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  • Lot# : 744 Egypt Kingdom

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    1869 (Feb 8): Entire letter written from 'Timsah' (Lake Timsah on the Suez Canal, north of Serapeum) and endorsed internally at top, franked by 1867 1 pi. red cancelled in manuscript "Ch. VI - 8/2/69" in black ink (Chantier VI temporary P.O., the circular dated cancellation was not used between Jan 19 and Feb 16, 1869) and further cancelled by POSTE VICE-REALI EGIZIANE / ISMAILIA datestamp in black (Feb 9). The cover, endorsed 'Pressée' at lower left in an attempt to catch the addressee whilst in Ismailia. Reverse with Alexandria arrival cds (Feb 9). Both the cover and adhesive have faults which should be restored but an entire letter of great rarity and, as far as we are aware, unique. Cert. Todd AIEP (2016).
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold