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Lot# 449 - Auction 234-243

  • Lot# : 449 Egypt Kingdom

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    1875 (Jan 6): Cover from Cairo to New York franked at 4 piastre 35 para rate via London (Jan 16) bearing 1872 typographed Penasson definitives 5 pa. brown, 10 pa. mauve, 20 pa. blue and hor. pair of 2 pi. yellow, all tied by "POSTE EGIZIANE CAIRO" cds's in black with framed PD alongside, reverse with "POSTE EGIZIANE - ALESSANDRIA" transit (Jan 6) and "NEW YORK PAID ALL" (Jan 31). On arrival also struck with red "2 / Cents" credit mark. Slightly cleaned cover, a very fine and rare four colour franking item. Cert. Todd (2011).
    Starting bid : 3,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold