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Lot# 352 - Auction 250-256

  • Lot# : 352 Egypt Kingdom

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    Postage due 1875 (Feb 25): Cover sent from Kingston-on-Thames, Great Britain via Brindisi to Shepherd's Hotel in Cairo, franked by 1873 3 d. rose and 6 d. deep grey (Gi 143+146) and thereby underpaid by 1 d. Struck with "INSUFFICIENTLY PREPAID" handstamp at origin and received '3' piastres and '30' paras due upon arrival, reverse with rare "AMBULANTE ALES - CAIRO 4 MAR 1875" cds. Cert. Hass (1973).rnProvenance: Collection Alan Jeyes with his notes.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold