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Auction: 21010 - The Philatelic Collectors' Series Sale - Conducted behind closed doors
Lot: 4581

Morocco
1873 entire from Sidi T. Fannish, ambassador of the Sultan of Morocco in Istanbul, to the Governor of Gibraltar, George Elliot. Carried privately via the British ambassador in Istanbul, and to be delivered to Brigadier Roger Curtis, then on to Elliot. Signed by Fannish with the address and text in a secretarial hand. Interesting contents explaining that Elliot will receive some books from the Ambassador which are to be sent urgently to Tangier for Governor Abd al-Malik. Part wax seals remaining and in generally fine condition with only a couple of expert paper repairs. Sold together with extensive research notes and the book, Ramon Lourido y el Estudio de las Relaciones Hispanomarroquies, which contains a full translation of the letter and an analysis of its importance.

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Estimate
£500 to £600

Starting price
£400

Sale 21010 Notices
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