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Lot# 5262 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 5262 Egypt Kingdom

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    British Post Office 1858/69: Great Britain 2 d. blue pl. 8 used with 1856 6 d. lilac on 1861 cover from Cairo with blue British P.O. despatch cds to USA endorsed "via Southampton" with oval framed "FORWARDED BY / MESSRS. / BRIGGS & Co." on reverse applied in Alexandria, tied by "B01" obliterators in black. "London / Paid" transit cds (Jan 28) in red and "New York / 5" transit (Feb 14) in black with "16 / Cents" credit marking in red. Envelope imperfections but an attractive and rare usage.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF