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  • Lot# : 911 Egypt Kingdom

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    Italian Post Office in Alexandria 1865 (April 14): Cover to Lugano, Switzerland franked by Italy 1863 40 c. carmine and 1865 20 c. on 15 c. blue (Sassone L2+25), tied by small cartridge 'Piroscafi / Postali / Italiani' in black with 'Alessandria D'Egitto / Poste Italiane' cds at right and, unusually, both 'P.D.' and framed FRANCOBOLLO / INSUFFICIENTE. Reverse with Ancona cds, Milano-Como cds (April 20) and Lugano arrival. Charged '30' due on receipt in red crayon. A charming and scarce cover. Cert. Colla (1999).

    Provenance: Corinphila sale 111 (May 1999), lot 2266.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF