Tradition und Erfahrung in klassischer Philatelie seit 1919

Losnr. 386 - 227.-233. Auktion

  • Losnr. : 386 Ägypten (Königreich)

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    Italian Post Office in Alexandria 1865: Double rate cover from Alexandria to Livorno franked by 1863 De La Rue 10 c. deep ochre brown (4 examples) and 40 c. carmine (2), minor perf. tone spots, tied to cover by three strikes of small cartridge PIROSCAFI / POSTALI / ITALIANI and by ALESSANDRIA D'EGITTO / POSTE ITALIANE cds (Feb 14) in black. Reverse with Ancona cds (Feb 20) and Livorno arrival cds. Illustrated in the Zanaria-Serra-Dal Negro handbook on page 202. Exceptionally rare - one of the scarcest of all London printing frankings. Certs. E. Diena (1991), Colla (2009).rnrnProvenance: 'The Italian Post Offices in Alexandria', Harmers, November 2009, lot 1023; Collection 'Pasha', Spink, Oct 2011, lot 585.
    Ausruf : 1.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.700 CHF