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Lot# 360 - Auction 227-233

  • Lot# : 360 Egypt Kingdom

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    French Post Offices 1866: Registered cover from Alexandria to Fontenay-Le-Comte, France bearing 1862/63 perf. Empire 40 c. orange pair tied by '5080' gros chiffres with 'Alexandrie / Egypte' cds at left (Jan 19), framed 'PD' and CHARGÉ all in black. Reverse with 'Rate Box', five wax seals and five transit cds's including arrival (Jan 27). A very rare usage - the Rate Box is seldom seen from the Alexandria Office - (Smith: 'These cachets are rare') and in fine quality. 
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF