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Suez Canal Company
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VA… Read more Suez Canal Company 1868 (July) Issue, Lithographed by Chézaud, Ainé & Tavernier, Paris On 30 November 1855 a concession to construct the Suez Canal was granted to Ferdinand de Lesseps, and the Compagnie Universelle du Canal Maritime de Suez was formed. Work commenced in April 1859 and the canal was opened on 17 November 1869 The company transported mail free of charge between Port Said and Suez from 1859 to 1867, when it was decided that payment should be made for the service. Postage stamps were introduced in July 1868. Letters for destinations beyond Port Said or Suez required additional franking with Egyptian or French stamps The stamps were withdrawn from sale on 16 August 1868 and demonitised on 31 August
Suez Canal Company

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Suez Canal Company

unused 1c. black (2, one a lower left corner example), 5c. green (3), 20c. blue (4, one a deep shade) and 40c. pink (2) unused or with part original gum, all with four margins; a few with thins though of fine appearance. Also a set of four forgeries. S.G. 1-4, £1,315
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.