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Lot# 666 - 213-217 Auction

  • Lot# : 666 Egypt Kingdom

    1874/75: Bûlâq 10 pa. grey horizontal pair and 1 pi. red used on 1877 cover with original contents, mailed from Constantinople to Cairo neatly tied by V.R.POSTE EGIZIANE / COSTANTINOPOLI datestamps (March 7) in black. Reverse with Alexandria and Cairo (March 14) datestamps and sender's personal negative cachet. The 10 pa. pair slightly off edge of envelope but an attractive and scarce usage. Signed Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF