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Lot# 230 - Auction 227-233

  • Lot# : 230 Egypt Kingdom

    1866: 1 pi. claret, perf. 12½, Type I, used on 1867 combination cover front to Budva, Montenegro endorsed 'via Corfu', tied by POSTE VICE-REALI EGIZIANE / SUEZ cds in black (June 3). Information strike repeated at right. Transferred to Austrian P.O. and struck with ALEXANDRIEN cds (6/6) in black, sent on unpaid to ddestination with "20" (kreuzer) charge mark in blue at right. A rare item to an extraordinary destination for Egyptian first issue mail. Signed Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700 CHF