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Lot# 362 - Auction 227-233

  • Lot# : 362 Egypt Kingdom

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    French Post Offices 1866: Egypt 1 pi. claret used with France 1862 40 c. orange on 1866 envelope to France, both stamps tied on despatch with POSTE VICE-REALI EGIZIANE / ZAGASIK datestamp (Aug 19) and in transit at Alexandria with '5080' gros chiffres. 'Alexandrie / Egypte' cds at right (Aug 20) and red Marseille entry marking below (Sept 1). Slight opening tear at top but a fine cover that indicates both stamps were available for sale in Zagasik. Signed Todd AIEP.rnrnNote: Zagasik was the nearest Vice-Regal Post Office for Mail from the workers and engineers involved in the construction of the Suez Canal.rnrnProvenance: Collection Peter Smith, Corinphila sale 198, May 2015, lot 5126.rn 
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold