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Lot# 377 - Auction 227-233

  • Lot# : 377 Egypt Kingdom

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    Greek Post Office 1872: Entire letter from Piraeus to Alexandria, sent unpaid with 'Piraeus' cds of despatch at left (Sept 12) in black. Manuscript '40' in red crayon on front and taxed on arrival with 1872 Large Hermes 40 l. dull grey-violet on blue thin transparent paper, large margins all round, tied by 'Alexandria / (Turquia)' datestamp in black (Sept 20) with repeated strike on reverse. An unusual usage and very fine.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF