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Lot# 220 - Auction 227-233

  • Lot# : 220 Egypt Kingdom

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    1822 (April 4): Entire letter in Italian from Damiata to the Neapolitan Consul in Cyprus, struck at lower left with oval framed REAL / SERVIZIO in red. Reverse with oval framed cachet of the sender, the Vice Consul of Tuscany in Cairo, somewhat heavily struck in black. A rare entire, illustrated in 'La Posta Europea in Egitto' by Luca D. Biolato and believed to be unique. Ex collections Chiavarello & Biolato.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF