Tradition und Erfahrung in klassischer Philatelie seit 1919

Losnr. 5633 - 196.-201. Auktion

  • Losnr. : 5633 Ägypten (Königreich)

    1877: Registered cover front from Rhodes franked by Bulâq 20 pa. grey-blue and horizontal pair of 1 pi. red tied by bold strikes of V. R. POSTE EGIZIANE / RODI datestamps (June 27) in black, with repeated fine strike at left and framed RACCOMANDATO at top. Manuscript 'No. 153, grammes 15' at left. Trivial faults but a  remarkable piece carried at UPU rate of 1½ pi. postage + 1 pi. registration. A rarity of both Egyptian and Levant Postal History. Signed Todd AIEP.

    Note: The Consular Office was open from August 13, 1872 until June 30, 1881 but saw infrequent use.

    Provenance: Collection Colonel J. R. Danson (April 1977), lot 435
    Ausruf : 1.500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 5.000 CHF