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Lot# 1067 - 169-172 Auction

  • Lot# : 1067 Egypt Kingdom

    Austrian Post Office in Alexandria 1867 (Nov 18): Cover from Cairo to Trieste franked for domestic rate with slightly toned 1867 1 pi. red tied by "Poste Vice Reali Egiziane-Cairo" cds's, thence via Austrian P.O. and franked additionally with Levant 1863-64 15 soldi brown, perf. 9½, corner perforation defect, tied by "Alexandrien" datestamp ink black (18/11). Triest arrival on reverse. Despite small imperfections, a scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF