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  • Lot# : 750 Egypt Kingdom

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    1881: Cover from Cairo to Asyut (Siut), sent unpaid and struck on front with 'Ghourieh / Caire' despatch cds in black (May 31), with handstruck "2" (piastres, double the deficiency) with scarce framed bilingual "Taxée / Paras / Postage Unpaid" handstamp in black. Reverse with envelope flap missing but with 'Caire / Depart' cds and arabic half of 'Assiout' arrival cds (June, 1881). Edge wear to envelope but rare. Cert. Todd AIEP (2016).
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF