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Auction: 161 - The Philatelic Collector's Series Sale
Lot: 355

#71, 1885 10s Orange and black with "OFFICIEL 6" surcharge, well centered example along with 2c Rose (#61) tied to reverse of 1889 foreign mail cover to Port Said, Egypt by "Schiras 13/2" c.d.s., 6c on 10s value also tied by Port Said receiving c.d.s., Boushir and British "Sea Post Office" transits, cover opened out for display with edge wear and edge cover tears, not affecting the stamps or markings, a fine and very scarce usage; Scott value for #71 on international cover $4,500.00.

Estimate
$1,000 to $1,500