Rare Stamps & Postal History of the World
August 9-10, 2022

Cherrystone is pleased to present our Summer auction taking place on August 9-10, 2022, featuring Rare Stamps and Postal History of the World. This sale contains 1,283 lots, with notable United States, Great Britain and British Commonwealth, numerous European countries, with Austria, Belgium, France & Colonies, Germany, Hungary, Italy and Colonies, Lithuania, Poland, Russia and Switzerland. From Asia there are selections of China, Laos and Vietnam. South American countries are also well represented, with a good showing of Inverted Centers from all parts of the globe. There and numerous flight covers and large lots and collections. Please note there are no printed catalogues for this auction.

ImagesDescriptionCurrent Bid
Lot #8198
EGYPT
1874 (2 Nov) cover from Cairo to Australia, franked with 1pi red, 1pa mauve and 2pi yellow, tied by Poste Egiziane Cairo cds, with Suez Nov 6 transit, "PD", Melbourne arrival (Dec 12) on back, cover with overall toning and wear, also closed tears, still fine and attractive three-color combination to uncommon destination from Egypt, possibly the only Third Issue cover recorded to Australia (carried per P & O "Peshawar", departed Suez on 6th November, then via Galle to Melbourne)
Envelope
Price Realized
$1,200.00

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