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Lot# 4080 - Auction 218-221

  • Lot# : 4080 Egypt Kingdom

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    1869: Entire letter from Alexandria to Marseille with extraordinary mixed issue franking of 1853 80 c. carmine imperf., 1862 20 c. and 40 c. orange with pair of 1863/67 laureated 20 c. blue (Yvert 17+22+24+29) all tied by '5080' gros chiffres in black, 'Alexandrie / Egypte' cds (April 29) and framed 'Paquebots / De La / Mediterranée' in red. Framed 'PD' below and reverse with Marseille arrival cds (May 5). A charming and extremely rare four colour mixed issue franking. Signed Scheller.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold