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Lot# 4079 - Auction 218-221

  • Lot# : 4079 Egypt Kingdom

    1869: Mourning envelope from Alexandria to Aix, franked by single 1863/67 laureated 20 c. blue (Yvert 29) tied by '5080' gros chiffres with 'Alexandrie / Egypte' cds in black below (Sept 17). Underpaid and struck with framed 'Affranchisement / Insuffisant' in black. Carried by British ship with 'Paq. Ang. / Marseille' entry marking in red (Sept 24) and manuscript '4' décimes to pay (double the deficiency). Somewhat soiled but scarce.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF