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    Egypt 1870: Siège 40 c. orange in a horizontal pair, used on 1873 entire letter at single rate to Alexandria, Egypt, tied by Paris Star-22 with 'Paris-Rue Taitbout' cds at left of despatch (Dec 13) and framed 'PD' in red. Reverse with French P.O. in Alexandria arrival cds (Dec 24) and franked by Egypt 1872 1pi. red (Gi 31) for onward transmission tied by 'Poste Khedevie Egiziane / Alessandria' cds in black (Dec 24). Mailed on to an employee of the Telegraph Department of the Suez Canal Company in Ismailia with reverse showing Christmas Day arrival cds. Scarce and fine incoming usage. Signed Calves, Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF