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Lot# 5280 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 5280 Egypt Kingdom

    Italian Post Office 1863 (Aug 23): Incoming prepaid entire letter from Monopoli via Messina to Alexandria, carried on the "S.S. Quirinal" from Marseille via Messina (Aug 27) to Malta where transhipped to the "S.S. Peluse" to Alexandria; with framed "PIROSCAFO / POSTALI / FRANCESI" in blue and corresponding "ALESSANDRIA D'EGITTO / POSTE ITALIANE" cds in same ink of arrival (Sept 3) on reverse. Edge wear at top but opens well for Exhibit display, a scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF