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Lot# 346 - Auction 227-233

  • Lot# : 346 Egypt Kingdom

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    Catalogue# : 1/I+2/II
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    Austrian Post Offices 1879: Levant 5 soldi red postal stationery envelope used from Alexandria to Gottingen, Hannover endorsed 'via Brindisi', up rated for the 10 soldi rate with 1867/74 2 s. yellow, coarse printing and 3 s. pale green, fine printing; each tied by ALEXANDRIEN thimble datestamps in black (Nov 9). Reverse with sender's name: 'L. Barkhausen, Alexandria'. Superb and extremely attractive and rare usage. Cert. E. Diena (1986).
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,400 CHF