Lot 1066
ISSUES OF THE BRITISH POSTAL AGENCIES IN EASTERN ARABIA: 1956/57, wm St. Edward's crown 1½ a. on 1½ d. in horizontal pair (separated at bottom) with 1952/54, ½ a. on ½ d., used on commercial airmail cover from "BAHRAIN .. FE 57" to Doha, Qatar; the envelope with some marginal faults, the unique pair in fine condition (partly lifted for inspection of watermark). One of the greatest rarities of Bahrain and the British agencies in Arabia. Certificate David Brandon (1997)
