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Coins, Stamps, Banknotes, Medals,Bonds & Shares, Autographs & Books

AUCTION CALENDAR

2011

The above sale dates are subject to change

Spink offers the following servicesValuations for insurance and probate for individual items or whole collections.

Sales on a commission basis either of individual pieces or whole collections.

Stamps20 September Great Britain Stamps London 1103824/25 September Fine Stamps & Covers of South East Asia including the Stolz Collection Part II Singapore 1101612/13 October The Chartwell Collection - Great Britain Surface Printed Issues London 1103118 October Pearls of Arabia - Algeria, Tunisia and Morocco London 1103718 October Pearls of Arabia - Egypt London 1104219 October Pearls of Arabia London 1104319 October Pearls of Arabia - Palestine London 1104419 October Pearls of Arabia - Saudi Arabia London 110459 November The “Fordwater” Collection of Mint Australian Commonwealth with the

Emphasis Being on Unmounted Mint London 110419/10 November Autumn Collector’s Series Sale London 1103315/16 November The Collector’s Series Sale New York 13729 November The “Agathon” Collection of the First Issue of Russia London 110346 December The Chartwell Collection - Great Britain King Edward VII Essays,

Proofs and Issued Stamps London 11035

Banknotes27/28 September World Banknotes London 110193 October British Banknotes Featuring The Brian Ascroft and

Alasdair Macdonald Collections and Other Properties London 1104015/16 November The Collector’s Series Sale New York 3118 December World Banknotes London 11020

Bonds and Shares15/16 November The Collector’s Series Sale New York 31116 November Bonds & Share Certificates of the World London 11022

Medals24 November Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria London 11011

Coins6 October The Frank Brady Collection of English Hammered Groats London 110396/7 October Ancient, English & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals London 1102315/16 November The Collector’s Series Sale New York 31113 December Ancient, English & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals London 11024

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Viewing in Paris:Millennium Hotel Paris Opera, 12 Boulevard Haussmann, 75009 ParisMonday 10 October 2011 10.00 a.m.- 6.00 p.m.Tuesday 11 October 2011 10.00 a.m.- 6.00 p.m.

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Notes Concerning DescriptionsGUM: 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 hingedunmounted mint original gum as issuedunused without gum

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October 18, 2011 - London

EGYPT

Austrian Post Offices

501 � 1867 (5 June) envelope bearing Egypt 1866 2pi. yellow tied by blue “POSTE VICE REALIEGIZIANE CAIRO 5/6/67” c.d.s., carried to Alexandria and there affixed Austrian LombardyVenetia 5s. dull rose, 10s. blue (2) each tied by “ALEXANDRIEN 7/6”, addressed toNeustadt with arrival mark (14/6) on reverse, tiny flaw at flap, fine and a very importantcombination franking. S.G. 5. Photo €4,000-5,000

Tuesday 18 October 2011

Sale commences at 2.30 p.m.

Please note that the Buyer’s premium is 20% of the final hammer price of each Lot up to and including €3,500and 17% of the excess of the hammer price above €3,500.

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502 � 1868 (6 Nov.) envelope bearing Egypt 1867-71 1pi. dull rose tied by “POSTE VICE REALIEGIZIANE CAIRO 6/11/68” c.d.s., carried to Alexandria and there Austrian Levant 15s. lightbrown, perf. 91⁄2, affixed and tied by “ALEXANDRIEN 7/11”, addressed to Leipzig witharrival mark, tiny flaw on top, very fine and extremely rare. Signed Colla and withFerchenbauer 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 anextremely 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 Bombaywith 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 toIndia franked Italy 1863-65 60c. (2) with framed “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANE” andwith “ALEXANDRIA” alongside, etc., mixed condition. Photo €500-600

Alexandria

505 � 1861-76 collection of twenty-seven entires or entire letters and two fronts, including1861 to London franked 1d., 2d. and 6d., another franked 1d., 4d. (2), 1866 to Maltafranked 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., 1868to Malta franked 1/-, 1872 to the United States franked 4d., 6d., 1873 to the UnitedStates franked 4d., 6d., etc., mixed condition but a valuable lot. Photo €1,500-2,000

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506 � 1872 (March 1) envelope to London franked Egypt 1872-75 1pi. with Ismaliacancellation, Great Britain 2d. and 6d. with “B01” cancellation and with Alexandriadatestamp 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/-, 1866to London franked 6d., 1873 P. and O. envelope to Liverpool franked 1d. (2), 6d., 1877envelope to India franked 1⁄2d. (2), 21⁄2d. (2), 1877 to Jersey franked 21⁄2d., good to fine.Photo €500-600

French Post Offices

508 � 1850 (15 Oct.) entire to Livorno franked 1853-61 10c. and 40c. (both horizontal strips of three, margins almost all round, the 40c. with horizontal crease), “3704” Petit Chiffres cancellations and with Alexandrie datestamp alongside, framed“AFFRANCHISEMENT/INSUFFICIENT”, blue arrival on revere, fine. Signed Calves andScheller Certificate (2008). Photo €150-200

509 � 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

510 � 1862 (19 Nov.) mourning entire to Marseille franked 1853-61 20c., 40c. (2) marginsalmost all round, “5080” Gros Chiffres cancellations with Alexandrie and red Paq Ang1/Marseille datestamp alongside, horizontal filing fold well clear of the adhesives, fine.Photo €100-150

511 � 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 ascarce mixed franking. Signed Calves. Photo €120-150

512 � 1865-1930, selection of twenty-one covers with mixed issues, registered mail and postagedue, few scarce cancellations and frankings, mostly fine to very fine. A very attractive andseldom offered postal history accumulation. Photo €1,000-1,200

513 � 1866 (18 June) front addressed to Marseilles bearing 1862 40c. with “5080” GrosChiffres cancellation and Egypt 1866 1pi. with retta of dots, Zagazig and Alexandriedatestamps, red boxed “PAQUEBOTS/DE LA/MEDITERRANEE” alongside, fine. Photo €150-200

514 � 1866 (16 May) envelope front with Egypt 1866 20pa. light blue pair tied by clear blackretta cancellation with “POSTE VICE REALI EGIZIANE ZAGAZIK 16/5/66” alongside, incombination with France 1862 40c. orange tied by “5080” Gros Chiffres cancellation andAlexandrie 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 Chiffrescancellation 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 €300-400

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French Post Offices - contd.

516 � 1866 (7 Dec.) entire letter to Paris bearing 1862 40c. with “5080” Gros Chiffrescancellation and Egypt 1866 1pi. with “POSTE VICE REALI EGIZIANE ZIGASIK” cancellation,“ALEXANDRIE/EGYPTE” and framed “PD”, filing fold, part of flap with arrival missing fromreverse, fine. Photo €200-250

517 � 1867 (8 March) envelope bearing Egypt 1866 1pi. claret tied by “POSTE VICE REALIEGIZIANE CAIRO 8/3/67” c.d.s., carried to Alexandrie and there 1862 40c. orange affixedand tied by clear black Gros Chiffres “5080”, black boxed “PD” and red boxed“PAQUEBOTS DE LA MEDITERRANEE” alongside, addressed to Alger with several transit andarrival marks on reverse, vertical filing fold, fine and an attractive mixed franking. SignedBrun. Photo €500-600

518 � 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

519 � 1870 (13 Jan.) envelope front with 1862 80c. carmine (2, 80c. for postage and 80c. forBoule 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 foldthrough the stamps and few tiny spots. Fine. Covers during the siege from a foreign countryto Paris are exceptional. Calves Certificate (2009). Photo €500-600

520 � 1870 (31 Jan.) envelope front with 1862 40c. orange, two, pairs, one defective (80c. forpostage 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 foreigncountry to Paris are exceptional. Calves Certificate (2009). Photo €1,000-1,500

521 � 1871 (18 July) front with 1870-71 imperf. Bordeaux 10c. pair, 20c. and 40c., mostlywith 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 andattractive. Scheller Certificate (2009). Photo €800-1,000


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522 � 1871 (8 Aug.) “CHARGÉ” linen lined envelope with bearing 1869 5f. grey horizontal stripof four, vertical strip of three and four singles on flap, 1863-70 80c. rose horizontal stripof five, 1870-71 imperf. Bordeaux 20c. blue, these affixed on top border with minorfaults, 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”, blueParis (16/8) arrival marking on reverse, opened out for display with minor faults atborder, part of address cut out and repaired, very rare rate of 59.20f. and the highestfranking known from Alexandria. An attractive and important rarity. Photo €12,000-15,000

PROVENANCE:Maurice Burrus, March 1967

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523 � 1874 (22 Feb.) envelope addressed to North Shields bearing Egypt 1872-75 Penasson1pi. 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 andtied by Grand Chiffres “5080” cancellation, red boxed “PD“ alongside, a few spots atborder and part of flap missing, vertical fold through one stamp, fine and an attractivemixed franking. A scarce showpiece. Photo €300-400

524 � 1874 (14 April) entire letter to Marseilles bearing 1871-76 80c. with “5080” GrosChiffres 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

525 � 1874 (7 Nov.) envelope (flap missing) to Paris bearing 1870-71 perf. 20c. horizontal stripof four with “5080” Gros Chiffres cancellations and Egypt 1872-75 1pi. with Alessandriacancellation, “ALEXANDRIE/EGYPTE” and framed “PD” alongside, some small faults,attractive. Signed A.D., Roumet. Photo €100-150

526 � 1875 (13 April) mourning envelope to Lyon bearing 1871-76 80c. with “5080” GrosChiffres cancellation and Egypt 1872-75 1pi. with blue “POSTE EGIZIANE/RAMSES”cancellation, “ALEXANDRIE/EGYPTE” and red framed “PD”, transit and arrival datestampson reverse, fine. Signed Calves. Photo €150-200

527 � 1875 (11 Oct.) envelope bearing Egypt 1pi. rose-red tied by “POSTE EGIZIANE CAIRO11/10/75” 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 andan attractive combination franking. Photo €300-400

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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 atborder, 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


529 � 1902 “Blanc” 1c., 2c., 3c., 4c. and 5c., special printing in black perf. 14 x 131⁄2, unusedwithout gum as always, intended to be sent to the U.P.U. in Berne, some minor stainsand 4c. a little thinned, fine and unique. Caphila Certificate (2009). Photo €3,000-4,000

PROVENANCE:Ex Berck

Port Said

530 �E 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, veryfine. Photo €800-1,000

531 �� B 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 minorwrinkles at top, fine. S.G. 121, £3,500+, Yvert 19B, €3,750. Photo €600-800

532 �� –– “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

533 � –– “VINGT-/CINQ” on 10c. black on lilac, used with France Sage 15c. on enveloperegistered to Port Said, fine and scarce. S.G. 121, Yvert 19B €100-150

534 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. on20c., 1921 30m. on 50c. “MILL1MES” variety, 1921 (Nov.) Postage Due set, etc., partoriginal gum, chiefly fine. Photo €400-500

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535 � 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 stainsand the 5c. with pinhole. Unique. Caphila Certificate (2009). Photo €3,000-4,000

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536 �P 1902-20 15c. and 20c. perforated Essays in black, unused without gum as always, tracesof stains, otherwise fine and very rare. Calves Certificate (2001). Yvert 26, 27P. Photo €1,000-1,500

537 �� 1921-23 5m. on 3c. orange-red of Alexandria, mint, fine and rare. S.G. 140a, £350,Yvert 38c, €460. Photo €100-120

538 � –– 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

539 � –– 150 “MILLTEMES” on 5f. deep blue and buff, part original gum, fine and rare. SignedChampion, Miro, Brun, etc. S.G. 150a, £600. Yvert 48aB, €950. Photo €150-200

540 � 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

541 �P 1927-30 Sinking Fund, two Epreuve de Luxe (1928 and 1930), fine €100-150

Suez Canal Company

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542 � 1868 (22 July) entire letter to Kantara bearing 1868 20c. blue with good margins threesides, a little touched at left, tied by clear black Gros Chiffres “5129” cancellation of PortSaid, vertical filing fold and lightly toned at border, fine. An important and exceptionalSuez Canal Company cover. Signed Diena, B.P.A. Certificate (1976). S.G. 3. Photo €5,000-6,000

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543 �� B 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 EGIZIANEVOLO 17/GEN/1871” 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. SignedSorani. Photo €500-600

545 � 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 thereGreece Large Hermes Head 20L. blue affixed and tied by “SYROS” c.d.s., fine and veryattractive mixed franking. P. Holcombe Certificate (1985). Photo €800-1,000

546 � 1879 (12 June) envelope registered to Alexandria bearing Greece Large Hermes head20L. (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

PROVENANCE:Antonini

547 � 1880 (20 May) envelope bearing 1879 1pi. rose tied by “V.R. POSTE EGIZIANE METELINO20/5/80” c.d.s., used locally and with the same mark on reverse, roughly opened at leftand few perimeter faults, fine and scarce usage abroad. Photo €300-400

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Italian Post Offices

Incoming Mail

548 � 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 fineand scarce. Photo €250-300

549 � 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/POSTEITALIANE 3/AGO/64” on reverse, few perfs toned, franking rarity and scarce destination.Chiavarello Certificate (1994). Sassone 14. Photo €500-600

550 � 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 onthe front, transit markings and fine blue-green “CONSULATO D’ITALIA IN ALESSANDRIA”seal on reverse; fine €100-150

551 � 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 arrivaldatestamps, a trifle soiled but fine. Photo €150-200

552 � 1869 (19 Dec.) entire letter from Milan to Cairo bearing Italy 1867 20c. blue tied bynumeral in dots, black “P.P.” and “MILANO” c.d.s. alongside, on arrival in AlexandriaEgypt 1867-71 1pi. rose-red affixed and tied by “V.R. POSTE EGIZIANE ALESSANDRIA24/DIC/69” c.d.s., arrival datestamp on reverse, fine and a very attractive combinationfranking. Extremely rare. Photo €1,000-1,200

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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 “ALESSANDRIAD’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE” cancellation; fine. An extremely rare origin and the onlyrecorded use of the 1L. Postage Due in Alexandria. E. Diena (1986) and G. Colla (2009)Certificates. Photo €1,200-1,500


554 � 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

555 � 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 theItalian 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. andthere 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. SignedA. Diena. S.G. 31. Photo €1,000-1,200

556 � 1876 (3 July) envelope posted unpaid from Naples to Alessandria, on arrival taxed by1870-1925 60c. magenta and orange Postage Due with “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTEITALIANE” cancellation, small part of flap missing, otherwise fine and scarce. E. DienaCertificate (1992). Photo €300-400

557 � 1876 (30 Sept.) envelope posted unpaid from Naples to Alexandria, “T” handstamp andon arrival taxed by 1870-1925 Postage Due 10c. and 50c. with “ALESSANDRIAD’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE” cancellation, fine and scarce. G. Colla Certificate (2009).Photo €600-800

558 � 1883 (17 Jan.) envelope posted unpaid from Naples to Alessandria, taxed on arrival by1870-1925 30c. magenta and orange Postage Due with “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/(POSTEITALIANE)” cancellation; a trifle soiled but extremely rare. Photo €250-300

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559 � 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 witharrival mark of the French Post Office on reverse (27/1), horizontal filing fold, fine anda scarce destination. Sorani Certificate (1997). Photo €1,000-1,200


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561 � 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/POSTITALIANE” with hour, year inverted (Sassone 1) cancellation and with framed“PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/INGLESI” alongside, transit and arrival markings on reverse, smallstains and a tiny portion of the front replaced but fine and a great rarity. The Alessandriadatestamp was only in use between March and June 1863. The contents of the entire letterrelate to Saint Sepulcre’s cult and his religious life in Jerusalem, from where this letteroriginated. Sorani (1985) and E. Diena (1898) Certificates. Photo €10,000-15,000

562 � 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 “POSTAEUROPEA/CAIRO 18/MAGGO/63” and blue “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO POSTE ITALIANE19/MAG/63” c.d.s. alongside, addressed to Genoa with arrival mark on reverse, horizontalfiling fold; fine and attractive franking, extremely scarce usage. A showpiece. Signed Dienaand Sorani Certificate (1995). Sassone 14, 16. Photo €300-500

563 � 1863 (9 June) stampless entire to Livorno with blue “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTEITALIANE” (with hour) and boxed “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/FRANCESI” (Sassone 1 and 10) andtax handstamp “10” in the same colour, fine and scarce. E. Diena Certificate (1987).Photo €200-250

564 � 1863 (9 June) entire letter to Genoa franked Sardinia 1855-63 10c. bistre, 80c. rose-carmine and Italy 1863 Lithographed 15c. blue (2), all with good to large margins andtied by two clear strikes of the rare boxed “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/FRANCESI” (Sassone 10) inblue with “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE” with hours datestamp alongside inthe same colour, transit and arrival markings on reverse, fine and rare. One of only twoknown covers with a mixed franking of Sardinian and Italian adhesives and the only onewith the Lithographed issue. Colla Certificate (2009). Photo €4,000-6,000

565 � 1863 (19 June) mourning envelope bearing Italy 1863 lithographed 15c. blue strip offour, 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 onreverse, few tiny spots and addressees name cut out, fine and attractive franking, extremelyscarce usage. E. Diena Certificate (1990). Photo €1,000-1,200

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560 � 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 thenvia train to Susa, fine and a tremendous rarity. Only one other stampless envelope known withthis marking. G. Colla Certificate (2009). Photo €1,000-1,500


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566 � 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 “ALESSANDRIAD’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE 27/6/63” c.d.s. with blue crayon ms. “3” alongside, addressedto 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 Dienaand Sorani Certificate (1995). Photo €3,000-4,000


567 � 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 “ALESSANDRIAD’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE” datestamps without hours (Sassone 2) with boxed“PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI” alongside, transit and arrival datestamps on reverse; one10c. with trace of filing fold, otherwise fine and rare. G. Colla Certificate (2009). Photo €1,000-1,500

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568 � 1863 (31 Oct.) entire letter to from Turin to Cairo endorsed Via di mare col VaporeFrancesi “Assyrien” franked Sardinia 1855-63 40c. red-vermilion and Italy 1862perforated 80c. yellow, “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE” arrival on the front and“POSTE EUROPEA/ALESSANDRIA” datestamp of 9 Nov. on reverse, seal removed and verticalfiling 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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569 � 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 arrivalmarkings on reverse, small portions of flap missing, fine and rare. The earliest recorded useof the Alessandria d’egitto datestamp in black. G. Colla Certificate (2009). Photo €3,500-4,000

570 � 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 useof the De La Rue printing in Alexandria. Signed E.D., G. Colla Certificate (2009). Photo €1,500-2,000

571 � 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 arrivalmarkings on reverse, small part of flap missing, fine and a great rarity. The only recordedmixed franking of Sardinia and 1863-65 London printing on entire from Alexandria.G. Colla Certificate (2009). Photo €2,500-3,000

572 � 1863-83, selection of twenty-two covers or fronts, including mixed issues, registered andincoming mail, “ESTERO” overprint frankings, uprated postal stationary cards and unusualfrankings, fine to very fine. A fine lot for the specialist. Photo €1,500-2,000

573 � 1863-83, group of twenty-eight covers including mixed issues, incoming mail, scarcecancellations and unusual frankings, fine to very fine. A very attractive and seldom offeredpostal history accumulation. Photo €1,200-1,500

The Earliest Recorded Use of the Alessandria D’egitto Datestamp in Black

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574 � 1864 (14 March) entire to Genoa bearing 1863-65 London printing 60c. pale mauvewith framed “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/INGLESI” cancellation and with “ALESSANDRIAD’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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575 � 1864 (29 March) entire letter to Genoa franked 1863-65 10c. buff with“PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI” cancellation, on arrival re-addressed to Turin and another10c. buff (perfs. trimmed at right) applied over the original franking and cancelled Genoa6 April, transit and arrival markings on reverse, fine and unusual. G. Colla Certificate(2009). Photo €300-500

576 � 1864 (30 April) circular folded entire from Cairo to Livorno bearing 1863-65 Londonprinting 10c. buff with framed “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI” cancellation with“ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE” datestamp alongside, re-addressed to Florenceon arrival, fine and very rare. One of only three known 10c. frankings. E. Diena (1991) andG. Colla (2009) Certificates. Photo €800-1,000

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577 � 1864 (9 May) entire letter from Cairo to Naples with blue “POSTA EUROPEA” double ringdatestamp, 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 PostaEuropea/London printing frankings. Chiavarello (1979) and Colla (2009) Certificates.Photo €1,500-2,000

578 � 1864 (12 Sept.) entire to Livorno bearing 1863-65 London printing 10c. (2) and 60c. with framed “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/FRANCESI” cancellations and “ALESSANDRIAD’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE” (Sassone 2, 10) datestamp alongside; fine and rare. S. SoraniCertificate (1998). Photo €700-800


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579 � 1864 (8 Oct.) small neat envelope addressed to Lisbon franked 1863-65 London printing10c. 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 toPortugal. S. Sorani (1998) and G. Colla (2009) certificates. Photo €2,000-2,500

580 � 1864 (Dec.) entire to Ancona franked 1863-65 London printing 60c. pale mauve, postedon board the mail boat and with “DA ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO” cancellation, arrivaldatestamp of 5 Dec. on reverse, fine and extremely rare. G. Colla Certificate (2009).Photo €1,500-2,000

581 � 1864 (2 Dec.) small neat envelope from Cairo to Genoa with double ring “POSTAEUROPEA/CAIRO” datestamp (month inverted) franked 1863-65 London printing 60c. with framed “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI” cancellation and “ALESSANDRIAD’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANI” datestamp (no month) alongside, fine and rare. One of onlythree Posta Europea/London printing frankings recorded. G. Colla Certificate (2009).Photo €800-1,000

582 � 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/POSTEITALIANE” datestamp additionally tying two 60c. at right, transit and arrival datestamps onreverse, fine. A rare destination and franking. G. Colla Certificate (2009). Photo €1,500-2,000

583 � 1865 (4 Jan.) envelope to Genoa bearing 1863-65 London printing 60c. with framed“PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI” (Sassone 10) cancellation, on arrival re-addressed toLisbon and additionally franked 1863-65 5c., 15c. pen cancelled, a variety of transit andarrival markings on reverse, fine and an exceptional envelope. Photo €1,000-1,200

584 � 1865 (5 Jan.) envelope addressed to the Tunisian Consulate in Ancona franked 1863-6540c. carmine-rose (single and pair) with framed “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI”cancellations with “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE” datestamp alongside, arrivaldatestamp on reverse, fine and scarce. G. Colla Certificate (2009). Photo €500-600

585 � 1865 (18 Feb.) envelope to Livorno bearing 1863-65 London printing 10c. buff (pair, 2singles) and 80c. (2) tied by three framed “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI” cancellationswith “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE” datestamp additionally tying one 10c. atright, transit and arrival markings on reverse, a few very minor stain spots but a finedouble rate cover and one of the most important covers from Alexandria with De La Rueprinting. E. Diena (1991) and G. Colla (2009) Certificates. Photo €1,000-1,500

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586 � 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 atdeparture with “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE” datestamp and framed“PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANE” alongside, on arrival cancelled by the Papal grill ofAncona, arrival datestamp on reverse, light filing folds, fine. A unique cover fromAlexandria with the “Griglia Pontificia” cancellation. G. Colla Certificate (2009). Photo €1,500-2,000

587 � 1865 (19 March) entire to Livorno franked 1863-65 London printing 40c. rose-carminehorizontal strip of four with “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/FRANCESI” cancellations and“ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE” datestamp alongside, transit and arrivalmarkings on reverse, light filing folds, fine and rare. Only two covers recorded fromAlexandria bearing a strip of four 40c. London printing. G. Colla Certificate (2009).Photo €1,500-2,000

588 � 1865 (19 March) large part of front addressed to Naples bearing 1863-65 Londonprinting 40c. rose (pair) with “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI” cancellation and framed“PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/FRANCESI” alongside (Sassone 10, 11); small portions of the piecereplaced. Rare. E. Diena Certificate (1986). Photo €100-150

589 � 1865 (6 May) entire letter (side flaps missing) to Verona bearing 1863-65 40c. rose and60c. violet with “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI” cancellation with “ALESSANDRIAD’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE” (Sassone 2, 11) datestamp alongside, transit and arrivalmarkings on reverse, fine and scarce. Photo €250-300

590 � 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/POSTEITALIANI” datestamp alongside (Sassone 2, 11), red “ITALIE/LANDLEBOURG” entrymarking additionally tied to 40c., fine. Photo €250-300

591 � 1865 (18 June) envelope to Florence bearing 1863-65 60c. pale mauve tied by framed“PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI” cancellation and with “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTEITALIANE” datestamp of 19 June and blue “VICE REALI EGIZIANE” datestamp of 18 Junealongside and small “1” handstamp in the same colour (for postage from Cairo toAlexandria), arrival datestamp on reverse; fine. E. Diena Certificate (1987). Photo €200-250



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592 � 1865 (20 July) disinfected entire to Genoa bearing 1863-65 10c. buff (2) and 40c. rose tied by framed “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI” cancellations with “ALESSANDRIAD’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANI” datestamp alongside, some stains and faults from thedisinfection slits. S. Sorani Certificate (1982). Photo €150-200

593 � 1865 (20 Aug.) entire letter to Lichtensteig (Switzerland) franked 1863-65 Londonprinting 10c. buff and 60c. mauve tied by a single framed “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI”cancellation with “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE” datestamp alongside, transitand 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

594 � 1865 (26 Sept.) envelope to Florence with blue-black “POSTE VICE REALIEGIZIANE/CAIRO” datestamp, franked 1863-65 London printing 60c. pale mauve withframed “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI” cancellation with “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTEITALIANE” datestamp alongside, arrival datestamp on reverse, a few tiny stains around theperfs., fine and scarce. G. Colla Certificate (2009). Photo €500-600

595 � 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 atNovara; the strip affected by a horizontal filing fold, otherwise fine and scarce. E. DienaCertificate (1987). Photo €200-250

596 � 1865 (15 Dec.) entire to Florence bearing 1863-65 30c. brown horizontal pair tied by “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI” cancellation with “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTEITALIANI” datestamp and “P.D.” alongside, transit and arrival markings on reverse, fineand rare. Very few covers known bearing the 30c. only. E. Diena Certificate (1988). Photo €300-400

597 � 1866 (14 Jan.) envelope bearing Egypt 1866 1pi. claret tied by “POSTE VICE REALIEGIZIANE CAIRO 12/GEN/66” c.d.s., carried to Alexandria and there single Italy 1863-6660c. 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 veryscarce combination franking with first issue of Egypt used in the first month. E. DienaCertificate (1989). S.G. 4. Photo €800-1,000

598 � 1866 (12 Feb.) stampless envelope with black boxed “PIROSCAFI POSTALI ITALIANI”,addressed to Cairo with black transit mark “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE12/FEB/66”, black “80” handstamp, some faults, very early usage and rare. Photo €300-400

599 � 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 andrare. E. Diena Certificate (1986). Photo €600-800

600 � 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” andframed “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI” alongside, light horizontal filing fold clear of theadhesives, fine and scarce. Photo €150-200

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601 � 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 usedbetween July and August 1866) alongside, 1863-65 60c. mauve with “234” in lozengeof 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

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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/POSTEITALIANE” and framed “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI” alongside, rated “8”, transit andarrival markings on reverse; fine. Correspondence from Egypt to Italy bearing only Egyptianstamps and showing tax markings is very rare. G. Colla Certificate (2009). Photo €1,500-2,000


603 � 1866 (16 Nov.) entire letter bearing Egypt 1866 1pi. claret tied by blue “POSTE VICEREALI EGIZIANE CAIRO 16/NOV/66” c.d.s., carried to Alexandria and there 1863-65 60c.violet affixed and tied by “234” in dots, “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE17/NOV/66” c.d.s. alongside, black boxed “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI”, addressed toLivorno 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

604 � 1866 (29 Nov.) stampless mourning entire to Genoa with “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTEITALIANI” datestamp showing traces of hours, with framed “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI”and “8” handstamps alongside, red arrival on reverse, two small surface holes, otherwisefine. E. Diena Certificate (1986). Photo €150-200

605 � 1867 (13 April) front with two side flaps addressed to London bearing 1863-65 60c. palemauve (pair), 1865 20c. on 15c. (without stop before “P”), “234” in lozenge of dotscancellations, framed “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI”, “FRANCOBOLLO/INSUFFICIENTE”and circular “MORE/TO/PAY”, slightly soiled, scarce. Photo €100-150

606 � 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 “ALESSANDRIAD’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE” datestamp and framed “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/FRANCESI”alongside, fine appearance. E. Diena certificate (1990). Photo €150-200

607 � 1867 (28 Sept.) international postal order receipt, addressed to Pisa and bearing 186720c. blue with “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITAL/CONSEGNE” keyhole typecancellation, filing folds, fine. Unique usage. E. Diena (1985) and G. Colla (2009)Certificates. Photo €1,500-2,000

608 � 1867 (19 Dec.) entire addressed to Livorno bearing 1863-65 10c. buff (six singles) withunclear “234” in lozenge of dots cancellations with “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTEITALIANE” and framed “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI” alongside, transit and arrivalmarkings on reverse, horizontal filing fold affecting one adhesive, fine and a scarcefranking. E. Diena certificate (1992). Photo €200-250

609 � 1868 (15 May) envelope bearing Egypt 1867-71 1pi. rose-red (2) tied by “POSTE VICEREALI EGIZIANE TANTA 15/MAG/68” c.d.s., carried to Alexandria and 1863-65 60c. dull-violet (pair) affixed and tied by very clear “234” in dots, “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTEITALIANE 15/MAG/69” c.d.s. alongside, black boxed “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI”alongside, addressed to Palermo, part of flap missing, extremely scarce double rateenvelope, very fine and a beautiful showpiece. S. Sorani Certificate (1984). Photo €1,500-2,000

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610 � 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, horizontalfiling fold affecting the right hand pair, fine and extremely attractive. Rare. G. Bolaffi(1972) and E. Diena (1985) Certificates. Photo €800-1,000

611 � 1868 (4 Sept.) envelope bearing Egypt 1867-71 1pi. dull-rose tied by “POSTE VICE REALIEGIZIANE SAMANUD 4/SEPT/68” c.d.s., carried to Alexandria with 1863-65 60c. violetaffixed 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 attractivemixed franking. A showpiece. E. Diena Certificate (1982). S.G. 14. Photo €600-800

612 � 1868 (Oct. 27) entire to Milan, endorsed Voie de Messine, franked 1863-65 60c. palemauve, pen cancelled and with French Office “ALEXANDRIE/EGYPTE” datestamp, transitand arrival markings on reverse, light stain spots, fine and scarce. Photo €400-600





613 � 1869 (9 Jan.) entire to Livorno franked 1863-65 Turin printing 10c. orange-buff blockof four with “234” in lozenge of dots cancellations with “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTEITALIANE” and framed “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI” alongside, transit and arrivalmarkings on reverse; filing fold at foot well clear of the adhesives, fine and rare. G. CollaCertificate (2009). Photo €1,500-2,000

614 � 1869 (5 Feb.) envelope bearing Egypt 1867-71 20pa. green (pair) tied by “POSTE VICEREALI EGIZIANE SUEZ 5/FEB/69” 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/POSTEITALIANE 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 andrepaired at border, toned and flaw on reverse, some creases. An unusual departure fromSuez and very rare 20pa. usage, the earliest known use of the 40c. on a combination cover.Photo €1,000-1,500

615 � 1869 (12 March) front bearing Egypt 1867-71 1pi. rose-red tied by “POSTE VICE REALIEGIZIANE 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/POSTEITALIANE 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

616 � 1869 (7 April) entire letter to Genoa bearing 1863-65 40c. rose horizontal pair tied byframed “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/FRANCESI” cancellation, fine and scarce. Signed Colla. Photo €600-800

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617 � 1869 (14 May) entire letter to Genoa bearing Egypt 1867-71 1pi. with “REGIE POSTEEGIZIANE/CAIRO” 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

618 � 1869 (15 Oct.) entire letter to Genes bearing Egypt 1867-71 1pi. with “POSTEEGIZIANE/CAIRO” (“REGIE” removed) cancellation and 1863-65 40c. rose with “233” inlozenge of dots and “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANNE” cancellations, on reverse“POSTE EGIZIANE/ALESSANDRIA” also with “REGIE” removed, light filing fold well clear ofthe adhesives and markings, fine and an extremely rare combination franking. E. DienaCertificate (1983). Photo €1,000-1,200

619 � 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 extremelyrare. G. Colla Certificate (1997). Photo €400-600

620 � 1870 (11 July) envelope to Florence bearing Egypt 1867-71 1pi. with Ismailiacancellation and 1863-65 40c. rose with “234” in lozenge of dots cancellation and“ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE” datestamp alongside, transit and arrivalmarkings on reverse, fine and an attractive combination franking. S. Sorani Certificate(1998). Photo €250-300

621 � 1870 (30 Dec.) envelope bearing Egypt 1867-71 10pa. dull-lilac tied by “POSTE EGIZIANEISMAILIA 30/DIC/70” c.d.s., carried with reduced rate for New Year greetings toAlexandria 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

PROVENANCE:Antonini

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622 � 1870 (30 Dec.) envelope bearing Egypt 1867-71 1pi. dull rose tied by “V.R. POSTEEGIZIANE MANSOURA 28/OTT/70” c.d.s., carried to Alexandria and there 1867 20c. bluevertical 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

623 � 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” datestampalongside, transit and arrival markings on reverse, horizontal filing fold clear of theadhesives, fine. Photo €100-150

624 � 1871 (11 March) entire to Switzerland bearing 1863-65 40c. rose and 1867 20c. bluewith “234” in lozenge of dots cancellation, “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE”datestamp and P.D. alongside, transit and arrival markings on reverse, horizontal filingfold clear of the adhesives, fine. Photo €150-200

625 � 1871 (29 Apr.) envelope bearing Egypt 1867-71 1pi. dull rose (2) tied by “V.R. POSTEEGIZIANE 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 sidesand flaw repaired at left, fine and very attractive mixed franking. Signed Raybaudi and A. Diena. Photo €1,000-1,200

626 � 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

627 � 1871 (3 Aug.) entire letter from Beyrouth to Genoa, forwarded to Alexandria by G. Selland 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 andBircher. G. Colla Certificate (2009). Photo €800-1,000

628 � 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 1863-6540c. rose vertical strip of three affixed and tied by “234” in dots, “ALESSANDRIAD’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE 12/AGO/71” c.d.s alongside, vertical fold not affecting thestamps, addressed to Milan, fine and an attractive mixed franking. G. Colla Certificate(1999). Photo €400-500

629 � 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 recordedusages of the “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/FRANCESI” handstamp. Photo €400-500

630 � 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 redPaid arrival mark on front, transit marks Brindisi (6/9) and Verona (7/9) on reverse, lighthorizontal file fold, fine and a very scarce destination. Photo €500-600

631 � 1871 (22 Sept.) entire letter to Bordeaux bearing Egypt 1867-71 1pi. with Cairocancellation, 1863-65 40c. rose (2) with “234” in lozenge of dots cancellations with“ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE” and red “ITALIE/LANSLEBOURG” entry markalongside, filing fold clear of the adhesives, fine. Photo €250-300

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632 � 1871 (7 Oct.) entire to Paris bearing 1863-65 10c. buff horizontal pair with “234” inlozenge of dots cancellation with “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE” datestamp,framed “FRANCOBOLLO/INSUFFICIENTE” and blue “ITALIE/LANSLEBOURG” entry markalongside, fine. Photo €200-250

633 � 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

634 � 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 andendorsed “particolare” and “S.P.M.”, also 1855 stampless to Livorno with “COLVAPORE/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

635 � 1871 (25 Dec.) front bearing Egypt 1867-71 1pi. dull rose tied by “V.R. POSTE EGIZIANEPORTE SAID 25/DIC/71” c.d.s., carried to Alexandria and there 1863-65 10c. orangehorizontal strip of four affixed and tied by “234” in dots, “ALESSANDRIAD’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE” c.d.s alongside, addressed to Arezzo, fine and an attractivecombination franking. Signed Raybaudi and A. Diena. Photo €100-150

636 � 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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637 � 1872 (2 Mar.) registered envelope with attractive Farmacia imprint bearing Egypt 1872-75 1pi. rose-red (2) tied by “V.R. POSTE EGIZIANE CAIRO 3/MAR/72” c.d.s., carried toAlexandria 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 andboxed “RACOMMANDATO” alongside, addressed to Pesaro with arrival mark and severaltransit marks on reverse, the envelope truncated at right, fine and very scarce registeredmail. Signed E.D, A.D. Photo €1,000-1,200

638 � 1872 (3 Mar.) front bearing Egypt 1872-75 1pi. rose-red tied by “V.R. POSTE EGIZIANEPORTO SAID 3/MAR/72” c.d.s., carried to the Italian P.O. Alexandria with “ALESSANDRIAD’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE 7/3/72” c.d.s., addressed to San Sepoloro and at arrival Italypair Postage Due 30c. orange/carmine affixed and tied by “S. SEPOLORO” c.d.s., fine andan attractive mixed franking. Photo €100-150



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639 � 1872 (20 April) front addressed to Florence bearing Egypt 1872-75 1pi. with Port Saidcancellation and 1863-65 40c. rose with “234” cancellation, alongside blue “PORTOSAID/CONSOLTO D’ITALIA” keyhole type and “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE”datestamps; fine and extremely rare. Bottacchi Certificate (2009). Photo €200-250

640 � 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/POSTEITALE/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

641 � 1872 (24 Nov.) registered envelope bearing Egypt 1872-75 1pi. rose-red and 2pi. yellowtied by “V.R. POSTE EGIZIANE CAIRO 24/NOV/72”c.d.s., carried to Alexandria and thereItaly 1863-65 40c. (2) affixed and tied by “234” in dots, rare “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTOPOSTE 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 transitmarks on reverse, tiny vertical crease and lightly toned, fine and very scarce registeredmail. Only two combination registered covers known bearing the 2pi.; G. CollaCertificate (1999). Photo €1,000-1,500

642 � 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

643 � 1873 (24 Nov.) envelope addressed to Milan and posted unpaid, “ALESSANDRIAD’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 ofa private “ADEN” cachet; fine €150-200

644 � 1873 (8 Dec.) entire letter addressed to Florence bearing 1863-65 40c. rose (pair andsingle) with “234” in lozenge of dots cancellations and with “ALESSANDRIAD’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE” datestamp alongside, arrival datestamp on reverse, fine. Photo €150-200

645 � 1874 (4 Jan.) envelope to Milan bearing 1863-65 40c. rose (pair, a few stained or shortperfs.) with “234” in lozenge of dots cancellation and with “ALESSANDRIAD’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE” datestamp alongside, arrival datestamp on reverse, fine. Lateuse of the unoverprinted stamps which were invalid after 1 Jan. 1874. Photo €300-350

646 � 1874 (24 Feb.) entire to Livorno bearing 1874 “ESTERO” 40c. rose with “234” in lozengeof dots cancellation with “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE” datestamp of 9 Marchalongside, 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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647 � 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 POSTOFFICE/BEYROUT” datestamp alongside, 1874 “ESTERO” 40c. rose with “234” in lozengeof dots cancellation and “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE” alongside, transit andarrival 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

648 � 1874-82, selection of seven covers or cards, including 1876 10c. postal stationery carduprated by 1874 5c., etc., good to fine €400-500

649 � 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

650 � 1875 (28 Nov.) entire letter to Mulhouse bearing 1874 “ESTERO” 10c. orange-buffhorizontal strip of four, tied by “234” in lozenge of dots cancellations and with“ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POST ITALIANE” datestamp alongside, transit and arrival markingson reverse; horizontal filing fold well clear of the adhesives, fine and rare. Photo €800-1,000

651 � 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/POSTEITALIANE” datestamp alongside, arrival datestamp on reverse, fine. The 60c. very rare oncover. Photo €800-1,000

652 � 1876 (21 April) envelope registered to Florence bearing 1874 “ESTERO” 30c. brown (2)with “234” in lozenge of dots cancellations, framed “RACCOMANDATO” and “ALESSANDRIAD’EGITTO/POSTE ITALA/CONSEGNE” keyhole type datestamp alongside, transit and arrivalmarkings on reverse; fine. Photo €100-150

653 � 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 stainedbut a rare destination. Photo €100-150

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654 � 1877 (5 July) envelope addressed to Switzerland bearing 1874 “ESTERO” 10c. orange-buff and 20c. blue with unclear “234” in lozenge of dots cancellations and “ALESSANDRIAD’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE” datestamp alongside, transit and arrival markings on reverse;fine €120-150

655 � 1877 (2 Aug.) entire to Trieste bearing 1874 “ESTERO” 30c. brown (a “short” stampowing to a perforation error) with “234” in lozenge of dots cancellation and“ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE” datestamp alongside, transit and arrivalmarkings on reverse, light filing folds clear of the adhesive. Fine and an interesting entire.E. Diena Certificate (1988). Photo €100-150

656 � 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”, ALESSANDRIAD’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE 2/DIC/77” alongside, addressed to Rome, arrival mark onreverse, flaw on top left repaired, fine and attractive mixed franking, very scarce. SignedRaybaudi and E.D. Photo €600-800

657 � 1878 (30 Dec.) small envelope bearing 1874 “ESTERO” 1c. olive-green (pair) tied bybarred “234” cancellation, “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE 30/DIC/77”alongside, addressed to Florence, tiny toned spots, fine and an attractive reduced ratefranking, scarce. Signed E.D. Photo €200-300

658 � 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 fewperfs. with tiny toned spots, disinfection slits on front and reverse, fine and attractive.Photo €200-300

659 � 1879 (16 March) King Umberto 10c. postal stationery card, addressed to Perugia with“ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE” (no year date, Sassone 4) datestamp, slightcrease and a trifle soiled but very rare. E. Diena Certificate (2009). Photo €300-400

660 � 1879 (16 March) 10c. Official postal stationery card, addressed to Livorno with“ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE” (no year date, Sassone 4) datestamp, slightcrease. Rare. Signed Sorani. Photo €300-400

661 � 1879 (5 May) wrapper bearing 1874 “ESTERO” 2c. red-brown (pair) tied by “234” incircle 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 anextremely scarce franking. Showpiece. Signed E.D. and Colla. Photo €300-400

662 � 1879 (28 Aug.) envelope registered to Venezia bearing 1878 “ESTERO” 10c. blue and20c. 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

663 � 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, “ALESSANDRIAD’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE 10/11/80” c.d.s. alongside, addressed to Tanger with arrivalmark on reverse, scarce rate and unusual destination. E. Diena certificate (1992). Photo €150-200

664 � 1880 (8 Apr.) wrapper bearing 1874 “ESTERO” 2c. red-brown (3), each tied by “234” incircle 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

665 � 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 partof flap missing, otherwise fine and a scarce destination. Photo €150-200

666 � 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 ITALIANE1/1/81” c.d.s. alongside, addressed to Milan and returned with arrival mark ALESSANDRIAD’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE 22/2/81 on reverse, fine and unusual. Photo €200-300

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667 � 1881 (17 Feb.) small envelope (flap missing) to Tanger franked 1874 “ESTERO” 5c. greyand 1878-79 20c. orange with “234” in barred circle cancellation and with “ALESSANDRIAD’EGITTO/(POSTE ITALIANE)” datestamp alongside, a trifle soiled but a scarce destination €100-150

668 � 1882 (28 Apr.) envelope bearing 1874 “ESTERO” 2c. red-brown, tied by “234” in circleof 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 andlightly toned on top. Signed Raybaudi. Photo €150-200

669 � 1883 (16 Feb.) front addressed to Milan bearing 1878-79 “ESTERO” 20c. orange and1881-83 20c. orange with “234” in circle of bars cancellation and with “ALESSANDRIAD’EGITTO/(POSTE ITALIANE)” datestamp alongside, fine. A rare mixed “yellow” franking.G. Colla Certificate (1999). Photo €100-150

670 � 1883 (7 April) envelope addressed to Liverpool bearing 1874 “ESTERO” 5c. grey and1878-79 10c. blue horizontal pair with “234” in circle of bars cancellation with“ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/(POSTE ITALIANE)” datestamp alongside, arrival datestamp onreverse, fine and a scarce destination. Photo €150-200

671 � 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 “ALESSANDRIAD’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 COSTANTINOPOLI”datestamp, “80” handstamp. alongside, small cover folds, rare. Photo €150-200

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, fineand attractive usage in Turkey. Photo €500-600

674 � 1883 (14 Feb.) envelope bearing 1879 1pi. rose and Turkey 1pi. yellow (Isfila 98) eachtied by black boxed Ottoman “DERSAADET” cancellation, transit mark Constantinople-Galata (14/2) and arrival mark Cairo (20/2) on reverse, the Egyptian stamp has beenprobably pre-affixed and was not valid because the Egypt P.O. in Istanbul was closed in1881, fine and an attractive Turkey mixed cover. Isfila Certificate (2008). S.G. 47. Photo €300-400

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675 � 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 petitionfrom the Customs director of Boulac asking for assistance in recovering debts; some splitsalong the folds but fine. A superb exhibition showpiece and an extremely rare historicaldocument. Apparently only eight letters with Bonaparte’s signature recorded from Egypt.Photo €3,000-4,000

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676 � 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 theAmbassador of Persia. Photo €200-300

678 � 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. inConstantinople, few disinfection slits, scarce rates and destinations, chiefly fine to veryfine. Photo €1,000-1,500

679 � 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 filingfold, fine and scarce. Photo €200-300

680 � 1848 (21 Sept.) entire letter from Alexandria to Constantinople, with black oval all arabicPOST 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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684 � 1866 (16 Oct.) entire letter from Alexandria to Constantinople with “POSTE VICE REALIEGIZIANE ALESSANDRIA 16/10/66” c.d.s. and “80” handstamp alongside, ms. “per AzizieStr.”, 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 citydelivery 20pa., vertical file folds, extremely scarce and attractive showpiece. Du VachetCertificate (2010). Photo €1,500-2,000

685 �A � 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

686 �A � 1870 (14 Dec.) Ballon Monte front addressed to Cairo, franked 1862 40c. (slightlydefective at upper-right) with Paris R. Cardinal Lemone cancellation. Calves et JacquartCertificate (2009). Photo €600-800

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681 � 1861 (14 July) entire letter to Constantinople with blue “AGENZIE DE PIRO OTTOMANIALESSANDRIA P.P.”, fine and scarce. Photo €150-200

682 � 1864 (25 Nov.) folded registered entire from Alexandria to Mansura with black “POSTAEUROPEA ALESSANDRIA 26/NOVRE/64”, large oval “PER CONSEGNA/POSTA EUROPEAALESSANDRIA/5156” registration mark and “Franca” alongside, on reverse blue oval arrivalmark “POSTA EUROPEA MANSURA 27/11/64”, horizontal filing fold, fine and very rareregistered mail. One of only five such entires recorded. Photo €500-600

PROVENANCE:“Nile” collection, November 2005

683 � 1865 (3 July) folded envelope from Cairo to Syros with blue “POSTE VICE REALI EGIZIANECAIRO 3/7/65”, several transit marks and red crayon “140” on reverse, at arrival LargeHermes Heads 20L. blue, 40L. dull-violet and 80L. red affixed and tied by “106” inlozenge of dots, disinfection slits, rare and very attractive. Photo €800-1,000


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687 � �A 1870 (30 Dec.) Par Ballon Monte envelope bearing 1862 40c. orange tied by clear ParisStar cancellation, black boxed “PD” alongside, addressed to Port Said with several transitand arrival marks on reverse, usual file fold. The handwritten letter is signed by Ferdinandde Lesseps. An important destination rarity. Signed Brun, Behr (1998) and Brun (2009)Certificates. Photo €8,000-10,000

688 � 1871 (17 Mar.) envelope from France to Egypt bearing two pairs Alsace Lorraine issue10c. brown tied by “STRASBOURG 17/3/71” c.d.s., black Italian two line “AFFRANCATURAINSUFFICIENZA” alongside, black “T” hs. for postage due and blue crayon ms. “16”, toCairo with transit mark Alessandria and arrival mark on reverse, small part of flap missingand few tiny stain spots, very scarce and exceptional destination for this issue. JametCertificate (1987). Photo €1,000-1,200

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689 � 1871, folded envelope from Rome to Aleppo franked Italy 20c. blue and 40c. rose tiedby mute cancellation and ROMA 15/11/71 c.d.s. alongside, the envelope arrived at AustrianP.O. in Constantinople and there 5s. red and 25s. grey tied by “LLOYD AGENZIECONSTANTINOPLE 30/11” c.d.s., now the envelope was handed over to the Egyptian PostOffice and carried via Alessandria and Alexandrette to Aleppo and there affixed with twosingle Turkey 10pa. brownish-violet tied by boxed ALEP 81 (one 1pi. stamp missing) andredirected 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 historyof Egypt and the Levant! Photo €1,500-2,000

690 � 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”, onreverse transit mark Napoli (29/2) and arrival mark Alexandrie (5/3), vertical fold andstains, tiny pin hole, scarce Royal cachet and unusual. Photo €200-250

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691 �P �B 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 andextremely rare. An important set of sheets. Photo €30,000-40,000

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692 � 1866 (1 Jan.) entire circular used in Alexandria with 10pa. brown tied by rettacancellation and black “POSTE VICE REALI EGIZIANE ALESSANDRIA 1/1/66” first daycancellation alongside, filing fold and few tiny spots, the stamp cut out and beautifullyreplaced, 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 � 1866 (21 Feb.) entire from Alexandrie to Cairo franked 10pa. brown (2 pairs) to pay the40pa. domestic rate, tied by clear black retta and “POSTE VICE REALI EGIZIANE ALESSANDRIA21/2/66” c.d.s. alongside, on reverse arrival mark “POSTE VICE REALI EGIZIANE CAIRO21/2/66” c.d.s., 40pa. paid the domestic letter rate. extremely scarce and attractivemultiple franking. S.G. 2. Photo €1,000-1,200

694 � 1866 (21 Feb.) envelope from Michalla to Cairo franked 10pa. brown strip of four topay the 40pa. domestic rate, tied by clear black retta and “POSTE VICE REALI EGIZIANEMICHALLA 1/3/66” c.d.s. alongside, on reverse “POSTE VICE REALI EGIZIANE ZAGASIK1/3/66” arrival datestamp, horizontal filing fold, stamps have been lifted and hinged backto 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 � 20pa. pale blue, horizontal pair tied by “POSTE VICE-REALI EGIZIANE/CAIRO” cancellationof Feb. 1866, to entire letter addressed to Suez with arrival datestamp on reverse; somesmall faults. Scarce. Photo. S.G. 3. Photo €200-250

696 � 1pi. claret, tied by retta of dots to entire letter addressed to Alexandria with “POSTE VICEREALI EGIZIANE KAFER-ZAYAT” datestamp of 12 April 1866 alongside, also 1pi. onenvelope from Cairo to Alexandria and another (surface fault) on entire fromConstantinople to Alexandria, good to fine. S.G. 4 €150-200

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697 � 1866 (1 Sept.) entire franked 10pa. brown, block of four, types I and II, tied by clearblue “POSTE VICE REALI EGIZIANE CAIRO 1/9/66” with another strike alongside, addressedto 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. SignedCalves, certificate Diena (1978). S.G. 2. Photo €2,000-2,500PROVENANCE:“Nile” Collection, December 2006

698 � 1866 (4 Oct.) envelope from Cairo to Tanta franked with 1pi. claret and 2pi. yellow tiedby “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 tinyborder toned. Extremely scarce first issue registered mail. Signed Sorani. S.G. 4, 5. Photo €1,000-1,200PROVENANCE:Antonini

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699 � 1867 (17 Jan.) envelope bearing 2pi. yellow and 5pi. rose, each tied by “POSTE VICE REALIEGIZIANE ALESSANDRIA 17/1/67” c.d.s., addressed to Luxor, minor border faults and flawon 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

700 � 1867 (2 March) three colour franking on large fragment bearing 1pi. claret, 2pi. yellowand 5pi. rose, each tied by blue “POSTE VICE REALI EGIZIANE CAIRO 2/3/67” c.d.s., fineand 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, fewtoned. S.G. 4. Photo €150-200

702 � 2pi. yellow and 5pi. rose, both watermark inverted, part original gum or unused, the5pi. with additional row of perforations at top, fine. S.G. 5, 6. Photo €100-150

703 � 5pi. rose and 10pi. slate, the first watermark inverted, part original gum, a few shortperforations and the 5pi. with some black marks on the reverse, fine. S.G. 6,7. Photo €150-200

1867-71 Issue

704 � �+ 5pa. orange, block of four with “POSTE EGIZIANE/CAIRO/CASSA” keyhole typecancellation, 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 littlesoiled, fine. S.G. 13 €100-120

706 � 1pi. dull rose-red, neatly tied to piece by oval negative seal of Al Feshn and with anotherclearer strike and “FESCN” alongside, fine and a stunning showpiece. Only two suchcancellations recorded. S.G. 14. Photo €500-600

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707 � 1869 (29 Jan.) envelope bearing 20pa. deep blue-green, 2pi. bright blue and 5pi. browneach 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 onreverse, light border toned and cleaned, 20pa. with few short perfs, fine. A very attractivethree-colored franking including the extremely scarce 5pi. brown. Signed Sorani and OlivaCertificate (1960), S.G. 13, 15, 16, Photo €1,000-1,200


708 � 1869 (30 May) large part of an envelope franked 1pi. dull-rose, single and pair 2pi. blueand 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 largepart of reverse missing, an exceptional franking of 5pi. brown. S.G. 14-16. Photo €1,000-1,200

709 � 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 partcut and rejoined, very fresh, fine and attractive franking. Only five complete newspapers areknown. R.P.S. Certificate (2001). S.G. 12ba. Photo €400-500

710 � 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 partcut and rejoined, very fresh, fine and attractive franking. Only five complete newspapers areknown. S.G. 12ba. Photo €400-500

711 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 unusedand 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 pairunused and used, 2pi. mint block of four, 5pi. perf. 121⁄2 x 131⁄2, etc., chiefly good to fine €1,000-1,200

712 1867-78, collection of Pyramid issues mint and used on twenty-four exhibition leaves andfew stockcards, chiefly used and with an interesting section of forgeries, fine to very fine €300-400

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713 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

714 � 1869-1904, group of twenty-two covers with Pyramid issues, including 1867 printings,registered mail, mixed cover with France, few scarce cancellations and destinations, mostfine to very fine. Photo €1,000-1,200

1872-75 “Penasson” Issue

715 � 1872 (31 Jan.) envelope to Metilino bearing 1pi. red (4) with “V.R.POSTEEGIZIANE/BIRKET-EL-SAB” cancellations; 1873 (4 May) envelope to Genoa bearing 20pa.,1pi. (pair) with “POSTE KEDEVE EGIZIANE/CAIRO” cancellations, also 1877 envelope toBombay franked 10pa. (2), 1pi., and 1877 envelope to London with the same franking;good to fine €150-200

716 � 1874 (25 Jan.) envelope bearing 5pa. brown, 1pi. rose-red and 2pi. chrome-yellow, eachtied by “V.R. POSTE EGIZIANE CAIRO 25/1/74”c.d.s., black boxed “PD” alongside, transitmarks of Alessandria and Brindisi on reverse, addressed to Anvers/Belgium with arrivalmark on reverse, few tiny creases, fine and an attractive three colour franking to a scarcedestination. S.G. 28, 31, 32. Photo €600-800

717 � 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 topright, fine and scarce registered mail. S.G. 27, 32. Photo €300-400

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718 � 1875 (6 Jan.) envelope bearing 5pa. brown, 10pa. mauve, 20pa. blue and 2pi. chrome-yellow (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 Yorkwith arrival mark (31/1) on reverse and red British credit hs.“2 CENTS” on front, stampshave few short perfs., fine and attractive four colour franking to an overseas destination.S.G. 28-30, 32. Photo €2,000-2,500

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719 � 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., blackboxed “PD” alongside, transit marks “POSTE KHEDEVIE EGIZIANE SIUT 1/3/75”, “POSTEEGIZIANE ALESSANDRIA 3/1/75” and British “ALEXANDRIA B 7/3/75” c.d.s., addressed toNew York with arrival mark (27/3) on front and red british credit hs.“2 CENTS”, tiny inkspot 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

720 � 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 � �B 1pi. red imperforate block of nine (3x3) from the left of the sheet with tête-bêche stampin centre, mint, light gum toning, very scarce and attractive showpiece. S.G. 38c, var.Photo €2,000-3,000

722 � 21⁄2pi. violet, vertical strip of three with the centre stamp tête-bêche, large part originalgum, fine. S.G. 40a, £350. Photo €100-150

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723 �� + 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 andtwenty-five, 21⁄2pi. block of thirty-two, fine to very fine. A very scarce group. Photo €500-600

724 � 1876 (9 Oct.) envelope bearing 10pa. grey block of four with variety one stamp tête-bêche, tied by “POSTE KHEDEVIE EGIZIANE ZAGAZIG 9/10/76” c.d.s., transit mark “POSTEEGIZIANE CAIRO 9/10/76” and arrival mark “POSTE EGIZIANE ALESSANDRIA 10/10/76”, thestamps have been lifted and hinged into place, tiny spots on stamps and border, verticalfile 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

725 � 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 attractivetête-bêche franking. S.G. 36a, 38. Photo €600-800

726 � 1877 (1 Oct.) small neat envelope to Paris bearing 1pi. red tied by “POSTE EGIZIANE CAIROSTAZIONE” c.d.s. with boxed “T” and ms. “35” in red alongside, arrival mark, fine andscarce. S.G. 38. Photo €150-200

727 � 1878, (2 Oct.) sealed envelope franked by 5pa. brown (16 singles) forming the 2pi. ratefor 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 classicEgyptian cover and an exceptional franking. Scheller Certificate (2009). S.G. 35. Photo €1,500-2,000

728 � 1878 10pa. on 21⁄2pi. violet, horizontal rejoined tête-bêche pair, part original gum, a littlecreased, fresh and rare. S.G. 43dw., £1,500. Photo €150-200

729 �P 1879 1pi. die proof in black on card (92x60mm.) dated “19 SEP 05” and marked “AFTERSTRIKING”, signed, very fine and rare. S.G. 47 P. Photo €100-150

730 � 1880-1908, selection including a few covers, documents and cards including Ottomancancellations and related areas, some other countries, an attractive group €500-600

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731 � 1889, autographed letter from PRINCE GEORGE (later King George V), written in Gizeh4/11/1889, sent in an envelope written by himself, tied by “CAIRE B 4/11/89” c.d.s. toMalta with arrival mark, attractive blue “ROYAL YACHT OSBORNE” seal embossed on letterand cover. S.G. 48. Photo €500-600

732 � 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

733 � 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

734 � 1926 Port Fouad set of four values, all with clear first day cancellation “PORT-FOUAD21/12/26”. S.G. 141-144, £1,700. Photo €300-350

735 � 1926 Port Fouad set of four values including 50p. purple, all with clear first daycancellation “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

736 � 1926 Port Fouad 50p. purple with clear first day cancellation “PORT-FOUAD 21/12/26”. S. G. 144. £1.300. Photo €200-250

737 �P �B 1927-37 King Fouad 40m. brown, block of eight (2x4) with top right corner margin, oncard with “Cancelled” on reverse, some wrinkles, tiny flaw at right, very fresh, rare andfine, S.G. 165. Photo €100-150

738 �P �+ 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

739 �P �+ 1927-37 King Fouad 100m. maroon, imperf. block of four on card with “Cancelled” onreverse, very fresh, rare and fine, S.G. 167. Photo €100-150

740 �A � 1931 Zeppelin set (50m. on 27m. “1951” error), tied by Port Said cancellations tosouvenir envelope addressed to Palestine, special flight cachet in red, Jerusalem arrival onreverse, some stain spots, fine. S.G. 185a, 186 €100-120

741 �A � 1931 Zeppelin set (50m. on 27m. “1951” error), tied by special Cairo cancellations toenvelope addressed to Sauda, Lebanon with arrival datestamp on the front, special flightcachet in red, fine and a scarce destination. S.G. 185a, 186 €100-120

742 �� 1932 King Fouad 100m. on £E1 blue and violet, 1952 30m. deep olive block of four withdouble overprint, both unmounted mint, very fresh and fine, S.G. 188, 385a, £630.Photo €150-200

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743 �� B 1938 Birthday £E1 sepia and green, complete sheet of twenty-five (5x5), unmountedmint, folded through two rows of vertical perfs., hinged at one place in the margin at leftand a tiny crease in the margin at top, fine and attractive. S.G. 272, £4,750+. Photo €1,000-1,200

744 �P 1938 Official set imperforate on card with “Cancelled” on reverse, fine. S.G. O276-284P €100-120

745 �P 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

746 1922-55, accumulation of perforation errors, essays and imperf proofs on four stockcardsincluding air mails, Official and Service stamps, few margin stamps and blocks, veryattractive group €500-600

747 �� + 1940-62, accumulation of mostly mint imperf. stamps and 1953 surcharged issues,including high values and double surcharge varieties, etc., on stockcards, chiefly very fineand scarce €500-600

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748 � 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

749 �P 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

750 �E 1960-88 twenty-four enlarged Artists Essays, mostly unadopted types, good to fine. A unique group. Photo €800-1,000

751 �� Large stock of unmounted mint modern blocks and sheets in two large albums, highcatalogue value. €300-400

752 �P �B 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 andvery scarce. Kehr 153 P. Photo €500-600

Proofs and Essays

753 �E 1865 Prevost Turkish 10pa. on 10pa. black, 20pa. on 10pa. yellow, imperf. unadoptedessays on card, very scarce and attractive pair. Balian 6, 7. Photo €150-200

754 �E 1865 “Pellas” 1p. claret and 2p. yellow, imperf essays in issued colours, tiny thins, finepair. Balian 33-34. Photo €1,000-1,500

755 �E 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

756 �E 1869 Renard 20pa. in gold, in green and in blue, three imperf. unadopted essays withTurkish surcharge similar to first issue, very scarce and attractive group. Balian 97. Photo €150-200

757 �E 1871 Penasson (-) six imperforate essays in brown, green sage-green (unrecorded inBalian), red (thinned), orange and mauve, fine, scarce and very attractive group. Balian 104. Photo €100-150

758 �E 1871 Penasson (-) imperforate in green, perforated in blue and in brown, partlyperforated in brown, a few tiny faults, fresh, scarce and very attractive. Balian 104-105.Photo €100-150

759 �E �+ 1871 Penasson (-) essay imperf. corner margin block of four without value in orange, fewtiny 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

761 �E 1871 Penasson 1pi. cut out single designs for the proposed stationery envelopes, selectionof eleven different colours on thin to stout paper, chiefly good to fine. Balian 121-124.Photo €250-300

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762 �E 1906 Bradbury Wilkinson Pyramids and Sphinx 5m. rose and black, Camels 10m. blueand black, imperf unadopted essays, each perforated “SPECIMEN” and mounted on card,very scarce and fine pair. Balian 165-166. Photo €300-400

763 �P �B 1922 Survey Department 15m. blue and 15m. lilac, each in an imperf. proof sheet ofeighteen (two panes on nine, 3x3) showing the two different frames, with margins oncard, very scarce and fine. Balian 171-172. Photo €400-500

764 �P 1922 Harrison King Fouad 5m. deep lilac-red imperf. proof mounted on card, very scarceand fine. Balian 187. Photo €100-150

765 �E 1922 Harrison King Faud in oval frame 5m. red-brown imperforate on watermarkedpaper, eleven block of strips of four, two blocks of six, blocks of eight (3) and nine; withgum, some dry prints, mixed condition. Balian 192 €100-150

766 �E �+ 1922 Harrison King Fouad I 50m. imperf. unadopted essays in miniature sheets of fourwith margins in olive-green, brown, grey and red, very scarce and fine. Balian 200. Photo €200-250

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767 �E �+ 1948 5m. red-brown (green overprint), 15m. deep purple (black overprint), essays of theoverprints in blocks of four, part original gum or unmounted mint, fine. S.G. 5, 9vars. €100-150

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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 withany 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 thehammer 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 bidsshall 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 executingbids 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 arereceived 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 bidsreceived. If you require such notification then this is available on bids made via Spink’s online service.

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For more information please contact Tim Hirsch, 020 7563 4001 or [email protected].

29th November 2011 • London

THE“AGATHON”

COLLECTIONof Highly Important Essays, Proofs and Covers

of the First Issue of Imperial Russia

1858 10K brown andblue on cover. A unique combination. Ex Mikulski.

The unique essay of the first stamp of Russia given as apersonal gift from Tsar Nicholas II to Agathon Fabergé.

1854 Eagle type surface printedessay. Unique Ex Fabergé.


To request a catalogue or for more information, pleasecontact Nick Startup: Tel: +44 (0)20 7563 4073 Fax:+44 (0)20 7563 4066 Email: [email protected]

The “Fordwater”Collection of Mint Australian Commonwealth with the Emphasis

Being on Unmounted Mint

9th November 2011 • London




TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR BUYERSThese conditions set out the terms on which we (Spink and Son Limited of 69 Southampton Row, Bloomsbury London WC1B 4ET (company no. 04369748)) contractwith you (Buyer) either as agent on behalf of the Seller or as principal if we are the Seller. You should read these conditions carefully.

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1 DEFINITIONS The following definitions in this condition apply in these conditions.

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 toauthorship, origin, age, period, culture or source where the correct description as to such matters is not reflected by the descriptionin 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 accordancewith the description in the catalogue. Accordingly, no Lot shall be capable of being a Forgery by reason of any damage and/orrestoration 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 anycatalogue;

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.

2 SPINK’S ROLE AS AGENT

2.1 All sales undertaken by us either at auction or privately are undertakeneither as agent on behalf of the Seller or from time to time, as principalif we are the owner of the Lot. Please note that even if we are acting asagent on behalf of the Seller rather than as principal, we may have afinancial interest in the Lot.

2.2 The contract for the sale of the Lot will be between you and the Seller.

3 BEFORE THE SALE

3.1 Examination of goodsYou are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which youare interested, before the auction takes place. Condition reports areusually available on request. We provide no guarantee to you otherthan in relation to Forgeries, as set out in clause 5.13 of these Termsand Conditions.

3.2 Catalogue descriptions

3.2.1 Statements by us in the catalogue or condition report, or madeorally or in writing elsewhere, regarding the authorship, origin,date, age, size, medium, attribution, genuineness, provenance,condition or estimated selling price of any Lot are merelystatements of opinion, and are not to be relied on as statements ofdefinitive fact. Catalogue illustrations are for guidance only, andshould not be relied on either to determine the tone or colour ofany item or to reveal imperfections. Estimates of the selling priceshould not be relied on as a statement that this price is either theprice 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 beingin perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or givenby way of condition report make reference to damage and/orrestoration. We provide this information for guidance only and theabsence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free fromdefects or restoration nor does a reference to particular defectsimply 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, areresponsible for the correctness of any statement as to theauthorship, origin, date, age, attribution, genuineness orprovenance of any Lot nor for any other errors of description or forany faults or defects in any Lot.

3.3 Your ResponsibilityYou are responsible for satisfying yourself as to the condition of thegoods and the matters referred to in the catalogue description.

3.4 Extensions – Stamps only3.4.1 If you wish to obtain an expert opinion or Certificate of

Authenticity on any Lot (other than a mixed Lot or Lot containingundescribed stamps) you must notify us in writing not less thanforty-eight hours before the time fixed for the commencement of

the first session of the sale. If accepted by us, such request shall havethe same effect as notice of an intention to question thegenuineness or description of the Lot for the purposes of clause5.13 (Refund in the case of Forgery) of these Terms andConditions and the provisions of clause 5.13 (Refund in the case ofForgery) shall apply accordingly.

3.4.2 Notice of a request for an expert opinion or Certificate ofAuthenticity must give the reason why such opinion is required andspecify the identity of your proposed expert which will be subjectto agreement by us. We reserve the right, at our discretion, torefuse a request for an expert opinion or Certificate of Authenticityincluding (without limitation) where the proposed expert is notknown to us.

3.4.3 If we accept a request for an expert opinion or Certificate ofAuthenticity we will submit the Lot to the Expert Committee. Youacknowledge and accept that the length of time taken by an ExpertCommittee to reach an opinion will vary depending on thecircumstances and in any event is beyond our control.

3.4.4 We will not normally accept a request for an extension onaccount of condition. Any Lot described in the catalogue as havingfaults or defects may not be returned even if an expert opinion orCertificate of Authenticity cites other faults or defects not includedin the catalogue description, other than in the case of a Forgery.

3.4.5 Should Spink accept a request for an extension under theforegoing provisions of this paragraph, the fact may be stated by theAuctioneer from the rostrum prior to the sale of the Lot.

3.4.6 It should be noted that any stamp accompanied by a Certificateof Authenticity is sold on the basis of that Certificate only and noton the basis of any other description or warranty as to authenticity.No request for an extension will be accepted on such a stamp andthe return of such a stamp will not be accepted.

4 AT THE SALE

4.1 Refusal of admissionOur sales usually take place on our own premises or premises overwhich we have control for the sale, and we have the right, exercisableat our complete discretion, to refuse admission to the premises orattendance at an auction.

4.2 Registration before biddingYou must complete and sign a registration form and provideidentification before making a bid at auction. Please be aware that weusually 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 theitem for sale. Information will be posted on our website in such anevent.


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4.3 Bidding as PrincipalWhen making a bid (whether such bids are made in person or byway of telephone bids operated by Spink, commission or online oremail bids), you will be deemed to be acting as principal and will beaccepting personal liability, unless it has been agreed in writing, at thetime of registration, that you are acting as agent on behalf of a thirdparty buyer acceptable to us.

4.4 Commission BidsIf you give us instructions to bid on your behalf, by using the formprovided in our catalogues or via our website, we shall use reasonableendeavours to do so, provided these instructions are received not laterthan 24 hours before the auction. If we receive commission bids on aparticular Lot for identical amounts, and at auction these bids are thehighest bids for the Lot, it will be sold to the person whose bid wasreceived first. Commission bids are undertaken subject to othercommitments at the time of the sale, and the conduct of the auctionmay be such that we are unable to bid as requested. Since this isundertaken as a free service to prospective buyers on the terms stated,we cannot accept liability for failure to make a commission bid. Youshould therefore always attend personally if you wish to be certain ofbidding.

4.5 On-line BiddingWe offer internet services as a convenience to our clients. We will notbe responsible for errors or failures to execute bids placed on theinternet, including, without limitation, errors or failures caused by (i) aloss of internet connection by either party for whatever reason; (ii) abreakdown or problems with the online bidding software and/or (iii)a breakdown or problems with your internet connection, computer orsystem. Execution of on-line internet bids is a free service undertakensubject to other commitments at the time of the auction and we do notaccept liability for failing to execute an online internet bid or for errorsor omissions in connection with this activity.

4.6 Telephone BidsIf you make arrangements with us not less than 24 hours before thesale, we shall use reasonable endeavours to contact you to enable youto participate in bidding by telephone, but in no circumstances will webe liable to either the Seller or you as a result of failure to do so.

4.7 Currency ConverterAt some auctions, a currency converter will be operated, based on theone month forward rates of exchange quoted to us by Barclays BankPlc or any other appropriate rate determined by us, at opening on thedate of the auction. Bidding will take place in a currency determined byus, which is usually sterling for auctions held in London. The currencyconverter is not always reliable, and errors may occur beyond ourcontrol either in the accuracy of the Lot number displayed on theconverter, or the foreign currency equivalent of sterling bids. We shallnot be liable to you for any loss suffered as a result of you following thecurrency converter.

4.8 Video imagesAt some auctions there will be a video screen. Mistakes may occur in itsoperation, and we cannot be liable to you regarding either thecorrespondence of the image to the Lot being sold or the quality of theimage as a reproduction of the original.

4.9 Bidding IncrementsBidding generally opens below the low estimate and advances in thefollowing order although the auctioneer may vary the biddingincrements during the course of the auction. The normal biddingincrements 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 Spink4.10.1 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 thelow estimate printed in the auction catalogue.

4.10.2 The Spink Group reserves the right to bid on and purchaseLots as principal.

4.11 The Auctioneer’s DiscretionThe auctioneer has the right at his absolute discretion to refuse any bidto advance the bidding in such manner as he may decide to withdrawor divide any Lot, to combine any two or more Lots and, in the case oferror or dispute, to put an item up for bidding again.

4.12 Successful BidSubject to the auctioneer’s discretion, the striking of his hammer marksthe acceptance of the highest bid, provided always that such bid ishigher than the Reserve (where applicable), and the conclusion of acontract 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 Sellerwithin 60 days of the auction, we, as exclusive agents of the Sellerreserve the right to charge you the applicable Buyer’s Premium inaccordance with these Terms and Conditions, and the Seller acommission in accordance with the terms of the Seller’s agreement.

4.14 Return of LotIn the event that you have received a Lot and wish to return the Lotyou must notify us in writing within 7 days of receipt of the Lot, statingthe reason for the return. The Lot must then be returned to us within14 days of receipt, in the same condition as at the auction date. Anysuch request is subject to our sole discretion.

5 AFTER THE AUCTION

5.1 Buyer’s PremiumIn addition to the Hammer Price, you must pay us the Buyer’sPremium at a rate of 20% of the final Hammer Price of each Lot up toand including €3,500 and 17% of the excess of the Hammer Priceabove €3,500.

5.2 Value Added TaxOther than in respect of Zero-rated Lots (o) (see VAT Symbols fordetails), VAT is payable on the Buyer’s Premium and on the HammerPrice, if the Lot has been marked with a sign to that effect in thecatalogue (see VAT Symbols for details).

5.3 VAT RefundsGeneral5.3.1 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 ofsale, you will generally be asked to deposit all amounts of VATinvoiced. However, if a Spink nominated shipper is instructed, thenany refundable VAT will not be collected. In all other cases creditswill be made when proof of export is provided. If you export theLot yourself you must obtain shipping documents from theShipping 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 exportcertificate to us within 3 months of the date of sale. If you fail toreturn the proof of export certificate to us within such period andyou have not already accounted to us for the VAT, you will beliable to us for the full amount of the VAT due on such Lot and weshall be entitled to invoice you for this sum.

5.3.3 To apply for a refund of any VAT paid, the proof of exportcertificate must be sent to our Shipping Department clearly marked‘VAT Refund’ within 3 months of the date of sale. No payment willbe made where the total amount of VAT refundable is less than £50and Spink will charge £50 for each refund processed.

VAT Refunds - Buyers from within the EU5.3.4 VAT refunds are available on the Hammer Price and Buyer’s

Premium of Daggered (†) and Investment Gold (g) Lots. You mustcertify that you are registered for VAT in another EU country andthat the Lot is to be removed from the United Kingdom within 3months of the date of sale.

5.3.5 Where an EU buyer purchases a Lot on which import VAT hasbeen charged, no refund of VAT is available from us. It may bepossible to apply directly for a refund on form VAT 65 toHM 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 Schemeand evidence of export from the EU is produced within 3 monthsof the date of sale, the VAT element included within the Buyer’sPremium 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 refundedwhere evidence of export from the EU is produced within 3months of the date of sale. A refund of VAT charged on the Buyer’sPremium can also be made on receipt of proof of business as acollectibles dealer.

5.3.8 Where the Lot is marked as an Omega (Ω) Lot or an ImportVAT (x) Lot and evidence of export from the EU is producedwithin 3 months of the date of sale, the VAT charged on both theHammer Price and Buyer’s Premium may be refunded. Whererequired, we can advise you on how to export such Lots as a specificform of export evidence is required. Where we advise you on theexport of the Lots, please be aware that the ultimate responsibilityin respect of obtaining a valid proof of export certificate will lie withyou and we will not be responsible for your failure to obtain suchcertificate.


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5.4 Payment5.4.1 You must provide us with your full name and permanent address

and, if so requested, details of the bank from which any paymentsto us will be made. You must pay the full amount due (comprisingthe Hammer Price, the Buyer’s Premium and any applicable VAT)within seven days after the date of the sale. This applies even if youwish 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 ushave been paid in full to us, even in circumstances where we havereleased the Lot to you.

5.4.3 Payment should be made in sterling by one of the followingmethods: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 thetransfer.

i(ii) By cheque or bank draft made payable to Spink and Son Ltdand sent to Spink at 69 Southampton Row, Bloomsbury,London WC1B 4ET. Please note that the processing chargesfor payments made by cheques or bank drafts drawn on anon-U.K bank shall be met by you. Please ensure that theremittance slip printed at the bottom of the invoice isenclosed with your payment.

(iii) By Visa or Mastercard. A charge of 2% will be applied.Payments exceeding £5,000 can normally only be made bythe card holder in person whilst on our premises.

5.4.4 Payments should be made by the registered buyer and not bythird parties, unless it has been agreed at the time of registrationthat you are acting as an agent on behalf of a third party.

5.5 InvoicesInvoices may consist of one or more pages and will show: Zero ratedLots (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 hammerfor EU VAT registered buyers.

5.6 Collection of Purchases5.6.1 Unless we specifically agree to the contrary, we shall retain items

sold until all amounts due to us, or to the Spink Group, have beenpaid in full.

5.6.2 Unless we notify you to the contrary, items retained by us willbe covered in accordance with our policy which is available forinspection at our offices from the date of sale for a period of sevendays or until the time of collection, whichever is sooner. After sevendays or from the time of collection, whichever is the earlier, the Lotwill be entirely at your risk.

5.6.3 Our policy will not cover and we are unable to acceptresponsibility for damage caused by woodworm, changes inatmospheric conditions or acts of terrorism.

5.7 NotificationWe are not able to notify successful bidders by telephone. WhileInvoices are sent out by mail after the auction we do not acceptresponsibility for notifying you of the result of your bid. You arerequested to contact us by telephone or in person as soon as possibleafter the auction to obtain details of the outcome of your bids to avoidincurring charges for late payment.

5.8 Packing and handling5.8.1 We shall use all reasonable endeavours to take care when

handling and packing a purchased Lot but remind you that afterseven days or from the time of collection, whichever is sooner, theLot is entirely at your risk. Our postage charges are set out at theback of the catalogue.

5.8.2 It is the responsibility of the Buyer to be aware of any ImportDuties that may be incurred upon importation to the finaldestination. Spink will not accept return of any package in order toavoid these duties. The onus is also on the Buyer to be aware of anyCustoms import restrictions that prohibit the importation ofcertain collectibles. Spink will not accept return of the Lot(s) underthese circumstances. Spink will not accept responsibility for Lot(s)seized or destroyed by Customs.

5.9 Recommended packers and shippersIf required our shipping department may arrange shipment as youragent. Although we may suggest carriers if specifically requested, oursuggestions are made on the basis of our general experience of suchparties in the past and we are not responsible to any person to whomwe have made a recommendation for the acts or omissions of the thirdparties concerned.

5.10 Remedies for non-payment or failure to collect purchases5.10.1 If you fail to make payment within seven days of your stipulated

payment date set out in your invoice, we shall be entitled to exerciseone 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 fullamount is due;

5.10.1.2 to set off against any amounts which the Spink Group mayowe you in any other transaction the outstanding amountremaining unpaid by you;

5.10.1.3 we may keep hold of all or some of your Lots or otherproperty in the possession of the Spink Group until you havepaid all the amounts you owe us or the Spink Group, even if theunpaid amounts do not relate to those Lots or other property.Following fourteen days’ notice to you of the amountoutstanding and remaining unpaid, the Spink Group shall havethe right to arrange the sale of such Lots or other property. Weshall apply the proceeds in discharge of the amount outstandingto us or the Spink Group, and pay any balance to you;

5.10.1.4 where several amounts are owed by you to the SpinkGroup in respect of different transactions, to apply any amountpaid to discharge any amount owed in respect of any particulartransaction, whether or not you so direct;

5.10.1.5 to reject at any future auction any bids made by you or onyour behalf or obtain a deposit from you before accepting anybids.

5.10.2 If you fail to make payment within thirty-five days, we shall inaddition be entitled:

5.10.2.1 to cancel the sale of the Lot or any other item sold to youat the same or any other auction;

5.10.2.2 to arrange a resale of the Lot, publicly or privately, and, ifthis results in a lower price being obtained, claim the balancefrom you together with all reasonable costs including a 20%seller’s commission, expenses, damages, legal fees, commissionsand premiums of whatever kind associated with both sales orotherwise, incurred in connection with your failure to makepayment; or

5.10.2.3 take any other appropriate action as we deem fit.

5.11 Failure to collectWhere purchases are not collected within seven days after the sale,whether or not payment has been made, you will be required to pay astorage charge of £2 per item per day plus any additional handling costthat may apply. You will not be entitled to collect the Lot until alloutstanding charges are met, together with payment of all otheramounts due to us.

5.12 Export Licence5.12.1 If required we can, at our discretion, advise you on the detailed

provisions of the export licensing regulations. Where we advise youin relation to export licensing regulations the ultimate responsibilityin respect of any export will lie with you and we will not beresponsible 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 berequired to produce a valid export licence to us or sign a waiverdocument stating that a licence will be applied for.

5.12.3 You should always check whether an export licence is requiredbefore exporting. Export licences are usually obtained within twoor three weeks but delays can occur.

5.12.4 Unless otherwise agreed by us in writing, the fact that you wishto apply for an export licence does not affect your obligation tomake payment within seven days nor our right to charge interest onlate payment.

5.12.5 If you request that we apply for an export licence on yourbehalf, we shall be entitled to recover from you our disbursementsand out of pocket expenses in relation to such application, togetherwith any relevant VAT.

5.12.6 We will not be obliged to rescind a sale nor to refund anyinterest or other expenses incurred by you where payment is madeby you despite the fact that an export licence is required.

5.13 Refund in the case of Forgery5.13.1 A sale will be cancelled, and the amount paid refunded to you

if a Lot (other than a miscellaneous item not described in thecatalogue) sold by us proves to have been a Forgery. We shall nothowever be obliged to refund any amounts if either (a) thecatalogue description or saleroom notice at the auction datecorresponded to the generally accepted opinion of scholars orexperts at that time, or fairly indicated that there was a conflict ofopinions, or (b) it can be demonstrated that the Lot is a Forgeryonly by means of either a scientific process not generally acceptedfor use until after publication of the catalogue or a process which atthe date of the auction was unreasonably expensive or impracticableor likely to have caused damage to the Lot. Furthermore, youshould note that this refund can be obtained only if the followingconditions are met:

5.13.1.1 you must notify us in writing, within seven days of thereceipt of the Lot(s), that in your view the Lot concerned is aForgery;

5.13.1.2 you must then return the item to us within fourteen daysfrom receipt of the Lot(s), in the same condition as at theauction date; and


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5.13.1.3 as soon as possible following return of the Lot, you mustproduce evidence satisfactory to us that the Lot is a Forgery andthat you are able to transfer good title to us, free from any thirdparty claims.

5.13.2 In no circumstances shall we be required to pay you any morethan the amount paid by you for the Lot concerned and you shallhave no claim for interest.

5.13.3 The benefit of this guarantee is not capable of beingtransferred, and is solely for the benefit of the person to whom theoriginal invoice was made out by us in respect of the Lot when soldand who, since the sale, has remained the owner of the Lot withoutdisposing of any interest in it to any third party.

5.13.4 We shall be entitled to rely on any scientific or other process toestablish that the Lot is not a Forgery, whether or not such processwas 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, videoor otherwise produce an image of the Lot. All rights in such an imagewill belong to us, and we shall have the right to use it in whatever waywe see fit.

7.2 The copyright in all images, illustrations and written material relatingto a Lot is and shall remain at all times our property and we shall havethe right to use it in whatever way we see fit. You shall not use or allowanyone else to use such images, illustrations or written material withoutour prior written consent.

8 VATYou shall give us all relevant information about your VAT status and that ofthe Lot to ensure that the correct information is printed in the catalogues.Once printed, the information cannot be changed. If we incur any unforeseencost or expense as a result of the information being incorrect, you willreimburse to us on demand the full amount incurred.

9 NOTICESAll 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 otherparty. Any notice sent by post will be deemed to have been received on thesecond working day after posting or, if the addressee is overseas, on the fifthworking day after posting. Any notice sent by fax or served personally will bedeemed to be delivered on the first working day following despatch.

10 ADDITIONAL PROVISIONSThe following provisions of this clause 10 shall apply only if you are acting forthe purposes of your business. 10.1 Limitation of Liability

Subject to clause 6, we shall not be liable, whether in tort (includingfor negligence or breach of statutory duty), contract, misrepresentationor 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 ofcontract, 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 SeverabilityIf any part of these Terms and Condition is found by any court to beinvalid, illegal or unenforceable, that part may be discounted and therest of the conditions shall continue to be valid and enforceable to thefullest extent permitted by law.

10.3 Force majeureWe shall have no liability to you if we are prevented from, or delayedin performing, our obligations under these Terms and Conditions orfrom carrying on our business by acts, events, omissions or accidentsbeyond our reasonable control, including (without limitation) strikes,lock-outs or other industrial disputes (whether involving our workforceor the workforce of any other party), failure of a utility service ortransport network, act of God, war, riot, civil commotion, maliciousdamage, 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 Waiver10.4.1 A waiver of any right under these Terms and Conditions is only

effective if it is in writing and it applies only to the circumstancesfor which it is given. No failure or delay by a party in exercising anyright or remedy under these Terms and Conditions or by law shallconstitute a waiver of that (or any other) right or remedy, norpreclude or restrict its further exercise. No single or partial exerciseof such right or remedy shall preclude or restrict the further exerciseof that (or any other) right or remedy.

10.4.2 Unless specifically provided otherwise, rights arising underthese Terms and Conditions are cumulative and do not excluderights provided by law.

10.5 Law and Jurisdiction10.5.1 These Terms and Conditions and any dispute or claim arising

out of or in connection with them or their subject matter, shall begoverned by, and construed in accordance with, the law of Englandand Wales.

10.5.2 The parties irrevocably agree that the courts of England andWales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute orclaim that arises out of, or in connection with, Terms andConditions or their subject matter.

Postal Charges

Prices for books(items sent by this method are not covered by insurance)

Prices for all other items including postage and packaging

Shipments of more than 2kg or volumetric measurement of more than 2kg have tobe sent by courier. Certain countries may incur extra charge when courier servicesare required by our insurance policy. For lots sent by courier please [email protected] for calculation of any further relevant cost in addition tothe above charges.

Value Added Tax (VAT)

Charging of (VAT) at AuctionThe information shown on this page sets out the way in which Spink intends toaccount for VAT.

i. Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme1. Where possible, we will offer Lots for sale under the Auctioneers’

Margin Scheme. Such Lots can be identified by the absence of anysymbol next to the Lot number in the catalogue and will not besubject 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’ Premiumis not recoverable as input tax. Upon request on sale day, we willissue invoices that show VAT separately on both the Hammer Priceand the Buyer’s Premium. This will enable VAT-registered businessesto recover the VAT charged as input tax, subject to the normal rulesfor recovering input tax.

ii. Zero-Rated LotsLimited Categories of goods, such as books, are Zero-rated (o) for VAT inthe United Kingdom. Such Lots are offered under the Auctioneers’ MarginScheme. In these circumstances no VAT element will be included withinthe Buyer’s Premium.

iii. Daggered LotsLots which are Daggered (†) in the catalogue are subject to VAT at 20%on both the Hammer Price and the Buyer’s Premium.

iv. Starred and Omega LotsLots which are marked (x) in the catalogue are subject to VAT at 5% onthe Hammer Price and 20% on the Buyer’s Premium which is shown asinclusive of VAT. Lots which bear the Omega symbol (Ω) are subject toVAT at 20% on the Hammer Price and on the Buyer’s Premium. Such Lotsbear VAT because the Lot is liable for VAT at this rate on importation intothe EU.

v. Investment Gold LotsLots marked (g) in the catalogue are exempt from VAT on the HammerPrice and are subject to VAT at 20% on the Buyer’s Premium. A refund ofVAT charged on the Buyer’s Premium can also be made on receipt of proofof business as a collectibles dealer.

vi. Imported LotsLots which are marked (x) and Lots which bear the Omega symbol (Ω)have VAT charged on the Hammer Price and Buyers’ Premium becausethey have been imported into the United Kingdom from outside the EU.In these cases we have used a temporary importation procedure, which ineffect means that the point of importation is deferred until the Lot has beensold. At this point the Buyer is treated as the importer and is liable to paythe import VAT due. We will collect the VAT from you and pay it to HMCustoms and Excise on your behalf.

Invoice Value UK EU Rest of the WorldUp to £1,500 £10 £15 £20

Above £1,501 £20 £30 £40

Weight UK EU Rest of the WorldUp to 1kg £8 for any weight £12 £15

Up to 2kg £8 for any weight £18 £25


Coins, Stamps, Banknotes, Medals,Bonds & Shares, Autographs & Books

AUCTION CALENDAR

2011

The above sale dates are subject to change

Spink offers the following servicesValuations for insurance and probate for individual items or whole collections.

Sales on a commission basis either of individual pieces or whole collections.

Stamps20 September Great Britain Stamps London 1103824/25 September Fine Stamps & Covers of South East Asia including the Stolz Collection Part II Singapore 1101612/13 October The Chartwell Collection - Great Britain Surface Printed Issues London 1103118 October Pearls of Arabia - Algeria, Tunisia and Morocco London 1103718 October Pearls of Arabia - Egypt London 1104219 October Pearls of Arabia London 1104319 October Pearls of Arabia - Palestine London 1104419 October Pearls of Arabia - Saudi Arabia London 110459 November The “Fordwater” Collection of Mint Australian Commonwealth with the

Emphasis Being on Unmounted Mint London 110419/10 November Autumn Collector’s Series Sale London 1103315/16 November The Collector’s Series Sale New York 13729 November The “Agathon” Collection of the First Issue of Russia London 110346 December The Chartwell Collection - Great Britain King Edward VII Essays,

Proofs and Issued Stamps London 11035

Banknotes27/28 September World Banknotes London 110193 October British Banknotes Featuring The Brian Ascroft and

Alasdair Macdonald Collections and Other Properties London 1104015/16 November The Collector’s Series Sale New York 3118 December World Banknotes London 11020

Bonds and Shares15/16 November The Collector’s Series Sale New York 31116 November Bonds & Share Certificates of the World London 11022

Medals24 November Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria London 11011

Coins6 October The Frank Brady Collection of English Hammered Groats London 110396/7 October Ancient, English & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals London 1102315/16 November The Collector’s Series Sale New York 31113 December Ancient, English & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals London 11024

Group Chairman and CEOOlivier D. Stocker

Your Specialists

StampsUK - Tim Hirsch Guy Croton David Parsons Nick Startup Neill Granger Paul Mathews Dominic Savastano

USA - Chris Anderson George Eveleth Andrew Titley Ed RobinsonCoins

UK - Paul Dawson Julie-Morgane Lecoindre Richard Bishop William MacKay Arthur Bryant John Pett George ChampUSA - Stephen Goldsmith Matthew Orsini Normand Pepin

Banknotes, Bonds & SharesUK - Barnaby Faull Mike Veissid Francesca Girelli Andrew Pattison

USA - Stephen Goldsmith Matthew OrsiniOrders, Decorations, Medals & Militaria

UK - Mark Quayle Oliver PepysBooks

UK - Philip Skingley Alex SmithAutographs

USA - Robert Litzenberger

Your Europe Team

Chairman’s OfficeDennis Muriu Monica Kruber

DirectorsTim Hirsch Anthony Spink

Auction & Client Management TeamEmily Johnston Miroslava Adusei-Poku Luca Borgo Phillipa Brown

FinanceAlison Bennet Mina Bhagat Alison Kinnaird Shyam Padhiar Svitlana Qamarauli

IT & AdministrationBerdia Qamarauli Darjet Shah Liz Cones Curlene Spencer John Winchcombe

Your America TeamChairman Emeritus

John HerzogHead of NumismaticStephen Goldsmith

Finance & Operations ManagerSam Qureshi

Auction AdministrationRick Penko Patricia Gardner

Marketing & DesignJames McGuire Emily Cowin Shawn Barnes Clyde Townsend

Finance & AdministrationIngrid Qureshi Marcy Gottberg Ed Robinson

AuctioneerTracy Shreve

Your Asia Team

Gary Tan

Our Environmental Commitment: Paper from Sustainable Forests and Non Hazardous InkFor centuries Spink and its employees have been preserving and curating collectable items. We now wish to play a modest role in preserving ourplanet, 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 onthe FSC standard please visit fsc.org) and use inks containing non hazardous ingredients. Spink recycle all ecological material used on our premisesand we would encourage you to recycle your catalogue once you have finished with it.


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