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Egypt Suez Canal Co. SG 3 MNH. 1868 20c blue Steamship, corner block of 16, Cert
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Varisell (4614)
Egypt, Suez Canal Company Local, Scott L3, Stanley Gibbons 3, MNH. 1868 20c blue Steamship, choice lower right sheet corner block of 16 (4x4) with full selvage at bottom and right, diagonal crease affects 3 right stamps in bottom row, otherwise excellent ... Read More
Item Specifics
- Country
- Egypt
- Catalog Number
- SG3
- Stamp Type
- General Issue
- Condition
- Mint (NH)
- Stamp Format
- Block
- Certificate Grade
- Not Graded
Item Description
Egypt, Suez Canal Company Local, Scott L3, Stanley Gibbons 3, MNH. 1868 20c blue Steamship, choice lower right sheet corner block of 16 (4x4) with full selvage at bottom and right, diagonal crease affects 3 right stamps in bottom row, otherwise excellent color, fresh & VF. A real showpiece. Accompanied by a 2012 APEX Certificate. 2019 Scott Classic Specialized CV: $1,440.00; 2019 SG CV: £1,200.00. Catalog values as 16 hinged singles. Unpriced as MNH.In 1856 a concession to construct the Suez Canal was granted to Ferdinand de Lesseps and the Companie Universalle du Canal Maritime de Suez was formed. Work began in 1859, and the canal was opened on November 17, 1869 with a length of 120 miles from Port Said on the Mediterranean Sea to Suez on the Red Sea. The Companie transported mail free of charge from 1859-1867, when it was decided that there should be a charge for such service, and postage stamps were introduced. A 1 centime black, 5c green, 20c blue and 40c red featuring a steamship with sails were printed by Chezaud Aine et Tavernier in Paris and issued July 8, 1868.
Though the new stamps were valid throughout the Canal Work Zones, French stamps had to be attached by the French Post Office in Port Said or the city of Suez for mail addressed to foreign destinations.
The imposition of charges was not welcomed by the public and in October 1868 the Egyptian Government agreed to take over the service, replacing them with their own stamps, post offices and carriers.
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