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LOT 2139

Shellac Diplomatic Seal Impressions Collection

LATE 19TH-EARLY 20TH CENTURY A.D.

1 7/8 - 4 in. (49 grams total, 4.7-10 cm).

Group comprising seal impressions on envelope pieces for: IGS, Cairo; Lt. Col. Dwyer; CCID, Iraq; RAF, Basra; Political Agent, Kuwait; Divisional Advisor, Basra; British Vice Consulate, Athens, Ministry of Interior, Iraq; British Residence, Persian Gulf; War Department; Ministry of Defence; Arbil Police, Kurdistan; High Commission, Iraq; DIG Police, Baghdad; a few duplicated and others present. [33]

Provenance

Inherited in1984.
Property of an Essex lady.

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LOT 2139

Shellac Diplomatic Seal Impressions Collection

Sold for (Inc. bp): £117

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