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Lot 3653      

Estimate $50
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $70

(FAROUK, King), The Palace Collection of Egypt, Sotheby & Co., Cairo, auction sale catalogue of the Important and Valuable Collection of Coins and Medals, the Property of the Republic of Egypt, 24 February - 6 March 1954, 2798 lots, 72 plates, 312pps, with P/R list. An excellent facsimile reprint, identical to the original, some loose pages, very fine and scarce.

The most important sale of the King Farouk collection, containing superb coins, many of which have not reappeared on the market since this sale. One of the great 20th century sales.

Estimate / sale price does not include buyer's premium (currently 22% including GST) which is added to hammer price. All bids are executed on the understanding that the Terms & Conditions of sale have been read and accepted. For information on grading and estimates please refer to the Buying at Auction advice.

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