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  • Lot# : 907 Egypt Kingdom

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    1867: Egypt 1 pi. red tied by 'V. R. Poste Egiziane / Port Said' cds (April 13) used on cover endorsed 'via Brindisi' to Paris  in combination with France Laureated 1863/67 80 c. rose tied by gros chiffres '5080' of the Alexandria French Post Office with cds at left (April 15) for onward transmission. Reverse with unusual 'Pharmacie Francaise / Port Said, Egypte' label and Egyptian P.O. in Alexandria cds (April 14). Front panel with Marseille entry marking (April 21) in red and manuscript notation "Voir au bureau Militaire" as the letter was addressed to a Lieutenant in Paris during the Commune period. An exceptional and historic cover. Signed Calves and Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF