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Lot# 419 - Auction 250-256

  • Lot# : 419 Egypt Kingdom

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    1864 (Oct 29): Entire letter from Alexandria to Florence, Italy initially franked by Great Britain 1862/64 6 d. deep lilac, left un-cancelled as mailed at the Italian Post Office instead with Italy 1863 60 c. lilac tied by AMULANTE LIVORNO-FIRENZE N.2 datestamps (Nov 6) and struck with framed FRANCOBOLLO / INSUFFICIENTE in blue with '8' decimi charge marking below. Reverse with Ancona cds of entry (Nov 5) and AMBUL FIR-LIVORNO No. 1 datestamp in black. Despite the fault to one Italian adhesive, a remarkable combination usage - presumably handed to a Ship's captain. Cert. Assoc. di Studio e Riserca Filatelica (1994).
    Starting bid : 3,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold