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Lot# 240 - Auction 227-233

  • Lot# : 240 Egypt Kingdom

    1872: 5 pa. brown, a fine used example on large part of 1874 'Le Nil' Newspaper published in Alexandria, mailed to Aix, France tied by POSTE KHEDEVIE EGIZIANE / ALESSANDRIA cds (Jan 13) in black. Exceptionally scarce single franking (Smith - 'examples so used (on newspaper) are rarities') and a most unusual item that displays well. Signed Todd AIEP.rnrnProvenance: Collection Peter Smith, Corinphila sale 198, May 2015, lot 5198.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,600 CHF