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  • Lot# : 834 Egypt Kingdom

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    1872: Cover to London with scarce mixed issue franking of 1862 5 c. green, 1870 Siège 40 c. orange and 1871/75 15 c. bistre all tied by 'Anchor' lozenge of dots with 'PD' in red alongside and octagonal PORT-SAID / PAQ. FR. X No. 2 datestamp (March 10) in black (Salles fig. 903 = RR 'Pièce d'amateur) of the Marseille-Smyrne-Alexandria line, carried on the Paquebot 'Menzaleh', via Marseille with London arrival (March 21) on reverse. A rare and most appealing cover.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF