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Lot# 2053 - Auction 244-249

  • Lot# : 2053 Egypt Kingdom

    Italian Post Offices 1875: Cover from Alexandria to Livorno franked by 'Estero' January 1874 40 c. carmine with sheet margin attached at right with "IL QU" imprint, tied by bold strike of dotted '234' obliterator with ALESSANDRIA D'EGITTO / POSTE ITALIANE datestamp at right (Nov 8) in black. reverse with Livorno arrival cds (Nov 13). Extremely rare and most attractive cover, the marginal example believed unique from this Office. Signed A. Bolaffi.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold