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  • Lot# : 748 Egypt Kingdom

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    1876: Stampless cover and complete original contents, written from KORDOFAN (Sudan), prepaid in manuscript '1' (piastre), addressed to Mohammed Aly Khashaba in Asyut (Siut) and struck on reverse with fair strike of rare Arabic dated POSTE EGIZIANE / HARTUM datestamp (Jan 12, 1876) in black. Obverse with framed AFFRANCATURA / INSUFFICIENTE in black and reverse with 'Poste Khedevie Egiziane / Siut' arrival cds (Feb 3). A few unsurprising cover imperfections but an extremely rare entire. Cert. Todd AIEP (2016).
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF