each tied by “POSTE EGIZIANE LUXOR” c.d.s., black boxed “PD” alongside, transit marks “POSTE KHEDEVIE EGIZIANE SIUT 1/3/75”, “POSTE EGIZIANE ALESSANDRIA 3/1/75” and British “ALEXANDRIA B 7/3/75” c.d.s., addressed to New York with arrival mark (27/3) on front and red british credit hs.“2 CENTS”, tiny ink spot at top left, very fine and scarce five colour franking, only one other front known. An exceptional showpiece. S.G. 28-32. Photo
€3,000-3,500
1pi. red, tied to front addressed to Alexandria by “POSTE EGIZIANE/ZAGAZIG/STAZIONE” cancellation of 11 March 1875, filing fold well clear of the adhesive, fine. S.G. 31
€100-150
1874-75 “Bûlâq” Issue 721
722
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1pi. red imperforate block of nine (3x3) from the left of the sheet with tête-bêche stamp in centre, mint, light gum toning, very scarce and attractive showpiece. S.G. 38c, var. Photo
€2,000-3,000
21⁄ 2 pi. violet, vertical strip of three with the centre stamp tête-bêche, large part original gum, fine. S.G. 40a, £350. Photo
€100-150
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726
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Selection comprising 10pa. blocks of ten, twelve, twenty (2), 20pa. block of four, 1pi. blocks of eighteen (2), nineteen and twenty, 2pi. blocks of twenty, twenty-four and twenty-five, 21⁄ 2 pi. block of thirty-two, fine to very fine. A very scarce group. Photo
€500-600
1876 (9 Oct.) envelope bearing 10pa. grey block of four with variety one stamp têtebêche, tied by “POSTE KHEDEVIE EGIZIANE ZAGAZIG 9/10/76” c.d.s., transit mark “POSTE EGIZIANE CAIRO 9/10/76” and arrival mark “POSTE EGIZIANE ALESSANDRIA 10/10/76”, the stamps have been lifted and hinged into place, tiny spots on stamps and border, vertical file fold and tiny flaw on top. An extremely scarce franking with a tête-bêche block. An exceptional showpiece. R.P.S. Certificate (2005). S.G. 36a. Photo
€1,500-2,000
1876 (30 Oct.) envelope bearing 10pa. grey tête-bêche pair (few perfs split) and 1pi. red, each tied by “POSTE EGIZIANE CAIRO 30/10/76” c.d.s., transit marks Alexandrie (31/10) and arrival mark Nines (6/11) on reverse, horizontal fold at foot, fine and an attractive tête-bêche franking. S.G. 36a, 38. Photo
€600-800
1877 (1 Oct.) small neat envelope to Paris bearing 1pi. red tied by “POSTE EGIZIANE CAIRO c.d.s. with boxed “T” and ms. “35” in red alongside, arrival mark, fine and scarce. S.G. 38. Photo
€150-200
1878, (2 Oct.) sealed envelope franked by 5pa. brown (16 singles) forming the 2pi. rate for registered mail, each tied by clear “POSTE EGIZIANE SCIBIN EL KOM 2/10/78” c.d.s., black boxed “RACCOMANDATO” alongside and ms. “No.318”, excellent quality for a classic Egyptian cover and an exceptional franking. Scheller Certificate (2009). S.G. 35. Photo
€1,500-2,000
1878 10pa. on 21⁄ 2 pi. violet, horizontal rejoined tête-bêche pair, part original gum, a little creased, fresh and rare. S.G. 43dw., £1,500. Photo
€150-200
1879 1pi. die proof in black on card (92x60mm.) dated “19 SEP 05” and marked “AFTER STRIKING”, signed, very fine and rare. S.G. 47 P. Photo
€100-150
1880-1908, selection including a few covers, documents and cards including Ottoman cancellations and related areas, some other countries, an attractive group
€500-600
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1889, autographed letter from PRINCE GEORGE (later King George V), written in Gizeh 4/11/1889, sent in an envelope written by himself, tied by “CAIRE B 4/11/89” c.d.s. to Malta with arrival mark, attractive blue “ROYAL YACHT OSBORNE” seal embossed on letter and cover. S.G. 48. Photo
€500-600
1923-24 5m. red-brown, imperforate single, block of four (3) and six, mint, fine. Also Essay 15m. blue blocks of four (2) and twelve, unused without gum. S.G. 113a, Balian 198
€100-150
1926 Port Fouad set of four values, part original gum, fine. 50p. with Friedl Certificate (1960). S.G. 141-144, £2,500. Photo
€300-400
1926 Port Fouad set of four values, all with clear first day cancellation “PORT-FOUAD 21/12/26”. S.G. 141-144, £1,700. Photo
€300-350
1926 Port Fouad set of four values including 50p. purple, all with clear first day cancellation “PORT-FOUAD 21/12/26”, the three low values applied to unaddressed cover. R.P.S. Certificates (1995). S.G. 141-144, £1,700. Photo
€300-350
1926 Port Fouad 50p. purple with clear first day cancellation “PORT-FOUAD S. G. 144. £1.300. Photo
€200-250
21/12/26”.
1927-37 King Fouad 40m. brown, block of eight (2x4) with top right corner margin, on card with “Cancelled” on reverse, some wrinkles, tiny flaw at right, very fresh, rare and fine, S.G. 165. Photo
€100-150
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1927-37 King Fouad 50m. greenish blue, block of four with top margin on card with “Cancelled” on reverse, very fresh, rare and fine. S.G. 166. Photo
€100-150
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1927-37 King Fouad 100m. maroon, imperf. block of four on card with “Cancelled” on reverse, very fresh, rare and fine, S.G. 167. Photo
€100-150
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1931 Zeppelin set (50m. on 27m. “1951” error), tied by Port Said cancellations to souvenir envelope addressed to Palestine, special flight cachet in red, Jerusalem arrival on reverse, some stain spots, fine. S.G. 185a, 186
€100-120
1931 Zeppelin set (50m. on 27m. “1951” error), tied by special Cairo cancellations to envelope addressed to Sauda, Lebanon with arrival datestamp on the front, special flight cachet in red, fine and a scarce destination. S.G. 185a, 186
€100-120
1932 King Fouad 100m. on £E1 blue and violet, 1952 30m. deep olive block of four with double overprint, both unmounted mint, very fresh and fine, S.G. 188, 385a, £630. Photo
€150-200
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1938 Birthday £E1 sepia and green, complete sheet of twenty-five (5x5), unmounted mint, folded through two rows of vertical perfs., hinged at one place in the margin at left and a tiny crease in the margin at top, fine and attractive. S.G. 272, £4,750+. Photo
€1,000-1,200
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1938 Official set imperforate on card with “Cancelled” on reverse, fine. S.G. O276-284P
€100-120
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1939-46 40m., 50m., 100m. and 200m. imperf. on card with “Cancelled” on reverse, 1947-51 40m. and 50m. imperf. on card with Egytian Cancelled on reverse, 30m. imperforate on gummed paper, all with green Palace collection handstamps on reverse; fine. S.G. 278-281, 340-342 vars.
€150-200
1922-55, accumulation of perforation errors, essays and imperf proofs on four stockcards including air mails, Official and Service stamps, few margin stamps and blocks, very attractive group
€500-600
1940-62, accumulation of mostly mint imperf. stamps and 1953 surcharged issues, including high values and double surcharge varieties, etc., on stockcards, chiefly very fine and scarce
€500-600
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1942 Al-Azhar University 6m., 15m. and 20m., large part original gum, fine and rare. Only 100 of each value exist without the overprint issued in 1957. Balian 85, 87, 88. Photo
€300-400
1945 Khedive Ismail Pacha 10m. olive-green imperf. with top margin, on card “Cancelled” on reverse, very fresh, fine, S.G. 303var. Photo
€80-100
1960-88 twenty-four enlarged Artists Essays, mostly unadopted types, good to fine. A unique group. Photo
€800-1,000
Large stock of unmounted mint modern blocks and sheets in two large albums, high catalogue value.
€300-400
Interpostal Seals: 1871 Kehr type V “ALESSANDRIA” complete unused proof sheet of 60 (10x6) in black on ungummed paper, some usual creases and splits along folds, fine and very scarce. Kehr 153 P. Photo
€500-600
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1865 Prevost Turkish 10pa. on 10pa. black, 20pa. on 10pa. yellow, imperf. unadopted essays on card, very scarce and attractive pair. Balian 6, 7. Photo
€150-200
1865 “Pellas” 1p. claret and 2p. yellow, imperf essays in issued colours, tiny thins, fine pair. Balian 33-34. Photo
€1,000-1,500
1866 Riester (-) three imperf. unadopted essays with ornaments on top margin in green, blue and red, without ornaments in brown, very scarce and fine group. Balian 35, 36. Photo
€300-350
1869 Renard 20pa. in gold, in green and in blue, three imperf. unadopted essays with Turkish surcharge similar to first issue, very scarce and attractive group. Balian 97. Photo
€150-200
1871 Penasson (-) six imperforate essays in brown, green sage-green (unrecorded in Balian), red (thinned), orange and mauve, fine, scarce and very attractive group. Balian 104. Photo
€100-150
1871 Penasson (-) imperforate in green, perforated in blue and in brown, partly perforated in brown, a few tiny faults, fresh, scarce and very attractive. Balian 104-105. Photo
€100-150
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1871 Penasson (-) essay imperf. corner margin block of four without value in orange, few tiny spots, fresh, fine and scarce. Balian 106. Photo
€100-150
760
1871 Penasson 1pi. carmine postal stationery envelope, fresh, scarce and attractive. Balian 116. Photo
€100-150
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1871 Penasson 1pi. cut out single designs for the proposed stationery envelopes, selection of eleven different colours on thin to stout paper, chiefly good to fine. Balian 121-124. Photo
€250-300
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1906 Bradbury Wilkinson Pyramids and Sphinx 5m. rose and black, Camels 10m. blue and black, imperf unadopted essays, each perforated “SPECIMEN” and mounted on card, very scarce and fine pair. Balian 165-166. Photo
€300-400
1922 Survey Department 15m. blue and 15m. lilac, each in an imperf. proof sheet of eighteen (two panes on nine, 3x3) showing the two different frames, with margins on card, very scarce and fine. Balian 171-172. Photo
€400-500
1922 Harrison King Fouad 5m. deep lilac-red imperf. proof mounted on card, very scarce and fine. Balian 187. Photo
€100-150
1922 Harrison King Faud in oval frame 5m. red-brown imperforate on watermarked paper, eleven block of strips of four, two blocks of six, blocks of eight (3) and nine; with gum, some dry prints, mixed condition. Balian 192
€100-150
1922 Harrison King Fouad I 50m. imperf. unadopted essays in miniature sheets of four with margins in olive-green, brown, grey and red, very scarce and fine. Balian 200. Photo
€200-250
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1948 5m. red-brown (green overprint), 15m. deep purple (black overprint), essays of the overprints in blocks of four, part original gum or unmounted mint, fine. S.G. 5, 9vars.
€100-150
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ARE YOU THINKING OF SELLING A COLLECTION OR SINGLE ITEM AT AUCTION? WITH OVER 60 AUCTIONS PER YEAR, HELD AROUND THE GLOBE, SPINK ARE HAPPY TO ACCOMMODATE YOUR NEEDS TO ACHIEVE THE BEST RESULTS. PLEASE CONTACT OUR SPECIALISTS TODAY FOR FURTHER DETAILS. www.spink.com
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You can also bid real time on Spinklive. Just visit www.spink.com to register
Pearls of Arabia Egypt
Written Bids Form This form should be sent or faxed to be received by Spink Commission Bids Office in advance of the sale. References should be supplied in good time to be taken up before the sale. Bids received later than one hour before the start of the sale may not be processed.
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18 October 2011 • London
Sale Title
Date
Code Name
Sale No.
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Tuesday 18 October at 2.30 p.m.
PEARL 2
11042
I request Spink, without legal obligations of any kind on its part, to bid on the following Lots up to the price given below. I understand that if my bid is successful the Purchase Price payable will be the sum of the final bid and a premium as a percentage of the final bid (together with any VAT chargeable). The Rate of Premium is 20% of the final hammer price of each lot up to and including €3,500 and 17% of the excess of the hammer price above €3,500; VAT is chargeable on the purchase price of daggered (†) and (Ω) lots at the standard rate (currently 20%), and on lots marked (x) at the reduced rate (currently 5% on the hammer and 20% on the premium). VAT on Margin Scheme lots is payable at 20% on the premium only. All bids shall be treated as offers made on the Terms and Conditions of Buyers printed in the catalogue. I also understand that Spink provides the service of executing bids on behalf of clients for the convenience of clients and that Spink will not be held responsible for failing to execute bids. If identical commission bids are received for the same Lot, the commission bid received first by Spink will take precedence. Please note that you will not be notified if there are higher written bids received. If you require such notification then this is available on bids made via Spink’s online service.
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Date: Tuesday 18th October,
2011 PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY IN BLOCK LETTERS AND ENSURE THAT BIDS ARE IN EUROS Lot Number (in numerical order)
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References required for clients not yet known to Spink Bank Name: ..................................................................................................................... Bank Address: ................................................................................................................................. ......................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................... Postcode: ................................................ Account Number: ........................................................................................................................... Date: ..............................................................................................................................................
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THE
“AGATHON” COLLECTION
of Highly Important Essays, Proofs and Covers of the First Issue of Imperial Russia
29th November 2011 • London
1854 Eagle type surface printed essay. Unique Ex Fabergé.
1858 10K brown and blue on cover. A unique combination. Ex Mikulski.
The unique essay of the first stamp of Russia given as a personal gift from Tsar Nicholas II to Agathon Fabergé.
For more information please contact Tim Hirsch, 020 7563 4001 or thirsch@spink.com.
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The “Fordwater”Collection of Mint Australian Commonwealth with the Emphasis Being on Unmounted Mint
9th November 2011 • London
To request a catalogue or for more information, please contact Nick Startup: Tel: +44 (0)20 7563 4073 Fax: +44 (0)20 7563 4066 Email: nstartup@spink.com
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR BUYERS These conditions set out the terms on which we (Spink and Son Limited of 69 Southampton Row, Bloomsbury London WC1B 4ET (company no. 04369748)) contract with you (Buyer) either as agent on behalf of the Seller or as principal if we are the Seller. You should read these conditions carefully. 1
DEFINITIONS The following definitions in this condition apply in these conditions.
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3
Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme
means a VAT margin scheme as defined by HM Revenue & Customs;
Buyer’s Premium
means the charge payable by you as a percentage of the Hammer Price, at the rates set out in clause 5.1 below;
Certificate of Authenticity
means a certificate issued by an Expert Committee confirming the authenticity of a Lot;
Expert Committee
means a committee of experts to whom a Lot may be sent for an extension in accordance with clause 3.4.3;
Forgery
means a Lot constituting an imitation originally conceived and executed as a whole with a fraudulent intention to deceive as to authorship, origin, age, period, culture or source where the correct description as to such matters is not reflected by the description in the catalogue and which at the date of the auction had a value materially less than it would have had if it had been in accordance with the description in the catalogue. Accordingly, no Lot shall be capable of being a Forgery by reason of any damage and/or restoration work of any kind (including re-enamelling);
Hammer Price
means the amount of the highest bid accepted by the auctioneer in relation to a Lot;
Lot
means any item deposited with us for sale at auction and, in particular, the item or items described against any Lot number in any catalogue;
Reserve
the amount below which we agree with the Seller that the Lot cannot be sold;
Seller
means the owner of the Lot being sold by us;
Spink Group
Spink and Son Limited, our subsidiaries and associated companies.
VAT
value added tax chargeable under VAT and any similar replacement or additional tax; and
VAT Symbols
means the symbols detailing the VAT status of the Lot details of which are set out at the back of the catalogue.
SPINK’S ROLE AS AGENT 2.1
All sales undertaken by us either at auction or privately are undertaken either as agent on behalf of the Seller or from time to time, as principal if we are the owner of the Lot. Please note that even if we are acting as agent on behalf of the Seller rather than as principal, we may have a financial interest in the Lot.
2.2
The contract for the sale of the Lot will be between you and the Seller.
the first session of the sale. If accepted by us, such request shall have the same effect as notice of an intention to question the genuineness or description of the Lot for the purposes of clause 5.13 (Refund in the case of Forgery) of these Terms and Conditions and the provisions of clause 5.13 (Refund in the case of Forgery) shall apply accordingly. 3.4.2 Notice of a request for an expert opinion or Certificate of Authenticity must give the reason why such opinion is required and specify the identity of your proposed expert which will be subject to agreement by us. We reserve the right, at our discretion, to refuse a request for an expert opinion or Certificate of Authenticity including (without limitation) where the proposed expert is not known to us.
BEFORE THE SALE 3.1
3.2
Examination of goods You are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which you are interested, before the auction takes place. Condition reports are usually available on request. We provide no guarantee to you other than in relation to Forgeries, as set out in clause 5.13 of these Terms and Conditions.
3.4.3 If we accept a request for an expert opinion or Certificate of Authenticity we will submit the Lot to the Expert Committee. You acknowledge and accept that the length of time taken by an Expert Committee to reach an opinion will vary depending on the circumstances and in any event is beyond our control.
Catalogue descriptions 3.2.1 Statements by us in the catalogue or condition report, or made orally or in writing elsewhere, regarding the authorship, origin, date, age, size, medium, attribution, genuineness, provenance, condition or estimated selling price of any Lot are merely statements of opinion, and are not to be relied on as statements of definitive fact. Catalogue illustrations are for guidance only, and should not be relied on either to determine the tone or colour of any item or to reveal imperfections. Estimates of the selling price should not be relied on as a statement that this price is either the price at which the Lot will sell or its value for any other purpose. 3.2.2 Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and the absence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. 3.2.3 Other than as set out in clause 5.13, and in the absence of fraud, neither the Seller nor we, nor any of our employees or agents, are responsible for the correctness of any statement as to the authorship, origin, date, age, attribution, genuineness or provenance of any Lot nor for any other errors of description or for any faults or defects in any Lot.
3.3
3.4
Your Responsibility You are responsible for satisfying yourself as to the condition of the goods and the matters referred to in the catalogue description. Extensions – Stamps only 3.4.1 If you wish to obtain an expert opinion or Certificate of Authenticity on any Lot (other than a mixed Lot or Lot containing undescribed stamps) you must notify us in writing not less than forty-eight hours before the time fixed for the commencement of
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3.4.4 We will not normally accept a request for an extension on account of condition. Any Lot described in the catalogue as having faults or defects may not be returned even if an expert opinion or Certificate of Authenticity cites other faults or defects not included in the catalogue description, other than in the case of a Forgery. 3.4.5 Should Spink accept a request for an extension under the foregoing provisions of this paragraph, the fact may be stated by the Auctioneer from the rostrum prior to the sale of the Lot. 3.4.6 It should be noted that any stamp accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity is sold on the basis of that Certificate only and not on the basis of any other description or warranty as to authenticity. No request for an extension will be accepted on such a stamp and the return of such a stamp will not be accepted. 4
AT THE SALE 4.1
Refusal of admission Our sales usually take place on our own premises or premises over which we have control for the sale, and we have the right, exercisable at our complete discretion, to refuse admission to the premises or attendance at an auction.
4.2
Registration before bidding You must complete and sign a registration form and provide identification before making a bid at auction. Please be aware that we usually require buyers to undergo a credit check. Some lots may be designated, prior to the auction, as “Premium Lots”, which means a deposit may be required before placing a bid on the item for sale. Information will be posted on our website in such an event.
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Bidding as Principal When making a bid (whether such bids are made in person or by way of telephone bids operated by Spink, commission or online or email bids), you will be deemed to be acting as principal and will be accepting personal liability, unless it has been agreed in writing, at the time of registration, that you are acting as agent on behalf of a third party buyer acceptable to us. Commission Bids If you give us instructions to bid on your behalf, by using the form provided in our catalogues or via our website, we shall use reasonable endeavours to do so, provided these instructions are received not later than 24 hours before the auction. If we receive commission bids on a particular Lot for identical amounts, and at auction these bids are the highest bids for the Lot, it will be sold to the person whose bid was received first. Commission bids are undertaken subject to other commitments at the time of the sale, and the conduct of the auction may be such that we are unable to bid as requested. Since this is undertaken as a free service to prospective buyers on the terms stated, we cannot accept liability for failure to make a commission bid. You should therefore always attend personally if you wish to be certain of bidding. On-line Bidding We offer internet services as a convenience to our clients. We will not be responsible for errors or failures to execute bids placed on the internet, including, without limitation, errors or failures caused by (i) a loss of internet connection by either party for whatever reason; (ii) a breakdown or problems with the online bidding software and/or (iii) a breakdown or problems with your internet connection, computer or system. Execution of on-line internet bids is a free service undertaken subject to other commitments at the time of the auction and we do not accept liability for failing to execute an online internet bid or for errors or omissions in connection with this activity.
4.6
Telephone Bids If you make arrangements with us not less than 24 hours before the sale, we shall use reasonable endeavours to contact you to enable you to participate in bidding by telephone, but in no circumstances will we be liable to either the Seller or you as a result of failure to do so.
4.7
Currency Converter At some auctions, a currency converter will be operated, based on the one month forward rates of exchange quoted to us by Barclays Bank Plc or any other appropriate rate determined by us, at opening on the date of the auction. Bidding will take place in a currency determined by us, which is usually sterling for auctions held in London. The currency converter is not always reliable, and errors may occur beyond our control either in the accuracy of the Lot number displayed on the converter, or the foreign currency equivalent of sterling bids. We shall not be liable to you for any loss suffered as a result of you following the currency converter.
4.8
4.9
Video images At some auctions there will be a video screen. Mistakes may occur in its operation, and we cannot be liable to you regarding either the correspondence of the image to the Lot being sold or the quality of the image as a reproduction of the original. Bidding Increments Bidding generally opens below the low estimate and advances in the following order although the auctioneer may vary the bidding increments during the course of the auction. The normal bidding increments are: Up to €100 by €5 €100 to €300 by €10 €300 to €600 €320-€350-€380-€400 etc. €600 to €1,000 by €50 €1,000 to €3,000 by €100 €3,000 to €6,000 €3,200-€3,500-€3,800-€4,000 etc. €6,000 to €20,000 by €500 €20,000 and up Auctioneer’s discretion
4.10 Bidding by Spink 4.10.1 We reserve the right to bid on Lots on the Seller’s behalf up to the amount of the Reserve (if any), which will never be above the low estimate printed in the auction catalogue. 4.10.2 The Spink Group reserves the right to bid on and purchase Lots as principal. 4.11 The Auctioneer’s Discretion The auctioneer has the right at his absolute discretion to refuse any bid to advance the bidding in such manner as he may decide to withdraw or divide any Lot, to combine any two or more Lots and, in the case of error or dispute, to put an item up for bidding again. Spink Uni (07/11) (20)
4.12 Successful Bid Subject to the auctioneer’s discretion, the striking of his hammer marks the acceptance of the highest bid, provided always that such bid is higher than the Reserve (where applicable), and the conclusion of a contract for sale between you and the Seller. 4.13 After Sale Arrangements If you enter into any private sale agreements for any Lot with the Seller within 60 days of the auction, we, as exclusive agents of the Seller reserve the right to charge you the applicable Buyer’s Premium in accordance with these Terms and Conditions, and the Seller a commission in accordance with the terms of the Seller’s agreement. 4.14 Return of Lot In the event that you have received a Lot and wish to return the Lot you must notify us in writing within 7 days of receipt of the Lot, stating the reason for the return. The Lot must then be returned to us within 14 days of receipt, in the same condition as at the auction date. Any such request is subject to our sole discretion. 5
AFTER THE AUCTION 5.1
Buyer’s Premium In addition to the Hammer Price, you must pay us the Buyer’s Premium at a rate of 20% of the final Hammer Price of each Lot up to and including €3,500 and 17% of the excess of the Hammer Price above €3,500.
5.2
Value Added Tax Other than in respect of Zero-rated Lots (o) (see VAT Symbols for details), VAT is payable on the Buyer’s Premium and on the Hammer Price, if the Lot has been marked with a sign to that effect in the catalogue (see VAT Symbols for details).
5.3
VAT Refunds General 5.3.1 As we remain liable to account for VAT on all Lots unless they have been exported outside the EU within 3 months of the date of sale, you will generally be asked to deposit all amounts of VAT invoiced. However, if a Spink nominated shipper is instructed, then any refundable VAT will not be collected. In all other cases credits will be made when proof of export is provided. If you export the Lot yourself you must obtain shipping documents from the Shipping Department for which a charge of £50 will be made. 5.3.2 If you export the Lot you must return the valid proof of export certificate to us within 3 months of the date of sale. If you fail to return the proof of export certificate to us within such period and you have not already accounted to us for the VAT, you will be liable to us for the full amount of the VAT due on such Lot and we shall be entitled to invoice you for this sum. 5.3.3 To apply for a refund of any VAT paid, the proof of export certificate must be sent to our Shipping Department clearly marked ‘VAT Refund’ within 3 months of the date of sale. No payment will be made where the total amount of VAT refundable is less than £50 and Spink will charge £50 for each refund processed. VAT Refunds - Buyers from within the EU 5.3.4 VAT refunds are available on the Hammer Price and Buyer’s Premium of Daggered (†) and Investment Gold (g) Lots. You must certify that you are registered for VAT in another EU country and that the Lot is to be removed from the United Kingdom within 3 months of the date of sale. 5.3.5 Where an EU buyer purchases a Lot on which import VAT has been charged, no refund of VAT is available from us. It may be possible to apply directly for a refund on form VAT 65 to HM Revenue & Customs Overeseas Repayment Section, Londonderry. VAT Refunds – Buyers from outside the EU 5.3.6 Where a Lot is included within the Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme and evidence of export from the EU is produced within 3 months of the date of sale, the VAT element included within the Buyer’s Premium may be refunded. 5.3.7 Where the Lot is marked as a Daggered (†) or Investment Gold (g) Lot the VAT charged on the Hammer Price may be refunded where evidence of export from the EU is produced within 3 months of the date of sale. A refund of VAT charged on the Buyer’s Premium can also be made on receipt of proof of business as a collectibles dealer. 5.3.8 Where the Lot is marked as an Omega (Ω) Lot or an Import VAT (x) Lot and evidence of export from the EU is produced within 3 months of the date of sale, the VAT charged on both the Hammer Price and Buyer’s Premium may be refunded. Where required, we can advise you on how to export such Lots as a specific form of export evidence is required. Where we advise you on the export of the Lots, please be aware that the ultimate responsibility in respect of obtaining a valid proof of export certificate will lie with you and we will not be responsible for your failure to obtain such certificate.
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Payment 5.4.1 You must provide us with your full name and permanent address and, if so requested, details of the bank from which any payments to us will be made. You must pay the full amount due (comprising the Hammer Price, the Buyer’s Premium and any applicable VAT) within seven days after the date of the sale. This applies even if you wish to export the Lot and an export licence is (or may be) required. 5.4.2 You will not acquire title to the Lot until all amounts due to us have been paid in full to us, even in circumstances where we have released the Lot to you. 5.4.3 Payment should be made in sterling by one of the following methods: II(i) Direct bank transfer to our account details of which are set out on the invoice. All bank charges shall be met by you. Please ensure that your client number is noted on the transfer. i(ii) By cheque or bank draft made payable to Spink and Son Ltd and sent to Spink at 69 Southampton Row, Bloomsbury, London WC1B 4ET. Please note that the processing charges for payments made by cheques or bank drafts drawn on a non-U.K bank shall be met by you. Please ensure that the remittance slip printed at the bottom of the invoice is enclosed with your payment. (iii) By Visa or Mastercard. A charge of 2% will be applied. Payments exceeding £5,000 can normally only be made by the card holder in person whilst on our premises. 5.4.4 Payments should be made by the registered buyer and not by third parties, unless it has been agreed at the time of registration that you are acting as an agent on behalf of a third party. 5.5 Invoices Invoices may consist of one or more pages and will show: Zero rated Lots (o); no symbol Lots sold under the Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme; Lots marked (g) special scheme Investment Gold; Daggered Lots (†), imported Lots marked (x) and (Ω), (e) Lots with Zero rated hammer for EU VAT registered buyers. 5.6 Collection of Purchases 5.6.1 Unless we specifically agree to the contrary, we shall retain items sold until all amounts due to us, or to the Spink Group, have been paid in full. 5.6.2 Unless we notify you to the contrary, items retained by us will be covered in accordance with our policy which is available for inspection at our offices from the date of sale for a period of seven days or until the time of collection, whichever is sooner. After seven days or from the time of collection, whichever is the earlier, the Lot will be entirely at your risk. 5.6.3 Our policy will not cover and we are unable to accept responsibility for damage caused by woodworm, changes in atmospheric conditions or acts of terrorism. 5.7 Notification We are not able to notify successful bidders by telephone. While Invoices are sent out by mail after the auction we do not accept responsibility for notifying you of the result of your bid. You are requested to contact us by telephone or in person as soon as possible after the auction to obtain details of the outcome of your bids to avoid incurring charges for late payment. 5.8 Packing and handling 5.8.1 We shall use all reasonable endeavours to take care when handling and packing a purchased Lot but remind you that after seven days or from the time of collection, whichever is sooner, the Lot is entirely at your risk. Our postage charges are set out at the back of the catalogue. 5.8.2 It is the responsibility of the Buyer to be aware of any Import Duties that may be incurred upon importation to the final destination. Spink will not accept return of any package in order to avoid these duties. The onus is also on the Buyer to be aware of any Customs import restrictions that prohibit the importation of certain collectibles. Spink will not accept return of the Lot(s) under these circumstances. Spink will not accept responsibility for Lot(s) seized or destroyed by Customs. 5.9 Recommended packers and shippers If required our shipping department may arrange shipment as your agent. Although we may suggest carriers if specifically requested, our suggestions are made on the basis of our general experience of such parties in the past and we are not responsible to any person to whom we have made a recommendation for the acts or omissions of the third parties concerned. 5.10 Remedies for non-payment or failure to collect purchases 5.10.1 If you fail to make payment within seven days of your stipulated payment date set out in your invoice, we shall be entitled to exercise one or more of the following rights or remedies: 5.10.1.1 to charge interest at the rate of 2% per month compound interest, calculated on a daily basis, from the date the full amount is due; 5.10.1.2 to set off against any amounts which the Spink Group may owe you in any other transaction the outstanding amount remaining unpaid by you; 5.4
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5.10.1.3 we may keep hold of all or some of your Lots or other property in the possession of the Spink Group until you have paid all the amounts you owe us or the Spink Group, even if the unpaid amounts do not relate to those Lots or other property. Following fourteen days’ notice to you of the amount outstanding and remaining unpaid, the Spink Group shall have the right to arrange the sale of such Lots or other property. We shall apply the proceeds in discharge of the amount outstanding to us or the Spink Group, and pay any balance to you; 5.10.1.4 where several amounts are owed by you to the Spink Group in respect of different transactions, to apply any amount paid to discharge any amount owed in respect of any particular transaction, whether or not you so direct; 5.10.1.5 to reject at any future auction any bids made by you or on your behalf or obtain a deposit from you before accepting any bids. 5.10.2 If you fail to make payment within thirty-five days, we shall in addition be entitled: 5.10.2.1 to cancel the sale of the Lot or any other item sold to you at the same or any other auction; 5.10.2.2 to arrange a resale of the Lot, publicly or privately, and, if this results in a lower price being obtained, claim the balance from you together with all reasonable costs including a 20% seller’s commission, expenses, damages, legal fees, commissions and premiums of whatever kind associated with both sales or otherwise, incurred in connection with your failure to make payment; or 5.10.2.3 take any other appropriate action as we deem fit. 5.11 Failure to collect Where purchases are not collected within seven days after the sale, whether or not payment has been made, you will be required to pay a storage charge of £2 per item per day plus any additional handling cost that may apply. You will not be entitled to collect the Lot until all outstanding charges are met, together with payment of all other amounts due to us. 5.12 Export Licence 5.12.1 If required we can, at our discretion, advise you on the detailed provisions of the export licensing regulations. Where we advise you in relation to export licensing regulations the ultimate responsibility in respect of any export will lie with you and we will not be responsible for your failure to apply for any necessary licences. 5.12.2 If the Lot is going to be hand carried by you, you may be required to produce a valid export licence to us or sign a waiver document stating that a licence will be applied for. 5.12.3 You should always check whether an export licence is required before exporting. Export licences are usually obtained within two or three weeks but delays can occur. 5.12.4 Unless otherwise agreed by us in writing, the fact that you wish to apply for an export licence does not affect your obligation to make payment within seven days nor our right to charge interest on late payment. 5.12.5 If you request that we apply for an export licence on your behalf, we shall be entitled to recover from you our disbursements and out of pocket expenses in relation to such application, together with any relevant VAT. 5.12.6 We will not be obliged to rescind a sale nor to refund any interest or other expenses incurred by you where payment is made by you despite the fact that an export licence is required. 5.13 Refund in the case of Forgery 5.13.1 A sale will be cancelled, and the amount paid refunded to you if a Lot (other than a miscellaneous item not described in the catalogue) sold by us proves to have been a Forgery. We shall not however be obliged to refund any amounts if either (a) the catalogue description or saleroom notice at the auction date corresponded to the generally accepted opinion of scholars or experts at that time, or fairly indicated that there was a conflict of opinions, or (b) it can be demonstrated that the Lot is a Forgery only by means of either a scientific process not generally accepted for use until after publication of the catalogue or a process which at the date of the auction was unreasonably expensive or impracticable or likely to have caused damage to the Lot. Furthermore, you should note that this refund can be obtained only if the following conditions are met: 5.13.1.1 you must notify us in writing, within seven days of the receipt of the Lot(s), that in your view the Lot concerned is a Forgery; 5.13.1.2 you must then return the item to us within fourteen days from receipt of the Lot(s), in the same condition as at the auction date; and
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5.13.1.3 as soon as possible following return of the Lot, you must produce evidence satisfactory to us that the Lot is a Forgery and that you are able to transfer good title to us, free from any third party claims. 5.13.2 In no circumstances shall we be required to pay you any more than the amount paid by you for the Lot concerned and you shall have no claim for interest. 5.13.3 The benefit of this guarantee is not capable of being transferred, and is solely for the benefit of the person to whom the original invoice was made out by us in respect of the Lot when sold and who, since the sale, has remained the owner of the Lot without disposing of any interest in it to any third party. 5.13.4 We shall be entitled to rely on any scientific or other process to establish that the Lot is not a Forgery, whether or not such process was used or in use at the date of the auction. 6 LIABILITY Nothing in these Terms and Conditions limits or excludes our liability for: 6.1 death or personal injury resulting from negligence; or 6.2 any damage or liability incurred by you as a result of our fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation. 7 COPYRIGHT 7.1 We shall have the right (on a non-exclusive basis) to photograph, video or otherwise produce an image of the Lot. All rights in such an image will belong to us, and we shall have the right to use it in whatever way we see fit. 7.2 The copyright in all images, illustrations and written material relating to a Lot is and shall remain at all times our property and we shall have the right to use it in whatever way we see fit. You shall not use or allow anyone else to use such images, illustrations or written material without our prior written consent. 8 VAT You shall give us all relevant information about your VAT status and that of the Lot to ensure that the correct information is printed in the catalogues. Once printed, the information cannot be changed. If we incur any unforeseen cost or expense as a result of the information being incorrect, you will reimburse to us on demand the full amount incurred. 9 NOTICES All notices given under these Terms and Conditions may be served personally, sent by 1st class post, or faxed to the address given to the sender by the other party. Any notice sent by post will be deemed to have been received on the second working day after posting or, if the addressee is overseas, on the fifth working day after posting. Any notice sent by fax or served personally will be deemed to be delivered on the first working day following despatch. 10 ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS The following provisions of this clause 10 shall apply only if you are acting for the purposes of your business. 10.1 Limitation of Liability Subject to clause 6, we shall not be liable, whether in tort (including for negligence or breach of statutory duty), contract, misrepresentation or otherwise for any: 10.1.1 loss of profits, loss of business, depletion of goodwill and/or similar losses, loss of anticipated savings, loss of goods, loss of contract, loss of use, loss of corruption of data or information; or 10.1.2 any special, indirect, consequential or pure economic loss, costs, damages, charges or expenses. 10.2 Severability If any part of these Terms and Condition is found by any court to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that part may be discounted and the rest of the conditions shall continue to be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law. 10.3 Force majeure We shall have no liability to you if we are prevented from, or delayed in performing, our obligations under these Terms and Conditions or from carrying on our business by acts, events, omissions or accidents beyond our reasonable control, including (without limitation) strikes, lock-outs or other industrial disputes (whether involving our workforce or the workforce of any other party), failure of a utility service or transport network, act of God, war, riot, civil commotion, malicious damage, compliance with any law or governmental order, rule, regulation or direction, accident, breakdown of plant or machinery, fire, flood, storm or default of suppliers or subcontractors. 10.4 Waiver 10.4.1 A waiver of any right under these Terms and Conditions is only effective if it is in writing and it applies only to the circumstances for which it is given. No failure or delay by a party in exercising any right or remedy under these Terms and Conditions or by law shall constitute a waiver of that (or any other) right or remedy, nor preclude or restrict its further exercise. No single or partial exercise of such right or remedy shall preclude or restrict the further exercise of that (or any other) right or remedy. 10.4.2 Unless specifically provided otherwise, rights arising under these Terms and Conditions are cumulative and do not exclude rights provided by law. Spink Uni (07/11) (20)
10.5 Law and Jurisdiction 10.5.1 These Terms and Conditions and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them or their subject matter, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the law of England and Wales. 10.5.2 The parties irrevocably agree that the courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute or claim that arises out of, or in connection with, Terms and Conditions or their subject matter.
Postal Charges Prices for books (items sent by this method are not covered by insurance) Weight
UK
EU
Rest of the World
Up to 1kg
£8 for any weight
£12
£15
Up to 2kg
£8 for any weight
£18
£25
Prices for all other items including postage and packaging Invoice Value
UK
EU
Rest of the World
Up to £1,500
£10
£15
£20
Above £1,501
£20
£30
£40
Shipments of more than 2kg or volumetric measurement of more than 2kg have to be sent by courier. Certain countries may incur extra charge when courier services are required by our insurance policy. For lots sent by courier please contact Auctionteam@spink.com for calculation of any further relevant cost in addition to the above charges. Value Added Tax (VAT) Charging of (VAT) at Auction The information shown on this page sets out the way in which Spink intends to account for VAT.
i.
Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme 1. Where possible, we will offer Lots for sale under the Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme. Such Lots can be identified by the absence of any symbol next to the Lot number in the catalogue and will not be subject to VAT on the Hammer Price. 2. Where Lots are sold using the Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme to VAT– registered businesses, the VAT included within the Buyers’ Premium is not recoverable as input tax. Upon request on sale day, we will issue invoices that show VAT separately on both the Hammer Price and the Buyer’s Premium. This will enable VAT-registered businesses to recover the VAT charged as input tax, subject to the normal rules for recovering input tax.
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Zero-Rated Lots Limited Categories of goods, such as books, are Zero-rated (o) for VAT in the United Kingdom. Such Lots are offered under the Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme. In these circumstances no VAT element will be included within the Buyer’s Premium.
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Daggered Lots Lots which are Daggered (†) in the catalogue are subject to VAT at 20% on both the Hammer Price and the Buyer’s Premium.
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Starred and Omega Lots Lots which are marked (x) in the catalogue are subject to VAT at 5% on the Hammer Price and 20% on the Buyer’s Premium which is shown as inclusive of VAT. Lots which bear the Omega symbol (Ω) are subject to VAT at 20% on the Hammer Price and on the Buyer’s Premium. Such Lots bear VAT because the Lot is liable for VAT at this rate on importation into the EU.
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Investment Gold Lots Lots marked (g) in the catalogue are exempt from VAT on the Hammer Price and are subject to VAT at 20% on the Buyer’s Premium. A refund of VAT charged on the Buyer’s Premium can also be made on receipt of proof of business as a collectibles dealer.
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Imported Lots Lots which are marked (x) and Lots which bear the Omega symbol (Ω) have VAT charged on the Hammer Price and Buyers’ Premium because they have been imported into the United Kingdom from outside the EU. In these cases we have used a temporary importation procedure, which in effect means that the point of importation is deferred until the Lot has been sold. At this point the Buyer is treated as the importer and is liable to pay the import VAT due. We will collect the VAT from you and pay it to HM Customs and Excise on your behalf.
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Group Chairman and CEO Olivier D. Stocker
Coins, Stamps, Banknotes, Medals, Bonds & Shares, Autographs & Books
Your Specialists Stamps Guy Croton David Parsons Nick Startup Neill Granger Paul Mathews Dominic Savastano USA - Chris Anderson George Eveleth Andrew Titley Ed Robinson Coins Julie-Morgane Lecoindre Richard Bishop William MacKay Arthur Bryant John Pett George Champ USA - Stephen Goldsmith Matthew Orsini Normand Pepin Banknotes, Bonds & Shares UK - Barnaby Faull Mike Veissid Francesca Girelli Andrew Pattison USA - Stephen Goldsmith Matthew Orsini Orders, Decorations, Medals & Militaria UK - Mark Quayle Oliver Pepys Books UK - Philip Skingley Alex Smith Autographs USA - Robert Litzenberger
UK - Tim Hirsch
UK - Paul Dawson
Your Europe Team Chairman’s Office Dennis Muriu Monica Kruber Directors Tim Hirsch Anthony Spink Auction & Client Management Team Emily Johnston Miroslava Adusei-Poku Luca Borgo Phillipa Brown Finance Alison Bennet Mina Bhagat Alison Kinnaird Shyam Padhiar Svitlana Qamarauli IT & Administration Berdia Qamarauli Darjet Shah Liz Cones Curlene Spencer John Winchcombe Your America Team Chairman Emeritus John Herzog Head of Numismatic Stephen Goldsmith Finance & Operations Manager Sam Qureshi Auction Administration Rick Penko Patricia Gardner Marketing & Design James McGuire Emily Cowin Shawn Barnes Clyde Townsend Finance & Administration Ingrid Qureshi Marcy Gottberg Ed Robinson Auctioneer Tracy Shreve Your Asia Team
AUCTION CALENDAR 2011
Stamps 20 September 24/25 September 12/13 October 18 October 18 October 19 October 19 October 19 October 9 November
Great Britain Stamps Fine Stamps & Covers of South East Asia including the Stolz Collection Part II The Chartwell Collection - Great Britain Surface Printed Issues Pearls of Arabia - Algeria, Tunisia and Morocco Pearls of Arabia - Egypt Pearls of Arabia Pearls of Arabia - Palestine Pearls of Arabia - Saudi Arabia The “Fordwater” Collection of Mint Australian Commonwealth with the Emphasis Being on Unmounted Mint Autumn Collector’s Series Sale The Collector’s Series Sale The “Agathon” Collection of the First Issue of Russia The Chartwell Collection - Great Britain King Edward VII Essays, Proofs and Issued Stamps
London Singapore London London London London London London
11038 11016 11031 11037 11042 11043 11044 11045
London London New York London
11041 11033 137 11034
London
11035
London
11019
15/16 November 8 December
World Banknotes British Banknotes Featuring The Brian Ascroft and Alasdair Macdonald Collections and Other Properties The Collector’s Series Sale World Banknotes
London New York London
11040 311 11020
Bonds and Shares 15/16 November 16 November
The Collector’s Series Sale Bonds & Share Certificates of the World
New York London
311 11022
Coins 6 October 6/7 October 15/16 November 13 December
The Frank Brady Collection of English Hammered Groats Ancient, English & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals The Collector’s Series Sale Ancient, English & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals
London London New York London
11039 11023 311 11024
Medals 24 November
Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria
London
11011
9/10 November 15/16 November 29 November 6 December
Banknotes 27/28 September 3 October
Gary Tan
The above sale dates are subject to change Our Environmental Commitment: Paper from Sustainable Forests and Non Hazardous Ink For centuries Spink and its employees have been preserving and curating collectable items. We now wish to play a modest role in preserving our planet, as well as the heritage of collectables, so future generations may enjoy both. We insist that our printers source all paper used in the production of Spink catalogues from FSC registered suppliers (for further information on the FSC standard please visit fsc.org) and use inks containing non hazardous ingredients. Spink recycle all ecological material used on our premises and we would encourage you to recycle your catalogue once you have finished with it.
Spink offers the following services Valuations for insurance and probate for individual items or whole collections. Sales on a commission basis either of individual pieces or whole collections.
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