Lot# 5713 - Auction 250-256
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Lot# : 5713 Egypt Kingdom
1861 (Jan 11): Cover from Cairo to Malta struck with very fine "♚ / PAID / AT / CAIRO" in red, prepaid '5' pence in manuscript with 'Cairo' cds in blue-black at left of despatch (Jan11) and 'Alexandria' transit (Jan 13) in red. Reverse with Malta arrival cds. Slight closed cover tear at top but a delightful and scarce cover. Signed Todd AIEP Gi = £ 5'000.rnProvenance: Collection Dr. William Byam, RL, London, 24-25 Oct 1961, lot 40; Collection André Bollen, Köhler, Wiesbaden, 8 Feb 1983, lot 234.Starting bid : 2,000 CHFHammer price : 3,600 CHF