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Lot# 361 - Auction 227-233

  • Lot# : 361 Egypt Kingdom

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    French Post Offices 1866: Egypt 1 pi. claret, perf. 12½, Type II, used on 1867 cover to Algeria tied by POSTE VICE-REALI EGIZIANE / CAIRO cds in blue (March 8) with information strike alongside, transferred to French Post Office and franked by 1863 Empire 40 c. orange tied by '5080' gros chiffres in black. Framed 'Paquebots / De La / Mediterranee' alongside in red. Reverse with Marseille transit cds (March 16) and 'Alger / Algerie' arrival cds in black. Refolded to protect the Egyptian adhesive and minor edge nicks to the letter-sheet but a scarce combination cover to a most unusual destination. Signed Scheller.rnrnProvenance: Collection 'Pasha', Spink, Oct 2011, lot 517.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF