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Auction: 5026 - The Edward Gilbert Collection of Important British Empire
Lot: 609

xEgypt — 10pa. bright mauve (1869 printing), bisected vertically and tied by small "poste egiziane/alessandria" c.d.s. on 1870 (3 Jan.) complete copy of the La Trombetta. A rare bisect usage. R.P.S. Certificate (2001). Sc. 9b; S.G. 12ba. Photo Estimate £ 800-1,000 Note: This bisect was officially authorised from 17 November 1871 for use during a shortage of 5pa. stamps just before the Third Issue was introduced. The latest known date off use is 20 January 1872 provenance: Royal Philatelic Collection, Spink, 2001

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